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Lara RSL Sub Branch
framed picture 1914-1918 Willis, Two men forth from this home - Charles H. Willis 1915 & Norman G. Willis 1915
... Two men forth from this home - Charles H. Willis 1915 ...Wooden framed World War 1 memorial - Two Men Went Forth From This Home - Charles H. Willis 1915 & Norman G. Willis 1915. To fight for the preservation of Australia's nationhood. Titled - 1914 The World War . 1918. Photo inserts of Charles H. Willis 1915 & Norman G. Willis 1915. Grey colored title band. Green wreath encircling with a stylized Australian Soldier with rifle and bayonet.Memorial for Charles H. Willis 1915 & Norman G. Willis 1915. Two men went forth from this home. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Cr. Willis willingly served city well, 1977
... Cr. Willis willingly served city well...Willis ...Death of Cr. Jim Willis, whose actual name was Charles Leslie WillisDeath of Cr. Jim Willis, whose actual name was Charles Leslie WillisDeath of Cr. Jim Willis, whose actual name was Charles Leslie Williswillis, jim, willis, c. l. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Sir Willis Connolly
... Sir Willis Connolly ...Sir Willis Conley was the Chairman of the State Electricity Commission (SEC) and President of the Victoria Institute of Colleges.Photographic portrait of Sir Willis Connolly willis conley, victoria institute of colleges, sec, state electricity commission of victoria -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Cr Jim Willis, 1974
... Cr Jim Willis...Willis ...Talk by Jim Willis given to the Nunawading Historical Society in 1974.Talk by Jim Willis given to the Nunawading Historical Society in 1974.Talk by Jim Willis given to the Nunawading Historical Society in 1974.willis, jim, willis charles l, willis bus company -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Photograph - Framed Photograph, Howard Willis - Captain - 1966-1968, 1966
... Howard Willis - Captain - 1966-1968 ...Howard Willis, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 1966-1968One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed black and white portrait; timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.Howard Willis - Captain - 1966-1968hgc captains, howard willis -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Willis Vale (section of painting), 1930c
... Willis Vale (section of painting) ...Section of painting of Willis Vale a pioneer's house in GreensboroughHouse built by Edward Maygar and later sold to Partington family. It was located at Partington's Flat.Colour photocopy of section of a painting featuring Willis Vale on the top half of an A4 sheet.A number of pencil calculations on lower part of the page.partington, greensborough, edward maygar, willis vale -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cr. Charles Willis - Mayor
... Cr. Charles Willis - Mayor...willis ...Coloured Photograph of Cr. Charles Leslie Willis, Mayor, City of Nunawading, August 1950 to August 1951. Cr. Willis was Shire President of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham in 1939-40willis, charles l, shire of blackburn and mitcham, shire presidents, city of nunawading, mayor -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale site, 2014_
... Willis Vale site ...Photograph of the site of the 'Willis Vale' homestead, home of the Partington family. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph."This house is where Willis Vale homestead was on Partingtons Flat"partington family, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Willis Vale 1906, taken from the hill, 1906_
... Willis Vale 1906, taken from the hill ...'Willis Vale' home of the Partington family is shown in this photograph as well as the area now known as Partington's Flat. The area was owned and farmed by the Partington family from the 1870s. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - lit by two teenage boys - made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Photograph shows an early view of Greensborough in 1906.Professional photograph in sepia mounted on dark green card. Shows Greensborough township in background with Willis Vale homestead in centre. On back: A.M.Partington Greensborough 1906.willis vale, partington family, greensborough, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Memoir, Life at Willis Vale, 2011
... Life at Willis Vale ...The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis Vale in the early 20th century. In this article Faye Fort (nee Partington) recalls life in Greensborough.Historical reference to the property 'Willis Vale' and its eventual destruction. Describes family relationships within the Partington family.3 page history of the Partington family's life at 'Willis Vale' homestead in Greensborough during the early 20th Century. Includes black &white photos. Includes Partington family photoswillis vale, faye fort, sarah price, plenty river, greensborough, partington family, whatmough family, william james partington, annie may partington, gary partington, cordner family, methodist church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Drawing, Willis Vale by Sharyn Partington, 1983_
... Willis Vale by Sharyn Partington ...Drawn in 1983 by Sharyn Partington (age 15). Sharyn is the daughter of Trevor and granddaughter of Alan and Wyn Partington. The artwork would have been drawn from photos of the Partington home. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized in 1964 destroyed when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.An original artwork of the Partington home created by a descendant of the occupants.Pencil drawing on cream art paper. Depicts a view of Willis Vale. In black frame under glass.Signed "Sharyn P. 1983"partington, sharyn partington, willis vale, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Life at Willis Vale, 2011
... Life at Willis Vale ...The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis Vale from 1878 into the mid 20th century. In this article Faye Fort (nee Partington) recalls life in Greensborough.Historical reference to the property 'Willis Vale' and its eventual destruction. Describes family relationships within the Partington family.3 page history of the Partington Family's life at 'Willis Vale' homestead in Greensborough during the early 20th Century. Includes original hand written text from author. willis vale, faye fort, sarah price, plenty river, greensborough, partington family, whatmough family, william james partington, annie may partington, gary partington, cordner family, methodist church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Willis, C. L, 1950-1951
... Willis, C. L. ...Cr. Willis was first to run a bus line from Vermont to Mitcham. Later his Ventura Bus Lines expanded throughout the Nunawading area.Black and white photograph of Councillor C.L.(Jim)Willis in his mayoral robes seated on a chair. At the lower part of the photograph frame is a wide silver plaque which is attached to a piece of thick board. Inscribed is - Cr.C.L.Willis, Mayor 1950 - 1951willis c.l.councillors of nunawading city of nunawading mayors of nunawading, bus line -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Robert Whatmough and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale Greensborough. 1870, 1870_
... Robert Whatmough and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale ...Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from approx 1863 to 1878. Willis Vale was later owned by the Partington family. In this photograph the family is involved in butchering a pig. The people have been identified as: Mary (Hill) Whatmough b1813; and her daughter Rosalie b1856; Grandpa John Wilson; Joseph Wilson b1835; Emmett Whatmough b1842; John Thomas Fielding b1860; James Fielding b1861; Robert Whatmough b1815; [Sarah Whatmough b1845 m1866 Joe Wilson b1835 8 children]. Photo and article also appeared in The Diamond Valley News 9/10/1984 page 26.Early evidence of farming and animal husbandry in the Greensborough area.Black and white photograph, enlarged and mounted on timber backing.Typed caption pasted on front of photograph: 'Robert Watmaug [sic Whatmough] and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale Greensborough.' Identification of those in photo by Faye Fort 2015.robert whatmough, whatmough, willis vale, greensborough, wilson -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Book - publication, Mary Ann Willis, DANCINGTHROUGH THE DAISIES, 2017
... Mary Ann Willis ...This book containes the story of Agnes Nixon (nee Ross) and some of the history of Nixon family in Orbost. Agnes Ann Nixon was born in Bendoc in 1879, came to Orbost at an early age and married Frances (Frank) Nixon. Also included are original poems by the author, copies of paper clippings, advertisements etc., and photographs.Local history of early families in the Orbost district.A black covered book with gold title lettering and author's name on the spine. 101 pages.To the Orbost Historical Society from Mary Ann Willis [the author]nixon family, frank nixon, agnes nixon, ross family, orbost -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, St. James 1871-1977, 1977
... John A. Willis author ...History of St. James, Lake Rowan, Yundool, Waggarandool, Almonds, Tungamah. G. J. Coles opened his first store in St. James.Cream cover. Sketch of old scenes of buildings on front cover. Continuing on back cover and photographs of author, J. A. Willis and artist B. A. Cooper.victorian history, st james victoria, g j coles -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Copy, Frederick Willis c.1890
... Frederick Willis c.1890 ...A photograph of Frederick Willis c.1890 the son of Abraham and Isabella Willis of Carome in Mernda.Copy of sepia photograph.Printed on Kodak Professional Endura Papermernda, carome mernda, willis family, abraham willis, isabella willis, frederick willis -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, William Partington in orchard at Willis Vale, 1922c
... William Partington in orchard at Willis Vale ...William Partington in the apple orchard at Willis Vale. William purchased Willis Vale from his father’s estate in 1905.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.william partington, willis vale -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Copy, Clara, Lucy and Amelia Willis c.1900
... Clara, Lucy and Amelia Willis c.1900 ...A photograph of (L-R) Clara Elizabeth, Lucy Ellen and Amelia Willis, the daughters of Abraham and Isabella Willis of Carome in Mernda.Copy of sepia photograph, undated.Printed on Kodak Professional Endura Papermernda, carome mernda, willis family, abraham willis, isabella willis, clara willis, lucy willis, amelia willis -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Copy, Headstone, Abraham & Isabella Willis, 1962
... Headstone, Abraham & Isabella Willis ...A group of descendants of Abraham & Isabella Willis standing behind the Willis family headstone in Yan Yean Cemetery, 1962. Clare Davis identified. Abraham Willis pioneer of the Mernda district.Colour photograph.Printed on Kodak Professional Endura Paper. Handwritten on the back: Clare Davis and family.mernda, carome mernda, willis family, abraham willis, isabella willis, carome homestead, 1962, mary willis, yan yean cemetery, headstone, clare davis -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Tom and Joe Partington at Willis Vale, 1895c
... Tom and Joe Partington at Willis Vale ...The Partington family farmed the Greensborough area from the 1870s. The two men pictured are brothers Tom Partington (1864-1942) and Joe Partington (1870-1942)Shows a view of Greensborough around 1900 as farm land.Sepia photograph of two men with a horse and plough, trees in background. Mounted on cream card.On back: Tom and Joe Partington at "Willis Vale". Tom:1864-1942 Joe:1870-1942. Faye's great uncles.willis vale, partington family, greensborough, joe partington, tom partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles and Ellen Partington at Willis Vale, 1878c
... Charles and Ellen Partington at Willis Vale. ...Photograph of Charles and Ellen (nee Whatmough) Partington at the family home "Willis Vale" on the Plenty River at Greensborough. Charles bought the land from Mr. Edwin Willis Maygar on 30/09/1878.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, charels partington, ellenpartington, ellen whatmough, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Noel Withers, Willis Vale Homestead 1841-1962, 1841-1962
... Willis Vale Homestead 1841-1962 ...Willis Vale was built in 1841 by George Maygar and named after his wife's maiden name of Willis. This article outlines the lessees and owners of the property, Robert Whatmough (1863) and Charles Partington (1878).Outlines the history of this Greensborough property.3 pages, text and black and white imageswillis vale, robert whatmough, george maygar, charles partington -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, View of 'Willis Vale', Greensborough, 1906, 1906c
... View of 'Willis Vale', Greensborough, 1906 ...'Willis Vale' home of the Partington family is shown in this photograph as well as the area now known as Partington's Flat. The area was owned and farmed by the Partington family from the 1870s. Willis Vale was destroyed by fire in the 1960sBlack and white photograph copy originally located in a magnetic style album titled 'Greensborough Bypass 1990s 5' suffering significant degradation. No information contained in album or on reverse of photos except where noted. Relocated to archival photosafe storage.greensborough, partingtons flat, partington family, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The Willis Diary by Anne Paul. Based on A Pioneer Squatter's Life, 09/04/1837o
... The Willis Diary by Anne Paul. Based on A Pioneer ...The Willis Diary by GHS member Anne Paul is based on A Pioneer Squatter's Life (Item158). The Willis family were early settlers at Lower Plenty, just near where the hotel and old bridge are today. Anne has reviewed and analysed this chapter from Historical Records of Victoria, Vol. 6. The Crown, the land, and the squatter, 1835-1840. She includes further information on the Willis family and photographs of the archaeological dig at the Bridge Inn Hotel Mernda in 2017.Diary of James L Willis from 1837, portraying hardships suffered in the young colony of Victoria.15 page, text and colour illustrations. Digital copy.willis family, plenty river, lower plenty, james willis, bridge inn hotel mernda -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Wagon at Willis Vale, 1880s
... Wagon at Willis Vale ...Photograph of horse drawn wagon at Willis Vale, home of the Partington family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, willis vale -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Richard W. Richards et al, Correspondence with Dick Richards, 1956-7
... Willis L. Tessler ...Dick Richards joined the Ballarat School of Mines in 1914, and soon afterwards was granted leave to join an expedition to Antartica. In 1915 he sailed from Australia with the Antarctic Exploration Expedition, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton. Prime Minister Bob Hawke wrote in 1984 'Your incredible journey of almost 2000 miles across the Antarctic Wastelands - involving some 9 months in the field with makeshift equipment - and you're adherence to duty in the face of enormous difficulty, suffering from scurvy, and the death of comrades, will; be an inspiration to your countrymen of the future as it is to us today." After returning to Australia Dick Richards resumed his work at SMB as Lecturer in Physics and Mathematics, and developed many pieces of experimental equipment. During World War Two he acted as a scientific adviser in the production of optical apparatus in Australia. In 1946 he was appointed Principal and twelve years later he retired after a total of 44 years service.Correspondence .1) Dick Richards to the Ross Sea Committee, 06/06/1957 .2) Letter from Wilis N. Tressler to Dick Richards, 21/12/ .3) Letter from Dick Richards to Willis N Tresslerdick richards, r.w. richards, willis tressler, cape evans, mcmurdo sound, u.s.s. glacier agb-4, lettherhead, antarctica, ballarat school of mines principal, captain mackintosh, spencer-smith, hayward, cape royds, mortimer mccarthy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Painting - Digital image, Barn at Willis Vale, 1920c
... Barn at Willis Vale ...Painting of a barn at Willis Vale. 'Willis Vale' was owned and farmed by the Partington family from the 1870s. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. Gary Partington thought the barn was probably associated with the bull yard. (Note: Only some abandoned stumps existed when Gary was very young in the mid to late 1940s) Digital copy of painting.willis vale, partington family -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Book - Manuscript, Synopsis of the indigenous plants occurring within a 10-miles radius of Creswick, Victoria, Australia, 1934
... J.H. Willis ...This is a Hand written document produced by J.H. Willis in the 1930s.Book -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Log bridge to Willis Vale [1], 16/10/1903c
... Log bridge to Willis Vale [1] ...Photograph shows visitors crossing the river to "Willis Vale" homestead, home of the Partington family. For many years this log bridge was the quickest way of reaching the Greensborough township from Willis Vale. [Thought to have been taken on or about 16/10/1903 during the funeral week of Ellen Partington.]Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, plenty river