Ringwood Mail 26 June 1985

A0-size (approx) linen-backed municipal engineer’s survey map of named streets and lot-numbered properties within Borough of Ringwood.Scale: 8 chains to 1 inch.

Map of residential allotments for sale, with terms of sale, summary of subdivision features and local services and facilities, and photographs of local street scene and lake (Loughnan's Lake - location not marked), Subdivision includes Wonga Road (later Loughnan's Road), Glenvale Road, Kubba Road, Felix Crescent, Summit Crescent, Pine Crescent, Aurum Crescent, Hygeia Parade, Panorama Avenue, Avalon Grove, Montalbo Road, Cielterre Avenue. Sole Agents T.M. Burke Pty Ltd, 340 Collins Street Melbourne Phones 6294, 6779. Map by S. Callanan, Licensed Surveyor, 107 Elizabeth Street Melbourne. Date of poster estimated from railway services information extract " ... 36 fast electric trains to Flinders Street daily ... proposed electrification to Croydon ..." . Timeline for electrification of Lilydale Line record indicates Box Hill to Ringwood January 1923, Ringwood to Croydon November 1924 (Source: History of Croydon - McGivern, Vol.1 p20).

Colour photocopy of poster sub-titled Ringwood Station Reserve & Railway Station Reserve. Auction of 93 sites on Saturday 27th October (no year, likely 1925). Subdivision includes Station Street, Government Road (Wantirna Road), James Street, William Street. Auctioneers - Hair & Gill, 16 Collins Street West and Glenferrie. Solicitor - Seymour Fergie, Elizabeth Street. Surveyors - Fowler & Gatward, 12 Collins Street West.

``Newspaper clipping from "The Post"16-8-95, P 3. Eastland deals all clear The Victorian Auditor General has found no major inconsistencies or financial implications for the new Maroondah Council in any deals between the former Ringwood Council and retail giant Coles Myer over the Eastland Shopping Centre Project. Howevber, the long awairted "Due diligence" report rel;eased on Monday by council reveals that because of the escalation in Ringwood Plaza project costs - from over $7.5 million in February 1993, to over 12.2 million last February - the Ringwood Trust has "short term liquidity problems".`

``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail"5-12-95", P 5. Depopt will be subdivided. Maroondah Council will subdivide the former Ringwood Depot site and sell it. The council last week passed amendment 1.38 to rezone the land to light industrial, allowing the subdivision to go ahead. It would not reveal how much it expected for the land because of the tender sale process.`

``Newspaper clipping from "The Post" 26-7-95, P 1. GOVT PROBES LAND DEAL The proposed multi-million dollar sale of the Ringwood Bowling Club site to retail giant Coles Myer, is currently being investigated by the State Government. Local Government minister, Roger Hallam, confirmed the Office of Local Government investigation this week.`

``Newspaper clipping from "The Post" 24-12-94, P 16. Ringwood RSL Club lends a hand to drought victims Ringwood RSL Club has already raised over $20,000 to help drought affected farmers in Queensland. Club members aim to raise $60,000 and have enlisted the help of Tatts, Comalco, Club Keno, CUB, the Queensland Rugby Association and the Brisbane Bears football club`

``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" 12-10-94, P 7. Help for farmers The Ringwood RSL has come to the rescue of drought stricken farmers by scheduling an auction on Sunday November 20. But the RSL desperately needs items to be auctioned. All proceeds from the auction will go directly to Queensland farmers, RSL President Mr Ron Burch said.`

Technical drawing of "Proposed Station At 16Mls 38Chs 89Lks (Dublin Road)" inluding boundary line, red shaded platform with station buildings, and green shaded possible future "up" track. Surrounding streets include Dublin Road, Patterson Street, and subsequent hand-written additions of Railway Avenue, Lawrence Grove, Stanley Avenue, Wenwood Street, and Lois Street. Land title details of Patterson Street properties mainly illegible.Scale: 40'=1". Possible future (platform) extension for 8 car trains (and) extension for 10 car trains.

``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" 24-8-94, P 7. News watch. Cloud over trust by Leonora Elliot-Bruce The new Ringwood mayor has changed the ball game in council deliberations over Eastland's expansion and the future of the Ringwood Bowling Club's Miles Ave site. On the casting vote of the new mayor, Cr Neil Macdonald, negotiations have been taken out of the hands of a special commitee and into full council.`

``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" 24-8-94, P 3. Trust Assets Legal opinion has confirmed Ringwood Trust assets could go to a new council when amalgamations occur. The information was presented to Ringwood councillors last Monday night from trust specialist, Mr Ian Hardingham.`

Heatherdale District Progress Association notice of equestrian events organised by Mountain District Pony Club, Saturday, February 26th (no year printed, likely 1949) with programme of ring events and children's foot races. Follow-up extract included (digital image only) from local newspaper report published 3 March1949. Hon. Secretary - Mr. A. Butterworth, President - Mr. L.H. Freedman. Expression of thanks for donations from the following: Ringwood Timber Co., Heatherdale Store, Gillespie's Mercury Centre, MacRobertson's Pty. Ltd., A.W. Dickson, Estate Agent, Myers Emporium, Moran and Cato, Ampol Pty. Ltd., F.W. Jones, Delicatessen, K.G. Luke Pty. Ltd., Stoney's Super Service, Shell Co., Bailey's Pharmacy, Tudor's Store, White's Shoe Store, Miss Adams, P. Bamford Pty. Ltd., Kraft Cheese, Ringwood Plumbing and Tank Co. Pty. Ltd., Paul Clegg, Miss Stapleton Costumes, W.J. Kent, H.J. Bently Pty. Ltd., R.J. France, Mathieson's Garage, A.J. Goodman, Kenworthy's Motors, Roy Hill, Ringwood Motors Pty. Ltd., A.T. Miles and Son, A.M. Ibbotson, Mrs. Case, Nicholas Pty. Ltd., R.A. Bonsack, E.C. Godfrey, Mrs. Davidson.

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Maroondah Highway, looking east towards Mt Dandenong Road turnoff past lake. 1971."

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written on rear of backing sheet: "Digging trench for water main along Maroondah Highway."

One sepia photographWritten on back "1870", on front, "Sandy Gully, Ringwood".

Programme of running and cycling events and highland dancing competitions with details of entry fees and prize money - Saturday January 8 (1949).Proceeds in aid of Recreation Ground improvements. Advertisers - T. Mathieson Service Station, 128 Whitehorse Road Ringwood, R. France Fruit & Vegetables, 203 Whitehorse Road Ringwood, R.W. Porter Hire Car Service, Phone WU6334, H.J. Bently Timber Merchant, Phone WU6031, Kenneth Marshall Jeweller and Watchmaker & Gifts, Ringwood, Roy Hill Hairdresser and Tobacconist, Opposite Station, Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, R. White Shoes, 30 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, Phone WU6384, K. Rees Tailors, 100 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, Stoney's Super Service, Sporting & Electrical Goods, 165-7 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, A.S. Bailey, Chemist, 173 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, Phone WU6234.

Black and white photograph (3 separate images)Typed note on back of photograph: "M'dah Hwy, June 1965, before it was widened from Mt Dandenong on."

Notice to Shareholders registered under the law relating to Industrial and Provident Societies, detailing 18 by-laws regarding handling of fruit and equipment at Ringwood Cool Store, dated March 7th 1944, by order J.G. Aird, Secretary.Shareholders will be held personally responsible for their Servants or any person to whom they let space. These By-Laws will be strictly enforced. On the third infringement of the By-Laws the offending Shareholder will be liable to be dealt with under Rule 12, viz.- "The Committee, subject to the approval of the next ensuing General Meeting, shall have power to expel any member whose conduct in its opinion is or was injurious to the interests of the Society, and in such case the Committee may pay to such member the amount paid on his Shares in the Society." Ringwood Mail Print, Phone 65.

Self-promotional local newspaper calendar by Ringwood Mail - Printing of Every Kind. Head Office: Adelaide Street, Ringwood. Tel. Ringwood 65.H.A. Girdwood - Fibro-plaster work of all kinds, Ringwood and Boronia, Telephone 159. Victorian Fruit Trading & Export Pty. Ltd., Adelaide Street Ringwood, Telephone Ringwood 242.

Commemorative poster featuring local Australian Rules football club's bluebird logo depicting the team's achievement of premiership success for season 1984.

Black and white photographImage shows intersection with C.B.A. Bank on north east corner. Photograph taken mid 1976.

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Two multicultural and wildlife themed colour sketches for murals painted and gifted to the kindergarten by George Browning, a renowned war artist, in 1952.

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