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History of Shire of Corio, a local government area between Geelong and Werribee. The Shire included all of Geelong's northern suburbs and existed from 1861 to 1993.
12 p., printed in green on white paper, photographs, stapled.
Garden walk through various gardens in Arthurs Creek and surrounding areas.
12 page booklet, line drawings.
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Story by Atis Lejins about growing up in Greensborough in the 1950s. The Lejins family lived on Poulter Avenue.
8 paged printed text
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Anzac Memorial Service at Greensborough War Memorial Park. Review by Rosie Bray, Anzac Day service booklet from Greensborough RSL and 5 photographs by Neil Lewis.
1 cover sheet, 8 page booklet and 5 photos
greensborough rsl, greensborough war memorial park, rosie bray, neil lewis
Written by Rosie Bray telling the story of her father Tom Thrupp, a member of the 2/4 Australian Field Regiment, who was killed in Egypt in 1941. The 2/4 Australian Field Regiment Association was wound up in 2022 with the death of the last surviving soldier from the regiment.
1 page print both sides colour image, laminated includes pen
On pen 2/4th Field Regimen t Assoc.
tom thrupp, world war ii, 2/4 australian field regiment
A recording of 'Lilac Time', an operetta by Franz Schubert, composed in 1741first performed in Vienna in 1916, with the English version premiering in London in1922. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society was recorded at Templestowe Village circa 1980.
1 audio cassette in clear plastic case, 1 copies of a printed libretto.
Handwritten on case: "Lilac time".
diamond valley choral society, lilac time (schubert)
A recording of 'Messiah', an English language oratorio by George Frederic Handel, composed in 1741. The text was compiled from the King James Bible; it contains 3 parts and part 2 ends with the 'Hallelujah' chorus. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society and combined choirs was recorded at St John's Church of England, Heidelberg 13/11/1983 and at St David's East Doncaster 20/11/1983.
3 audio cassettes in clear plastic case, 4 copies of a printed program and an invitation to join the singers.
Handwritten on case: "Messiah rehearsals '83" and "St John's 1983".
diamond valley choral society, messiah (oratorio), st john's church of england heidelberg
A recording of 'Elijah', an oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn, first performed in 1846, depicting events in the life of the Prophet Elijah as told in the Old Testament book of Kings. The work is scored for eight vocal soloists (two each of bass, tenor, alto and soprano). This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society and combined choirs was recorded at St John's Church of England, Heidelberg 25/07/1982 to support renovations at St John's. Conductor: Val Lennie.
2 audio cassettes in clear plastic case and 35copies of a printed program
Handwritten on case: "DVCS. St Johns. Elijah (3) 25.7.82"
diamond valley choral society, st john's church of england heidelberg, elijah (oratorio)
A recording of 'Messiah', an English language oratorio by George Frederic Handel, composed in 1741. The text was compiled from the King James Bible; it contains 3 parts and part 2 ends with the 'Hallelujah' chorus. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society and combined choirs was recorded at St John's Church of England, Heidelberg 18/11/1979 to celebrate 150 years of ministry at St John's.
2 audio cassettes in clear plastic case and 3 copies of a printed program
Handwritten on case: "79 Messiah - St Johns, Commercial tape"
diamond valley choral society, messiah (oratorio), st john's church of england heidelberg
Photographs of garden and carpark at Greensborough Railway Station in February 2021, before the planned rebuild of the station as part of the Hurstbridge rail line upgrade.
3 Colour digital photographs
greensborough railway station, hurstbridge rail line upgrade
Photographs of architectural features at Poulter Avenue power station at Greensborough Railway Station in February 2021, before the planned rebuild of the station as part of the Hurstbridge rail line upgrade.
5 Colour digital photographs
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Photographs of Poulter Avenue power station at Greensborough Railway Station in February 2021, before the planned rebuild of the station as part of the Hurstbridge rail line upgrade.
4 Colour digital photographs
greensborough railway station, hurstbridge rail line upgrade, poulter avenue greensborough
Photographs of Greensborough Railway Station signage in February 2021, before the planned rebuild of the station as part of the Hurstbridge rail line upgrade.
2 Colour digital photographs
greensborough railway station, hurstbridge rail line upgrade
Photographs of Greensborough Railway Station in February 2021, before the planned rebuild of the station as part of the Hurstbridge rail line upgrade.
3 Colour digital photographs
greensborough railway station, hurstbridge rail line upgrade
Reproduction of the painting "The birth of Heidelberg" by Clewin Harcourt (1870-1965). Harcourt lived in Heidelberg from 1928 until his death in 1965. This painting was reproduced in the 1998 Banyule Calendar.
Reproduction of painting, colour.
heidelberg, clewin harcourt
A report on Melbourne's future growth and a strategic plan to manage this growth, 2000.
8 p., text, col. illus.
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A report on Melbourne's future growth and a strategic plan to manage this growth, 2000.
36 p., text, col. illus., maps and col. plans
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132 Nell Street Greensborough. 3 bedroom home, sold July 2023 for $865,000.
Real Estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour both sides
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14 Greta Street Greensborough. 3 bedroom home, sold 2023 for $1,382,000. Previous sales: March 2017 for $817,500 and 1978 for $36,000.
Real Estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour both sides
greta street greensborough
This poster shows the habitat and wildlife corridors within the City of Banyule, including the Darebin Creek catchment and Plenty and Yarra river catchments.
Colour poster, folded, printed on bot sides.
native fauna, wildlife corridors, wildlife habitat
Booklet contains a list of recipients of the Jagajaga Community Australia Day Awards for 2004, presented by Jenny Macklin MP, Member for Jagajaga. Also included are several letters from Ms Macklin advising of the success of nominations for the Award.
11 p. text and color cover, secured with green ribbon. Inserts of newspaper report of Awards and several letters from organiser.
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Booklet contains a list of recipients of the Jagajaga Community Australia Day Awards for 2005, presented by Jenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga.
16 p. text and color cover. Pages secured with blue ribbon.
australia day awards, jagajaga community australia day awards, jenny macklin
Booklet contains a list of recipients of the Jagajaga Community Australia Day Awards for 2007, presented by Jenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga.
27 p. text and color cover. Pages secured with blue ribbon.
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Booklet contains a list of recipients of the Jagajaga Community Australia Day Awards for 2019.
20 p. text and color cover.
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Tour of St Katherine's Anglican Church and cemetery, facilitated by Jan Macdonald as part of the Banyule Winter Arts Festival in the 1990s.
2 pages, text only.
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![Article, [St Katherine's Church, St Helena], 1980s](https://victoriancollections.net.au/media/collectors/4f729f5697f83e03086015b8/items/662cc64c6159ccb46bba4aac/item-media/662cc6d46159ccb46bba4dd6/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
A short history of St Katherine's Church and cemetery, St Helena.
2 pages, text only.
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The history and significance of St Helena Cemetery is covered in this National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Classification Report.
10 pages, text only.
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A short article about St Katherine's Church St Helena and its connection to the Beale family.
2 pages, text and black and white images.
st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, st helena cemetery
A short article about painter Walter Withers and his connection with Eltham. Withers is buried at St Helena Cemetery. A second article outlines the history of the Church.
1 page, text and black and white image.
st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, st helena cemetery, walter withers
![Article, Celestina Sagazio, St Helena, Greensborough [St Katherine's Church], 1992](https://victoriancollections.net.au/media/collectors/4f729f5697f83e03086015b8/items/662cbb596159ccb46bb9d9e0/item-media/662cbb8e6159ccb46bb9da98/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
Taken from "A History of cemeteries' this outline of St Katherine's Church St Helena and the cemetery in its grounds.
4 pages, text and black and white image.
st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, st helena cemetery
An brief outline of the parish connections of St Katherine's Church St Helena.
1 page, text and black and white image.
st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale
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