Greensborough in Banyule, Victoria, Australia — Oceania

Swimming Pool on the Plenty River

— Greensborough Historical Society Trail —

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, July 20, 2026

1. Swimming Pool on the Plenty River Marker

Inscription. Built in conjunction with Heidelberg Council (referred to in the Argus as the city of swimming pools) to assist those out of work during the depression years the pool contributed greatly to the social well being and health of Greensborough residents. It was officially opened by the Mayor of Heidelberg Cr Robert Reid on 6th March 1937 and in the afternoon the celebrated swimmer and businessman of the day Frank Beaurepaire (later Sir Frank) called the races, local identity William Black donated £100 towards a paddler's pool.

Unfortunately Dr Cordner had to close the pool on several occasions for health reasons and at times broken glass had to be removed by the Lobb Family after Saturday night high jinks. The structure still remains but now the condition of the river is not conducive for swimming except perhaps for ducks.

Erected by Greensborough Historical Society, Greensborough RSL and Banyule City Council. (Marker Number 13.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 6, 1937.

Location. 37° 42.03′ S,

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145° 6.446′ E. Marker has been damaged. Marker is in Greensborough, Victoria, in Banyule. It is on Main Street 0.1 kilometers south of St Helena Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 Main Street, Greensborough VIC 3088, Australia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Oceania,

in Australasia,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in South Pacific,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this location, measured as the crow flies: Quirk's the Tailor and Mrs Quirk's Tea Rooms (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); 25 Pounder Mark 2 on Carriage 25 Pounder Mark I/L (approx. 2.4 kilometers away); Citizens of Diamond Valley and Watsonia R.S.L. War Memorial (approx. 2.4 kilometers away); 40mm Bofurs No 12 (Bristol) Anti Aircraft Gun (approx. 2.4 kilometers away); Greenwood Reserve (approx. 3.1 kilometers away); Gresswell Forest Nature Conservation Reserves (approx. 3.2 kilometers away);

Swimming Pool Marker on the bridge above the Plenty River image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, July 20, 2026

2. Swimming Pool Marker on the bridge above the Plenty River

Eltham Avenue of Honour (North) (approx. 4.1 kilometers away); Walter Withers (approx. 4.2 kilometers away).

Also see . . . Plenty River swimming. Yallambie

The remnants of a swimming pool on the Plenty River at Greensborough, a little upstream from Yallambie, are still visible and can be found just below the Main Road Bridge. The Greensborough pool was built as a “Susso” project in the Great Depression at a cost of £200 and was of cement and blue stone construction. It was opened in 1937 by the Mayor of Heidelberg, Councilor Robert Reid with demonstrations of swimming by leading swimmers of the day. It now makes a convenient platform for occasional anglers who would probably balk at the idea of getting their feet wet in the sometimes murky water.

(Submitted on September 2, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.