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
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OPEN DAY - August 9, 2026
By Sue Ballantyne, August 2026Join us for our August 2026 Open Day this Sunday 9th August
Open Day Celebrating Family History Month 📅 Sunday, 9 August 2026 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 Resource Centre, 34a Glenauburn Road, Lower Plenty Step back in time and discover the stories that shaped our local area. Join us for a special afternoon of family history, school memories, local stories, and friendly research advice. ✨ We have in our file’s information of 100+ families from the area ✨ An exhibition on the schools in the area and school equipment ✨ If you are not from the area, we have a copy of the Vision and Realisation volumes listing thousands of pre-1975 State Schools in Victoria ✨ Get expert tips on researching your family’s past Bring your old photos or documents! We will help you preserve them in our community archive so your memories can become part of local history. Whether you are a lifelong resident or new to the area, everyone is welcome. Let us celebrate our shared heritage together! Free entry, Tea and Coffee provided. Bring a friend who loves history or genealogy and join us for a memorable afternoon!
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Walking the Kurrum Yallock (Plenty River) Volume 2
By Sue Ballantyne, July 2026Walking th Kurrum Yallock Volume 2
On Wednesday 8 July 2026, at Diamond Valley Library, Greensborough Historical Society launched its latest book: Walking the Kurrum Yallock (Plenty River) Volume 2 by Anne Paul. A good crowd joined Anne to formally launch part 2 of her guide to walking the history and environment of the Plenty River from Yallambie north through Montmorency to Greensborough. Colin Brooks launched the book; Liz Pidgeon of Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries was our host and MC. Books available through GHS – contact via this website – $30.00 per copy. Postage $5.00, or delivery within the local area.
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Social Morning Tea
By Sue Ballantyne, November 2025Social Morning Tea is back!
From the Collection of Greensborough Historical Society; donated by Faye Fort
Join us for our next social morning tea/coffee on Tuesday 14 April 2026 SOCIAL MORNING TEAS 2026: We will continue to hold our social morning tea/coffee gatherings each month. All on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and we meet on the top floor of Greensborough Plaza behind Donut King. Held on Tuesday morning at 10am, this is a social occasion, not a formal meeting. All members and friends are welcome.
Meeting Dates
Dates for 2026: 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 Greensborough, off St Helena Road. Meetings begin at 1.30pm. Any changes to the venue, dates or times will be 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. Members are invited to join us for a BBQ to celebrate the start of the year on Thursday 22 January at 12 noon at War Memorial Park Greensborough. Committee meetings for 2026: CHANGE TO COMMITTEE MEETING TIMES FOR 2026: Committee meeting are now scheduled on the 3rd Tuesday of ODD months only at 1.00pm. The first Committee meeting for 2026 (January 20) will commence at 1.00pm. 20/01; 17/03; 19/05; 21/07; 15/09; 17/11. 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 2026, Note new start time: All held at Greenhills Neighbourhood House, Community Drive, Greensborough, commencing at 1.30pm. Saturday 28/02/2026; Friday 27/03/2026; Saturday 18/04/2026; Friday 29/05/2026; Saturday 13/06/2026 NOTE: this will be a combined Open Day and Forum Meeting at the Resource Centre commencing at 1.00pm; Friday 24/07/2026; Saturday 29/08/2026; Friday 18/09/2026; Saturday 24/10/2026; Friday 27/11/2026. Check on home page for updates on speakers and activities. SOCIAL MORNING TEAS 2026: We meet for a 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 from 10.00am. February 10; March 10; April 14; May 12; June 9; July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10 and December 8. Held on Tuesday morning, this is a social occasion, not a formal meeting. OPEN DAYS AT THE RESOURCE CENTRE 2026: Saturday 14/02/2026; Sunday 12/04/2026; Saturday 13/06/2026 NOTE: this will be a combined Open Day and Forum Meeting at the Resource Centre commencing at 1.00pm; Sunday 09/08/2026; Saturday 10/10/2026. 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.
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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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.