Article - Peter Ruston by Alan Partington

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From the Collection of Greensborough Historical Society 34 Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty Victoria

Description: Links: 02667:02672
5 pages, handwritten.
Object Registration: 2667
Keywords: peter ruston, peter rustin, alan partington
Historical information: A scanned copy of a handwritten manuscript by Alan Partington. This article outlines the history of Peter Ruston in Greensborough. Alan was a descendent of the Ruston, Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.
When Made: 1960s
Made By: Alan Partington (Maker)
Significance: A short history of a Greensborough pioneer written by a descendent.
Last updated: 7 Jun 2017 at 11:49AM

Newspaper Clipping - Agony on the big stage

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News article 1 page, black text.

Historical information

Greensborough fails to fire when it matters most. The seniors and reserves sides had lost just one game between them before Saturday, with both enduring stunning upset defeats in their respective NFL Division 1 grand finals.

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Plan - Plans for proposed development at Devonshire and Lambourne Roads Watsonia 2004

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

23 p., black & white and colour plans with covering letter

Historical information

Amended plans for a mixed use development corner Devonshire Road and Lambourn Road Watsonia in 2004.

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Magazine - Banyule Banner Sep-Oct 2019

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

20 pages (approx.), colour illustrations.

Historical information

The Banyule Banner is published bi-monthly by Banyule City Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition covers weekend playgroups, inclusive employment and waste recycling.

Significance

A record of events within the City of Banyule.

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Article, Book - Kangaroo Point, excerpt from Diamond Valley Story

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

4 photocopied pages.

Historical information

References to "Kangaroo Point" taken from The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H. Edwards, pages 31-32, 97, 109.

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Newspaper Clipping - Borough's devastating display

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News article 1 page, black text.

Historical information

Perhaps for the first time this season, Greensborough flexed it's true muscle on Saturday, thrashing premiership rival North Heidelberg by 98 points in a major semi-final masterclass.

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Menu - The Eltham Hotel: Family bistro menu; and news clipping.

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Black and brown print on white card

Historical information

Menu from The Eltham Hotel with photograph of the original hotel on menu cover; with photocopy of newspaper clipping 24/02/1955 describing Hotel's target of 1000 pounds for the Children's Hospital Appeal.

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Newsletter - Plenty Gorge Metropolitan Park Newsheet No. 1 August 1989

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

2 p. text, map and col. illus.

Historical information

The Shire of Whittlesea obtained a grant from the federal government to investigate the potential development of a park to the west of the Plenty River in 1976. A regional tip site and the Shire of Diamond Valley's Yarrambat Park were handed over to the MMBW to form the existing Metropolitan Park in 1986. A long term project to develop the park further is to commence in 1990.

Inscriptions & Markings

"With compliments of Sherryl Garbutt M.P. Member for Greensborough" (rubber stamp)

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Document - Statement of evidence: VCAT Application P2461/2003, prep. by Marco Negri, Contour Consultants Aust Pty Ltd

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

22 p., black & white with col. plans.

Historical information

Lawyers for the City of Banyule commissioned a report on the town planning implications of a proposal to construct a multi-level building on land at the corner of Lambourn and Devonshire Roads Watsonia, relating to the Council's refusal of a permit and the subsequent hearing by VCAT

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Correspondence and notice - Devonshire Road/Lambourne Road 5 storey development

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Correspondence relating to VCAT hearing P2461/2003, addressed to R Bray and notice to residents re hearing

Historical information

In 2003 an application by Gamut Holdings for a 5 storey building consisting of apartments, medical centre, shops and cafe on a site on the corner of Lambourn and Devonshire Roads Watsonia was approved by VCAT despite strong local opposition. These documents relate to the VCAT hearing

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Newspaper Clipping - Protestors ready to act, by Caroline Gonzalez

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, text and colour image.

Historical information

In 2003, VCAT approved a proposal for a 5 storey building comprising arpartments, medical centre, shops and cafe on a site on the corner of lambourn and Devnshire Roads watsoni, despite strong local opposition.

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Newspaper Clipping - Multi-storey building approved, by Caroline Gonzalez

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, text and colour image

Historical information

In 2003, VCAT approved an application to build a 5 storey building comprising apartments, shops, medical centre and cafe on a site on the corner of Lambourn and Devonshire Roads Watsonia, despite strong local opposition. The proposal did not proceed, but a new proposal was approved in 2019.

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Document collection - Watsonia development [Lambourn and Devonshire Roads]

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Collection of documents comprising history of development proposals by Rosie Bray, concept illustrations, archtect's plans, photograph and copy of newspaper clipping.

Historical information

In 2003, a proposal for a 5 storey building on the corner of Lambourn and Devonshire Roads Watsonia for an apartment complex, medical centre, shops and cafe was approved by VCAT, despite strong opposition by local residents. The proposal did not proceed. In 2019 a proposal for a 2 storey medical centre, cafe and residence was approved for the site and construction commenced.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Service dispensed

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Digital copy of newspaper clipping.

Historical information

News article about Tom Vickers and his Commonwealth Recognition Award for Senior Citizens awarded in 2000. The article outlines Tom's involvement in the Greensborough area over the past 60 years.

Significance

Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.

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Advertisement - Digital Image - L J Thompson Pharmacy

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.

Historical information

Advertisement for I J Thompson's dispensing chemist where Tom Vickers was the managing pharmacist from 1939.

Significance

Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.

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Pamphlet - Digital Image - Tom Vickers eulogy by Bryan Henderson 2003

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Digital copy of 2 pages.

Historical information

Eulogy for Tom Vickers, 19/05/2003, written by Bryan Henderson for the Living Faith Church Greensborough.

Significance

Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.

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Photograph - Digital Image - Quirk the tailor and Mrs Quirk's tearoom, Greensborough (Main Street Plaques Project)

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Digital copy of 2 colour photographs.

Historical information

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, GHS member Chris Foster, accompanied by GHS President Noel Withers, has photographed the installation of the 'Quirk the Tailor and Mrs Quirk's Tearoom' plaque on Main Street Greensborough.

Significance

The Main Street Plaques Project placed historical information about original Greensborough buildings as close to the original site as possible. Further information available on the GHS website. The Plaques were made possible through a Greensborough RSL Grant.

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Photograph - Digital Image - Stubley Motors Greensborough (Main Street Plaques Project)

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Digital copy of 2 colour photographs.

Historical information

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, GHS member Chris Foster, accompanied by GHS President Noel Withers, has photographed the installation of the 'Stubley Motors' plaque on Main Street Greensborough.

Significance

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Photograph - Digital Image - The Commercial Bank Greensborough (Main Street Plaques Project)

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Digital copy of 2 colour photographs.

Historical information

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, GHS member Chris Foster, accompanied by GHS President Noel Withers, has photographed the installation of the 'Commercial Bank' plaque on Main Street Greensborough.

Significance

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Photograph - Digital Image - The Changing face of Main Street Greensborough (Main Street Plaques Project)

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Digital copy of 3 colour photographs.

Historical information

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, GHS member Chris Foster, accompanied by GHS President Noel Withers, has photographed the installation of the 'Changing face of Main Street' plaque on Main Street Greensborough.

Significance

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Photograph - Digital Image - Ashril Theatre (Main Street Plaques Project)

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Digital copy of colour photograph.

Historical information

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In this photograph, GHS member Chris Foster has photographed the installation of the Ashril Theatre plaque on Main Street Greensborough.

Significance

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Article - Peter Ruston by Alan Partington

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