Greensborough Primary School students were among the first visitors to the new Myer store at Greensborough Plaza [1995]Newspaper clipping, black and white text and image.greensborough primary school, greensborough plaza, myer greensborough

Premier Jeff Kennett opened the refurbished and extended Greensborough Plaza, which included a new Myer store..Newspaper clipping, black and white text and colour image.greensborough plaza, myer greensborough, jeff kennett

Plan for the pavement finishes at the Myer loading area at Valley Central Shopping Centre (now Greensborough Plaza) between The Circuit and Church Street.Plan of loading dock showing pavement finishes. Colour and black ink on white paper.greensborough plaza, the circuit greensborough, church street greensborough

Small beaded bag, possibly an evening bag. Included in the original box is the purchase receipt from Myer Melbourne dated 24 July 1968. Small pearl-beaded handbag with fabric lining, metal clasp and chain handle, in original cardboard box with purchase receiptpurses, handbags, evening bags

Commemorative scarf, originally owned by Rosie Bray, purchased at Myer Emporium in 1949 for 5/-. Issued for the proposed 1949 Australian tour of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother). This tour was cancelled due to the King's ill health.Pale blue silk, printed portrait of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, a ship and Union Jack and Australian flagsking george vi, commemorative items, scarves

The pith helmet was worn to shade the head in hot and humid climates. Owned by donor's father when he was mining mica in the 1930s; not worn because of embarrassment.Light brown insulated hat, designed as protective covering for the head against the sun; red and green cloth lining, leather sweat band and chin strapGilt inscription on lining: "Real solapith, made in India expressly for the Myer store for men, Melbourne & Adelaide" [size] 6 7/8pith helmet, hats, headwear

Rosie's experiences as a junior staff member at the Myer Emporium in 1948, where she was accused of being a communist.5 p. text, copy of Liberal Party electoral advertisment for 1949 Federal election included.rosalie bray, myer melbourne

Poster about Northland Shopping Centre with information and maps regarding the opening 1966. This function was attended by the Morgans.Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacityPoster with black text and maps and images in gold, white, grey and red, also black and white photosbruce morgan, mavis morgan, shire of diamond valley, northland

Tells some of the story of the settlement of Greensborough and Lend Leases' gradual take over of Greensborough shopping area. In Canberra Times Wednesday 17 November 1993, page 27: Melbourne: Lend Lease Corp Ltd is to undertake a $600 million redevelopment of two suburban Melbourne shopping centres, at Dandenong and Greensborough; to be built in conjunction with Australia's largest retailer; Coles Myer Ltd. The project will create about 2000 jobs; 1000 during construction and 1000 in long-term retail.Has some history of Greensborough and records the average land prices in 1993. A black and white Sunday Age newspaper story. Includes map and photograph of resident.greensborough, lend lease, 1993, land prices

Shows the excitement of the Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Australia since ascending the throne.An example of the importance of Royalty to Australians at this time.2 page newsletter from the Myer store in Melbourne. Cover illustration shows the Bourke Street store decked out to welcome the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on their first visit to Melbourne.house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954, myer melbourne, queen elizabeth ii