A record of reserves and their features in the City of Banyule 1999. Full title: Beautiful Banyule: a register of out city's natural assets.A register of Banyule's natural assets104 pages, colour illustrations.Soft cover with treed skyline on front cover. 2 copies.city of banyule, parks banyule, gardens banyule, historical sites banyule.

Folder of documents about War Memorial Park Greensborough including aerial photographs and title documents (collected by Ian Bryant) and other information on War Memorial Park bordered by McDowell Street, Ester Street, Henry Street and Vermont Parade Greensborough.Folder of documents - 2 ring binder and A4 printed pages in plastic pockets.greensborough war memorial park, public space, war memorials, ian bryant, parks banyule

Story about upgrade and management of Pecks Dam in MontmorencyNewspaper clipping with black text with black and white photos.pecks dam, montmorency - places, parks banyule

Banyule City Council letter informing residents of plans to upgrade Delta Reserve, Greensborough, including a new bike education track1 p. letter on Banyule City Council letterheaddelta road reserve, bike education, parks and reserves, banyule city council

An upgrade at Binnak Park Watsonia will improve facilities for the Plenty Valley Cricket Club and Watsonia Sporting Club , which have been displaced from A K Lines Reserve by construction of the North East Link, Binnak Park to continue their activities5 p. comprising 4p. North East Link "Binnak Park Community Update" 2020, with Cover sheet by Rosie Bray and colour photograph of the park at openingbinnak park, banyule parks, binnak park watsonia, north east link

Photograph shows park with narrow path, trees and timber play equipment taken along the Plenty River Trail.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.plenty river trail, greensborough, banyule parks

Article from Brooksy's Briefing about the new multi-purpose training facilitities at Loyola Reserve Text and small colour imagebanyule parks, colin brooks, loyola reserve, bundoora united cricket club, watsonia baseball club, watsonia - places

"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture "Modern Warfare" shows two soldiers standing back to back. These soldiers are a symbol of strength and the ability to focus. And a reminder that Australian soldiers are currently deployed overseas. Women have been on the front line since 2016. She wears the uniform worn in East Timor. The male wears the uniform from Afghanistan. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture "Reunion" represents the joy of reunion and what has been happening on the ‘Homefront’ while soldiers are serving overseas. The two sculptures are placed apart, facing each other. The excitement on the young boy’s face as he runs to his father is a joy to see. Dad waits patiently, taking in the sight of his boy. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture "Reunion" represents the joy of reunion and what has been happening on the ‘Homefront’ while soldiers are serving overseas. The two sculptures are placed apart, facing each other. The excitement on the young boy’s face as he runs to his father is a joy to see. Dad waits patiently, taking in the sight of his boy. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture 'Justin the Tracker Dog" represents the 11 tracker dogs in the Vietnam War. The names of all dogs are on the base of the statue. All dogs were black Labradors rescued from Sydney pounds and named after Roman emperors. Justin was carved by Leigh Conkie. Stainless steel collar forged by Roland Dannenhauer. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

A free skateboarding event was held at Greensborough Skate Park, organised by Banyule Youth Services.News clipping, black text, colour image.banyule youth services, skateboarding

"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. In this sculpture "Vietnam", the soldier is based on veteran Bill Cantwell’s experience in the Vietnam War. The young soldier wears an eye patch – Bill’s legacy of his wartime injury. The base of the statue represents being held down – you can see the hands reaching up the soldier’s legs. Carved by Hikaru. The laser-cut steel shield has a pattern of Huey helicopters flying over rubber trees, Bill’s memory of being evacuated after being shot in the eye. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

Vandals are continuing to target Partingtons Flat in Greensborough and Olympic Park in Heidelberg West. Banyule Council has implemented a graffiti management plan.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough, partingtons flat, graffiti

One of Eltham's earliest settlers was James Orford. Born 1804 in Bedfordshire, the son of George, a carpenter and Lydia Barret, he and wife Sarah Amelia nee Moull (1807) arrived as Assisted Immigrants aboard the ship, ‘Orestes’, November 28, 1839 accompanied by their children, George (14), Mary Ann (11), and James (2). Originally settling in New South Wales, daughter Sarah Amelia was born at Braidwood in 1843 and son, Thomas Henry at Pambula in 1847. James was a carpenter who is known to have built the original gates to Eltham Cemetery. He died in 1869. Around 1890, his son Thomas Henry Orford was living in Pitt Street. Following the death of his wife Helen in 1899, Thomas was appointed by Joseph Panton to look after ‘Panton Park’, a 429-acre bushland property at the fork of Reynolds and Laughing Waters Roads, extending down to the Yarra River. His work entailed ringbarking the manna gums on the property to clear the land for pasture. Thomas lived in a slab hut with his son Ernie, who helped with the work. When Gordon Lyon purchased Panton Park in 1908, Thomas then worked for Lyon at both Panton Park and at ‘Banyule’, Lyon's stud farm at Heidelberg. In 1915 Lyon gave Thomas six acres of land in Reynolds Road with a two-roomed cottage. Thomas died in 1944 and is buried in Eltham Cemetery with his wife and his parents. Another of James Orford's sons was James Matthias Orford. He tried to grow food on land at the end of Laughing Waters Road, but without success. Reputedly the Wurundjeri taught him to swim. He was once imprisoned; when his friend Constable Lawlor invited him to inspect the new bluestone lock-up, Lawlor locked him in and wouldn't release him until he was promised two gallons of beer! ORFORD In Memory Of James 1804 -1869 Sarah Amelia 1807 - 1897 Their son Thomas Henry 1847 - 1944 His wife Helen Amelia 1854 - 1899Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak GC 400-9eltham cemetery, gravestones, helen amelia orford, james orford, sarah amelia orford, thomas henry orford, cemetery gates

One of Eltham's earliest settlers was James Orford. Born 1804 in Bedfordshire, the son of George, a carpenter and Lydia Barret, he and wife Sarah Amelia nee Moull (1807) arrived as Assisted Immigrants aboard the ship, ‘Orestes’, November 28, 1839 accompanied by their children, George (14), Mary Ann (11), and James (2). Originally settling in New South Wales, daughter Sarah Amelia was born at Braidwood in 1843 and son, Thomas Henry at Pambula in 1847. James was a carpenter who is known to have built the original gates to Eltham Cemetery. He died in 1869. Around 1890, his son Thomas Henry Orford was living in Pitt Street. Following the death of his wife Helen in 1899, Thomas was appointed by Joseph Panton to look after ‘Panton Park’, a 429-acre bushland property at the fork of Reynolds and Laughing Waters Roads, extending down to the Yarra River. His work entailed ringbarking the manna gums on the property to clear the land for pasture. Thomas lived in a slab hut with his son Ernie, who helped with the work. When Gordon Lyon purchased Panton Park in 1908, Thomas then worked for Lyon at both Panton Park and at ‘Banyule’, Lyon's stud farm at Heidelberg. In 1915 Lyon gave Thomas six acres of land in Reynolds Road with a two-roomed cottage. Thomas died in 1944 and is buried in Eltham Cemetery with his wife and his parents. Another of James Orford's sons was James Matthias Orford. He tried to grow food on land at the end of Laughing Waters Road, but without success. Reputedly the Wurundjeri taught him to swim. He was once imprisoned; when his friend Constable Lawlor invited him to inspect the new bluestone lock-up, Lawlor locked him in and wouldn't release him until he was promised two gallons of beer! ORFORD In Memory Of James 1804 -1869 Sarah Amelia 1807 - 1897 Their son Thomas Henry 1847 - 1944 His wife Helen Amelia 1854 - 1899Born Digitaleltham cemetery, gravestones, helen amelia orford, james orford, sarah amelia orford, thomas henry orford

Digital images of the Greensborough Fallen Soldiers' Memorial taken in 2019. The Memorial is shown from all four sides in its current position in relation to later memorials at Greensborough War Memorial Park. The Plaque was laid in 2015 and is inscribed "Greensborough War Memorial Park Time Capsule. Installed 11 November 2015 by Cr Craig Langdon, Mayor, and Cr Mark Di Pasquale, Bakewell Ward. Commemorating the Centenary of ANZAC. To be opened every 25 years." Names of 2015 Banyule Councillors are inscribed around edge of plaque.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital colour photographs fallen soldiers memorial greensborough, greensborough war memorial park, craig langdon, mark di pasquale, war memorials greensborough, plaques

Shire of Diamond Valley timber sign. This sign would have been at the entry to one of the many public parks and reserves created during the time of the Shire of Diamond Valley (1964-1994). Following the redistribution of local government areas in 1994, the previous Shire of Diamond Valley was split between City of Banyule and Shire of Nillumbik. Signage would have been replaced to reflect the new 'owners' of the property. The exact location of this sign is unknown.Brown painted Timber sign with yellow writing etched into timbershire of diamond valley, sign, parks - greensborough

Land title documents trace the ownership of what is now known as Greensborough Park from 1872 to 1976.This property was owned at various times by well known Greensborough identities. The documents show the change from private ownership to public ownership of the site.Folder of copies of land title documents. 20 pages. Includes CD of electronic copies.greensborough park, banyule city council, shire of heidelberg, shire of diamond valley

A car park adjacent to the Greensborough Station was the subject of concern when $10 per day parking meters were installed. Fees have been cut to a maximum of $4 per day following complaints from the public.Text and colour image.greensborough station, wayne phillips, banyule council, car parking, banyule city council

A Watsonia schoolboy expressed his concern over the state of some of the carvings in Greensborough War Memorial Park. The chainsaw carvings were completed by artist Leigh Conkie over 10 years ago. A Banyule Council spokesman said inspections and maintenance were ongoing.News clipping, black text, colour image.leigh conkie, greensborough war memorial park, chainsaw sculptures

Short report and photographs of the placing of a Time Capsule at War Memorial Park Greensborough on Remembrance Day, 11 November 2015. Banyule Council was responsible for laying the time capsule and Mayor Craig Langdon officiated at the ceremony, assisted by Councillors Mark di Pasquale and Steven Briffa. The items in the capsule ranged in years from 1915 to 2015, the capsule is to be reopened in 25 yearsTime capsule was laid as part of the ANZAC Centennial commemorations.Collection of 5 colour photographs and a written report.greensborough war memorial park, craig langdon, remembrance day 2015

On November 7, 2015 a small park in Greensborough (previously known as McKenzie Court Park, corner Plenty Lane and McKenzie Court) was renamed as Barclay Park after a local family. henry and Dorothy Barclay farmed Grace Park from 1938. Members of the family were present at the ceremony conducted by Banyule Mayor Craig Langdon assisted by Ward Councillor Mark di Pasquale. This open ground was saved from development through the work of local residents.Collection of 6 photographs and a report.barclay family, eric barclay, craig langdon, barclay park

The Partington and Whatmough families came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. The Partingtons Flat Reserve and Whatmough Park were part of their land holdings and are now Banyule Council owned reserves and sporting fields.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, whatmough family, whatmough park, partingtons flat

Banyule Council is fed-up with the state's peak roads body for ignoring requests to track how far cars drive to park at its train stations.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .car parking at stations, hurstbridge rail line, banyule city council

A feast of activities, including delicious food truck delights will be served up at Banyule’s first pop up park, near Watsonia library.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.pop up park, watsonia, ibbottson street watsonia

A new group of chainsaw sculptures was installed in Greensborough's War Memorial Park in time for ANZAC Day 2018. The 8 sculptures are part of Banyule Council's "Homefront" project.Digital copy of news article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough war memorial park, homefront project, chainsaw sculptures, hikaru kidama, leigh conkie

Popular wooden sculptures inspired by wartime characters were set on fire and farewelled in a special ceremony over the weekend. The sculptures, created by chainsaw artist Leigh Conkie had stood at War Memorial Park for over a decade. They will be replaced by the Homefront Project.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough war memorial park, wooden sculptures, banyule city council, leigh conkie, homefront project

A food truck park would be added to a drive through café if Banyule Council gives it the green light.News article 1 page, black text.pitstop cafe, food truck, banyule city council

Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough. It has an athletics track and field and is adjacent to the Plenty River. This photograph shows the Banyule Council sign at the park.Digital copy of colour photographwillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics