Digitised video (4.64GB). Duration: 85 minutes. Recorded October, 2024 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this presentation, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines introduces a brief history of the South Warrandyte area and focuses on the community spirit and collective support amongst women of the district.

Written on backing sheet, "Methodist Church on site at Cnr. Melbourne St. and Whitehorse Rd. On its removal to Greenwood Ave. Mr. J.B. McAlpin built shops on this site - land (Dimmey's) including his own estate agency." One photograph claimed church was moved to Greenwood Ave in 1916. Photograph taken in 1904. Another photograph states that the photograph is of the Methodist Church and Sunday School. Inserted in the sleeve of one of the photographs are two small postcard photographs that state they are, "Methodist Church in Main Street, Ringwood opposite railway station. See Mechanics Institute where Town Hall now stands - c1910. Photo by L. F. East".

Double-sided page advertising auction on Saturday, 10th May, 1952 in 3 parts. "Firstly - 5 roomed weatherboard house with conveniences. Immediate vacant possession. ... Terms: £200 deposit, residue 30 days". "Secondly - 11 excellent home sites. ... Terms: £25 deposit, £4 monthly. Interest 4-1/2%, residue 2 years or cash within 30 days free of interest". "Thirdly - Excellent iron poultry pens for removal, a large quantity of good quality iron. Terms: Cash". Agents in conjunction: J.G. Chew, 379 Collins Street, Melbourne, (phone) MU4030, C.E. Carter & Son, Main Street, Ringwood, (phone) WU6024, John Benison, 317 Collins Street, Melbourne, (phone) MU8283.

Black and white photograph of family group at rear of house. (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small). Small copy mounted on cardboard backing.Typed under large photograph, "Britten Family and home (site became Church of England, Warrandyte Road). Note log walls and rain-water barrel at this pioneer home. c 1907." Written on rear of small photograph: "Wm Grace (1876), James Claridge (1880s) C.G. Britten (1905). All occupied this cottage on site now Church of England vicarage, Warrandyte Rd. Ringwood. Group from left. C.G. Britten holding daughter (Muriel) with son (Reg) on his right. His wife (nee Ethel Banks, Claridges' granddaughter) at rear with her sister in front, and brother Wally on extreme right. (Back of house)."

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Site of Cass's school, 1874. (1 acre left out of 5 acres).

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Nov 1969, cnr of Braeside Ave and Maroondah Highway."

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Nov 1969, Cnr Mt Dandenong Road and Maroondah Highway."

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Cnr Maroondah Highway and Mt Dandenong Road. Nov 1969."

Black and white photographImage shows businesses on south side of Highway, including John Salisbury Mowers, Repco, Maroondah Auto Electrics, Chemist, and Alan Coffey Motors used cars.

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Photographic record by Russ Haines, RDHS, in 2008.

Photographic record by Russ Haines, RDHS, in 2008.

Photographic record by Russ Haines, RDHS, in 2008.

Photographic record by Russ Haines, RDHS, in 2008.

Photographic record by Russ Haines, RDHS, in 2008.

Photographic record by Russ Haines, RDHS, in 2008.

Photographic record by Russ Haines, RDHS, in 2008.

Photographic record by Russ Haines, RDHS, in 2008.

Photographic record by Russ Haines, RDHS, in 2008.

Photographic record by Russ Haines, RDHS, in 2008.

Photographic record by Russ Haines, RDHS, in 2008.

Photographic record by Russ Haines, RDHS, in 2008.

Photographic record by Russ Haines, RDHS, in 2008.

Photographic record by Russ Haines, RDHS, in 2008.

Photographic record by Russ Haines, RDHS, in October 2008.

Photographs taken by Terry Ahern in 2008-2014, member of RDHS

Photographs taken by Terry Ahern in 2008-2014, member of RDHS