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Jim Conn compiled this document from his family history research.
The Bonsak family has many descendants in the Greensborough district.
A 42 page black and white document outling the family history of the Bonsak family.
The original owner's name is written in black biro on the inside front cover.
![Newspaper - Newspaper supplement, Herald and Weekly Times, Our land our century [incomplete], 1999](https://victoriancollections.net.au/media/collectors/4f729f5697f83e03086015b8/items/662a2b23fc51ca3e599bbbb8/item-media/662a2b99fc51ca3e599bbf0f/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
A history of rural life in the 20th century, this series covers each decade. Part 4: The great struggle 1930-1930; Part 5: Keeping the home fires burning 1940-1949; Part 7: Easy Street? 1960-1969; Part 8: A roller coaster ride, 1970-1979; Part 9: Feeling the heat, 1980-1989. Incomplete set, parts 1, 2, 6 and 10 missing.
5 issues of large format newspaper supplement.
country life, australia country life
This undated photograph shows Councillor Cecil Jessop, as Mayor of Heidelberg, opening a venue in Diamond Creek, possibly a pool. Photographed b G. Cox, this photograph appeared in the Diamond Valley Story, published by the Shire of Diamond Valley in 1979.
Large black and white photograph of a group of people at an official event.
diamond creek, cecil jessop, shire of diamond valley
This undated view of Diamond Creek shows three children on a hill looking over a small township with open fields and trees in background.
Large black and white photograph of a view over a town and rural landscape.
diamond creek
The Fry family of Macleod included husband and wife Les and Yvonne (Von). This folder contains newspaper clippings of the family at local activities, a brief article on their life, family tree charts and a large copy of a school photograph with family members identified.
Plastic folder containing copies of family documents.
fry family, yvonne fry, leslie fry, macleod
Hairdressers' hair clips used to hold hair sections whilst styling or cutting. In use circa 1950-1970.
2 metal hair clips, hinged with teeth.
hair clips, hair styling products
Folder of notes collected by Councillor Laurie Svendsen during the period 1967-1970. Contains letters, minutes of meetings, newsletters, mainly in relation to street construction in the Greenhills area of Greensborough.
Manilla folder containing typed and handwritten documents.
greenhills and north greensborough progress association, laurie svendsen, greenhills progress associatiion
An update on major projects in Victoria, in particular the M80 Ring Road upgrades. Beginning in 2024, these updates are distributed to the local area.
4 p., colour illus.
north east link, victoria's big build, western ring road
Newspaper headline from October 2, 1967.
Newspaper billboard, red and black text.
greensborough, theft
The Greensborough outdoor pool reopened for the 2009 summer after being closed in preparation for the building of Watermarc.
3 newspaper clippings, text and colour images.
greensborough pool, banyule city council
![Clothing - Scarf, 1949 [Royal tour of Australia], 1949](https://victoriancollections.net.au/media/collectors/4f729f5697f83e03086015b8/items/662630d950484b6c0f143795/item-media/6626316450484b6c0f143985/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
Commemorative scarf, originally owned by Rosie Bray, purchased at Myer Emporium in 1949 for 5/-. Issued for the proposed 1949 Australian tour of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother). This tour was cancelled due to the King's ill health.
Pale blue silk, printed portrait of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, a ship and Union Jack and Australian flags
king george vi, commemorative items, scarves
Invitations to Banyule City Council annual events - the 2022 Community Ball and 2023 Community Gala Dinner.
2 invitations and menu card. Text and colour illus.
banyule city council, invitations
The Banyule Banner is published by Banyule Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition contains reports on waste services, public toilet plan, Anzac Day in Banyule and council services and community events.
A record of events within the City of Banyule.
24 pages, colour illustrations.
banyule banner, banyule council
This set produced by the Victorian Department of Natural Resources and Environ met and Aboriginal Affairs Victoria. Mini poster 1: Aboriginal scarred trees; 2 Aboriginal mounds; [3 missing]; 4 Aboriginal flaked stone tools; 5 Aboriginal burials; 6 Aboriginal surface scatters; [7 missing]; 8 Aboriginal ground-edge axes; 9 Aboriginal grinding stones; 10 Aboriginal stone arrangements; [11 missing]; 12 Aboriginal axe-grinding grooves; 13 Aboriginal coastal shell middens; 14 Aboriginal rock art.
11 parts of incomplete set, each two sided, text and photographs
aborigines - victoria, aboriginal affairs victoria
Development of 14 lots at 11 Doon Court Briar Hill. Agent: Buckingham and Co.
4 p. coloured pamphlet
doon court briar hill, woodlands estate
The Blays moved from their farm in New Norfolk, Van Diemens Land to an allotment at Greenhills on the Plenty River in 1841, but William was injured in a fall and was unable to work this farm, which was repossessed by the bank, causing him to fall into a severe depression and subsequently admitted to Yarra Bend Insane Asylum, where he died in 1849. Article first published in "Pioneer Echo" no 226, Oct-Nov 2022.
1 p. typescript, copied from newsletter
blay family, william blay, greenhills
John Wood Fleming, Councillor and several times Mayor of Brunswick Borough Council, was an early resident on Plenty River and an elected member of the Greensborough Roads Board. Article from Port Phillip Pioneers Group Inc. Newsletter, Vol. 44, No. 4, Aug-Sept 2021, pp. 1, 4
2 pages, text and illus.
fleming family, brunswick, john wood fleming, greensborough roads board
Handwritten receipt for purchase of book from The Book Case dated 28/04/1976; with copy of a page of Community News 1975 containing an advertisement for the shop
Handwritten receipt for purchase of book from The Book Case dated 28/04/1976; with copy of a page of Community News containing an advertisement for the shop
the book case, main street greensborough, community news
An Easter message from Father Paul Gurry, of St Bernadette's Church, West Ivanhoe
Article, text with photograph
paul gurry, easter observances
Members of six Diamond Valley churches will take part in the annual "Way of the Cross" observance 2002
Newspaper clipping with photograph
easter observances, greensborough inter church council
Dates, times and places for Easter church services in Diamond Valley 1995 and 1996 run by churches in the Greensborough Inter Church Council.
2 Newspaper clippings, text and illustrations
easter, greensborough inter church council
![Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News; Diamond Valley Leader, Christmas services [Greensborough area 1995, 1999, 2003], 1995-2003](https://victoriancollections.net.au/media/collectors/4f729f5697f83e03086015b8/items/6614c893db03b3f80cf83482/item-media/6625f9e050484b6c0f120d91/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
List of Christmas services in 1995, 1999 and 2003 in Diamond Valley churches, including times and places.
Three newspaper clippings from Diamond Valley Leader and Diamond Valley News, Text and illustrations.
christmas services, greensborough inter church council
A flyer for the Yarra Swimming Club Championship 2022; this club is associated with Yarra Swim School
Pamphlet, colour illus. and text
club championships 2022, herb norman, yarra plenty swimming club, yarra swim school
Directory of shops in Greensborough Plaza issued for the 40 years anniversary in 2018
1 page printed on both sides, colour maps
greensborough plaza
Directory of shops in Greensborough Plaza about 1994
1 page printed on both sides, colour maps
greensborough plaza
The House Magazine, Souvenir Edition, New Parliament House Opened May 9 1988. This magazine is published for senators and members of the House of Representatives. This edition contains information on the politicians who influenced the design and development of new Parliament House.
59 pages , illustrations. (some colour)
australia. parliament, australia. parliament house
Advertising brochures for Linishall Multi-Purpose Abrasive Belt Grinding Equipment and Loroch Automatic Saw Sharpener.
2 pamphlets text and colour illustrations
machinery, tools
Worked in Needlework Class - 1960s at Technical College
Sampler was made by students to help understand how thread, fabric and needlework work together to create a pattern and texture.
Blue cotton sampler embroidered with various embroidery stitches, ends bound with bias binding. Includes cream insert with needles.
Embroidered
embroidery, needlework
Commonly used 2 cup aluminium teapot with lid, Bakelite handle and knob.
Two cup tea pot with lid; bakelite handle and knob
teapots
This can opener was designed to open small as well as large cans. It has a sliding blade that can adjust to the size of the can and sharp hook on the end. It made of steel and has a wooden handle.
Steel spike with wooden handle and adjustable blade.
cooking, can openers
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