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

Pamphlet - Local Council Representation Review

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

4 p. printed in green on white paper

Historical information

The last review of the Banyule City Council representation structure was carried out in 2007. This review will takke place during 2019, presenting its final report in October 2019

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6570 - Centenary of Federation 1901-2001 Australia

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Poster with colour map Scale 1: 6,440,000 and list of Australian Prime Ministers, printed one side

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Pamphlet - Australia remembers 1945-1995: Jaga Jaga Commemorative march & service 23rd April 1995

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

4 p. pamphlet black & wite

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Book - Magic with music, by Albert Fox

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

59 p.stapled book, photographs

Historical information

Albert Fox was a piano tuner and manufacturer. This book is a collection of his reminiscences

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Newspaper clipping (digital image) - The Last soldier off Gallipoli was from Greensborough

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Scanned image of article in RSL Newsletter 2014

Historical information

The words "the last man to leave Gallipoli" was discovered on a letter amongst service records belonging to Ivan Joseph Barnard

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darning mushroom

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Two pies, "mushroom" . and handle

Historical information

Commonly used as an aid in darning socks and similar items

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Book - The Plenty Valley Corridor: the archaelogical survey of historic sites, by Fiona Weaver, for the Ministry of Planning & Environment

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

115 p. photocopy, unbound. Illus., maps

Historical information

The Victorian Archaelogical Survey managed this study onbehalf of the Ministry for Planning & Environment. The study was intended to provide abrief history of Aboriginal and European occupation and use of the area and an outline of the geography of the chief areas of cultural heritage concern, with recommendations for protection of significant cultural sites and recommendations for further research, survey and consultation.

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Cutlery - Serving spoons and forks

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Five pieces of EPNS serving cutlery.

Historical information

A group of serving cutlery, including spoons and forks.

Inscriptions & Markings

EPNS

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Directory - Morgan's Official Street Directory of Melbourne & Suburbs, 37th edition

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Hardback book, printed in black and red, col. cover

Historical information

One of the standard Melbourne street directories prior to the publication of Melways

Inscriptions & Markings

Casrd attached: Howard Cornish OAM, Bugler

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Teapot - Swan [brand] teapot

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Two cup tea pot with lid; bakelite handle and knob

Historical information

Commonly used 2 cup aluminium teapot with lid, Bakelite handle and knob.

Inscriptions & Markings

"Swan Brand Made in England The Carlton 2 cups" engraved on base

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Magazine - Banyule Banner. Jul-Aug 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 includes information on North East Link update, Banyule grants and budget.

Significance

A record of events within the City of Banyule.

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Newspaper Clipping - Gum tree faces the chop

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News article 1 page, black text.

Historical information

Neighbours in Watsonia are dismayed a beloved tree faces the chopping block after Banyule Council agreed to accept $150,000 from an architecture firm in exchange for the towering gum.

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Newspaper Clipping - Guitar show strikes the right chord

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News article 1 page, black text.

Historical information

Greensborough's Shannon Bourne is gearing up for his fifth consecutive performance at Melbourne's annual guitar show.

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Newspaper Clipping - Traffic plan grinds to halt

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News article 1 page, black text.

Historical information

A painted road island designed to ease congestion along a busy arterial in Watsonia is instead causing traffic chaos, with motorists calling it "ridiculous" and "dangerous".

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Newspaper Clipping - Nillumbik rejects merge plan

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News article 1 page, black text.

Historical information

Nillumbik council will not merge with Banyule, with the shock proposal labelled "damaging" and "embarrassing" at the fiery council meeting last night.

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Newspaper Clipping - Calls for council merger

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News article 1 page, black text.

Historical information

Urban sprawl and the cost of rates are some of the key concerns raised by 'stunned' ratepayers after a councillor revealed shocking plans to merge Banyule and Nillumbik councils last week.

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Newspaper Clipping - Mixed views on merger call

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News article 1 page, black text.

Historical information

Banyule Council says it does not support a strong push by neighbouring Nillumbik to merge, but the community is divided on the proposal.

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Newspaper Clipping - Calls for safety overhaul

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News article 1 page, black text.

Historical information

Violent youths are assaulting innocent diners, yelling abuse and taking drugs in broad daylight alone Greensborough's busiest retail strip and it's driving scores of people away, scared shoppers say.

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Newspaper Clipping - Greensborough Historical Society

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News article 1 page, black text.

Historical information

Greensborough Historical Society president Noel withers accepts first prize at the Victorian Collections Awards for Excellence in Museum Cataloguing from Dr Julie Cotter.

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Photograph - Digital Image - Across Greensborough Station, 1973c

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Digital copy of black and white photograph.

Historical information

Looking across Greensborough Station. Taken from Varalla's corner Para Road and Flintoff Street. Turning Pope's Paddock into the Poulter Reserve.

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Article - Peter Ruston by Alan Partington

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