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
Photograph - Digital Image - Woolworths Greensborough 2018
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photographs
Historical information
The 'new look' Woolworths store in Greensborough, showing the Henry Street facade after renovations. This was formerly the Safeway store.
Photograph - Digital Image - Woolworths Greensborough 2018
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photographs
Historical information
The 'new look' Woolworths store in Greensborough, showing the upper level carpark after renovations. This was formerly the Safeway store.
Photograph - Digital Image - Woolworths Greensborough 2018
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photographs
Historical information
The 'new look' Woolworths store in Greensborough, showing the Henry Street façade after renovations. This was formerly the Safeway store.
Photograph - Digital Image - Woolworths Greensborough 2018
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photographs
Historical information
The 'new look' Woolworths store in Greensborough, showing the entry to the underground carpark with new signage. This was formerly the Safeway store.
Photograph - Digital Image - Woolworths Greensborough Sign 2018
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photographs
Historical information
The 'new look' Woolworths store in Greensborough, showing the Woolworths sign. This was formerly the Safeway store.
Photograph - Digital Image - Woolworths Greensborough 2018
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photographs
Historical information
The 'new look' Woolworths store in Greensborough, showing the Henry Street lower level carpark exit and upper level carpark; and ramp from upper level carpark. This was formerly the Safeway store.
Photograph - Digital Image - Woolworths Greensborough 2018
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photographs
Historical information
The 'new look' Woolworths store in Greensborough, showing the Henry Street entrance and ramp from upper level carpark. This was formerly the Safeway store.
Photograph - Digital Image - Woolworths Greensborough 2018
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photographs
Historical information
The 'new look' Woolworths store in Greensborough, showing the Henry Street façade; Greensborough Primary School can be seen on the opposite side of Grimshaw Street. This was formerly the Safeway store.
Photograph - Digital Image - Woolworths Greensborough 2018
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photographs
Historical information
Proposed view (architect's drawing) of the 'new look' Woolworths store in Greensborough, corner Grimshaw and Henry Streets. This was formerly the Safeway store.
Photograph - Digital Image - Greensborough Pre-school, Ester Street Greensborough
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photographs
Historical information
Views of Greensborough Pre-school, Ester Street Greensborough.
Photograph - Digital Image - The Practice, 16 Flintoff Street Greensborough
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photographs
Historical information
Views of The Practice, 16 Flintoff Street Greensborough, a specialist psychology practice.
Photograph - Digital Image - Carpark behid Savers, Para Road Greensborough
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photograph
Historical information
View of the carpark behind Savers Para Road Greensborough 2018.
Photograph - Digital Image - Primary Medical Centre, 9-13 Flintoff Street Greensborough
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photographs
Historical information
Views of Primary Medical Centre, 9-13 Flintoff Street Greensborough. This building was previously Banyule Council's Greensborough offices. Banyule Council offices are now (2018) situated on the Watermarc site.
Photograph - Digital Image - Corner of Flintoff and Grimshaw Street Greensborough
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photographs
Historical information
3 views of a fire damaged property on the corner of Flintoff and Grimshaw Street Greensborough
Photograph - Digital Image - Birds, Santon Street Greensborough
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photograph
Historical information
Birds in birdbath, Santon Street Greensborough.
Photograph - Digital Image - Birds, Santon Street Greensborough
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photographs
Historical information
Birds on overhead wires, Santon Street Greensborough.
Document - Miss Jean Partington
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
1 p. typescript, pen and ink sketch
Historical information
Faye Fort's recollections of her great aunt Miss Jean Partington
Document - Spear Family, by Rosemary Hassett (Spear)
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
2 p. typescript
Historical information
Rosemary Hassett's recollections of her childhood in Greensborough
Document - 'Monty days': the recollections of Bill and Thelma Hutchinson, told to John Gibson
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
2 p. typescript
Historical information
Recollections of Montmorency by Bill Hutchinson, including his parents' life before he was born in 1937. Also published in GHS publication "As I recall", 2013.
Photograph
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Colour photograph
Historical information
Photograph of Annie May Partington nee Medhurst on verandah of 14-16 Carnon Street Greenhills, the house of Jessie May Scholes nee Partington
Document - Keith Wilkie
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
1 p. scanned images of photographs and information collected by Marilyn Smith.
Historical information
Keith Wilkie owned Keith Wilkie's Men's and Boy's Wear, 33 Were Street Montmorency (name varies), and Keith and Rose-Marie's place of residence was at 57 Greenhills Road Greensborough 1967-72
Map
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Blue print map
Historical information
Map of City of Heidelberg showing boundaries of its six wards; North Ward, covering Watsonia, Greensborough, part Bundoora,St Helena, Plenty, Yarrambat and Diamond Creek, highlighted.
Inscriptions & Markings
City of Heidelberg Scale: 1" to 1 ml. G.M.H. 2.2.62
Document - Vernon Draffin
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
2 p. black print, col. scanned photographs
Historical information
Information and photographs of Ada and Vernon Draffin, residents at 70 Alexandra Street Greensborough 1963-1980
Bumper sticker - M. U. A. here to stay
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Bumper sticker, adhesive on backing material, printed in blue on white
Historical information
Issued by the Maritime union of Australia, in support of the wharf workers locked out by Patrick corporation, with the support of the current Federal government.
Leaflet - News from your neighbourhood: Bakewell Ward, by Mark Di Pasquale, Nov 2018
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
2 p. text and photographs in colour.l
Historical information
Continuation of Bakewell Ward News. Councillor Mark di Pasquale is the ward representative.
Photograph - Digital Image - Beewar Pharmacy, Beewar Street Greensborough
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photograph
Historical information
Beewar Pharmacy, 33 Beewar Street Greensborough.
Photograph - Digital Image - Home Brewing, Beewar Street Greensborough
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photograph
Historical information
Home Brewing, 29 Beewar Street Greensborough.
Photograph - Digital Image - Laguna Hair, Beewar Street Greensborough
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photograph
Historical information
Laguna Hair Salon, 25 Beewar Street Greensborough.
Photograph - Digital Image - Beewar Street Greensborough
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photograph
Historical information
Beewar Street Greensborough, taken in 2013
Photograph - Digital Image - Plantation Lane Briar Hill
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photograph
Historical information
Plantation Lane runs from Williams Street Greensborough, near Sherbourne Road, through the E J Andrew Reserve
Photograph - Digital Image - E J Andrew Reserve
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital colour photograph
Historical information
The E J Andrew Reserve is situated in Railway Road Greensborough, near Sherbourne Road.
Newspaper - Diamond Valley Mirror: September 14, 1960
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
4p., incomplete.
Historical information
This edition of The Diamond Valley Mirror was given to GHS as an example of local news and advertising in 1960.
Significance
An example of mid-20th century newspaper
Leaflet - Historic nineteenth century Coburg
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
One page, printed on both sides in black and white text, drawings and photographs. Folded into 5.
Historical information
A short history of 19th century Coburg, Victoria covering points of interest. Includes a map of the landmarks covered in the text.
Magazine - Banyule Banner February 2019
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
20 pages (approx.), colour illustrations.
Historical information
The Banyule Banner is published bi-monthly by Banyule City Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition covers Graffiti, Flood management and North East Link update
Significance
A record of events within the City of Banyule.
Plan - Glengarriff Estate Montmorency
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Black and white photocopy of a real estate agent's plan of subdivision
Historical information
Plan covers 171 lots in vicinity of Montmorency Railway Station, for Private sale, controlling agents Coghill & Son, Local Agents Shallard Bros, Main Road Eltham. C/T 6068/1213512 formerly owned by George Nicholson, dentist.
Magazine - SLV News 52, Mar-August 2013
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
30 p. colour illustrations
Historical information
Dome Centenary issue. Cover photograph of workers repairing Dome roof; GHS member Rex Smith's father is one of them.
Folder - Greensborough Cemetery
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Folder of details of graves in Greensborough Cemetery restored by Eric Poulter from 2011 onwards, with invoices for costs and photographs from GHS archives where available.
Historical information
Record of restoration of Poulter family graves by Eric Poulter 2011-
Magazine - Banyule banner July/August 2018
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
20 p. colour illustrations.
Historical information
Published bi-monthly to advertise coming events and report on council activities
Bumper sticker - I've had a Kennett of a day
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Bumper sticker, printed in black on yellow adhesive paper
Historical information
Pan Macmillan publicity item for their publication "The Secret diary of Jeffery Kennett aged 45 1/4" by Peter Blazey
Form
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Two bank withdrawal forms printed in red on white paper
Booklet - Australia Day Awards 2019: The Jagajaga Community
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
20 p. booklet, with single page and col. photograph
Historical information
GHS Committee Member Anne Paul received a Jagajaga Community Award for services as a volunteer on Australia Day 2019 from Jenny Macklin, Federal Member for Jagajaga. A supplementary page and colour photograph accompanies the booklet listing all recipients.
Book - Banyule thematic environmental history: final report prep. for Banyule City Council by Context
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
82 p. spiral bound colour and black and white photographs and plans
Historical information
Report on and development of heritage themes relating to forms and places in the City of Banyule area, including places associated with Aboriginal people.
Fence Posts
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
3 fence posts, weathered wood slabs.
Historical information
Three fence posts used along the Plenty River. Found on the Tarcoola escarpment of the Plenty River, off Tarcoola Drive Yallambie.
Significance
A remnant of the farming days along the Plenty River.
Photograph - Greensborough Football Club 1961
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Team photograph of Greensborough Football Club. Not mounted.
Historical information
Greensborough Football Club, First Eighteen, Premiers 1961, Diamond Valley League. Names supplied by Gary Partington. Back row, Left to right: Rob Wickes, not known, John Crellin, Don Bell, Ian Bryant; 2nd row from back: Jim Kill, Dick Ward, Arthur Cattach, Ern Bishop, Frank Londrigan, Trevor Partington, Graham Geer, Brian Eltham, Jack Maurer, Tom Tobin, John Ely, Ron Hall; 3rd row from back: Joh Nolan, Rob Wasley, David Wickes, Joe Murphy (Captain/Coach), Len Mullenger, Don Williams; Front row: Fred Anderson, Brian Weidlich, Peter Londrigan (mascot), Trevor Browning, Ron Reynolds.
Inscriptions & Markings
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Certificate (Digital Image) - David Medhurst, death certificate 1939
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Digital copy of death certificate.
Historical information
Death certificate of David Medhurst (senior), an early resident of Greensborough. Copied with permission of descendant Gary Partington.
Drinking Straws - Deeko Flexible Coloured Straws
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Unopened packet of 40 coloured plastic drinking straws.
Historical information
In 2018, the use of plastic straws and other single use plastics was found to be detrimental to the environment. While some plastic bags were discontinued, the use of plastic straws has declined.
Significance
An example of mass-produces single use plastic drinking straws.
Inscriptions & Markings
Manufacturers name printed on packaging
Advertising Leaflet - 12 Greta Street Greensborough
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Real Estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, 6 pages folded in 3, printed in colour both sides
Historical information
12 Greta Street Greensborough. 4 bedroom home, sold December 2018, price undisclosed. Previous sales: March 2012 for $670,000 and September 2002 for $303,000.
Advertising Leaflet - 53 Airlie Road Montmorency
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Real estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour both sides
Historical information
53 Airlie Road Montmorency. 4 bedroom home, sold December 2012 for $645,000. Previous sales: February 1999 for $235,000 and March 1997 for $124,000.
athletics singlet
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Green and white striped polyester athletics singlet,size 40.
Historical information
Worn by Trevor Partington c. 1965
Inscriptions & Markings
HiMark by Frank H. Haworth of Glen Iris Melbourne
Gramophone Needles - Columbia medium tone needles
Greensborough Historical Society, Lower Plenty
Hinged tin, lid painted in cream, brown and gold, containing 20 stainless steel needles
Historical information
These single-use gramophone needles were used for playing acetone/lacquer discs
Inscriptions & Markings
"Brilliant Columbia medium tone needles. Use each needle once only"