Digital image of trees at Greensborough 24/08/2020, This image shows the trimmed trees near the Plenty River and Main Street GreensboroughPart of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital colour photograph. plenty river, trees - greensborough

A patch of open land in Greensborough circa 1990Digital copy of colour photographbriar hill, greensborough

Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)greensborough, partington's flat, pear tree, significant tree, partingtons flat

Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)greensborough, partington's flat, pear tree, significant tree, partingtons flat

Tree on bank of Plenty River in Greensborough. A River bank stabilisation project along the Plenty River at Greensborough was conducted by Melbourne Water in 2015.Digital copy of colour photographplenty river, melbourne water

A collection of documents relating to the Batman apple tree and those men associated with it: Martin Batey, Frederick N. Flintoff and Johannes Adam Bosch.Documents relating to possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. The tree was allegedly transplanted from John Batman's orchard in Melbourne to the banks of the Plenty River in Greensborough circa 1841, by Mr Flintoff.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the 'Batman' Apple Tree in GreensboroughCollected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.batman apple tree, greensborough, martin batey, frederick flintoff, johannes bosch

Brief history of the early life of the Batman Apple Tree in Greensborough. Compiled in 2011.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.One page of text and illustration.batmans apple tree, apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841

Articles about the "Batman" apple tree in Greensborough, dating from 1910, 1924 and 1937.Articles from Trove, giving various accounts of the origins and age of the Batman apple tree.4 news clippings, sourced from Trovebatman apple tree, flintoff family, whatmough family, batey family

Digital image of tree at Greensborough Tennis Courts 15/12/2021, This image shows the trimmed tree near the Plenty River.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital colour photograph greensborough tennis courts, plenty river

Account of evidence pointing to the origin of an apple tree in Greensborough that may have been planted by John Batman, who died in 18394 p., typescript.batman apple tree

This article, first published in 1910, reports on the 'old' tree planted near Greensborough.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.3 pages of text and illustration. First published in "Leader' newspaper Melbourne 1910.batmans apple tree, apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841

View over trees to the Greensborough By-pass bridge over Plenty River Drive.Digital copy of colour photographplenty river drive, greensborough bypass

Sculptures created from stumps of trees planted around Greensborough War Memorial park. This collection is by an unknown photographer.Memorial to past armed services people from Greensborough District.Set of 8 photographs of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park.greensborough war memorial park, sculptures, ester street, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials

Sculptures created from stumps of trees planted around Greensborough War Memorial Park by Chainsaw sculptor Leigh Comkie.Memorial to past armed services people from Greensborough District.Set of 12 postcards of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park.greensborough war memorial park, sculptures, ester street, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials

This established tree in Poulter Avenue Greensborough is at risk from development of the surrounding properties.Established trees such as this have been removed as the area is developed.Digital copy of 3 colour photographspoulter avenue greensborough

Photograph of the Greensborough apple tree purported to have come from John Batman's orchard around 1840sEarly photograph of the Batman apple treeDigital copy of black and white photograph.batman apple tree, john batman, john bosch

Photographs of the J. Gadsden and Co. picnic in Greensborough, in 1934. In this photograph a large group of adults pose for the camera. Possibly before they set out on the picnic, see palm trees in background (not Greensborough). Gadsden's produced packing materials - originally paper and cardboard, then food cans.Digital copy of black and white photograph.gadsden and co., picnics in greensborough

The Batman apple tree is located on the Plenty Trail north of Greensborough. The tree dates from the mid 1800s and is said to have been purchased from John Batman's estate after his death.Digital copy of colour photographbatman apple tree, john batman, plenty river trail

Photograph of John A. Bosch (Bush) and the Greensborough apple tree purported to have come from John Batman's orchard circa 1840. A Melbourne Leader article about the tree was dated 9/4/1910 and this photo appeared therein. Johannes Bosch came to Australia in 1884 aged 17. He married Henrietta Duck, had 3 children and divorced in 1903. Around 1902 he anglicized the family name to Bush.Digital copy of black and white photograph. john bosch, batman apple tree, johannes bosch

Commemorative issue on the occasion of the Proclamation of the Shire of Diamond Valley Wraparound to September 29, 1964 issue Photos and names of Crs. A Salute to severance (from the City of Heidelberg) p.2 The News – “official organ of the City of Heidelberg: established in 1896 Add: Watsonia Garage, Croft Bank Dairies. From Tiny village to thriving township (Greensborough) – discussion of water and electricity supply history includes photos of Main Street, Greensborough Pool, In the days of the giants: Local football players Cordiner and Coventry (Diamond Creek) and others. Diamond Creek is still haunted by the ghost of Gold – inc photo of Upper Diamond Creek school students. Education in the early days (Greensborough) Beginning od the Anglican Church Greensborough Apple Tree 120 years old Arch (Adie) has found his promised land – Yarrambat The time when three men owned Watsonia St Katherine’s Church at St Helena Horse bolted when first car arrived Exploration of Plenty River Actual issue Blood bank at Eltham Sewer, Mrs Lucy Nash of Montmorency success at Melbourne Show Eltham Central Park Committee and Eltham Youth Club, Youth Club hall Land subdivision at Warrandtye – to be re-submitted Wage increase will affect council finance Eltham agrees to extra audit fees Clintons announce big extensions New catholic school for Bundoora Peter and Joe here to stay Methodist Church at Greensborough When the railway came to DV Public religious worship in Diamond Creek Saga of the Ryans (Diamond Creek) Golden King Mine – Yarrambat Where history walks in Main St inc photo of Coventry family Watsonia open paddocks before the war (photo) The history of beautiful Greensborough These boundaries have never altered Premiers in 1912 Greensborough FC photo Memorial Gates Photo Catholic parish of DC Local newspaper (complete); 40 pagesnewspaper, local newspapers, diamond valley news

This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's February 1971 meeting, Councillors' report. Diamond Valley Repertory, Guide news, About Community News, The Greenhill Road Progress Association?, Kinder news, The trees of Greenhills, Supplement to "Community News". No. 1/71. Greenhills' panorama #2. p. 8-9. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 12 p., illus. greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills

This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's June 1971 meeting, Councillors' report, The establishment of a new school, Novel tree-planting scheme, May we introduce [Jarvis Richard Worn], Diamond Valley's claim to fame, Diamond Valley Repertory, Letters to the Editor. A digital copy of the Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 15 p., illus. greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills

This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's February 1972 meeting, Western Port, Some interesting specimen trees, The plastic bag menace, One of our best drains, The new sports' complex, Kinder news, Personal news, Letter to editor. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 18 p., illus. greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills

This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's February 1974 meeting, Councillor's report, Sporting facilities in Diamond Valley, Ian Bennet, Mr. Poulter's report on child care, From the Council Chamber, Poisonous plants and trees. Supplement to February 1974 "Community News" Join in the fun of the fair at... The 1974 Diamond Ck. town fair. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 16 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills

This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's April 1975 meeting, Have you ever admired our trees? Stop press: purchase agreement for a 413 acre park in Diamond Valley [from Mr. and Mrs. Young's combined properties], Diamond Valley Repertory, From the Council Chamber, Letter to the Editor, In memoriam: Gertrude Kerry, Jack Moncrieff, This and that, Kinder news, Meet the natives, Half a horse. Is it better than no horse? A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 23 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills

This edition includes a report on the Apollo Parkways Progress Association's October 1975 meeting, How green is our valley, From the Council Chambers, Apollo Parkways tree planting, The great drain robbery, Nillumbik Historical Society. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 6 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways

Good news! Our tree stays!, Strife in the streets... The great Greenhills roads row, Confessions from the Chamber, I remember when, We beg your pardon... you didn't promise us a plastic egg carton, Bodies ['Out-Fit'], New sport in N.V., From the Council Chamber, Nillumbik Historical Society, This and that, Diamond Valley Repertory. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society. Newsletter, 20 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways

Storm damage incurred on night of 27-28/10/2021 at Barclay Park, cnr. Mackenzie Street & Plenty Lane, Greensborough. SES have lopped some of the dangerous tree limbs, but some are still resting on electric and communication wiring. Colour digital photograph of storm damageDate stamped: 31/10/2021barclay park, mackenzie street greensborough, plenty lane greensborough, storm damage

Storm damage incurred on night of 27-28/10/2021 at Barclay Park, corner Mackenzie Street and Plenty Lane, Greensborough. SES have lopped some of the dangerous tree limbs, but some are still resting on electric and communication wiring. Colour digital photograph fo storm damageDate stamped: 31/10/2021barclay park, mackenzie street greensborough, plenty lane greensborough, storm damage

Storm damage incurred on night of 27-28/10/2021 at Barclay Park, cnr. Mackenzie Street & Plenty Lane, Greensborough. SES have lopped some of the dangerous tree limbs, but some are still resting on electric and communication wiring. Colour digital photograph of storm damageDate stamped: 31/10/2021barclay park, mackenzie street greensborough, plenty lane greensborough, storm damage