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Photograph of A.K. (Gus) Lines, Greensborough Football Club.
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Photograph of A.K. (Gus) Lines, Greensborough Football Club.
Digital copy of photographs
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"
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Photograph of Ted Cordner, past President and player with the Greensborough Football Club.
Digital copy of photographs
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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
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Photograph of Gary Partington and Bruce McDowell, Greensborough Football Club.
Digital copy of photographs
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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
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Photograph of the old Greensborough Oval, home of the Greensborough Football Club.
Digital copy of photograph
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Booklet
non-fiction
Recipe Book & Household Guide
recipes, recipe books, household hints
Update on the new Greensborough Station Precinct
Four page newsletter colour illustrations
greensborough railway station, hurstbridge rail line, railways
2008/2009 Diamond Valley Little Athletics Centre Handbook with Names, rosters and Statistics. DVLAC operated from Willinda Park in Greensborough.
Handbook 40 pages with photographs and data
athletics, diamond valley little athletics centre, little athletics, willinda park
Pamphlet about the Greensborough Social And Activities Club (formerly Greensborough Senior Citizens Club) held in the clubrooms at War Memorial Park.
Pamphlet with photographs
senior citizens, greensborough social and activities club, greensborough war memorial park
Documentary on Melbourne's cable trams assembled from various sources. Covers the period between the two world wars 1919-1939.
DVD PAL Region 0 in plastic case with printed iunsert
trams, c able trams, melbourne
Article about Robert Hoddle, his work as a surveyor in early Melbourne and the use of the 'chain' to measure distance.
14 page article text and illus.
melbourne history, robert hoddle
Family History, Hewitt-Joyce-Keys - a short history of the family connections with other Greensborough families.
3 page article and photograph
hewitt family, keys family, joyce family, 122 main road lower plenty
DVD of First Australian, The Untold Story of Australia
DVD
indigenous australians, aborigines
100 Years of Photography in The Age Newspaper
DVD of photographs from the Age Newspapers over 100 years
Article with Photographs regarding the Vietnam Veterans of Australis
Article with Photographs, 7 pages
vietnam veterans, diamond valley vietnam veterans
Advertising Flyer for St Mary's Community Fair held on 25/11/2023
Advertising Leaflet, 1 page, printed in colour on one side.
st mary's primary school, st marys catholic church greensborough
8 page Booklet about Remembrance Day Memorial Service 11th November 2023, Article regarding the service, remembrance poppy
8 page Booklet about the Remembrance Day Memorial Service 11th November 2023, Article regarding the service, remembrance poppy
remembrance day, greensborough rsl
Article regarding World War 1 Fallen Soldiers Memorial, Greensborough War Memorial Park. Article downloaded from Wikinorthia.
Article and photograph
greensborough war memorial park, fallen soldiers memorial greensborough
Copy of photographs of Banyule councillors, Mayoral Elections November 13th 2023-2024
Document with colour copy of photographs of Banyule councillors
banyule city council, mayoral elections, tom melican
Newspaper liftout about the Yarra River, early Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay.
Newspaper article from The Age Newspaper, 2 sided printed in blue and black with photos
yarra river, port phillip bay, melbourne
An article about the history of Hurstbridge and its pioneer Henry Hurst.
1 page, text and illus.
hurstbridge, herald sun, henry hurst
The Register of Historic Buildings was set up in 1974 and is added to or amended by the Minister for Planning on the recommendation of the Historic Buildings Preservation Council. This version 1982.
21p. duplicated typescript
non-fiction
historic buildings victoria
One of a series of recipe books published by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.
16 p. black print on white paper
non-fiction
SEC tested recipes No. 16
recipes, state electricity commission of victoria, sec
Recipes collected by students, parents and staff of Yallambie Primary School to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the school.
Stapled paperback printed on yellow and white paper, with cardboard cover. No pagination.
non-fiction
recipes, yallambie primary school
Watsonia Library is part of Yarra Plenty Rergional Library, operating over Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea Local Government areas
Cardboard invitation, printed in colour both sides
Addressed to Rosie Bray in handwriting
yarra plenty regional library, watsonia library
Jock Ryan is interviewed by Noel Withers. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Jock Ryan"
oral history, noel withers, jock ryan
Alf Poulter is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and the Poulter family connection to the area. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Alf Poulter"
oral history, noel withers, alf poulter, poulter family
Alan Partington is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and the Partington family connection to the area. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Alan Partington"
oral history, noel withers, alan partington, william alan partington, partington famiy
Shirley Black, Faye Fort and Eric Barclay are interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Shirley Black with Faye and Eric"
oral history, shirley fraser (black), noel withers, faye fort (nee partington), eric barclay
Shirley Black is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "At Shirley's place"
oral history, shirley fraser (black), noel withers
Mavis Solum is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Mavis Solum"
june hall, oral history, mavis solum
Noel Withers is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in England and Noel's interest in history, especially his work as foundation President with Greensborough Historical Society.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Noel"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, noel withers, greensborough historical society
Rob Willett is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Rob"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, rob willett
Jack Waites is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and the Waites family.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Jack"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, jack waites, waites family
Norm Hyde is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and the Hyde family.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Norm"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, norm hyde, hyde family
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