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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
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"
greensborough football club, hall of fame
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
Books about Australian history with illustrations and colour plates
3 volumes, illustrations (some colour), maps, Leather bound Hard Cover
australian history, australian encyclopaedia
Book about World History up until 1934 with pictures of people and places
Leather Hard covered book with text and sepia photographs
world history, encyclopedia
Agendas and Minutes for the Shire of Diamond Valley
Documented Minutes wth typed text black and white
shire of diamond valley, committee meetings
Letter from Australia Post regarding damage mail
Typed letter from Australia Post with coloured logo
australia post, greensborough
Photographic and description of items used throughout history
Hardcover Book with text and colour photographs
antiques, history, australian history
Book about Black Saturday bushfires
Book - text with black and white photographs
bushfires, victoria, kinglake, strathewen, st andrews, kinglake west
Mothercraft project book and information
Spiral bound display book with descriptions and photos and extra typed pages
watsonia high school, dawn petts
Book on the pioneers & painters of Eltham
Book with black and white text and photos
alan marshall, local history
This album is a history of the Probus Club of Greenwood from its foundation in August 1994 to February 1996. Compiled by the Club's historian Inge Car, this volume includes lists of members, photographs of tours and leaflets collected on these tours, Club newsletters and annual reports. The Club is now known as Greenwood Community Social Club.
Volume 1 of 17, depicting the history of this local club.
Large photo album containing photographs with captions, itineraries, newsletters and leaflets. Housed in blue cotton bag, embroidered with title of album.
Captions throughout.
probus club of greenwood inc, greenwood probus club, watsonia
Article about the 60th wedding anniversary of Ernest and May Pettigrove
Text and black and white image
pettigrove family
Article about likely site of a TAFE college at Loyola
Text and black and white image
greensborough, schools, loyola
Article about increase in vandalism to houses and shops in Greensborough
Newsprint text in black and white
greensborough, vadalism
Article about plans for Greensborough bypass to be altered
Newspaper clipping with clear text
greensborough road, grimshaw street, diamond valley shire
Article about major changes to community health and welfare services for Diamond Valley and Eltham
Text and black and white image
kindergartens, health, eltham, pauline toner
1973 magazine with articles and stories regarding politics, history and cartoons relative to Australia and abroad
Magazine in black and white print and photos with some colour photos
australian politics and goverment, comics, australian culture, world history
Article about the Heidelberg Golf Club from its. beginnings to 1936
5 pages text and black & white & some coloured photographs
heidelberg golf club, heidelberg
Funeral for Jean Luxford 100 years old
Text with colour photo and order of service
jean luxford, greensborough people
Article about life in Eltham throughout the years
5 page photocopy of Newspaper article, Text and black and white photographs
eltham history
Article about what was happening at the Greensborough Uniting Church Greensborough
16 pages of text with black and white photos
uniting church greensborough, greensborough
photos of No. 1 and No. 4 Roberts Street
A4 page with black and white photos
banyule, montmorency
Article about Cliff and Iris Lowerson 50th wedding anniversary
Text and black and white image
cliff lowerson, iris lowerson
Article about the opposition to the Diamond Valley Apartment Complex
13 pages of Text with coloured photographs and map
diamond village apartment complex
Article about Rosie Bray's lobby for an increase in pensioner discounts on council rates.
text an black & white image with accompanying letter
rosie bray, banyule city council, rate discounts
Article about Banyule school crossings
2 x articles, letter to editor and letter from Colin Brooks
schools, colin brooks, banyule city council
Article about Joyce and Keith Lean
Text and black and white photograph
bundoora, joyce & keith lean
Article about Lee Adamson of Greensborough as a recruit for Collingwood
Text and black and white image
lee adamson, collingwood football club
Article about Leon Muir receiving special award for leadership
Text and large black and white image
leon muir, watsonia technical school
Article about aboriginal Leo Muir throwing the javelin at school athletics
Text and black and white image
leon muir, watsonia technical school
Brief history of the life of Geoffrey Ernest Baker and memorial card from his funeral
Typed article and memorial card
banyule city council, councillors
New army school of signals at Simpson Army Barracks
Newspaper clipping with colour photo
simpson army barracks, defence department
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