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Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper Cuttings, Local Ringwood Development newspaper cuttings 1989-2009, 1938 +
Newspaper cuttings about local development from Judity Learhey.Newspaper cuttings about local development from Judity Learhey. Manila folder dated 1989 and 2009. +Additional Keywords: Learhey, Judith -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper Cutting, Secret Love Lives On, 6-Apr-98
Nabuko (Cherry) Parker was the first Japanese Immigrant to become an Australian citizen.Article on the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Gordon Parker and Nobuko Sakuramoto, local Ringwood residents. Article in Herald Sun Mon April 6, 1998 with photograph. +Additional Keywords: Parker, Gordon / Parker, Nabuko (Cherry) / Sakuramoto, Nobuko / Cherry Parker -
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Pamphlets, Maroondah / Ringwood: Various leaflets about local organisations and events, primarily Arts related. 2004-2008, 2004 - 2008
Various leaflets about local organisations and enterprises:; 1. Summer series 2007-2008;; 2. 2004 Maroondah - Winter Arts Festival;; 3. Parks and Paths Maroondah;; 4. Waterways of Maroondah;; 5. Maroondah Movement for Reconciliation Inc 2008; 6. Maroondah Art Gallert Program 2007; 7. Disabled Persons Craft and Display Fair 1981. -
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Newspaper clippings, Fairfax Community Newspapers, Two newspaper cuttings from the Maroondah Journal newspaper Tues 27-Sep-2005 with article and picture regarding Ringwood Ladies Benevolent Society closing after 75 years of community service, 27-Sep-05
This is the write-up in the local newspaper about the closure of the Ladies Benevolent Society after 75 years of service to the community.Two newspaper cuttings from the Journal newspaper Tues 27-Sep-2005; 1. Noble Farewell - a short article with pictures of members of the Ladies Benevolent Society; 2. Apathy kills old charity -
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Pamphlet, Ringwood Area pamphlets and promotional material. 2006, 2006
They include Maroondah Police Seniors Register, The Kerrabee Club Planned Activity Group, Skate and BMX in Maroondah, Access 4 all 2 Play, Local Service Groups, Carolyn Gold Bug display (Maroondah Gallery); and maintaining Mobility in Ringwood.Collection of 8 pamphlets about activities in Ringwood.; They include Maroondah Police Seniors Register, The Kerrabee Club Planned Activity Group, Skate and BMX in Maroondah, Access 4 all 2 Play, Local Service Groups, Carolyn Gold Bug display (Maroondah Gallery); and maintaining Mobility in Ringwood. -
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Programme, Programme for the 54th Ringwood Eisteddfod - 2008, June-July 2008
Programme for the 54th Ringwood Eisteddfod which was established in 1954, and took place in June-July 2008, sponsored by Arts Victoria and local clubs and individuals, and by the Maroondah Council. +Additional Keywords: Carter, C.E.54th Annual Ringwood Eisteddfod -
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Book, Proposition Book for Independent Order of Rechabites, Hope of Ringwood Tent No. 372 - 23-Apr-1900 to 3-May-1927, 23-Apr-1900 to 3-May-1927
Used in Ringwood by the Victorian District Independent Order of Rechabites No. 82|Proposition Book - Hope of Ringwood Tent No. 372|Gives names, occupations, residence, age, marital status, wife's name, age, proposer, seconder and date. The book contains many prominent local names of the early 1900s.Black covered book - cardboard covered with cloth. Red leather corners and spine. Some blank pages in centre of book.; Used in Ringwood by the Victorian District Independent Order of Rechabites No. 82; Proposition Book - Hope of Ringwood Tent No. 372; Gives names, occupations, residence, age, marital status, wife's name, age, proposer, seconder and date. The book contains many prominent local names of the early 1900s. +Additional Keywords: Miles / Pollard / ParkerVictorian District Independent Order of Rechabites No. 82; Proposition Book - Hope of Ringwood Tent No. 372 -
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Newspaper, The Age, One page from 'The Age' newspaper, Thursday August 6th, 1914, 6-Aug-14
Small section at the foot of page 10, column 4, titled 'Sales of Property', detailing the sales for July 1914 by Messrs Coghill and Houghton. Included are some local sales from Bayswater, Ringwood, Mooroolbark and Kilsyth.One page from 'The Age' newspaper, Thursday August 6th, 1914. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyCeramic - Insulators, Insulator factory in East Ringwood, Three ceramic insulators made in East Ringwood from local clay - c.1900, c. 1900
The insulator factory and ovens were located on the SW corner of Velma Grove and Mount Dandenong Road approx. Quarrying for clay was done in the nearby area. Refer photographs of the factory.Two ceramic insulators made in East Ringwood from local clay. Colour grey. Conical with indentation in middle for wires. There is a second 'skirt' inside to enhance insulating performance. The inner hole is threaded. -
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Scrap Book, Scrap book containing clippings from local and Melbourne newspapers relating to various Ringwood topics circa 1917 to 1961, 1917 - 1961
Given to the Ringwood Historical Group by a collector of local history, but origins unknown. Many local names and events.Scrap book. Hard red cover with gold lettering, and half filled with cuttings from newspapers. Several loose cuttings. Cuttings are pasted on to cream coloured pages.Invicta Scrap Book -
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Folder with notes, Ringwood Women and Welfare, c. 1974
NotesOne Manila folder containing handwritten and typed notes on Ringwood women notable in local affairs. Includes a ten page handwritten text. Also some newspaper cuttings. -
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Collection of Notes, Anderson, Hugh, Notes on history of schools for Ringwood book "Place of Many Eagles" c1980s, c. 1980s
Collection of histories from many local schools - Primary, Secondary and private for inclusion in the book 'Place of Many Eagles'.Collection of typed and handwritten notes on the history of many schools in the local area for inclusion in the book 'Place of Many Eagles'. These include - primary, secondary and private schools. +Additional Keywords: Anderson, Hugh -
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Book - Bank, Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd, Pass Book of the State Savings Bank of Victoria. Grey cardboard cover with red spine belonging to local Ringwood identity Mr John G Aird Sr. a/c 260 Pounds 11 Shillings paid in full 16-Sep-1924, Sep-24
Pass Book of the State Savings Bank of Victoria. Grey cardboard cover with red spine belonging to Mr John G Aird Sr. a/c 260 Pounds 11 Shillings paid in full 16-Sep-1924. +Additional Keywords: Aird Sr., John G. -
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Capsule List, List of items in Maroondah Time Capsule. (undated), Unknown
List of local publications, plans, programmes, currency, maps etc., identified with the Maroondah area.List of items in Maroondah Time Capsule. Pale lemon coloured A4 page -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyDocument - Cuttings and letters, Australian Defence League - Ringwood branch, 1939-1945
Newspaper clippings and correspondence from Australian Defence League and Austraslian Military Forces to Cr. J.K. McCaskill, Borough of Ringwood, regarding speakers and attendance at inaugural local ADF branch, January, 1939. Photocopy of Cr. J.K. McCaskill's Certificate of Authority under War Damage Commission National Security Regulations. Newspaper clipping regarding Austerity War Loan Rally, Ringwood Town Hall, November, 1942. Photocopy of a souvenir - United Service of Thanksgiving (cover only) held in Ringwood Town Hall on 9th May 1945. Ladies are cordially invited to attend, and the formation of a Ladies' Emergency Section will be discussed. Speakers: W.J. Hutchinson, M.H.R., Mrs Weber, M.L.A., Capt. Brock, 24th Batt., Lt. Col. Knox, M.L.A., Mrs Colliver (Red Cross); Hon. N.J. Makin, Minister for Navy and Munitions; T.R.G. Williams, Mayor, Chairman, Ringwood War Loan Committee (1942). -
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Historical Notes, Notes and Correspondence between local organisations and the Ringwood Historical Research Group 1966-1997, 1997
Correspondence between local organisations and the Ringwood Historical Research Group including lists of committee members, nomination forms and an assessment by an archivist.Bundle of notes and correspondence of the Ringwood Historical Research Group Archives between 1966 and 1997 in a cream coloured folder. -
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Historical Society Archives, Letters and pamphlets pertaining to the Ringwood Historical Research Group c.1996, 1990s
Correspondence between local organisations and Ringwood Research Group. Archival material and pamphletsBundle of letters and pamphlets pertaining to the Ringwood Historical Research Group c.1996 -
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Document - Envelope, Newspaper Cuttings of local Weddings (Ringwood), and letters to Ellie Pullin. 1928 - 1990, 1928-1990
Names included in biographies and letters include|Aird|Tortice|Dickson|Davis|Perry|Oates|Nutt|Dwerryhouse|Pratt|Porteous|Robertson|RowlandsWhite envelope containing newspaper cuttings of local weddings, letters to Ellie Pullin +Additional Keywords: Aird / Tortice / Dickson / Davis / Perry / Oates / Nutt / Dwerryhouse / Pratt / Porteous / Robertson / Rowlands -
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Magazine - Magazine/Periodical, Ringwood Inspectorate, Nature Notes, from East Ringwood Primary Schools Mothers Club. 1968, 1968
In the 1970s, Nature Notes was a publication managed by the Mothers Club at East Ringwood Primary School which raised funds for the school. It was printed, collated and delivered to the other primary schools in the area. Local expert Fred Rogers contributed.4 double paged magazines - typed with pen & ink drawings. +Additional Keywords: Rogers, F. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyBook, James Lawry, A Church Amongst The Gumtrees. A History of Holy Trinity Ringwood East, 2005
James Lawry was a member of the congregation and served on the vestry, as a church warden, reader, chalice assistant, and chairman of various committees. A former and District Inspector of Schools, he holds a PhD in Education and degrees in Arts and Education.Pale green covered book with photo of church on front with brown printing, 137 pages of print and photos with a very good index of names of local residents. +Additional Keywords: Lawry, James -
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History Essay, Morcom, Caroline, Antimony Mining in Ringwood, Sep-86
Local history project for an optional unit of H.S.C. Australian history 1986 including description of miner's cottage and names of people who lived in the cottage - Charles Sherburn and his family.26 typed pages of local history in manila folder - H.S.C. Australian History - Local history research essay by Caroline Morcom; Loose 1-page description of cottage +Additional Keywords: Morcom, Caroline / Sherburn, Charles / Dempsey, Mrs -
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Notes for book, Rogaughan, John, Material for History of Kilsyth, Croydon, Burnt Bridge and Ringwood (book never completed). By John Rogaughan (undated), not known
Collected for a history book of Kilsyth, Croydon, Burnt Bridge and Ringwood but never completed.27 pages of notes intended for a local history book typed with some connections. +Additional Keywords: Rogaughan, John -
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Letters, Ringwood Primary School Memorabilia History Group, Ringwood Primary School - Bundle of letters from Memorabilia Group meeting 1998, 1998
Letters to and from local MPs when Ringwood State School was closing. A committee was formed to discuss items to be classified, placed and retained. Also completion of registers to go to Department of Education archives.Bundle of letters from the Ringwood Primary School Memorabilia History Group meeting held July 1998 - 15 pages typed written and printed letter heads. +Additional Keywords: Ashley, Gordon (MP) / Turner, Phillys / Barressi, P (MP) -
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School History Project, Andrea Knight, Ringwood State School Document for 1984 Higher Schools Certificate, by Andrea Knight, 1984, 1984
Document written for the Australian History Option for the 1984 Higher Schools Certificate on the subject of Ringwood State School as a source of local history. Faded blue covered booklet with red plastic spine, including typed pages and some pictures. +Additional Keywords: Knight, Andrea -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPamphlet, Computer Enterprise group, Ist.class of 1993, Ringwood/ Croydon Skillshare, Ringwood Place of Many Eagles Calendar of events 1993, 1993
Calendar of Events and Places of Interest in Ringwood, a place of eagles. Including local events, a brief history and nearby places of interestGreen A4 trifold with black printing. Sketch of Clocktower and Eagle on front -
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Newspaper, Ringwood-Croydon Mail, 20-Mar-74
Special edition of the Mail on the occasion of its "Golden Year"91 pages of newsprint covering local news. Special front cover with red and black printing for Golden Year 1924-1974 -
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Report, Ringwood Bypass and Suda-Larissa Avenue pedestrian crossing reports. 1992, 14-Jul-92
Brief notes and a locality map issued to local householders about a meeting to discuss the Suda-Larissa Avenue pedestrian crossing.Brief notes and a locality map issued to local householders about a meeting to discuss the Suda-Larissa Avenue pedestrian crossing. Report comprising three white A4 pages: two with typed notes and one of Ringwood Bypass notes. +Additional Keywords: Adams, Chris -
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Book of Newspaper Cuttings, Newspaper cuttings and pictures belonging to Mrs Miles, Ringwood - 1915-1930, 1915 - 1930
Mrs Miles was the wife of the estate agent in Ringwood and Mayor of RingwoodGreen hard-covered book. Newspaper cuttings etched in black. Belonged to Mrs Miles, 100 pages - 80 filled with newspaper cuttings and pictures, some of local interest. Period covered from 1915 to 1930 (approx). Several loose cuttings. +Additional Keywords: Miles, Mrs A T -
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Documents, Papers pertaining to agreement between J.G. Aird with Mr. Chung and Mr. Neal -1919-1925, 1919-1925
Local orchardists, Messers Aird, Chung and Neal signed an agreement in 1919. Mr. Aird was the owner of the orchard and Mr. Chung & Mr. Neal were to share equally in the profits provided they continued to work.Papers pertaining to agreement between J.G. Aird with Mr. Chung and Mr. Neal - handwritten letters of agreement and accounts relating to the partnership. +Additional Keywords: Aird, J.G. / Chung, Herbert / Neal, William -
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Printers Block, Wooden block with lead engraved seal with inscription "Borough of Ringwood 1924" and local coat of arms, 1924
Printing material used by the Borough of RingwoodWooden block with lead engraved seal on top. 'Borough of Ringwood 1924' is around the edge of the central coat of arms.
