Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Greenhills 'Keep our Hills Green'

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

Description: Digital copy of news article 1 page, black text and colour image.
Object Registration: 5967
Keywords: carnon street greenhills
Historical information: Developers were looking at a large block of land in Carnon Street Greenhills, but locals oppose the multi-unit development [2007]. In 2018, the site has been developed with a small area of land on the site left with vegetation.
When Made: 28/02/2007
Made By: Diamond Valley Leader (Maker)
Last updated: 8 Feb 2020 at 8:42PM

Business Card - Digital Image - Watsonia Physiotherapy 2018

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Business card, white card with black text.

Historical information

Business card for a local physiotherapy business, Watsonia Physiotherapy at 125 Watsonia Road Watsonia.

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Business Card - Digital Image - The Original Watsonia Fish & Chips

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Business card, white card with white text on blue background and colour image.

Historical information

Business card for a local fish and chip shop, The Original Watsonia Fish & Chips at 9 Watsonia Road Watsonia.

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Business Card - Digital Image - Nannymoos Store 2017

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Business card, white card with black and white text and colour image.

Historical information

Business card for a local new and second hand furniture store, Nannymoos at 29 Beewar Street Greensborough.

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Business Card - Digital Image - Greenhills Fish and Chips

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

Business card, white card with black and green text and colour image.

Historical information

Business card for a local fish and chip shop, Greenhills Fish and Chips at 37 Greenhill Road Greensborough.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Scouts go looking for bottles 1974

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text.

Historical information

In 1974, during the "Bottle Brings Backa" campaign, scouts throughout Melbourne knocked on doors collection empty drink bottles to raise money for the scouting movement.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Historians second year 1974 [Nillumbik Historical Society]

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text.

Historical information

In 1974, Nillumbik Historical Society was in its second year. This article outlines the previous years' activities and lists Committee members, including Kevin Patterson, Alan Partington and Tom Vickers.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Road plan puts tree in jeopardy 1974 [Mine Street Greenhills]

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text and image.

Historical information

A huge gum tree in the middle of Mine Street, at the intersection of Greenhills Road was in danger of removal due to the proposed road construction. NOTE: In 2020 the tree still stands in the island created for it during street construction in 1974.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Bridge-over-rail job to cost $254,000, 1974 [Main Street Greensborough]

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text.

Historical information

In 1974 the proposed road over rail bridge in Main Street Greensborough was estimated to cost $254,000. The reconstruction of the bridge was necessary for the duplication of the rail line between Macleod and Greensborough.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Hours cut in library service 1974 [Heidelberg Regional Library]

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text. 2 scans.

Historical information

Rising costs were blamed for the reduction in Heidelberg Regional Library hours in 1974 mainly due to increased salaries. The library committee considered it better to spend money on new books.

Significance

Heidelberg Regional Library Service later became Yarra Plenty Regional Library

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Street poll on streets 1974 [Greenhills]

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text.

Historical information

Results of a poll conducted in 1974 by Diamond Valley Council, regarding street construction in Greenhills. Streets include: Albion Crescent, Bruce Street, Carnon Street, Cairns Street, Crest Street, Mine Street, Pembroke Street, Hope Street, Forrest Street and Hebden Street.

Significance

Concerns over street construction as Greensborough moves from a semi rural to suburban area.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Four become life members 1974 [DVFL]

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text and image.

Historical information

In 1974, Life Membership medallions were presented to four DVFL stalwarts, including Alan Partington of Greensborough Football Club and Victorian Football Union delegate.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Umpires honoured 1974 [DVFL]

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text and image.

Historical information

In 1974, long service badges were presented to two umpires from the Diamond Valley Umpires Association. Both umpired over 200 games. The photo shows Alan Ely, President of the Diamond Valley Umpires Association presenting badges to Dick Rohed and Bernie Rayner.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Switch of track site riles dads 1973 [Willinda Park]

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text. 3 scans.

Historical information

In 1973, parents of children in Diamond Valley Little Athletics were angered at the suggestion that the proposed all weather track at Willinda Park be scrapped. There was some talk of acquiring "Partington land" between the rail line and Plenty River, south of Church Street.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Site hit by gust 1973 [Watsonia Shopping Centre]

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text and image.

Historical information

In 1973, work on the new Watsonia supermarket was delayed when two 120 foot long steel trusses crashed to the ground in high winds.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - High pupils give sparkling show 1973 [Watsonia High School WaHIGH]

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text.

Historical information

In 1973, Watsonia High School staged the Gilbert and Sullivan opera Ruddigore to great acclaim.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Mini bike menace at oval 1973 [Montmorency]

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text.

Historical information

In 1973, mini bike riders and L-plate drivers caused concerns over safety at the Montmorency Oval.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Dunvegan estate will be 'ideal' 1973 [Macleod]

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text.

Historical information

In 1973, the planning for the Dunvegan Estate in North Macleod was well under way, with some residential blocks owned and developed by the Housing Commission of Victoria (later the Ministry of Housing).

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Dip into the Barrel 1973 [Eltham Barrel]

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text and image.

Historical information

In 1973, the Eltham Barrel introduced a buffet carvery and smorgasbord. A description of the food and entertainment offered is included in this article. The owner is Frank Vogl.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Road scheme costs less 1968 [West Watsonia]; and, Bitterly Disappointed - Cr Clark

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text.

Historical information

The good news in 1968 was that the West Watsonia private street construction scheme came in under budget, with a refund of up to $100 per household. But the bad news was that properties were revalued and rates increased. There are 2 articles on this topic.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - End of Plenty Bridge 1968 [Bluestone Bridge Greensborough]

Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty

News clipping, black and white text and image.

Historical information

Removal of the bluestone bridge over the Plenty River in 1968. Photograph shows workmen removing the steel girders which covered the centre span. Pioneer Reserve is also mentioned.

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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image - Greenhills 'Keep our Hills Green'

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