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In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club celebrated its long history with a Hall of Fame ceremony. This group of files includes interviews, citations for Hall of Fame inductees, newspaper clippings and photographs. The files were compiled by Bruce McDowell.
I x USB Flash Drive
"Norman G Clark"
An interview with Bonnie Dickson and Russell Dickson about their memories of the Greensborough Football Club as the Dickson family (including the late Ray Dickson) is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as Members.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.
Digital video recording. MP4. 2 min 32 sec.
bonnie dickson, russell dickson, greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame
An interview with Brett Fowler about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a Legend
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.
Digital video recording. MP4. 2 min 06 sec.
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, brett fowler
An interview with Don McDowell about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a Legend
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.
Digital video recording. MP4. 1 min 15 sec.
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, don mcdowell
An interview with Lee Adamson about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as his father Percy Adamson inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a Legend
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.
Digital video recording. MP4. 1 min 54 sec.
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, percy adamson, lee adamson
An interview with Gary Partington about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as the Partington family (including the late Alan Partington) is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as Members.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.
Digital video recording. MP4. 2 min 44 sec.
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, gary partington, alan partington
An interview with Glenn Meredith about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.
Digital video recording. MP4. 1 min 23 sec.
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, glenn meredith
An interview with Jack Waites about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.
Digital video recording. MP4. 2 min 42 sec.
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, jack waites
An interview with Neil Brindley about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.
Digital video recording. MP4. 2 min 30 sec.
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, neil brindley
An interview with Peter Banks about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.
Digital video recording. MP4. 1 min 48 sec.
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, peter banks
An interview with Peter Watkins about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.
Digital video recording. MP4. 2 min 01 sec.
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, peter watkins
An interview with Robert Hyde about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.
Digital video recording. MP4. 2 min 18 sec.
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame
Hall of Fame Citation for Percy Adamson as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Legend
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation and photograph
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, percy adamson
Hall of Fame Citation for Brett Fowler as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Legend
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation and photograph
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, brett fowler
Hall of Fame Citation for Don McDowell as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Legend
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation, background notes and photograph
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, don mcdowell
Hall of Fame Citation for Joe Murphy as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Legend
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation and photographs
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, joe murphy
Hall of Fame Citation for Trevor Partington as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Legend.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation and photographs
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, trevor partington
Hall of Fame Citation for Peter Banks as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation and photographs
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, peter banks
Hall of Fame Citation for Neil Brindley as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation and photographs
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, neil brindley
Hall of Fame Citation for John Carmody as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation and photographs
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, john carmody
Hall of Fame Citation for Neale Carroll as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation and photographs
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, neale carroll
Hall of Fame Citation for the Dickson family as they is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation and photographs
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, bonnie dickson, ray dickson, russell dickson
Hall of Fame Citation for Scott Didier as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation and photographs
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, scott didier
Hall of Fame Citation for Wayne Dobson as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation and photographs
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, wayne dobson
Hall of Fame Citation for Arthur Franklin as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation and photographs
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, arthur franklin
Hall of Fame Citation for Teddy Godwill as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation and photographs
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, teddy godwill
Hall of Fame Citation for Robert Hyde as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation and 'roast'
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, robert hyde
Hall of Fame Citation for Stan Judkins as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, stan judkins
Hall of Fame Citation for Glenn Meredith as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, glenn meredith
Hall of Fame Citation for Alf Montfort as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation
gfc hall of fame, alf montfort
Hall of Fame Citation for the Partington Family as they are inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, partington family, alan partington, gary partington, jack partington, trevor partington
Hall of Fame Citation for Horrie Richmond as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, horrie richmond
Hall of Fame Citation for Jack Waites as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, jack waites
Hall of Fame Citation for Peter Watkins as he is inducted into the Greensborough Football Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.
In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. This Citation outlines the player's contribution to the Club.
Digital copy of Citation
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, jack waites, peter watkins
Photographs taken at the 2012 Reunion of the Greensborough Football Club. Named in these photographs are Bob Towler, Don McDowell, Gary Partington, John Crellin, Barry Sinclair, Bruce McDowell, Tim McDowell, John Nolan, Robert Wickes, Wes Connell.
Digital copy of photographs
greensborough football club, gfc reunion 2012
Photographs taken at the 2012 Reunion of the Greensborough Football Club. Named in these photographs are Russell Dickson, Rex Smith, Bruce McDowell, Jack Maurer.
Digital copy of colour photographs
greensborough football club, gfc reunion 2012
Photographs taken at the 2012 Reunion of the Greensborough Football Club. Named in these photographs are Brian Smith, Robert Hyde, Gary Partington, Graeme Jenkin.
Digital copy of photographs
greensborough football club, gfc reunion 2012
Photographs taken at the 2012 Reunion of the Greensborough Football Club. Named in these photographs are John Nolan, Ray Willett, Robert Wickes, Bob Towler, Gary Partington, John Schultz.
Digital copy of photographs
greensborough football club, gfc reunion 2012
Photographs of players in the 1952 Premiership team of the Greensborough Football Club. Named in these photographs are Bill Cecil, Bob Towler, Don McDowell and Bill McDowell.
Digital copy of photographs
greensborough football club, gfc reunion 2012, gfc hall of fame
Photograph of Ted Cordner, past President and player with the Greensborough Football Club.
Digital copy of photographs
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, ted cordner
Photographs of Don Franklin, Ken Franklin and Roy Franklin and a family tree of Franklin family members who played with the Greensborough Football Club.
Digital copy of photographs and family tree
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, franklin family, don franklin, ken franklin, roy franklin
Photograph of Gary Partington and Bruce McDowell, Greensborough Football Club.
Digital copy of photographs
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, gary partington, bruce mcdowell
Photograph of A.K. (Gus) Lines, Greensborough Football Club.
Digital copy of photographs
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, a k lines, gus lines
Photograph of Jack Maurer, Greensborough Football Club.
Digital copy of photographs
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, jack maurer
Photograph of the Hyde family with the 2014 Premiership Cup, Greensborough Football Club.
Digital copy of photograph
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, robert hyde, norm hyde, matthew hyde
Photograph of the old Greensborough Oval, home of the Greensborough Football Club.
Digital copy of photograph
greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, greensborough oval
In 1961, the Greensborough Third 18 were premiers in the Diamond Valley Football League. This photograph was displayed at the GFC Hall of Fame in 2016.
This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1961 season.
Group photograph of football team and support staff. Displayed as Word document.
Names of team and staff are printed below photograph.
greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, premiers
In 2015, Greensborough Football Club were Premiers in the Seniors, Reserves and Under 19s. This photograph shows the Senior team after their win and was displayed at the GFC Hall of Fame in 2016.
This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1961 season.
Informal group photograph of football team and support staff.
greensborough football club, premiers, gfc hall of fame
In 2015, Greensborough Football Club were Premiers in the Seniors, Reserves and Under 19s. This photograph shows the Reserves and Under19 team after their win and was displayed at the GFC Hall of Fame in 2016.
This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1961 season.
Informal group photograph of football team and support staff.
greensborough football club, premiers, gfc hall of fame
In 1900, the Greensborough Football Club wore blue and white jumpers, later replaced by green. This photograph was displayed at the GFC Hall of Fame in 2016.
This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1900 season.
Group photograph of football team and support staff.
greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, premiers
Greensborough Football Club, in the 1920s. This photograph was displayed at the GFC Hall of Fame in 2016.
This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1900 season.
Group photograph of football team and support staff.
Some players are identified.
greensborough football club, diamond valley football league
DVFL Grand Final 1952.Greensborough (13.18.96) versus Eltham (6.8.44). An action shot from the game, this photograph was displayed at the GFC Hall of Fame in 2016. Don McDowell is identified.
This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1900 season.
Action photograph from football game
Some players are identified.
greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, premiers, don mcdowell
Team photograph, Greensborough Football Club 1947. This photograph was displayed at the GFC Hall of Fame in 2016. Black and white jumpers were in use due to a shortage of green jumpers after World Ward 2.
This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1900 season.
Group photograph of football team, players and support staff.
Players are identified on mount of photo
greensborough football club, diamond valley football league
Team photograph, Greensborough Football Club 1940s. This photograph was displayed at the GFC Hall of Fame in 2016.
This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1900 season.
Group photograph of football team, players and support staff.
Some players are identified on photo
greensborough football club, diamond valley football league
11 parts of incomplete set, each two sided, text and photographs
Traces the origin of the name in France and other parts of the world. First appearance in Australia appears to be in the name of the railway station in 1922 - reason unknown.
3 p. typescript
montmorency
Development of 14 lots at 11 Doon Court Briar Hill. Agent: Buckingham and Co.
4 p. coloured pamphlet
doon court briar hill, no. 11
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.
1 p. typescript
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
2 p.
fleming family, brunswick
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
Article, text with photograph
Annual "way of the cross" observance 2002
Newspaper clipping with photograph
easter observances
Newspaper clippings
List of Christmas services in 1995, 1999 and 2003 in Greensborough and adjoining areas, including times and places
Three newspaper clippings from Diamond Valley Leader and Diamond Valley News
christmas services
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
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
Ornamental replica pistol made for display purposes.
Ornamental replica pistol made of timber and metal with small removable 'head' at end of grip.
pistols
Glass rolling pin can be filled with warm or ice water, cork stoppers missing. Used in baking for rolling out pastry.
Glass rolling pin, molded lass, cork stoppers missing
rolling pins, cooking, baking utensils
Medium sized pickaxe head. Used for loosening the soil in digging, shaped like a mattock, but having both ends pointed.
Iron pickaxe head, medium size, (no handle)
pickaxes, tools
Small billy can used for cooking or heating water when camping.
Small metal billy with lid.
camping equipment, billies, billy cans
The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These newsletters were distributed to market stall holders each month. Some editions missing.
GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.
Red folder containing 166 newsletters, mainly one page.
eltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets
Sculptures created from stumps of trees planted around Greensborough War Memorial park. This collection is by an unknown photographer.
Memorial to past armed services people from Greensborough District.
Set of 8 photographs of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park.
greensborough war memorial park, sculptures, ester street, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials
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Main Street Greensborough. Mural on Vickers Way (lane between Main Street and carpark near old pool). The mural was demolished as part of the redevelopment on Main Street.
2 colour photographs
main street greensborough, vickers way, murals
Audio recordings of Eltham residents discussing life in Eltham and surrounding areas over the years.
Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.
3 audio tapes in plastic folder.
"Listening to the landscape: stories and places collected from the Shire of Eltham 1988"
eltham, shire of eltham, oral histories
Video of a fieldwork for teachers, taken by John Ramsdale in 1990, investigating changes along the Plenty River.
Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.
VHS video tape, 2 copies.
"Chapple E180 videocassette" and "Change in the Plenty corridor unedited 5.12.90"
plenty river, plenty gorge
An early report of the dissention between Eltham and Diamond Valley shires over the proposed "outer ring road" and its possible extension through to Eltham. This was a precursor to the present day metropolitan ring road.
News clipping, black text, slightly smudged copy..
metropolitan ring road, shire of diamond valley, shire of eltham
Casual photograph of Greensborough Cricket Club with names supplied by Betty McKenzie. Front row from left: unknown), unknown, Doug Hall, Ken Waldron; Back row: unknown, unknown Neil Tooth, Lindsay Hall, unknown, unknown, Lyle HAll.
Original Photograph and copy of Photograph with names
greensborough cricket club
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