Shirley Black, Faye Fort and Eric Barclay are interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "Shirley Black with Faye and Eric"oral history, shirley fraser (black), noel withers, faye fort (nee partington), eric barclay

Photograph of Shirley Black and friends c. 1944Black & white photograph of children with Santa, with greeting card addressed to Shirley Fraser and names of children"Dear Shirl - thought you might like photo. Love, Heather"shirley black

Shirley Black is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "At Shirley's place"oral history, shirley fraser (black), noel withers

Autograph books were popular in the 1950s and these contain a variety of signatures and messages from friends of Shirley Fraser (nee Black). A list of autographs contained in these books is available at the SocietyThe Blacks were a pioneering Bundoora family and these books are a memento of Miss Black's friends and acquaintances.2 autograph books, one with black cover, one with simulated leather cover. Coloured pages."Shirley Black - Hillboro' Park Grimshaw Street Bundoora" inside front cover and autographs throughout.autograph books, shirley fraser, shirley black, bundoora

School dictionary owned by Shirley BlackPaperback, 132 pages.On cover " Shirley Black Eltham High School"shirley black, dictionaries

"The Chronicle" is the annual school magazine of Lowther Hall C.E.G.G.S., this edition is 1954. Inserted inside is Programme and Prize List, Speech night, 15 December 1955.Shirley Black attended Lowther Hall C.E.G.G.S.60 p. black & white print, cream cover, with 4p. leaflet, printed in blue.Shirley Black, Bundooraschools, lowther hall church of england girls' grammar school, shirley black, school magazines

Junior Hymnal from the Christian Endeavour Union of Great Britain and Ireland.Hardback, 107 pages with blue cardboard cover"Shirley Black, Grimshaw Street Bundoora"shirley black, hymnals

Christian Endeavour publications were commonly used by evangelical denominations in educating young people. This revised edition of The Christian Endeavour Hymnal (1933 edition) was jointly edited by John Pollock and Carey Bonner.Hardback, 148 paged with red cardboard cover"Shirley Black, "Hillboro' Park", Grimshaw St., Bundoora"shirley black, hymnals

Hardback, 272 pages with pale blue cardboard cover 'Shirley Black "Hillboro' Park, Grimshaw St. Bundoora"shirley black, hymnals

Schoolgirls' novelHardback, 238 p., col. frontispiece, with dust jacket."Shirley Black, Hillboro' Park, Grimshaw Street, Bundoora. 1952." "Methodist Sunday School, Greensborough. Awarded to Shirley Black for Second prize. R. Willett Supt., R. WhitbournSec. 1952."shirley black, books

Bereavement card includes a photograph of the deceased, Hazel Lilian Black, mother of Shirley Fraser (nee Black).Colour image of bereavement card.Handwritten on card : "Shirley Black's mother Hazel was Hazel Stafford from the Stafford and Norman family."hazel black, shirley fraser, hazel stafford

Collection of birth, death and marriage certificates, searches and correspondence relating to 23 members of the Black Family, landowners of Greensborough and Watsonia, collected by Shirley Fraser nee Black and Noel Withers, working on her behalf. Organised and edited by Greensborough Historical SocietyLooseleaf folder of documentsblack family, watsonia

Material relating to the history of the Black Family in the Watsonia area.Folder containing copies of wills and probate documents for eight members of the Black Family between 1892 and 1952; with copies of electoral rolls from Victoria and Western Australia, listing members of the Black Family and their addresses. black family, watsonia

Shirley Fraser's handwritten notes on her pet dogs.Col. digital image with handwritten notes by Shirley Frasershirley fraser

Schoolgirl's novel of the 1950sHardback, 221 p., illus."Shirley M. Black, "Hillboro' Park", Grimshaw Street, Bundoora. From: Mum 20.4.1954.shirley black

Shirley Fraser (nee Black) is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and Shirley's Black family connection.1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "Shirl"; Side 2 "Blank".june hall, oral history, shirley fraser (black), black family

McLaughlins Lane was named after Michael McLaughlin who settled in the area in 1840. An office error misspelt the name to McLaughlans Lane and family members have approached council to correct the mistake. Photograph of Shirley Black who was campaigning to have McLaughlans Lane Plenty returned to its original spelling of Mclaughlins LaneShirley Black was a foundation member of the Greensborough Historical Society and a long time resident of the area.Newspaper cutting from Diamond Valley Leader 22/6/2011, p16. Date written in pen.shirley black, mclaughlin family, mclaughlans lane plenty, street names

The Grave of Shirley Margaret Fraser (nee Black) (died 28/10/2011), St Helena Cemetery. Daughter of Lindsay Black and Hazel Stafford.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph (grave)st helena cemetery, shirley black, shirley fraser (black)

Certificate awarded to Shirley Fraser (nee Black) in 1973 for her fundraising efforts for the Royal Melbourne Children's Hospital.This certificate is an example of Mrs Fraser's contribution to the wider community.Coloured certificate in gilt wooden frame, under glass. Has the crest of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Melbourne."This is to certify that Mrs Shirley Margaret Fraser is an Honorary Life Governor of Royal Children's Hospital. 18th October 1973.shirley fraser, shirley black, honorary life governors, royal childrens hospital melbourne.

Mr Stafford was the grandfather of Shirley Fraser (Black). This notice shows some family connections of the Black family.Single column death notice, mounted on yellow card.Written above date "1967".john stafford, shirley fraser, black family

Harold Fraser and family ran the Bundoora general store in the 1950s. Photographs from the collection of Shirley Fraser (nee Black). The Blacks were substantial landowners in the area.Shows the transition from 'corner store' in house at front to 'supermarket' at rear of premises. 2 black and white photographs of the general store and Post Office at Bundoora. Photo 1 depicts the store from the front showing the “Herald” and “The Sun” advertisements; photo 2 is taken from the right of the old store and shows the newer “4 square food store” behind. Photo 1, 11.5x16.5cm; photo 2, 16x21cm.On back of each photo: "Harold Fraser's store Bundoora" and "Shirley Fraser"shirley fraser, shirley black, howard fraser, frasers store, bundoora, supermarket, grocers, grimshaw street, bundoora post office, 4 square food store

Home of the late Shirley Fraser (Black), auctioned by Buckingham and Company Saturday 12 June 2012.Colour auction brochure, printed both sides"$485,000" written on brochure.shirley fraser (black), mckellar street watsonia

This document is the text of Shirley Fraser (nee Black)'s eulogy. Typescript four page life story/eulogy plus two pages of personal detailsshirley fraser, black family

Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows "Auntie" Berthe Black.Digital copy of black and white studio photographshirley fraser, black family, berthe black

Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows Betty Black as infant.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, betty black, black family

Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin and Whatmough family. This photograph shows Lindsay Black as an infant.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, lindsay black.

Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows David and Daniel Black on visit to Santa.Digital copy of colour photograph.shirley fraser, david black, daniel black

Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows Eileen Black and is a post card to "Aunt Rose" 1926.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.On back of photograph: "To dear Aunt Rose from Eileen March 1926"shirley fraser, eileen black

Article one (2000) is about the Loyola College Art Show; article two (1994) deals with an attempt by Diamond Valley Council to protect the former Loyola seminary building from demolition; article 3 (undated-Maybe 22/10/2010) deals with the removal of cypress trees on land at Loyola College. Articles were collected by Shirley Fraser (nee Black) whose family once owned and farmed the land on which Loyola stands. Mrs Fraser is mentioned in two of the articles.A collection of 3 articles about Loyola College, Watsonia. 2 originals, one photocopied.One article has "year 2000" written in pen.shirley fraser, shirley black, loyola college, loyola seminary watsonia

Mrs Fraser was involved in many community groups and received recognition from many of them. Diamond Valley Little Athletics Centre was formed in May 1967 and by season's end had over 1300 little athletes competing.Presentation plaque on green wooden base. 'Diamond Valley L. A. C. 40th Anniversary - 28th April 2007. Presented to Shirley Fraser In recognition of the contribution made to the establishment of our centre.'shirley fraser, shirley black, diamond valley little athletics centre