Advertisement in the local paper for Watsons at 108 Main Street Greensborough 1966.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.main street greensborough, watsons

Advertisement for Watson's of Greensborough, 108 Main Street Greensborough,1973.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.watsons of greensborough, main street greensborough

Advertisement for Watsons of Main Street Greensborough. Copied from a Diamond Valley Football League football record from 1972.Digital copy of advertisement from booklet.diamond valley football league, watsons of greensborough, watsons, main street greensborough

Brief history of "Marble Hall", built in the 1830s, with photo taken just before its demolition in 1964, to make way for Watson Holden's new service centre.Photocopied newspaper clippingmarble hall, watsons of greensborough, main street greensborough

A short article about Isaac Albert Watson and his service in World War 1. Isaac Watson lived in Greensborough.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, isaac albert watson

A short article about Clarence Alexander Watson and his service in World War 1. Clarence Watson was born in Greensborough.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, clarence alexander watson

A short article about Percy Drysdale Reid Watson and his service in World War 1. Percy Watson was born in Greensborough.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, percy drysdale reid watson

This image shows the demolition of Watson's Garage circa 1970. Watson's was a well known Greensborough business located on Main Street near Para Road.Digital copy of colour photo.

An inspection tour of the Maroondah Aqueduct was undertaken by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society on Sunday, March 22nd, 1981, commening where the aqueduct crosses Main Rd., Research, just below Eltham College. The Maroondah Aqueduct was part of Melbourne’s water supply system. It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. Of this length, 41 km were open channel, 10 km, tunnel through hills and 15 km in 14 inverted siphons across stream valleys. The route of the aqueduct is north of Tarrawarra and Yarra Glen, along the Yarra escarpment south of Christmas Hills and crossing Watsons Creek into the present Shire of Eltham near Henley Rd. The eastern part of the route lies entirely within the former boundaries of the shire. The aqueduct passes south of Kangaroo Ground to Research and crosses the Diamond Creek by siphon at Allendale Rd., Eltham North. It then extends to Reservoir via St. Helena, Greensborough North and Bundoora. Water first flowed through the aqueduct in February 1891 when it was fed by a diversion weir on the Watts River. Records of the building of the aqueduct indicate that it was a significant construction achievement. The present Maroondah Reservoir was completed in 1927 and the aqueduct was enlarged at that time to take increased flows. About 1971 the section of the aqueduct through and north of Research was replaced by a large pipe and that section of the channel is now unused. The channel has remained largely intact (unlike sections at Greensborough and Bundoora where long lengths of the disused aqueduct have been demolished or filled in). The M.M.B.W. relinquished control of the disused aqueduct reserve which is crown land and the Shire of Eltham took control of this section of the reserve as a linear park. The Maroondah Aqueduct is considered to be an important historic structure, not just to the local area but to the metropolitan area generally. It is considered important to preserve substantially intact long lengths of the disused aqueduct, together with its bridges and other associated structures. 35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 5) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsactivities, heritage excursion, maroondah aqueduct, research (vic.), shire of eltham historical society

An inspection tour of the Maroondah Aqueduct was undertaken by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society on Sunday, March 22nd, 1981, commening where the aqueduct crosses Main Rd., Research, just below Eltham College. The Maroondah Aqueduct was part of Melbourne’s water supply system. It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. Of this length, 41 km were open channel, 10 km, tunnel through hills and 15 km in 14 inverted siphons across stream valleys. The route of the aqueduct is north of Tarrawarra and Yarra Glen, along the Yarra escarpment south of Christmas Hills and crossing Watsons Creek into the present Shire of Eltham near Henley Rd. The eastern part of the route lies entirely within the former boundaries of the shire. The aqueduct passes south of Kangaroo Ground to Research and crosses the Diamond Creek by siphon at Allendale Rd., Eltham North. It then extends to Reservoir via St. Helena, Greensborough North and Bundoora. Water first flowed through the aqueduct in February 1891 when it was fed by a diversion weir on the Watts River. Records of the building of the aqueduct indicate that it was a significant construction achievement. The present Maroondah Reservoir was completed in 1927 and the aqueduct was enlarged at that time to take increased flows. About 1971 the section of the aqueduct through and north of Research was replaced by a large pipe and that section of the channel is now unused. The channel has remained largely intact (unlike sections at Greensborough and Bundoora where long lengths of the disused aqueduct have been demolished or filled in). The M.M.B.W. relinquished control of the disused aqueduct reserve which is crown land and the Shire of Eltham took control of this section of the reserve as a linear park. The Maroondah Aqueduct is considered to be an important historic structure, not just to the local area but to the metropolitan area generally. It is considered important to preserve substantially intact long lengths of the disused aqueduct, together with its bridges and other associated structures. 35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 5) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsactivities, heritage excursion, maroondah aqueduct, research (vic.), shire of eltham historical society

An inspection tour of the Maroondah Aqueduct was undertaken by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society on Sunday, March 22nd, 1981, commening where the aqueduct crosses Main Rd., Research, just below Eltham College. The Maroondah Aqueduct was part of Melbourne’s water supply system. It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. Of this length, 41 km were open channel, 10 km, tunnel through hills and 15 km in 14 inverted siphons across stream valleys. The route of the aqueduct is north of Tarrawarra and Yarra Glen, along the Yarra escarpment south of Christmas Hills and crossing Watsons Creek into the present Shire of Eltham near Henley Rd. The eastern part of the route lies entirely within the former boundaries of the shire. The aqueduct passes south of Kangaroo Ground to Research and crosses the Diamond Creek by siphon at Allendale Rd., Eltham North. It then extends to Reservoir via St. Helena, Greensborough North and Bundoora. Water first flowed through the aqueduct in February 1891 when it was fed by a diversion weir on the Watts River. Records of the building of the aqueduct indicate that it was a significant construction achievement. The present Maroondah Reservoir was completed in 1927 and the aqueduct was enlarged at that time to take increased flows. About 1971 the section of the aqueduct through and north of Research was replaced by a large pipe and that section of the channel is now unused. The channel has remained largely intact (unlike sections at Greensborough and Bundoora where long lengths of the disused aqueduct have been demolished or filled in). The M.M.B.W. relinquished control of the disused aqueduct reserve which is crown land and the Shire of Eltham took control of this section of the reserve as a linear park. The Maroondah Aqueduct is considered to be an important historic structure, not just to the local area but to the metropolitan area generally. It is considered important to preserve substantially intact long lengths of the disused aqueduct, together with its bridges and other associated structures. 35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 5) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsactivities, heritage excursion, maroondah aqueduct, research (vic.), shire of eltham historical society

An inspection tour of the Maroondah Aqueduct was undertaken by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society on Sunday, March 22nd, 1981, commening where the aqueduct crosses Main Rd., Research, just below Eltham College. The Maroondah Aqueduct was part of Melbourne’s water supply system. It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. Of this length, 41 km were open channel, 10 km, tunnel through hills and 15 km in 14 inverted siphons across stream valleys. The route of the aqueduct is north of Tarrawarra and Yarra Glen, along the Yarra escarpment south of Christmas Hills and crossing Watsons Creek into the present Shire of Eltham near Henley Rd. The eastern part of the route lies entirely within the former boundaries of the shire. The aqueduct passes south of Kangaroo Ground to Research and crosses the Diamond Creek by siphon at Allendale Rd., Eltham North. It then extends to Reservoir via St. Helena, Greensborough North and Bundoora. Water first flowed through the aqueduct in February 1891 when it was fed by a diversion weir on the Watts River. Records of the building of the aqueduct indicate that it was a significant construction achievement. The present Maroondah Reservoir was completed in 1927 and the aqueduct was enlarged at that time to take increased flows. About 1971 the section of the aqueduct through and north of Research was replaced by a large pipe and that section of the channel is now unused. The channel has remained largely intact (unlike sections at Greensborough and Bundoora where long lengths of the disused aqueduct have been demolished or filled in). The M.M.B.W. relinquished control of the disused aqueduct reserve which is crown land and the Shire of Eltham took control of this section of the reserve as a linear park. The Maroondah Aqueduct is considered to be an important historic structure, not just to the local area but to the metropolitan area generally. It is considered important to preserve substantially intact long lengths of the disused aqueduct, together with its bridges and other associated structures. 35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 5) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsactivities, heritage excursion, maroondah aqueduct, research (vic.), shire of eltham historical society

John Spragg, Watsonia High School receives a football from A. B. Watson (c1967).Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.Newspaper clipping, Black and white text and image.watssonia high school, john spragg, a. b. watson

Watson Holden in Grimshaw Street, Bundoora.Digital copy of full page newspaper advertisementwatson holden bundoora, grimshaw street bundoora

Early in the 1970s a number of people felt the need in the Greensborough community for an Arts Society, Prominent among them were were Ron Reynolds, Digby Watson, Murray Pulford, Roland and Maria Schultz. An article appeared in the Greenhills Community News seeking those interested in participating in such a society. A meeting was held in the home of Ron Reynolds on 15th July 1970 with approx. 20 people attending.Two tone light and dark brown cover with artists palette design on the front and sketch of Greensborough Primary School on rear coverOriginal owner written in pencil as June Hall arts society, ron reynolds, diamond valley art awards, digby watson, roland schultz, maria schultz, murray pulford, jan lowe, diamond valley arts society

Team photograph, Greensborough Football Club 1967. Caption: Inset: [right]John Mitchell; inset [left] Geoff O'Brien; standing: Jim Wain, Laurie Brimacombe, Trevor Elliot, Barry Day, Bruce Koefed, Bob Murphy, Gary Partington, Ron Reynolds; seated: John Brimacombe, John Dobie, Graham Watson, John Carmody, Leo Muir, Trevor Partington, Graham Covetry, Barry Wasley. This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the1967 season.Copy of group photograph of football team, players and support staff. greensborough football club, diamond valley football league

Team photograph, Greensborough Football Club Second Eighteen, Premiers1961. Diamond Valley League. Caption: Front (L-R) G. Featherstone, L. Hughes, J. Hall, W. Connell, A. Cunningham; 2nd row (L-R) J. Richards, R. Dixon, F. LeGassick (capt.),J. Murphy (coach), F. Clarke (vice-capt.), G. Partington, N. Hyde, T. Tobin (timekeeper); 3rd row (L-R) R. LeGassick (boundary ump.), A. Gough (goal ump.), D. Ward (pres.), T. Elliott, M. Kimberley, B. Wasley, I. Foard, E. Poulter, I. Williams, G. Stoneham, J. McConchie, J. Mauer (trainer), R. LeGassick (manager), A. Cattach (trainer),; back row (L-R) G. Watson, K. Piert, G. Anthony, K. Frye, K. McGough, R. Thomas.This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1961 premiership season.Group photograph of football team, players and support staff. Photograph mounted on cardboard. greensborough football club, diamond valley football league

Photograph of the rail cutting approaching Greensborough Station. Looking toward Church Street, with Watson's car yard on the left. Photo taken when widening cutting.Digital copy of black and white photograph. trains, greensborough railway station, church street greensborough

Advertisement for Ampol Service Station, Corner Grimshaw and Henry Streets, 1973.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.ampol service station greensborough, grimshaw street greensborough, henry street greensborough, ken watson

Advertisement for Watson Holden (Davies Dwyer Pty Ltd) of Grimshaw Street, Bundoora.Newspaper advertisement.watson holden bundoora, grimshaw street bundoora

Advertisement in the local paper for Watson Holden Bundoora, 413 Grimshaw Street Bundoora.Newspaper advertisement, black and red text and image.watson holden bundoora, grimshaw street bundoora

Purcell Stubley bought the garage site in 1946, and this photograph would have been taken shortly afterwards. Note the multiple fuel bowsers, each selling a different brand. Watson Holden was on this site until the late 1970's. Then Woolworths constructed the current building which Savers now occupy. Part of a collection of photographic enlargements of Greensborough sites.Black and white enlargement of photographic imagestubley motors, main street greensborough, woolworths greensborough, watson holden, savers

A brief history of Watsonia and early landowners.One page of text.watsonia, grace park, frank watson

Photograph of Watsonia Garage, early 20th century. Shows old style petrol pumps and 'grain and produce' sign. Owned and operated by R.F.Watson.Digital copy of black and white photograph.watsonia garage, r f watson, watsonia

Three articles from 1964 on the history of suburbs in the new Shire of Diamond Valley - Greensborough, Watsonia and St Helena.Articles on the building of Greensborough, Montmorency and Watsonia Railway Stations, and establishment of St Helena.Pp. 28-30 of Diamond Valley News, 29 September 1964.greensborough railway station, montmorency railway station, watsonia, watsonia railway station, beale family, frank watson, shire of diamond valley, st helena

1. Watson's Hotel, cnr. Pitt Street and Main Road Eltham c. 1902. 2. Main Road Hurstbridge. 3. Railway workers celebrate the first steam train to Hurstbridge 1912Three black & white postcardswatson's hotel, eltham, hurstbridge, hurstbridge train line, eltham district historical society

Watson Holden Bundoora has been awarded a Grand Master award for excellence in sales, service, delivery, training and other quality measures.News clipping, advertising feature, black text, colour image.watson holden bundoora

This photograph shows the original Safeway store in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. The first Woolworths store was located at the corner of Main Street and Para Road c1978. This store was not a success and may have only lasted a year, after replacing Watson's Car Sale yard which was on the site after Marble Hall was demolished in c1962, taking over the whole corner, including the replacement of Stubley Motors and the Greensborough Newsagent.This store has been replaced by a 'new' Safeway store.Digital copy of black and white photograph.grimshaw street greensborough, safeway

Did you know Watsonia? and What's in a suburb? Watsonia. Each article gives some background history of Watsonia. Mentions some landmarks in the area.Basic history of the Watsonia area.Newspaper clippings, one original, one a photocoopy.watsonia, simpson army barracks, grace park, watson

The marriage of Faye Partington to Eric Fort at the Greensborough Methodist Church, Main Street, 1957. Faye and Eric Fort sign the register with Reverend Watson.One of a series of Partington wedding photographs taken at the old Methodist Church.Digital copy of black and white photographpartington family, faye fort (nee partington), eric fort