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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Meeting Presentation - "Ringwood's First School" - Russ Haines
... of the 1921 Ringwood State School building in Greenwood Avenue...Video Mixed media RDHS Meeting Presentation - "Ringwood's ...Digitised video (894MB). Duration: 20 minutes. Recorded February, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)As a follow up to the recent centenary celebrations of the 1921 Ringwood State School building in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines presents this look back at the often overlooked earlier history of the village of Ringwood, including the establishment of Cass' School in 1874 on five acres of land between Dublin Road and Everard Road, becoming Ringwood's first school. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Marysville - Finding the Lost History" - Judith Vimpani
Digitised video (2.26GB). Duration: 54 minutes. Recorded September, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Judith Vimpani, Vice President of Marysville Historical Society, talks about her experiences, interviews and extensive research in re-gathering Marysville's history lost in the catastrophic 2009 Black Saturday fires. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia - Booklet, Real Estate history of "Cherry Hill", 19 Wonga Road, Ringwood North, with property titles and subdivision plans of the 35 acres in the triangle bounded by Oban, Wonga and Warrandyte Roads
16 plastic pockets containing the history of "Cherry Hill". Titles and subdivision plans of the 35 acres in the triangle bounded by Oban, Wonga and Warranyte Roads, Ringwood North. Multi pocket burgundy coloured spiral binder containing 34 pages of the property history, subdivisions, land titles and photographs of the house, compiled by Richard Carter pre-auction 9 September 2006. Includes architectural descriptions of "Cherry Hill" from original allotment in 1872 to 2006. Also history of well known residents who lived in it. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia, Packet: Ringwood Garden Club - Reports, Minutes, Awards, History by Wilma Yee 1960s-1996
Miscellaneous articles and correspondence.Packet includes: . Research paper compiled by Hugh McCall about the first "Ringwood and Surrounding Districts Horticultural Association" Show held March 1897. . Programme for Lilydale Agricultural and Horticultural Society Inc.43rd Annual Spring Show, 1996. . Newspaper clippings, Newsletters and miscellaneous documents of the Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting - Painting - Old Town Hall Portland, Pauline Grayling, 1983
View of bluestone building with false columns decorating front of central structure. The building is situated on the side of a road, with red sand/gravel in front and low-lying greenery behind. Mounted in cream matt and framed in a wooden frame.Front: Old Town Hall, Portland (1863) Pauling Grayling 1983 (Black Ink) Back: Old Town Hall/Portland - $100 (Pauline Grayling/42 Greenwood Ave/Ringwood 870 7649 (black felt tip pen on sticker, upper right). -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, First Communion Party in Catholic Church Hall, Ringwood in 1930
First Communion Party in Catholic Church Hall, Ringwood in 1930 - Black and White PhotographNo identification on photograph but catalogue cards reads, "c1930. First Communion Party - Catholic Church - Catholic Church Hall, Ringwood. Centre door, lady in front, next to table, V-neck dress, 3rd lady RHS of priest is Mrs. Maud Matlock, mother of Ted Matlock. She died when Ted was only 14. Lady with beret RHS of middle door is Mrs. George Pratt. Photograph a copy of photo of Ted Matlock's see Pratt packet for Pratt history". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, From Paddocks to Parks
History of the development of cricket in Lilydale, Croydon, Ferntree Gully Districts and Ringwood and District Cricket Association -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia, Brief community and sporting history of Augustus Temple Miles, former orchardist, Mayor of Ringwood, Victoria, and Ringwood District Cricket Association founder life member
Images and information later included in production of "From Paddocks to Parks", a history of the development of cricket in the Lilydale, Croydon, Ringwood and Ferntree Gully districts and of the Ringwood and District Cricket Association, by P.J. McCallum, OAM, Melbourne, April, 2001.2-page handwritten letter from A.T. Miles' son, Edward Temple Miles, accompanied by Ringwood Cricket Club photographs and memorabilia outlining his father's achievements. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Warrandyte Historical Society Newsletters nos. 54-67
Digitised WHS newsletters from April 1987 (no. 54) to June 1989 (no. 67). Sent to Secretary of the Ringwood Historical Research Group, Jack Lindsay.Noteable articles:- Dr Ethel Osborne Frank and George Adams - Warrandyte orchardists History of Tills Drive Warrandyte Primary School Warrandyte Bridge The murder of Thomas Drew 1854 Timeline of some key Warrandyte dates Merv Naughton Houghton Road Hussey's Lane History of the Whitehouse Warrandyte Fire Brigade James Anderson The Warrandyte Pound Sloan butcher shop Roley Bus Service Stiggants -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Packet: Ringwood Rifle Club schedules, receipts, events. Mostly 1950s and 60s
... the history of the formation of Ringwood Rifle Club in 1954. . 4009c... the history of the formation of Ringwood Rifle Club in 1954. . 4009c ...Rifle Club schedules, receipts and eventsPacket includes: . 4009a- Collection of fixtures, receipts, newspaper clippings, miscellaneous Club notes, results and meeting reports. . 4009b- Letter dated 14th February 1960 written by Ron Pullin of the Ringwood Historical Research Group detailing the history of the formation of Ringwood Rifle Club in 1954. . 4009c- Plan of site of Ringwood rifle range dated 22.10.1954. . 4009d- Honorary Life Membership Certificate presented to James Mitchell,esq, dated December 1961. . 4009e- Certificate presented to Ron Pullin for services as Treasurer 1957-63. . 4009f- Invitation to the Official Opening of the Ringwood Rifle Range on 12 September 1959. . 4009g- Invitation to Ron Pullin to 20th Anniversary 'Invitation Match' on 23rd March, 1974. . 4009h- Receipt dated 3.10.1960 from Victorian Rifle Association for £57.10.0 for ammunition. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia - History Timeline, Byways Homestead, Coolooli Estate, Ringwood East, 1878-2008
... , Ringwood East. Also the house at 9 Walhalla Drive, Ringwood East ...Development of Coolooli Estate with property titles and leaflets for the sale of "Byways" homestead, 4 Byways Drive, Ringwood East. Also the house at 9 Walhalla Drive, Ringwood East. Correspondence between David Best and Richard Carter re the estate. Coolooli subdivision includes lots fronting Isabel Avenue, Byways Drive, Coolooli Court, Walhalla Drive and Cleland Street. Property Titleholders include: George Blood William Chelman Thurgood Frederick Deine Laurie Arthur Wigley Charles Patterson Mary Aphra Patterson John Douse Langley August DiGilio Kenneth Ross Landy Mervyn MacPherson Brewer Richard Blennenhassett Best Jessie May Cleland John Brian Little Robert William Campbell Lynette Marie Campbell Lorraine Ruby Campbell David Charles Nicholls Barbara Janette Nicholls Ian Finlay Packer Nellie Packer -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Lloyd Tann, 2/5th Australian Field Ambulance A.I.F. Unit History
Unit history of 2/5th Australian Field Ambulance A.I.F. 1940-1945, by Lloyd Tann, long term resident of East Ringwood. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Correspondence, REIV Proposal - History of Land Subidivision in Melbourne 1880-1960
Email from Marie Wallington via Richard Carter (Carter Real Estate, Ringwood, Victoria) to G. Bruno (Real Estate Institute of Victoria), 31 October, 2008, with attachment: Proposal for The REIV to commission a history of land subdivisions around Melbourne from circa 1890s to circa 1960s. Subsequent Report to Past Presidents' Council dated 10th March 2009 including submission of proposed printing costs by Bounce Books, Rosanna, Victoria. Email from Allan Lord sent Monday, 4 April 2011 to Richard Carter, Subject: Wednesday Meeting, with list of names (for discussion?). -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Land Title History, 64 Wonga Road, Ringwood" - Peter Fry
... RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Land Title History, 64... Title History, 64 Wonga Road, Ringwood" - Peter Fry Digitised ...Digitised video (662MB). Duration: 12 minutes. Recorded March, 2019. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presentation: Peter Fry has done quite a bit of tracing of properties in the Ringwood area where he grew up. In this talk, Peter presents an example of his research, covering the house and property now known as 64 Wonga Road, which has a long and interesting history dating back to the early days of orcharding in the district. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Meeting Presentation - "School Corporal Punishment" - Russ Haines
Digitised video (909MB). Duration: 11 minutes. Recorded March, 2020In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines presents a brief history of student punishment throughout Australia, with a focus on local references. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Heathmont 2020 Highlights" - Gerry Robinson and Peter Le Get
Digitised video (1.11GB). Duration: 20 minutes. Recorded March, 2021. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenters: Gerry Robinson and Peter Le Get of Heathmont History Group (HHG) look back over developments in the area over the previous year. HEATHMONT HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2020 Summary - "Of course for 2020 the Covid 19 virus dominated. Other finalists included roadworks on Bedford Road corner, new Wards for MCC and their elections, 100th birthday and death of Rita James, opening of Milk & Wine Co. café replacing Barclays, election of Kylie Spears as Mayor, closure of Heathmont Medical Centre, demolition of Miller homestead in Coven Avenue, final edition of Maroondah Leader local newspaper, opening of HE Parker Sports pavilion, 50 more bollard arts, and the ugliness of the former Anglican Church and other local sites." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Meeting Presentation - "The World of Joan Bilceaux" - Russ Haines
Digitised video (2.61GB). Duration: 61minutes. Recorded March, 2021 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines takes us through the early history of the Birt's Hill / Croydon Road area, the former locations of the Bilcock and Hardidge families. The Bilcock family had one of the early general stores in Kent Avenue and later moved to Toorak Avenue, Croydon. The father, David Bilcock was a talented film maker. His daughter, Joan Bilceaux, was a renown singer, model and actor, having varied the spelling of her surname as her chosen professional name. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Hugh Mahon - Patriot, Pressman, Politician" - Dr Jeff Kildea
Digitised video (3.20GB) Duration: 63 minutes. Recorded May, 2021 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Dr Jeff Kildea is an Honorary Professor in Irish Studies at the University of New South Wales. In 2014 he held the Keith Cameron Chair of Australian History at University College Dublin. He is the author of numerous books and articles on the Irish in Australia including Hugh Mahon: Patriot, Pressman, Politician, Anchor Books Australia, Melbourne, 2017 (Vol 1) and 2020 (Vol 2). This talk examines the background to Mahon’s expulsion from parliament and how it led to his being ostracised by his fellow Australians including his neighbours at Ringwood. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Family History Research paper, Nurse Polly Maggs (Mary Ann/ Marianne Maggs nee Hardidge), February 2021
Family history of Mary Ann/ Marianne Maggs nee Hardridge (Nurse Polly Maggs) in Doncaster and Mitcham/Ringwood during early 1900's.Printed research paper, 5 pages, single sidednon-fictionFamily history of Mary Ann/ Marianne Maggs nee Hardridge (Nurse Polly Maggs) in Doncaster and Mitcham/Ringwood during early 1900's.maggs family, maggs harriet, maggs james, maggs marianne, maggs mary, maggs nurse, hardridge, hardidge, midwifery act 1901 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Cheevers, Margaret (Mayor), Letter from Margaret Cheevers to Desmond Lindsay referring to his work on the history of the site of the City of Ringwood Bowls Club - 2/08/1994, 2-Aug-94
Letter from Margaret Cheevers to Desmond Lindsay referring to his work on the history of the site of the City of Ringwood Bowls Club.Letter from Margaret Cheevers to Desmond Lindsay referring to his work on the history of the site of the City of Ringwood Bowls Club. One page,white paper, printed on Ringwood Council letter head. +Additional Keywords: Cheevers, Margaret (Mayor) / Lindsay, Desmond44 Lyons Rd. North Croydon 3134 27th. June, 1994 City of Ringwood Civic Centre The Mayor Mrs. B. Cheevers Dear Madam, I am pleased to say to you and the Councillors of the City of Ringwood that our family residence on both sides of my family exceeds in excess of one hundred years and it was during a family get together that an interesting anecdote was revealed relating to the land occupied by the Ringwood Bowling Club soon to occupy new premises in Warrandyte Road. The land that became the home of the Bowling Green was given by Thomas Grant, the previous owner was Captain Miles, father of the long standing Councillor the late Temple Miles. The incident I refer to was during World War 1 when Captain Miles an English Loyalist publicly stated he would give a block of land to the widow of the first Ringwood man killed in action. That man was James Brain (refer to Clock Tower Memorial) who married my father’s wife’s sister. Captain Miles made good his offer and the land was the land still occupied by the Ringwood Bowling Club. The land at that time had a small creek running through the centre and the young War Widow suffering grief was advised by another snide councillor (no name) not to accept it, saying it would not be worth it. Ringwoods’ first casualty during World War 1 left a widow and two young sons, all who have passed to their eternal reward. I still do not know if the Council has an historian, but thought it worth telling even if only the Bowling Club were to learn and proud to say my brother Jack had become club Champion on Sacred Soil. Sincerely yours Desmond J Lindsay -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Two catalogues from Ringwood Timber & Trading circa 1960s
Two catalogues of goods to sell, from Ringwood Timber & TradingEditorial of 15201b includes a short history of the company. In 1937, Mr S Coopersmith and son, Frank (the present Managing Director) started a fruit case manufacturing business in North Melbourne under the name of The Cooper Case Co. The business flourished, and in 1940, recognising the possibilities in and around Ringwood, an old bush sawmill and an area of land on the Maroondah Highway, were secured. Subsequent purchases have since increased this area to approximately 15 acres. It was decided to widen the activities and scope of the business and two new firms were formed. Cooper Sawmilling Co., which operated a modern sawmill, and Ringwood Timber & Trading Co., which handled the output of the sawmill and introduced builders' and general hardware lines to meet the demands of this rapidly expanding area. As Ringwood grew, so too did the organisation which was created to serve it. The principals studied timber and hardware merchandising trends overseas, and after considerable investigation the new building on Maroondah Highway was completed in 1956. Today, acclaimed as one of the most modern mills and hardware stores in the Southern Hemisphere, combining up to date machinery and handling equipment together with unique drive-in facilities and a self-selection centre. Ringwood Timber & Trading Co. are proud to offer a service unparallelled to home builders. In conformity with modern commercial practice the various firms have since been incorporated under the Victorian Companies Act and the latest accounting methods and office equipment have been installed to provide an efficient and virile administration to control the entire manufacturing and trading activities. We have a staff of over 220 personnel, each trained in their particular field to provide you, our valued client, with expert advice, quality merchandise and second-to-none service to enable you to fulfil every need in and around your home. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black & white photo, United Free Methodist Church
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of United Free Methodist Church built in 1888 in Chapel Street. Re-sited in 1902 to cnr. Whitehorse Road and Melvin Street, Ringwood.|The United Free Methodist began working in Blackburn in Sept 1888, when an allotment was presented to church by Blackburn Company. (Freehold Investment and Banking Company).|Original Church built by Mr. Williams - cost 200 pounds.|First service held in 1890. Page 65 of De Costa Book.united free methodist church, chapel street blackburn, blackburn methodists, freehold investment and banking company of australia ltd -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Ringwood Field Naturalists Club" - Peter Rogers
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. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Ringwood Field Naturalists Club Inc, 2001
... Book Book Ringwood Field Naturalists Club Inc. Ringwood ...Ringwood Field Naturalists Club Inc. 40 Years of History September 1961 - September 2001 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia, History of "Jewel in the Crown" Estate, East Ringwood, Victoria, 1884-1947
Carter Real Estate Agents sold some of the subdivision in 1946-47. This information was tied in with the early orcharding families.Collection of notes, titles and maps of "Jewel in the Crown" subdivision - Mount Dandenong Road (formerly Oxford Road), Velma Grove, Valda Avenue, Mirabel Avenue. Genealogical charts of Meyland and Wigley families. 4 page history of the area compiled in 2004 by Richard Carter, Real Estate Agent. Registered Proprietors, Vendors, Property Title Holders and Transferees include: Herbert Edward WATSON, John Richard SHARP, Myrtle Evelyn BIRRELL, Marie Mathieson MUNRO, William Alex McCLELLAN, George Andrew GOODMAN, Joseph Tasman PEDRAZZI, Alexander ANDERSON, John Charles PATERSON, Eric William PHILLIPS, T.E.A. Co. Ltd., Florence Lavinia WYNARD, William John HARRIS, Lindsay and Hazel ALLNUTT, Douglas John RITCHIE, Eliza A.M. BOURBAND, Henrietta Irene COOK, Eric Edward COOK, Harold Thomas NICHOLLS, Stewart and Mary HIRD, Grace ROBINSON, Helen Rutherford GOOD, Henry Wyatt FARRELL, Irene Ann SMITH, Leslie Neil DOW, Helen Anne DOW, Frederick Ronald HOLDING, John Frederick McINTYRE, Horton Wilcox EDGE, Herbert James HARDINGHAM, Donald James ALLEN, Cyril Frederick WILLIAMS, Florence Sarah MAGGS, Maud Margaret PEARSON, Warwick Scott Holroyd MATTHEWS, Alice Eliza McCLEAVE, Leslie Archibald Charles HARRIS, Enid Beth HARRIS, Roy Victor DRAEGER, Elizabeth Ann STANDLEY, Charles Walter WATSON, Mabel Dorothy CARTER, Alan Garnett KELLY, Michael Vincent HARRIS, William Thomas Sylvester PROUD, Florence Blanche IVES, Douglas George PEARSON, Harry Clifford CLEGG, Dorothy Ellen Mary WHITE, Frederick Nathaniel EVANS, Madge EVANS, Leonard DUNSTAN, Violet Florence CONNELL, Valerie Jean Schimmelbusch, John Sydney COOK, William Donald THOMPSON, Ralph E RAUNSLEY, Murray McRae OSBORN, Francis William CLARKE, Alfred Daniel WILLIAMS, Harry Clifford CLEGG, Bernard Francis GARRY, Richard McKENZIE, Mignor Leonie WESTON, Idonea Moncrieffe DAVIS, Helen Marsden Rutherford GOOD, George SMART, Clement Henry DAVIS, Peter FINLAYSON, Elenor Leah HARVIE, Charles MEYLAND. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, V/Line and Hillside Trains Public Relations correspondence to Mr J. Rodaughan, Ringwood East, 1985 & 1999 - Lilydale Railway Line History
Letters from Victorian railway authorities containing information and publication extracts forwarded to Mr. J. Rodaughan, 26 Old Lilydale Road, Ringwood East in response to requests for information associated with Lilydale Railway Line history.The line from Hawthorn to Camberwell opened on 3 April, 1882, Camberwell to Lilydale opened on 1 December, 1882. Box Hill, Ringwood and Croydon stations opened on 1 December, 1882. Croydon was originally called Warrandyte station until the name was changed to Croydon on 1 August, 1884. Nunawading was originally called Tunstall and opened on 4 June, 1888. The name was changed to Nunawading on 1 November, 1945. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Ringwood Country Women's Association" - Lorraine Zimmerman
Digitised video (1.82GB). Duration: 26minutes. Recorded April, 2024. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Ringwood CWA was formed on 7th March in 1946 in the small town hall, with 65 Foundation members. Even in the first meeting, there was a competition for the best scones and tomatoes. The consensus was to meeting monthly on the first Thursday. In this presentation, Lorraine Zimmerman talks of the history and some of the activities of Ringwood's CWA branch. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Packet: Flora of Ringwood - reports lists and notes 1930s onwards, plus clipping 1853
... : Ringwood Natural History by F.J.C. Rogers, pages 241 to 268). ...: Ringwood Natural History by F.J.C. Rogers, pages 241 to 268 ...Packet containing miscellaneous articles and correspodence.Packet includes: . Letter from Maroondah Group for the Society for Growing AustraliannPlants to Ringwood Council outlining objections to development of Glenvale Road area from flora and fauna aspects. Dated 17/7/94. Report by Eva Buchanan on proposed subdivision 94/112- Glenvale Road area dated August 1994. . Correspondence between Jack Lundy, Mrs Pullin and Bryan Tonkin re bulbs. . Miscellaneous documents on the Flora of Ringwood. . Typed notes- Eucalypts of Ringwood, Plants and Fungi of Ringwood, Birds of Ringwood area, Plants of Mitcham area, Wattles of Ringwood. (Refer also to "Ringwood- Place of Many Eagles" book, Appendix IV: Ringwood Natural History by F.J.C. Rogers, pages 241 to 268). -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Card, Jack Montgomery, Ringwood Mail Christmas Greetings Card with potted history 1965.Reproduced from the original drawings completed on site by Artist-Historian, Jack Montgomery
Christmas Greetings Card from Ringwood and Croydon Mail, with sketch of the Mail Office on the front, and a potted history of the building inside the card. At the end of the summary: "Reproduced from the original drawing of THE OLD RINGWOOD MAIL" by Artist-Historian Jack Montgomery, Upwey Vic". "Drawn from Sketches completed on the Site -1965"Printed inside cover of card is a potted history of the building. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Research Folder, Helm Family, Oban Road, Ringwood, Victoria - 1917-2008
Transcription of conversation with Alma and Kelly Helm by Richard Carter (Past President of Ringwood Historical Society) and Larraine Haslam on 18 July 2008 detailing family history. Certificates of title of land between Oban Road and Mullum Mullum Creek. Six and a half acres sold to the Helm Family in 1917. Includes Certificate of Title Vol 5311 Fol 1062052 Carolyn Mary Glynn dated 27 April 1927. Certificate of Title Vol 4023 Fol 804560 Robert Beckett dated 19th January 1917. Plans of Subdivision including Oban Road, Barnsdale Way, Loughies Track, 1997. Certificate of Title Vol 4029 Fol 805702 Ellen Elizabeth Helm dated 8th February 1917. Transfer of Land (2093031) payment to James William Dartnell by Alma Mary Helm and Elsie May Helm of Oban Road, Ringwood North - 13th August, 1947.