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Ringwood and District Historical Society
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 -
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Banner, Heathmont Lions Club banner
Retrieved by purchase per eBay from Kansas by Russ Haines.White silk banner with gold fringe along bottom. Lions Club and logo are at the top of the shield with epacris (heath) in centre. Heathmont Victoria - Australia is printed underneath. The banner is supported by a wooden rod with plastic end knobs & ribbon for hanging on top. Lions Club Heathmont, Victoria, Australia. +Additional Keywords: Haines, Russ -
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Newspaper cuttings, The Ringwood Mail, Three newspaper clippings relating to 'The opening of the Ringwood Coolstores on 17th March, 1911' published in 'The Mail' 3rd December 1959. 1. Early History of the Parish of Ringwood by J.K. McCaskill J.P. 2. as above, continued from previous page. 3. Two pictures of the Ringwood Coolstores, 1911, 3-Dec-59
Three newspaper clippings relating to 'The opening of the Ringwood Coolstores on 17th March, 1911' published in 'The Mail' 3rd December 1959.; 3181.1 Early History if the Parish of Ringwood by J.K. McCaskill J.P.; 3181.2 As above, continued from previous page; 3181.3 Two pictures of the Ringwood Coolstores, 1911. +Additional Keywords: McCaskill, J.K. -
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Photograph, F Stop Productions, Sir Rupert Hamer (Premier of Victoria) speaking at the opening of Ringwood Civic Centre 28-Jan-1970, 28-Jan-70
Sir Rupert Hamer (Premier of Victoria) speaking at the opening of Ringwood Civic Centre 28-Jan-1970. Seated L-R are Sir Rohan Delacombe (Governor of Victoria), Ben Hubbard (Mayor of Ringwood) and Lady Delacombe. +Additional Keywords: Delacombe, Sir Rohan / Hubbard, Ben / Delacombe, Lady / Hamer, Sir Rupert -
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Photographs, Mullum U15 and U17 netball teams, both Premiers played at HE Parker Reserve, Heathmont in 1999, 1999
Photographs (8) plus negatives of netball activities in the Heathmont/Ringwood area. In Agfa folder. Each has a detailed inscription. +Additional Keywords: Riddell, Kristy / Donelly, Kelly / Donnelly, Peter / Cidnage, Kate / Jones, Alma / Henry, Kathy / Poppas, Stacy / Cousins, Lydia / Jerome, Clare / Young, Lucy / Arnold, Holly1. Mullum U17 netball team Premiers, Melbourne East Netball Assn (3218_01.jpg) 2. Mullum U15 netball team Premiers versus Heathmont Baptists, Melbourne East Netball Assn (3218_02.jpg) 3. Mullum U17 netball team versus Southwood (3218_03.jpg) 4. Mullum U17 netball team versus Southwood in 1999 (3218_04.jpg) 5. Mullum U15 netball team Premiers, Melbourne East Netball Assn (3218_05.jpg) 6. Mullum U17 netball team in 1999 - Rear - Kerrie, Kristy Reddell, Kelly Donelly, Peter Donelly (coach), Kate Conage, Alana Jones - Front - Kathy Henry, Stacy Poppas, Lydia Cousins, Clare Jerve (3218_06.jpg) 7. Netball played at HE Parker Reserve, Heathmont in 1999 (3218_07.jpg) 8. Trophy presentation to Mullum U17 team (3218_08.jpg) -
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Invitation, Invitations - City of Ringwood 'On the Occasion of the Proclamation of Ringwood a City'. Proclamation Ball, Town Hall, Sat 19 March 1960, Mar-60
Three invitations issued by the City of Ringwood 'On the Occasion of the Proclamation of Ringwood a City'. Proclamation Ball, Town Hall, Ringwood, Sat 19 March 1960. +Additional Keywords: Smith, Mr & Mrs W.P. Smith, Mr & Mrs P / Lavis, His Worship the Mayor Cr A.G. J.P. Allen, Mr & Mrs DG -
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Photograph, people attending the "Inaugural Luncheon of 20 Years Club - 1st May 1986", 1986
Photo taken at the Inaugural Luncheon of 20 Years Club - 1 May 1986, Staff of City of Ringwood.Framed colour photograph of people attending the "Inaugural Luncheon of 20 Years Club - 1st May 1986" +Additional Keywords: Back row / Potts, Don / Gulpin, Brian / Robertson, Alan / Friend, Des Front row / Saddington, Ron / Neal, Alan / Furno, John / Wilkins, Bill (Mayor) / Wilkins, Bernadette (Manager)Inaugural Luncheon of 20 Years Club - 1st May 1986; City of Ringwood -
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Photograph, Mullum Mullum Creek from footbridge on Munro St., Ringwood, looking east - 1969, 1970
Typed below photograph, "Mullum Creek from footbridge on Munro St. Looking east, 1969". Written on backing sheet, "Mullum Creek looking east at footbridge at Munro St. 1970. Pampas grass was planted years ago by Mrs. Blood".(To be verified in regards to planter). +Additional Keywords: Brown, Mrs / Blood, MrsTyped below photograph, "Mullum Creek from footbridge on Munro St. Looking east, 1969". Written on backing sheet, "Mullum Creek looking east at footbridge at Munro St. 1970. Pampas grass was planted years ago by Mrs. Brown or Mrs Blood". -
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Certificate, A.C.Beilby, General Storekeeper, Ringwood - Promotional card, and writeup of John Wood Beilby. 1978, 1978
Promotional card with compliments and best wishes from A.C. Beilby, General Storekeeper, Ringwood. Also a write up taken from the Victorian Statistical Register of 1862 of John Wood Beilby, researched by H.S. McCombe MBE. White glossy card with black printing.Promotional card with compliments and best wishes from A.C. Beilby, General Storekeeper, Ringwood. Also a write up taken from the Victorian Statistical Register of 1862 of John Wood Beilby, researched by H.S. McCombe MBE. White glossy card with black printing. +Additional Keywords: Beilby, A.C. / Beilby, John Wood / McCombe, H.S. -
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Letters, Collection of letters and cards written to and by Ellie Pullin c1990, c. 1990
Collection of letters and cards written to and by Ellie Pullin:; 1. From Ellie to Gayl; 2. To Ellie from Mollie; 3. To Ellie from Joan and Paddy Miles - a Christmas card; 4. Get Well card to Ellie from friends; 5. Christmas card to Ellie +Additional Keywords: Pullin, Ellie / Miles, Paddy / Miles, Joan -
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Bible, The British and Foreign Bible Society, Bible presented to Mrs M. van Putten 1960 at Ringwood Naturalisation Ceremony 1960, c. 1960
Black covered Bible with red edge on pages in green box belonging to Mrs M van Putten.; RUBY 32MO BIBLE; Regrained Leather Cloth YAPP; R.C. Art Edges;; The British and Foreign Bible Society; 5001Y on box. +Additional Keywords: Book - Bible / Mrs van Putten / Lavis, Mr / Dwerryhouse, MrPresented by the Council of the City of Ringwood to Mrs M. van Putten on the occasion of the First Naturalisation Ceremony held on 25-Mar-1960 to mark the Proclamation of the Borough of Ringwood - A City on 19-Mar-1960 -
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Nurses case, Globe Goods, Nurse Maggs' case used in Ringwood in the early 1900s
Marianne Hardridge married James Maggs and had 11 children. They began orcharding on Wonga Road when there was nothing but bush. Over the years it became one of the largest orchards, and they were also one of the largest families in the district. As well as helping on the land Marianne took up nursing and as Nurse Maggs brought over 500 children into the world in the Ringwood area. This was in the early 1900s when there was no doctor, no dentist, no hospital or chemist in the area.Nurses case containing black velvet cape, white apron, and measuring glass in box: Brown case with split opening lid revealing a 2 black velvet cape, with frilled edge, 3 white cotton apron, and 4 a small black box containing 5 a measuring glass +Additional Keywords: Maggs, James / Hardridge, MarianneOn case - Beatzall Cases Australia (manufacturers logo) Inside Hand written M.A.Maggs, Clive Street ,Mitcham