Ringwood Mayoral Ball 10th June, 1955. Cr R Horman, Mrs Pickett, Mrs Horman, Cr F Pickett, President of Ferntree Gully. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Ringwood Mayoral Ball 10th June, 1955. Mayor and Mayoress Horman. Sir George and Lady Knox, Mrs Kelly (far right). All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Ringwood Mayoral Ball 10th June, 1955. Mayor and Mayoress of Ringwood greeting the Hon. Gilbert Chandler, Minister of Agriculture, and Mrs Chandler. Also Mrs Kelly on right. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Ringwood Mayoral Ball 10th June, 1955. Gwen and Robert Horman. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

St Mary’s Ball 30th August, 1954. Crs Robert Horman, R Spencer and HE Parker. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Opening of the Ringwood Bowling Green 4th Sept, 1954, Gwen and Robert Horman. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Black and white photograph."Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: ?, Keith Dale, ?, ?, ?, ?, Hubert Schroor, Barry Stevenson, Ian Wilton, ?, 2nd Row- L to R: Janis Bomford, ?, ?, ?, ?, Vivien Pincott, Enid Robinson, Lois Caird, Helen Boyle, Sadie Amos. 3rd Row- L to R: Freda Erdody, Dawn Riedel, Wendy Mariner, ?, Merlyn Bruce, Kathleen Haywood, Sue King, ?, ?. Front Row- L to R: ?, Rowan Hume, Alan Leviston, Noel Proudley, Peter Oliver, John Oliver, ?, ?, Peter Harris, Barry Jacobs. Teacher: Miss Barnett

Black and white photograph."Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: John Oliver, Lyall Reeves, Arthur Wigley, Ian Weist, Bert Steegstra, ?, ?, ?, ?, Hubert Schroor, ?, Peter Oliver, ?, Barry Stevenson. 2nd Row- L to R: ?, Jeanette Langmead, Wendy Marriner, Janis Bomford, Margaret Allsop, Vivien Pincott, ?, Lois Caird, Sadie Amos, Helen Boyle, ?, Dawn Riedel. 3rd Row- L to R: ?, Helen Milne, ?, Sue Dorman, Enid Robinson, ?, Kathleen Haywood, Olwyn Hayes, Carol Pavey, June Robinson, Margaret Cleator, Merlyn Bruce, Heather Trout. Front Row- L to R: ?, Richard Burlock, Ian Clarkson, John Forbes, Peter Ford, Ian Marshall, Ken Gowers, Ian McCleave, ?, Alan Leviston, Ron Albert, John Spencer. Teacher:

Black and white photograph."Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: ?, Ken Gowers, Peter Carter, Wally Zielinski, ?, Peter Oliver, ?, Bert Steegstra, Wayne Ennis, ?, ?, Hubert Schroor, John Oliver, Kevin Burden, Arthur Wigley, ?, Thomas Guest. 2nd Row- L to R: Lorraine Guscott, ?, Jeanette Langmead, ?, Lois Caird, ?, Ronda Wilkins, ?, ?, Janis Hudson, Janis Bomford, Barbara Findlay, ?, ?, Chris Harris. 3rd Row- L to R: Richard Burlock, Alan Leviston, Fay Mathews, Dawn Riedel, ?, Ruth Barber, Merlyn Bruce, Erica Burns, ?, Enid Robinson, June robinson, ?, Kathleen Haywood, ?, ?, Barry Jacobs, Sten Bjerking. Front Row- L to R: Rod Clutterbuck, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?. Teacher:

Black and white photograph."Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: John Oliver, Peter Carter, ?, Peter White, John Forbes, Gregory Lane, ?, Greg Fraser, ?, Neil Miller, ?. 2nd Row- L to R: ?, Richard Burlock, Norma McCann, Janice Hudson, Merlyn Bruce, ?, Vivien Pincott, Jeanette Langmead, Helen Boyle, Faye Mathews, Peter Browning, Peter Langford. 3rd Row- L to R: Barry Bangay, Barbara Finley, Judith Smalley, ?, ?, Heather Clarke, ?, ?, Enid Robinson, ?. Front Row- L to R: Barry Jacobs, Barry Stevenson, Chris Harris, Alan Leviston, Ronnie Albert, John Spencer, Peter Oliver, Peter Graham, Don Bolton,?. Teacher:

Digitised video (5.14GB). Duration: 61 minutes. Recorded May, 2018. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Peter Le Get, together with his wife, Mary, have been one of the few families to purchase, and live in, four homes in the suburb of Heathmont. The Le Get’s came to Heathmont when pioneer orchardists were beginning to sell their properties, which led to the sub-division of land into housing blocks. It was the time of a new community coming together, with sporting clubs starting up, churches and schools built, roads being defined or asphalted, and the proliferation of new shops and businesses.

Digitised video (4.78GB). Duration: 54 minutes. Recorded November, 2018. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)The Rogers family have been involved with the Ringwood Field Naturalists Club since its inception back in 1961. The Club has promoted natural history in the local area, through excursions, meetings and presentations to local schools. Without them, our sense of appreciation of local flora and fauna would be much poorer. Past-President Peter Rogers takes us through its wonderful history.

Digitised video (1.82GB). Duration: 38 minutes. Recorded September, 2019. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presentation: DNA testing is a very important tool for the family historian. It can help to verify your family tree and provide helpful clues to inform the future direction of your research. It can also sometimes help to break down those long-standing brick walls. In this talk, Peter Fry unravels the mystery of family ties using DNA.

Newspaper cuttingHeading reads- Ringwood bowlers enjoy last season on present site. Move to North Ringwood. Image included in cutting shows Immediate Past President Peter Ford raising the new Ringwood flag.

82 page typed document.The Research Team: Stan Bannan- Primary Researcher. Graham McGrath- Director and Reviewer. Bob Hedrick- Member and Reviewer. Peter Bertie- Member and Reviewer. Covering letter with final report to Ringwood Bowls Club.

Proclamation Ball, March, 1960 – Mayor Cr. AG Lavis (3rd from right), Gwen Horman (far right). In Ringwood Town Hall. On the occasion of the Proclamation of Ringwood as a City. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Proclamation Ball, March, 1960 – Mayor Cr. AG Lavis (4rd from right), Bob and Gwen Horman (far right). In Ringwood Town Hall. On the occasion of the Proclamation of Ringwood as a City. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Ringwood Proclamation Ball, 20th March 1960 – Cr and Mrs BJ Hubbard, Mrs Dwerryhouse, Cr and Mrs AG Lavis, Mr FP Dwerryhouse, Mrs and Cr RC Horman (left to right). In Ringwood Town Hall. On the occasion of the Proclamation of Ringwood as a City. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Official opening of Heathmont Infant Welfare Centre, 30th November, 1960. Lady Brooks.. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Official opening of Heathmont Infant Welfare Centre, 30th November, 1960. Mrs L McLeod, Mrs E Baxter, Lady Brooks, Mayor Horman (left to right). All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Official opening of Heathmont Infant Welfare Centre, 30th November, 1960. Lady Brooks speaking, with Mayor Horman. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Official opening of Heathmont Infant Welfare Centre, 30th November, 1960. Mayor Horman, Lady Brooks and Town Clerk Mr F Dwerryhouse (left to right). All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Official photo of Cr Robert "Bob" C Horman at Ringwood Proclamation, March 1960. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Ringwood Charity Ball, March 24th, 1961 –Mayor Horman and Mayoress Gwen Horman. Lady on right unidentified. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Ringwood Charity Ball, March 24th, 1961 – Mayor Horman welcoming speech and Mayoress Gwen Horman, with Town Clerk F Dwerryhouse. Lady on right unidentified. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Ringwood Charity Ball, March 24th, 1961 –Mayor Horman and Mayoress Gwen Horman. Man on left and lady on right unidentified. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Ringwood Charity Ball, March 24th, 1961 – Mayor Horman and Mayoress Gwen Horman greeting Hon. Gilbert Chandler, MLA, and Mrs Chandler. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Ringwood Charity Ball, March 24th, 1961 – Dancing, Mr and Mrs Aus (far left centre), Marg and Dan Ord (bottom right corner).. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Ringwood Charity Ball, March 24th, 1961 – Dancing, Mr and Mrs Alan Robertson (City Engineer) (far left bottom), Mr and Mrs Vic Faravoni (far right centre). All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Ringwood Charity Ball, March 24th, 1961 – Mayoral Party greeting Mr and Mrs Clarrie Smith. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.