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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Lundy Clarke, John, Mountain of Trouble manuscript by John Lundy Clarke, Ringwood - 1977, 10-Jan-1977 and 1981
1. This is an earlier draft of the manuscript|2. This manuscript was given to Ellie Pullin at Christmas 1985 an improved impression from 1981 with an ISBN 0 908472 06 4. The mountain is Kalorama area with its history and that of the pioneers who settled there.1. Lundy-Clarke, John. 'Mountain of Trouble'. Manuscript containing 151 pages of text and 10 pages of index. Typed foolscap.; 2. Same manuscript with pale blue covers in metal binding - black printing on front. +Additional Keywords: Lundy- Clarke, John / Pullin, Ellie V.Mountain of Trouble by John Lundy Clarke -
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Minute Book, Minute book - Maroondah Hospital fund raising appeal - 1981-1997, 1981 - 1997
Used throughout the fund-raising appeal for the Maroondah Hospital for minutes of committee meetings. Finally wound up by the Hon Sec Lorna East on 30-Aug-1997 when the final cheque for $28,682.02 was handed to the chief executive Peter Wallace.Minute Book - 280 pages with 165 used pages. Used throughout the fund-raising appeal for the Maroondah Hospital. It has buff coloured covers - front and back embellished with 'Womble' cut outs. Red material spine. +Additional Keywords: Gardini, Robin / East, Lorna / Wallace, Peter -
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Land Purchase Document, Land Purchase for Samuel George Isaacs of Elizabeth Street, Melbourne for 148 acres, 2 roods and 9 perches in County of Mornington Parish of Ringwood - 1858, Feb-1858
1598 laminated copy on cardboard of Victoria - Land Purchase for Samuel George Isaacs of Elizabeth Street, Melbourne for 148 acres, 2 roods and 9 perches in County of Mornington Parish of Ringwood for the sum of 148 pounds 11 shillings and two pence. +Additional Keywords: Isaacs, Samuel Georgeas above -
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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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Pamphlet, We Serve the Children
Presented to Mrs Proudly for her service to the Ringwood State School Mothers' Club between 1945 to 1955. A token of Appreciation.Copy of a document presented to Mrs Proudly for her service to the Ringwood State School Mothers Club between 1945 to 1955. A Token of Appreciation. White bifold pamphlet with insert; black printing; black front left edge and black printing. Photocopy. +Additional Keywords: Proudly, Mrs VVictorian Federation of Mothers Clubs: 'We Serve the Children' -
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Papers, Minutes of various sub-committee meetings of Ringwood Council - 1960, 1960
Various committee meetings discussing badges, traffic movement on the Proclamation Day Saturday 19-Mar-1960 in the town hall, Ringwood list of visitors, Councillors; and|one printed civic service on Sunday 20-Mar-1960 at St Pauls Church of England commemorating Proclamation attended by Sir Dallas BrooksBundle of 34 foolscap pages, printed, of the minutes of various sub-committee meetings of Ringwood Council;; one printed notice paper for the special meeting; and; one printed order of service for Saturday 19-Mar-1960 +Additional Keywords: Lavis, Albert George / Brooks, Reginald Alexander Dallas -
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Minute Book, Henley Carnival Maroondah Hospital Auxiliary Annual Reports 1966-1977, 1966-1977
Minute book used by the Henley Carnival Maroondah Hospital Auxiliary to record their annual reports 1-11 from 1966-1977.; Orange and red covered project book (Embassy). pp.64 not all used. +Additional Keywords: Wood, Amy (Pres.) / Thomas, D (Hon. Sec) -
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Photograph, Alfred Seale, Ringwood Borough Council, circa 1935 - 1948, Mayor JK McCaskill
Ringwood Borough Council 1945 in Council Chambers, Les Bray - Engineer, J. McCaskill - Mayor, A.F.B. Long - Town Clerk, J. Grenfell - Rate Collector +Additional Keywords: Bray, Les / McCaskill, J. / Long, A.F.B. / Grenfell, J. / Seale, Alfred / Purser, E.T. (Mrs) -
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Photograph, Official opening of the Karralyka Centre, Mines Road, Ringwood on 19/4/1980 - Alan Robertson, City Engineer, standing next to plaque for the official opening by His Excellency Sir Henry Winneke, Governor of the State of Victoria, on the nineteenth day of April 1980, 19-Apr-80
Official opening of the Karralyka Centre - Alan Robertson, City Engineer, standing next to plaque for the official opening by His Excellency Sir Henry Winneke, Governor of the State of Victoria, on the nineteenth day of April 1980. +Additional Keywords: Winneke, Sir Henry (Governor of the State of Victoria) / Robertson, Alan -
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Land Titles Documents, Titles Department, Documents of land transfer 1911and Certificate of title for land in Pitt Street Ringwood 1920 plus list of names of transferees, 1911 -1920
Photocopies of transfer of land 1920 (poor quality) 1 copy A3, 1 A4. Certificate of title 1920, A4 and list of transferees for land in Bedford Road and Pitt Street Ringwood +Additional Keywords: Walker, E.E Thomas,A / E Thomas,A / Wisemann, A. / Edelsten, E / Unsworth,M -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Army Kit Bag
Army kit bag belonging to Private Henry JONES VX48340 who enlisted at Wangaratta on 25th July 1940 and served with the 2/23rd Battalion 2nd A.I.F. He was twice wounded and after being wounded at Tobruk spent time in hospital in Alexandria. (refer item 69) He was discharged from the army on 26th of September 1945. Keywords Light khaki canvas kit bag with metal eyeletsH.G. Jones VX48340wwii, kit bag, h.g. jones vx48340 -
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Dixon Family History, The Dixon Family, c. 1970
The Dixon Family History. Family details, photographs. Unbound. pp.22. +Additional Keywords: Dixon Family / Knee / Hardidge / Sargeant / Moses, John / Leslie, Alfred / Neill / Leslie / Lacey / Goulding / Hose / Rawson / Leipold / Rafton / Lees / McGrath / Coram / Timms / Walsh / Black / Williams / White -
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Certificate, Oliver, Thomas, Ringwood & District Horticultural Society Show First Prize Certificate - 1897, March, 1897
As in brief description|1 of 5 Certificates belonging to J. HewishPink cardboard certificate with gold lettering. First Prize awarded to J. Hewish at the first Ringwood & District Horticultural Society show held March 16, 1897. First Prize: 6 parsnips. Class 13 Section 15. +Additional Keywords: Hewish, J (President) / Williams, George A. (Sec)Ringwood & District Horticultural Society; First Show - March 16, 1897. First Prize. -
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Memorabilia - Key in Box, Presentation Key in box: "Presented to R.A.E. 3 Div by the Council of the City of Ringwood on the occasion of granting of the Freedom of Entry to the Municipality 27th March, 1965.", 27-Mar-66
1. Metal ornamental key with lettering on head and base in black presentation box..; 2. Box with lid lined with silk and a with a small plaque in the centre. The base of the box is lined with blue velvet. +Additional Keywords: 1. Key - 11.75 x 4.5; Box - 8 x 16.5 x 2.5Plaque: 'Presented to R.A.E. 3 Div by the Council of the City of Ringwood on the occasion of granting of the Freedom of Entry to the Municipality 27th March, 1965.' -
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Recording - Vinyl, Brand 'SCORE'. Peter Pan Recordings, 3 Estella Street, Glen Iris, Tintern Church of England Girls Grammar School (CEGGS): Vinyl Record "SCORE" 1962, 1962
Vinyl record 12 inch 33 1/3 rpm, two - sided. Held in white cardboard sleeve with blue printing. The record has a circular red label at the centre with the brand 'SCORE' at the top. Produced by the Tintern Church of England Girls Grammar School (CEGGS). +Additional Keywords: TinternThe record has a circular red label at the centre with the brand 'SCORE' at the top. Produced by the Tintern Church of England Girls Grammar School (CEGGS). -
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Booklet, Ringwood Amateur Photography Club 1958-1979 History Booklet, plus September 1979 News Sheet, 1979
Booklet donated to RDHS by Richard Hallford, vice president of Maroondah Photographic Society 12-Sep-2014. 18 page booklet includes introduction by Ted Matthews - Foundation member and past president, Bob Whalley - past president, and Loris Peggie - president.Typewritten booklet (2 copies) summarising first 21 years of Ringwood Amateur Photography Club, later named Maroondah Photographic Society. +Additional Keywords: Hallford, Richard / Matthews, Ted / Whalley, Bob / Peggie, Loris Also 2-sided Foolscap News Sheet dated September 1979. -
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Ephemera, Miscellaneous dockets, receipts received from Joan Walker, found in a bible belonging to Ringwood's Maggs family. Various dates 1847, 1898, 1900, 1902, July 1913, August 1914, September 1914, 1919, 1898 to 1919
Miscellaneous dockets, receipts received from Joan Walker, found in a Maggs Family bible, various dates 1847, 1898, 1900, 1902, July 1913, August 1914, September 1914, 1919. 11 items +Additional Keywords: Walker, Maggs, Patterson, Blood Bros,Kugelmann, Oliver, Victoria -
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Booklet, Welcome to Ringwood
Produced by the Ringwood Business and Commerce Association for publicity when the Pan Pacific Scout Jamboree was held at 'Yarra Brae'. 'The preparation of the booklet is the outcome of civic pride.'Booklet: 'Welcome to Ringwood'. Eight pages; picture and printing on front. Ringwood past and present. There are three copies.; Produced by the Ringwood Business and Commerce Association for publicity when the Pan Pacific Scout Jamboree was held at 'Yarra Brae'. 'The preparation of the booklet is the outcome of civic pride.' +Additional Keywords: Pearson, H.F. (Mayor) -
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Journal - Book, Ledger and reports to Ringwood Council 1925-1926, 1920s
Given to the Ringwood Historical Research Group in 1977 by the City Engineer Mr A C Robertson with accompanying letterLedger with dark brown covers and red cloth spine. All pages filled. Engineers reports to council from 23-Apr-1925 to 2-Dec-1926 made by F.R. Lucas. Letter from A.C.Robertson 22-Feb-1977. +Additional Keywords: Lucas, Mr F R / Robertson, A C -
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Contract, J C Taylor & Sons Proprietary Limited, Gheeringhap St, Geelong, General Conditions of Contract for "The Proposed Concert Hall at Ringwood 13 March 1936 between J C Taylor & Sons Proprietary Limited and The Mayor, Councillors and Burgesses of Ringwood 1936, 13-Mar-36
The hall was never builtBuff coloured three page General Conditions of Contract for "The Proposed Concert Hall at Ringwood 13 March 1936 between J C Taylor & Sons Proprietary Limited and The Mayor, Councillors and Burgesses of Ringwood. +Additional Keywords: McCaskill, J K / Long, A B (Town Clerk) / Taylor, J CAs above -
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Pamphlets, Council Annual Reports, 1956 to Ringwood Ratepayers and 1976 to Citizens of Ringwood, and Invitation to Maroondah Trade and Industry Development Group Luncheon, 1974, 1. 25-Oct-1974|2. Jan 1956|3. 3-Nov-1976
Three pamphlets relating to Ringwood's Development and notices to ratepayers.1. Invitation. Orange coloured bifold with black printing; 2. Report. White four page foolscap. Black printing. Borough Crest on front page.; 3. Report. Cream bifold with blue printing. Map with 5 photos. +Additional Keywords: Kelly, Alfred (Town Clerk) / Smart G.R.B. (Mayor)1.Trade and Industry development group - Maroondah.; 2. Ringwood Council Annual Report to the ratepayers.; 3. A report to the citizens of Ringwood. -
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Map, Department of Mines, Plan of area applied for under the mining leases regulations in the township of Ringwood between Maroondah Highway and Mt. Dandenong Road. Mining District of Castlemaine, County of Mornington, Parish of Ringwood T Area 58(A) 2 (R)15(P) Acres, Roods, Perches. 1934, 20-Feb-34
Map of the township of Ringwood with subdivisions between Maroondah Highway and Mt. Dandenong Road. the area applied for on lease No.8210 by E.G.Browne.Mining District of Castlemaine, County of Mornington, Parish of Ringwood T Area 58(A) 2 (R)15(P) Acres, Roods, Perches.Buff coloured sheet foolscap with black printing showing map of the township of Ringwood between Maroondah Highway and Mt. Dandenong Road. Mining District of Castlemaine, County of Mornington, Parish of Ringwood T Area 58(A) 2 (R)15(P) Acres, Roods, Perches +Additional Keywords: Browne E.G. -
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Book - Eureka Plan, Farmer, Mr, Eureka Plan, c. 1930
Created to assist in promotion and sale of land near Ringwood Railway station, following completion of the electric rail to Ringwood..Book containing details of seven delightful and valuable Ringwood properties - Bestpart, Paradur, Hill Top, Greenwood, Creek, Station and School estates. The book has 16 photos and 20 plans and 20 pages. There are multiple copies of pages 20x2; 19x2; 18x4; 17x4 and 20x2. +Additional Keywords: Farmer, Mr -
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Newspaper cutting, Ringwood and Croydon Mail, Newspaper Articles re Eastern Community Broadcasters (Ringwood 'Mail') 1993, Apr-93
Two newspaper articles re Eastern Community Broadcasters 1. Mail 20 April 1993 Page 7 - ECB Appointment Surprises 2. Mail 20 April 1993 Page 7 - Claims Put Radio in the Firing Line +Additional Keywords: Radisch / Patch / Smart / Bannon / Knapp / Hammond -
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Biographical material, Houghton, Murray E, Material re Julius Grant , North Ringwood resident in 1930s and Warrandyte Councillor. Also re "Lorna Larna", 2008
Murray Houghton compiling a biography of Angela and James Booth of Warrandyte in the 1920s and 30s stated that they had a close connection with Julius Grant, who among other things was prominent member of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Committee in the 1920s.30 typed pages plus letter about Julius Grant, resident of North Ringwood in 1930s, and 12 pages about Julius Grant when he was a councillor in Warrandyte, with 9 pages about Julius Grant of "Lorma Larna" +Additional Keywords: Grant, Julius / Booth, Angela / Booth, James / Houghton, Murray -
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Books, Ladies Benevolent Society, 1987 - 2005
The Ladies Benevolent Society was started in 1927 under the auspices of the Lady Mayoress and Councillors' wives to aid the wives and families of the poor and unemployed in times of need. In those days there was very little social support. The Society worked closely with the Citizens Advice Bureau after it started in 1967 until lack of volunteers and the improvement of social services reduced the need for the service.Collection of books from the former Ladies Benevolent Society comprising:; 2 account books; 2 treasurers petty cash books; 3 cash receipt books; 1 Ladies Benevolent stamp; 1 Marbig folder with memorabilia; 1 bundle depression letters +Additional Keywords: East, Lorna / Lavis, Audrey -
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Minutes of Meetings, Heathmont Railway Station development - Meeting Minutes 1924, and Official Opening Card 1926, May-26
The official opening of Heathmont Railway Station was conducted by W.H.Everard on Sat,1-May-1926. The Fern Tree Gulley train leaving Flinders Street at 2p.m. stops at Heathmont.1. minutes of meetings development of Heathmont Railway Station 2-Mar-1924, 3-Jun-1924, Dec1924, 16-Aug-1924 2. Card- Heathmont Railway Station., Official opening, Sat 1-Mar-1926 +Additional Keywords: Everard, W. H., Pump, Master, Frieland, Taylor, Murray. -
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Letter, Letter from Mr Frank Secomb to Richard Carter re Eggleston Building. 2003, 27-Mar-03
2-page typed letter to Richard Carter - Ringwood Historical Society, congratulating Mr Frank Secomb for his work identifying A.S. & R.A. Eggleston building, now demolished, which was photographed by Robin Boyd in 1947 for his first book "Victorian Modern". +Additional Keywords: Secomb, Frank / Boyd, Robin -
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Programme, Ringwood City Council, Ringwood City Council: Special meeting 2960 to commemorate Proclamation of City when incorporated 1924, 19-Mar-1960|22-Oct-1924
Used to summon visitors to a special meeting of the Ringwood City Council held on Saturday 19-Mar-1960 at 4 p.m. to commemorate the proclamation of the City of Ringwood when it was incorporated on 22-Oct-1924.Document used to summon visitors to a special meeting of the Ringwood City Council held on Saturday 19-Mar-1960 at 4 p.m. to commemorate the proclamation of the City of Ringwood when it was incorporated on 22-Oct-1924.; Buff coloured cardboard with a cardboard insert. Coloured photo of Queen Elizabeth. +Additional Keywords: Lavis, A. G., Mayor -
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Certificate, Oliver, Thomas, Ringwood & District Horticultural Society Show First Prize Certificate - 1899, March, 1899
1 of 5 certificates belonging to J. HewishWhite cardboard certificate with gold printing from "Ringwood & District Horticultural Society. Third Show held on Tuesday March 14, 1899. First Prize Mr J. Hewish Best 6 swede turnips" +Additional Keywords: Oliver, Thomas, Lilydale / Hewish, J / Hall, C.D. (Pres) / Williams, George A. (Sec)as above