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matching ringwood antimony mine
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Commemorative stone unveiled by the Mayor of Ringwood, Cr. Lillian Rosewarne, JP. on 12 April, 1987, marking the completion of the antimony mine Poppet Head reconstruction project at Ringwood Lake
Catalogue card reads, 'Council ceremonies. Unveiling stone at Poppet Head, 1985 and then opening of Poppet Head 1987'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Commemorative stone unveiled by the Mayor of Ringwood, Cr. Lillian Rosewarne, JP. on 12 April, 1987, marking the completion of the antimony mine Poppet Head reconstruction project at Ringwood Lake
Catalogue card reads, 'Council ceremonies unveiling stone at Poppet Head 1985 and then opening of Poppet Head 1987'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Commemorative stone unveiled by the Mayor of Ringwood, Cr. Lillian Rosewarne, JP. on 12 April, 1987, marking the completion of the antimony mine Poppet Head reconstruction project at Ringwood Lake
Catalogue card reads, 'Council ceremonies. Unveiling stone at Poppet Head 1985 and then opening of Poppet Head 1987'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Commemorative stone unveiled by the Mayor of Ringwood, Cr. Lillian Rosewarne, JP. on 12 April, 1987, marking the completion of the antimony mine Poppet Head reconstruction project at Ringwood Lake
Catalogue card reads, 'Council ceremonies. Unveiling stone at Poppet Head 1985 and then opening of Poppet Head 1987.' -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Commemorative stone unveiled by the Mayor of Ringwood, Cr. Lillian Rosewarne, JP. on 12 April, 1987, marking the completion of the antimony mine Poppet Head reconstruction project at Ringwood Lake
Catalogue card reads, 'Council ceremonies. Unveiling stone at Poppet Head 1985 and then opening of Poppet Head 1987.' -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Commemorative stone unveiled by the Mayor of Ringwood, Cr. Lillian Rosewarne, JP. on 12 April, 1987, marking the completion of the antimony mine Poppet Head reconstruction project at Ringwood Lake
Catalogue card reads, 'Council Ceremonies. Unveiling stone at Poppet Head 1985 and then opening of Poppet Head, 1987'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Replica Antimony Mine Poppet Head - Ringwood Lake Park -1987
... Replica Antimony Mine Poppet Head - Ringwood Lake Park..."Written on back of photograph" Replica antimony mine... Road Ringwood North melbourne Photograph Replica Antimony Mine ...Coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Replica antimony mine poppet head -Ringwood Lake Park -1987 Similar photographs -Reg 944, Re 118a located in NWD 02-07-08. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Map - Maps, Geological Map Donvale to Chirnside Park, also Victorian Railways Maps of Hawthorn to Lilydale Line incl Ringwood to East Ringwood - 1881
Faint photocopies of sections of larger maps. Geological map includes location of mine shafts circa 1920.Victory Shaft, North Victory Shaft, South Caledonia Shaft, Caledonia Shaft, North Caledonia Shaft, Black Swan Shaft, Reward Shaft, Consols Shaft, Blocks Shaft, Devonshire Shaft, Crown Shaft, Yarra Tunnel Reef Working, Bright's Shaft, Kingwood Antimony Company Shaft (Boardman's Shaft), Southern Shaft. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Recollection, Unknown, Story of William and James Smith - Ringwood from 1868 to 1920, c.1950
Single page handwritten notes by unknown author briefly outlining family history of William and James Smith in Ringwood from 1868 to 1920. Page ends mid-sentence however no trace of subsequent page/s. Further information on the William and James Smith and family (expanding on these notes?), is contained in the book " A History of Croydon - Second Volume" by Muriel McGivern (pages 170-176) +Additional Keywords: Smith, William / Smith, James / Boardman / Pierce / Robason / antimony William and James Smith were credited for discovering antimony ore near the corner of Mt Dandenong Road and Maroondah Highway, with the main mine later developed by Pierce Boardman. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Souvenir - Complimentary A.W.Dickson Real Estate Agents calendars, Complimentary A.W.Dickson Real Estate Agents calendars - 1987 and 1988.1987 calendar with photographic images of local Ringwood features and 1988 calendar featuring local Ringwood land sale promotional images from early 20th Century
A.W.Dickson was a Real Estate Agent in Ringwood for many years. These calendars show the local buildings of the day. For example the original Eastland 's building of 1967, Maroondah Hospital 1976 and the Civic Centre now the Karralyka Centre.1 1987 calendar with six black and white photos of buildings and vistas around Ringwood with monthly dates in lower quarter of page. 2 1988 calendar with six posters advertising early 20th century land sales in Ringwood, Heathmont and Ringwood East with dates in lower quarter of page Compiled by A.W.Dickson Pty. Ltd. Real Estate Agent. Photographed by C.M.S. Photographers - 725 9441 (January February 1987) RINGWOOD LAKE - Ideal picnic spot for Ringwood Model power boats frequently on display. Barbecue area, playground, resting place for old steam engine. Yabbie netting is a favourite pastime here. (March April 1987) CLOCK TOWER - Moved from its former site on Warrandyte Road corner in 1967 and re-built in its present location, brick by brick. A wreath laying ceremony is held here on Anzac day each year. (May June 1987) RINGWOOD AQUATIC CENTRE - A world class swimming facility opened in 1986 at a cost of $3 million. Featuring the latest ozone water treatment techniques. In summer folding doors can be opened to give access to existing outdoor pools and sunbathing area. (July August 1987) MAROONDAH HOSPITAL - Opened in 1976 after many years of fund raising efforts by local people. The opening of casualty facilities was welcomed by locals as previously Box Hill Hospital catered for the entre area. (September October 1987) EASTLAND - Opened October 1967. Built on a former football oval. Now about to undergo major extensions to cater for Ringwood's population growth into the 21st Century. November December 1987 CIVIC CENTRE - Built on the site of a former antimony mine behind the council offices. Now the venue for many activities and a local point for Ringwood's Cultural Life. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway East, Ringwood- 1900. Sandy Creek Bridge, Maroondah Hwy
3 photographs ( 2 large black and white, 1 small sepia)Written on all copies: "New Sandy Creek Bridge". Typed below large photograph: "Maroondah Highway Ringwood looking east. To right of bridge is now Ringwood Lake. Mount Dandenong Road turnoff to right at top of rise with antimony mine in background - 1900".