Greensborough Historical Society

The European settlement of Greensborough was from 1839 onward and has an abundance of untold history. The Society’s aim is to collect, catalogue, preserve and share 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, St Helena, Lower Plenty and Bundoora. Greensborough Historical Society acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as traditional custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and been an integral part of the region’s history.

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Recent Articles

  • Summer closure

    By Sue Ballantyne, December 2024

    The GHS Resource Centre will close from 12 December 2024 and reopen on Thursday 23 January 2025

    Merry Christmas

    The Resource Centre is now CLOSED for a short break over Summer. The first Society activity will be a BBQ on Thursday 16 January 2025 – free for financial members. A 12 noon start at War Memoria Park Greensborough. Hope to see you there. We will reopen the Resource Centre on Thursday 23 January 2025 for Thursday Crew and any members or visitors interested in local or family history. Or just a chat and a cuppa with the regular Crew. The first GHS meeting for 2025 will be on Saturday 22 February 2025. Dates for all meetings are on this website, and were attached to the GHS Newsletter December 2024 edition. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all – we look forward to catching up with you in 2025.

  • BOOK SALE!!

    By Sue Ballantyne, July 2024

    We have reduced the price of our first publications. Grab a bargain!

    REDUCED TO $15.00 EACH As I recall (first published 2013) Do you recall? (published 2015) Add $6.00 for postage or collect at our next meeting or from our Resource Centre, 32A Glenauburn Road, Lower Plenty any Thursday from 10am-2pm. Order your copies online from info@greensboroughhistorical.org.au Payment Cheques made out to Greensborough Historical Society Inc. Post C/O John Gibson Treasurer 4 Jenna Close Greensborough 3088 or Direct Deposit BSB 633 000 Account No. 140031360 Account Name: Greensborough Historical Society Inc (Please give your name on the Direct Deposit)

  • Walking the Kurrum Yallock (Plenty River)

    By Sue Ballantyne, October 2023

    Book launch: Walking the Kurrum Yallock by Anne Paul

    Kate Thwaites and Anne Paul at the launch

    On Thursday 5 October, at Diamond Valley Library, Greensborough Historical Society launched its latest book: Walking the Kurrum Yallock (Plenty River) by Anne Paul. A good crowd joined Anne to formally launch her long-awaited guide to walking the history and environment of the Plenty River around Viewbank, Yallambie and Lower Plenty. Kate Thwaites MP launched the book; Liz Pidgeon of Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries was our host and MC. Books available through GHS – contact via this website – see Items for Sale. $25.00 non-members and $20.00 for members. Postage $5.00, or delivery within the local area. Books also available online - Google "Walking the Kurrum Yallock" for this option.

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Meeting Dates

Dates for 2025: The Society meets once per month February to November. General Meetings are held on alternate Fridays ('odd' months, starting March) and the informal forums are held on the alternate Saturday ('even' months, starting February) at Greenhills Neighbourhood House: Community Drive, off St Helena Road. Meetings begin at 1.15pm. Any changes to the venue, dates or times will posted on this site so please check regularly before the meeting date. All members and visitors are most welcome to attend these informative and friendly meetings. The History Resource Centre is open on Thursdays between 10:00am and 3:00pm., and on selected weekends at corner of Glenauburn and Para Road, Lower Plenty 3093. Committee meetings for 2025: CHANGE TO COMMITTEE MEETING TIMES FOR 2025: Committee meeting are now scheduled on the 3rd Tuesday of odd months at 1.30pm. The first Committee meeting for 2025 (January 21) will commence at 1.00pm. 21/01; 18/03; 20/05; 15/07; 16/09; 18/11. Contact Norm (0409 815 246) or other Committee members with your suggestions for activities or projects. Or contact the Society via email: info@greensboroughhistorical.org.au Meeting dates for 2025: All held at Greenhills Neighbourhood House, Community Drive, Greensborough, commencing at 1.15pm. Saturday 22/02/2025; Friday 21/03/2025; Saturday 26/04/2025; Friday 30/05/2025; Saturday 28/06/2025; Friday 25/07/2025; Saturday 30/08/2025; Friday 26/09/2025; Friday 24/10/2025 (possible tour of MFB Museum TBC); Friday 28/11/2025. Check on home page for updates on speakers and activities. SOCIAL MORNING TEAS 2025: We meet for social morning tea/coffee gathering each month. All members and friends are welcome to join us! All on a Tuesday and we meet on the top floor of Greensborough Plaza behind the Donut shop. February 11; March 11; April 8; May 13; June 10; July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11 and December 9. Held on Tuesday morning, this is a social occasion, not a formal meeting. OPEN DAYS AT THE RESOURCE CENTRE 2025: Saturday 08/02/2025; Sunday 13/04/2025; Saturday 14/06/2025; Sunday 10/08/2025; Saturday11/10/2025. Hours are 1.00pm to 3.00pm. The Resource Centre at 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty (corner Para Road) is open every Thursday (10am - 3pm). All members and friends of the Society are most welcome to join us any Thursday

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Membership Information

The Greensborough Historical Society always welcomes new members and visitors to its meetings and functions. If your interests are historical, heritage or family history, you are welcome to join us. Membership is another valued contribution to help the Society record the district's history and heritage and we hope you will join with us to contribute your time, knowledge and skills in the many activities and projects the Society undertakes and promotes.

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Request For Help

  • Local Information and Photos

    Main Street Greensborough

    Here at Greensborough Historical Society we are always looking for information and photos of the area in days gone by. If you or your family lived in Greensborough, Watsonia, Macleod, Montmorency, Lower Plenty or Bundoora, we'd love to hear from you! We can scan photos and return the originals to you, or you could email digital photos to info@greensboroughhistorical.org.au If you are interested in sharing your story through an oral history interview, please contact the Society. info@greensboroughhistorical.org.au We look forward to hearing from you.

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