Greensborough Historical Society Lower Plenty, Victoria
The European settlement of Greensborough was from 1839 onward. The Society's aim is to collect, catalogue and preserve the history and heritage of Greensborough and its environs from the earliest records to the present time. Whilst called Greensborough Historical Society, its coverage is not limited to that area alone and includes Greensborough, Watsonia, Macleod, Montmorency, Briar Hill, Lower Plenty and Bundoora.
Contact Information
Opening Hours
The Resource Centre at Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty is open every Thursday (10am - 3pm).
Entry Fee
No charge; membership fees available on website.
Location
34 Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty Victoria
View on Google MapsThe Greensborough Historical Society Inc collection focuses on historical and current information relating to Greensborough and surrounding areas, including the former Shire of Diamond Valley. Information is from mid-1840 to the current time. Items include artifacts, photographs, documents, oral histories, maps, school yearbooks and uniforms, books and collected current newspaperr clippings relevant to the area. There is a large digital collection of photographs.
Significance
The collection has historical significance in that it brings together information relating to the settlement of Greensborough and district from the mid 1840s. The Greensborough Historical Society Inc was formed in 2010 to collect, preserve and catalogue the history and heritage of the area from earliest records.
6038 items
6038 items
5813 - Interview with Val Mallett, by Dawn Bennetts and Merilyn Mullavey
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
3 p. black & white typescript, photographs
Historical information
Val and Mailey Mallett lived in Hurstbridge and Greensborough since 1957
Accounts - Lacy-Partington accounts
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
3 loose pages torn from account book
Historical information
Details the payments relating to the management of a billiard room.
Inscriptions & Markings
Handwritten accounts
Adverising leaflet - 31 Plenty Lane Greensborough
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Real estate advertising leaflet, 2 sheets, 1 printed in colour both sides
Historical information
31 Plenty Lane Greensborough. 3 bedroom home, on 380 sqm, auctioned 16 June 2018, P.I. $660,000 vendor bid, sold July 2018 for $610,000
Advertisement - Ashmead, 43 Grimshaw Street
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
A collection of advertising relating to the sale of "Ashmead" the former home of the Cordner family in Greensborough.
Historical information
The material relates to the auction of "Ashmead" on 11th August 2012.
Significance
The house "Ashmead" was built in 1932 and was the home of the Cordner family. It is one of the better houses in Greensborough and closely resembles an English country manor. Five members of this family played for the Melbourne Football Club.
Inscriptions & Markings
Nil
Advertisement - Perfect health: The Maharishi Health Education Centres
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Black & white newspaper advertisement
Historical information
The Maharishi Health Education Centres practised Transcendental Meditation, and had an office in Bundoora on what is now the Loyola College site.
Advertisement - Greenhills Estate
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
A 2 page A3 photoccopy of a real estate advertisement.
Historical information
The advertisement was used to sell land in the Greenhills area.
Significance
The plan included details the original street lay out and names applied to them. It also has dimensions of all the blocks of land available and locations and dimensions of easements.
Inscriptions & Markings
Nil
Advertisement - Montmorency Secondary College
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Newspaper clipping colour print
Historical information
Advertisement for Montmorency Secondary College Open Day 19 April 2016
Inscriptions & Markings
The Weekly Review 6/04/2016
Advertisement - Silvio's Hair Fashion, Bundoora and Epping
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement for Silvio's Hair Fashion; 8 Dennison Mall; Bundoora and Epping.
Advertisement - Gilbertsons [butchers], Bundoora
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement for Gilbertsons [butchers] of Bundoora.
Advertisement - Greensborough Hotel Advertisement 1933-34
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
2 pages from a Victorian Railways travel journal. Advertisement for Greensborough Hotel 1933-34. Photocopy from original journal.
Historical information
An advertisement for Greensborough Hotel in the town of "Greensborough, picturesque township on the Plenty River, 13 miles from Melbourne."
Significance
Photograph show the "new brick building with all modern conveniences'. Greensborough in the 1930s was a popular spot for picnics and holidays.
Advertisement - Decorator Tiles and Blinds, Greensborough
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement for Decorator Tiles and Blinds, 121 Main Street, Greensborough
Advertisement - Lower Plenty 38, 40 & 42 Old Eltham Road
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
A 1 page multi coloured Real Estate advertisement.
Historical information
This advert appear in the Weekly Review on 22/08/2012.
Significance
It features the sale of 38, 40 & 42 Old Eltham Rd, Lower Plenty in 2012. Land borders Heidelberg Golf Club.
Inscriptions & Markings
Nil
Advertisement - Watson Holden, Bundoora
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement for Watson Holden (Davies Dwyer Pty Ltd) of Grimshaw Street, Bundoora.
Advertisement - Digital image - Stubley's Stores
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. The Stubley group of companies operated several businesses in Greensborough.
Significance
This advertisement is for a Greensborough based shop which no longer operates.
Advertisement - Digital image - 23 Mayfield Street Greensborough,1979.
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of black and white real estate advertisement.
Historical information
This 1979 advertisement is for the sale of a house at 23 Mayfield Street Greensborough. Contains description and price of house.
Inscriptions & Markings
Date handwritten on page.
Advertisement - Digital image - Watsonia Garage
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
The Watsonia Garage was located on Greensborough Road Watsonia and was a Ford dealership. This advertisement is from the 1960s.
Advertisement - Digital image - Grandview Guest House
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Links: 03844:03968 Digital copy of colour photograph and notes.
Historical information
"Grandview" was the name of Mrs Drakeford's Boarding House in Greenhill Road Greensborough. This photograph shows the house in 2016. Includes notes on the history of the house.
Advertisement - Digital image - Cadbury Energy Chocolate
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement is for Cadbury Energy Chocolate.
Significance
Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.
Advertisement - Digital image - Rail notices 1950s
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
These advertisements were collected from a local newspaper. These are notices to variations in rail services.
Advertisement - Digital image - Borax Soap
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement is for Borax Soap manufactured by Lewis and Whitty in Richmond.
Significance
Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.
Advertisement - Digital image - Lane's Motors
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement for Lane's Motors in Exhibition Street Melbourne is from 1935.
Significance
Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.
Advertisement - Digital image - Buckland Butchers, Watsonia, 1964
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement for Buckland Butchers, Watsonia Meat Supply, Corner Lambourn and Watsonia Roads, Watsonia.
Advertisement - Digital image - Cortina car
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement is from the 1960s.
Significance
Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home. [Stubley's Car Sales were operating at this time]
Advertisement - Digital image - Robia [fabric]
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement for Robia fabric and depicts an elegant image of a completed dress.
Significance
Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.
Advertisement - Digital image - Grandview: Drakeford's Boarding House
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Links: 03844:03968 Digital copy of black and white advertisement.
Historical information
"Grandview" was the name of Mrs Drakeford's Boarding House at 57 Greenhill Road Greensborough. This advertisement is from the 1940s.
Advertisement - Digital image - Book and Toy Nook, Bundoora, 1973
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement for Bundoora Book and Toy Nook, Bundoora Shopping Centre, Plenty Road, 1973.
Advertisement - Digital image - Bundoora Nurseries, 1974
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement for Bundoora Nurseries, corner Plenty Road and McLeans Road Bundoora, 1974.
Advertisement - Digital image - Transfer of Land (William Duncan)
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of public advertisement reproduced from TROVE 1 page.
Historical information
Public advertisement on 3 March 1877 of application by William Duncan to bring a piece of land, part of Crown section 13, Parish of Nillumbik, County of Evelyn under the Transfer of Land Statute No. 9356. [This land is adjacent to St Helena Road, possibly near the Bonnie Doon Estate]
Advertisement - Digital image - D.V. Motor Men 1970
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement for Diamond Valley Motor Men of Watsonia
Advertisement - Digital image - Diamond Valley TV Services 1970
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement for Diamond Valley TV Services, 63 Buena Vista Drive Montmorency, 1970.
Advertisement - Digital image - Birth notice, Ayer-Partington 1970
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper personal notice.
Historical information
Personal notice on the birth of Justin James Ayer, 1970. He is the son of Robyn [nee Partington - Jack her Father] and John Ayre.
Advertisement - Digital image - Marcia Models Hats
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement for "Marcia" Models Hats is from 1935.
Significance
Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.
Advertisement - Digital image - Melbourne Bitter
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement for Melbourne Bitter is from 1935.
Significance
Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.
Advertisement - Digital image - Punton's Shoes
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement for Punton's Shoes is from 1935.
Significance
Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.
Advertisement - Digital image - Briar Hill Glass
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement in the local paper for Briar Hill Glass, of 15 Sherbourne Road, Briar Hill 1970s
Significance
Part of a collection of miscellaneous advertisements for businesses in Greensborough and surrounding areas.
Advertisement - Digital image - Briar Hill Motors
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement in the local paper for Briar Hill Motors, of Briar Hill 1970s
Significance
Part of a collection of miscellaneous advertisements for businesses in Greensborough and surrounding areas.
Advertisement - Digital image - Roy Ricardo, Briar Hill, 1970s
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement in the local paper for Roy Ricardo, removalists, of Briar Hill, 1970s
Significance
Part of a collection of miscellaneous advertisements for businesses in Greensborough and surrounding areas.
Advertisement - Digital image - Yellow Cabs
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement for Yellow Cabs is from 1935.
Significance
Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.
Advertisement - Digital image - Briar Hill Timber
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. Briar Hill Timber operated in Sherbourne Road Briar Hill.
Significance
This advertisement is for a Greensborough based shop which no longer operates.
Advertisement - Digital image - Henry Marks
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement is for Henry Marks, a furniture store in Elizabeth Street Melbourne, dated 1888.
Significance
Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.
Advertisement - Digital image - Rosella Vegetable Soup
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement is for Rosella soup.
Significance
Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.
Advertisement - Digital image - Bill Huitt, Diamond Valley Driving School 1967
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement in the local paper for Bill Huitt, Diamond Valley Driving School, Stubley Court Greensborough 1967
Significance
Part of a collection of historic advertisements from newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.
Advertisement - Digital image - Greensborough Motors
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Greensborough Motors was owned and operated by F.H.Roberts. This advertisement was in the Hurstbridge Advertiser on 1st March 1935 Page 3.
Advertisement - Digital image - Greensborough Pharmacy, 1967
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement in the local paper for Greensborough Pharmacy, Main Street Greensborough 1967. Also associated with J & D Weir of Plenty Road Bundoora and A.S. Cattanach of Watsonia Road Watsonia.
Significance
Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.
Advertisement - Digital image - Mac's Selected Meats 1967
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement in the local paper for Mac's Selected Meats, butcher, 34 Main Street, Greensborough 1967.
Significance
Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.
Advertisement - Digital image - Basil Rogers, 1966
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement in the local paper for Basil Rogers, television and radio sales and service of 30 Main Street Greensborough 1966
Advertisement - Digital image - Basil Rogers, 1967
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement in the local paper for Basil Rogers, television and radio sales and service of 30 Main Street Greensborough 1967
Advertisement - Digital image - Basil Rogers
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement in the local paper for Basil Rogers, television and radio sales and service of 30 Main Street Greensborough 1967
Advertisement - Digital image - T.A.Vickers, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Greensborough 1967
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement in the local paper for T. A. Vickers, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Main Street Greensborough, 1967.
Significance
Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.
Advertisement - Digital image - Greensbro Beauty Shoppe and Lionel Dempsey Gent's Hairdresser, 1964
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.
Historical information
Advertisement for Greensbro Beauty Shoppe and Lionel Dempsey Gent's Hairdresser, 70 Main Street, Greensborough 1964