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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NOVEMBER 2023 MEETING
By Sue Ballantyne, November 2023Join us for our final meeting for 2023 on Friday 24 November
Raffle prizes 2023
Our final meeting for 2023 will be our Christmas meeting when GHS President Norm Colvin will present his latest "Walk down Memory Lane", a compilation of photos of the local area with Norm's commentary - always a popular event. We will also have a special Christas hamper raffle with 4 prizes (see photo). Thanks to members of the Thursday Crew who donated the contents of the hampers - all money raised will go towards the work of the Society in preserving the history of the area. Please support us by buying a few tickets and good luck! And if you are looking for Christmas presents, we will have a variety of our publications for sale, some at a discounted price and the new "Walking the Kurrum Yallock (Plenty River)" for the members price of $20. Date: Friday 24 November at 1.15pm Venue: Greenhills Neighbourhood House, Community Drive, Greensborough.
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Walking the Kurrum Yallock (Plenty River)
By Sue Ballantyne, October 2023Book 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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Social Morning Tea
By Sue Ballantyne, June 2022Social 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 12 December 2023. Details below. SOCIAL MORNING TEAS 2023: We have changed our social morning tea/coffee gatherings to monthly (previously every second month). All on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and we meet on the top floor of Greensborough Plaza behind Donut King. Dates for 2024 will be available soon. Held on Tuesday morning at 10am, this is a social occasion, not a formal meeting. All members and friends are welcome. Please do not visit if you are feeling unwell. Check this website for updates. Sue Brenkovich and Dawn Bennetts
Meeting Dates
Dates for 2023:
The Society meets once per month February to November. General Meetings are held on alternate Fridays ('odd' months) 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. (We follow any current COVID restrictions)
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 2023:
CHANGE TO COMMITTEE MEETING TIMES FOR 2023: Committee meeting are now scheduled on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1.30pm. In 2023 there are 2 vacancies on Committee. If you’d like to join us, please speak to a Committee member.
17/01; 21/02; 21/03; 18/04; 16/05; 20/06; 18/07; 15/08; 19/09; 17/10; 21/11.
Contact Norm (0409 815 246) or other Committee members with your suggestions for activities or projects. Or contact the Society via email:
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.