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Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 213 Union Road, Surrey Hills c1930, 1930
... property, 215 Union Road. the boat was launched at the Brighton... of the adjoining property, 215 Union Road. the boat was launched ...The photo shows part of the process of moving a yacht, named 'Sonia' from 213 Union Road, the home of the Fleming family. It was built in the shed garage of the house and moved from it by horse and dray. The home belonged to Harold Arthur Fleming (1891-1971) and his wife, Georgiana Phyllis (nee Griffiths: 1895-1936). Harold built the boat. They had 3 children - Eric Alexander (1918-1920), Sybil Patricia (1921-2012) and another girl. The shed /garage had been the old coach house of the adjoining property, 215 Union Road. the boat was launched at the Brighton Yacht Club. Harold was a draughtsman. The Flemings lived in a number of houses in Surrey Hills: 1. 1919 - 'Radnor' in Croydon Road; the name possibly derives from Radnorshire, Wales where Georgiana was born. 2. 1921 - 169 Union Road 3. 1931 - 213 Union Road. The donor (deceased) was the daughter of the builder and married Keith Andrew Fleming. A black & white photo with 3 draught horses in the foreground. Beyond the path and fence behind them is the roof of 213 Union Road. Between the fence and the house the view is blocked by the hull of a yacht.harold arthur fleming, miss georgiana phyllis griffiths, mrs georgiana phyllis fleming, 213 union road, horses, boating -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, George Leslie Rayment of Surrey Hills, AIF serviceman in WW1
... Croydon Road, Surrey Hills (the house still stands) in 1886.... He moved to 85 Croydon Road, Surrey Hills (the house still ...George's grandfather was James Rayment Snr (1817-1890). He was born in Essex, England. He arrived in Melbourne aboard the “Bengal” in 1840. He married Jane McKnight on 12 March 1861. She died in 1871. James lived in South Melbourne until he married Elizabeth Brown in 1873. He moved to “Spenceycroft” at 654 Canterbury Road in 1880 - the property had a dairy. He moved to 85 Croydon Road, Surrey Hills (the house still stands) in 1886 but still ran the dairy. He moved back to South Melbourne and died there in 1890. His son James Rayment Jnr (1862-1916) was born in Emerald Hill. He married Harriet Ratten in 1882 and lived at 85-87 Croydon Rd Surrey Hills until 1914. He also owned properties at 70,72,81 and 83 Croydon Road. Harriet died in 1897. He married Victoria Benbow in 1898. In 1912 his occupation was fishmonger. In 1914 he moved to “The Wattles” at 95 Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills. In 1919 his wife Victoria owned lots 45,47,49,51,53,55 Durham Road. Surrey Hills. He died 1916 and Victoria died in 1939. James, the third, lived in Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills where he and his wife had a flower and vegetable farm. His brother was George Leslie Rayment (1894-1976), known as Les, the subject of this photo. He was born in Boroondarra. He lived at 85 Croydon Road, Surrey Hills. In 1914 he enlisted and served in the HQ staff 3rd Light Horse Brigade and was promoted to Staff Sergeant. In 1916 he was discharged for family reasons, those being that his father had died and there was no-one at home to support the family in Middlesex Road. In 1918 he married Grace Lewis at the Highfield Methodist Church. In 1919 they moved into “Clovelly”, 94 Durham Road, Surrey Hills. In 1927 his wife Grace died and in 1933 he married Celia Lewis. In 1936, with the help of his brother James, they built their new house at 14 Benwerrin Road, Surrey Hills. Celia died in 1967 and Les in 1976. Les had 2 children Dr Dulcie Grace Rayment and Norma Lesley Rayment. (Information courtesy of Mel Constable; Mel's wife is a Rayment descendant). Les' brother, James Arthur Rayment, was born in Balwyn in 1889. His A.I.F. record states - he joined on the 14 July 1915 to the 5th Field Company Engineers. His father was living in Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills at the time of his enlistment. He returned to Australia and was discharged on 22/7/1919. His occupation was carpenter; his religion, Methodist. He was 26 years and 2 months at enlistment and left Australia on 23/11/1915. James Arthur Rayment married Lilian Sarah Smith in 1920 (Ref: Victoria 1920/6780). REF: Mrs Dorothy Legg - James Rayment and his wife Elizabeth lived and farmed in Russell Street in the 1860s. The land was a dairy property and may have included some of the land later owned by the Presbyterian Church. Their sons James and Alex walked to the Balwyn State School. James married and lived at 'The Wattles' in Middlesex Road.Black and white photo of George Leslie Rayment in AIF uniform, standing with his hands behind his back. armed forces, world war, 1914 - 1918, clothing and dress, (mr) george leslie rayment, les rayment -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Meeting Presentation - "The World of Joan Bilceaux" - Russ Haines
... of the Birt's Hill / Croydon Road area, the former locations... the early history of the Birt's Hill / Croydon Road area, the former ...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. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Domestic object - Milk Bottle, Wattle Park Dairy milk bottle
... times he would deliver milk from the Croydon Road dairy... the Croydon Road dairy (Isherwood's or Bovill's) to St Joseph's Boys ...The Breeden family came to Surrey Hills in 1905, first to Guildford Road, then Middlesex Road where Horrie Breeden lived as a boy. He sometimes used to help with milking at the adjoining Kenneally's dairy in Highfield Road. Sometimes he and his brother drove the cows from there to Schneider's property near Florence Road on the way to Surrey Hills Primary School. The cows would graze here until the boys took them back after school. At other times he would deliver milk from the Croydon Road dairy (Isherwood's or Bovill's) to St Joseph's Boys Home before school. Horrie became an apprentice in woodwork / carpentry at Vine's timber yard before serving in World War 1. Horrie's father died in 1919 and in the same year he bought 3 cows and established his own dairy on his mother's property on the corner of Goodwood Street and Boisdale Road. In the 1920s Horrie built the first house in Goodwood Street. He went on to build others in the street including his own at No 7 Goodwood Street. He did all the joinery and internal fittings for this. [Oral testimony: Horrie Breeden to Jocelyn Hall in 1979.] In the first half of the 20th century there were many local dairies in Surrey Hills and Mont Albert. Milk bottles such as this one that include the name of the producer or retailer are historically significant as they represent the period in Surrey Hills' history before milk production was centralised. A glass milk bottle of the style typical between the 1920s and 1940s. Embossed around base: "ONE PINT IMPERIAL". Has a heavy lip on top. the bottle was designed to be sealed with a circular cardboard wad. In red enamel: "PLEASE RETURN TO / Wattle Park / Dairy / WX.1549"goodwood street, horrie breeden, wattle park dairy, dairies, horace breeden -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Domestic object - Wooden note, Note for the milk man
... the Croydon Road dairy (Isherwood's or Bovill's) to St Joseph's Boys... times he would deliver milk from the Croydon Road dairy ...This note to the local milkman was associated with the milk bottle from the Wattle Park Dairy, which was purchased by Robin Kelly from a home in Surrey Hills in the 1970's or 1980's. This dairy was established by Horrie Breeden. The Breeden family came to Surrey Hills in 1905, first to Guildford Road, then Middlesex Road where Horrie Breeden lived as a boy. He sometimes used to help with milking at the adjoining Kenneally's dairy in Highfield Road. Sometimes he and his brother drove the cows from there to Schneider's property near Florence Road on the way to Surrey Hills Primary School. The cows would graze here until the boys took them back after school. At other times he would deliver milk from the Croydon Road dairy (Isherwood's or Bovill's) to St Joseph's Boys Home before school. Horrie became an apprentice in woodwork / carpentry at Vine's timber yard before serving in World War 1. Horrie's father died in 1919 and in the same year he bought 3 cows and established his own dairy on his mother's property on the corner of Goodwood Street and Boisdale Road. In the 1920s Horrie built the first house in Goodwood Street. He went on to build others in the street including his own at No 7 Goodwood Street. He did all the joinery and internal fittings for this. [Oral testimony: Horrie Breeden to Jocelyn Hall in 1979.] In the first half of the 20th century there were many local dairies in Surrey Hills and Mont Albert. In those days home deliveries were comparatively informal. This note to the milkman is material evidence of this. A rectangular wooden T-shaped note; the vertical part extending from middle of the lower edge and the upper part wide enough to balance on the top of a milk bottle.In grey lead pencil: " 1 pint / extra"dairies, milk delivery -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
photograph, Mr Joseph George of 26 Scheele Street, air raid warden
... in the electoral roll at 'Hasland', Croydon Road, Surrey Hills; his... in the electoral roll at 'Hasland', Croydon Road, Surrey Hills; his ...Mr Joseph George of 26 Scheele Street Pictured as an Air Raid Precautions Officer during the 1939 – 1945 war. ARP officers controlled the areas around their homes to check on tell-tale lights showing in the ‘brownout’ conditions and advising on the black-out of homes. Street lights were dimmed and screened downwards and Joseph’s daughter Marie remembered sewing black Italian cloth curtains to hang over the windows. Joseph taught adult first aid classes in local schools, church halls and at The Surrey Dive. Joseph conducted his practical training sessions at the Quarry in Grovedale Road, in case they had to deal with an emergency in such a site. Joseph (Joe) and wife Emily Ruth were English migrants; they bought their home in Scheele Street in 1919. Daughter Marie was born in 1914 when they are listed in the electoral roll at 'Hasland', Croydon Road, Surrey Hills; his occupation is given as a boilermaker. Emily (nee Sturgess) - d 15 November, 1960; buried Box Hill Cemetery - M-199A-0034 along with daughter Marie. Possible birth c Oct 1880, Birmingham (not confirmed); marriage to Joseph George c Jan 1905, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The donor was his daughter, Marie, who was a school teacher and was on the staff at Chatham Primary School for a number of years. She died in February 1989.A black and white photograph of a man in uniform standing in a garden, with a small case beside him.(mr) joseph george, surrey hills, mont albert, scheele street, clothing and dress, uniforms, world war, 1939-1945, air raid wardens -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, John Gray Memorial Rotunda in Surrey gardens, Union Road, Surrey Hills, c 1925, c 1925
... in 1914. By 1916 he had moved to 83 Croydon Road where he lived... Crescent in 1914. By 1916 he had moved to 83 Croydon Road where he ...The rotunda was built in 1912 by Clarence Montgomery for the Surrey Hills Progress Association and the local community and dedicated to John Gray, "a highly respected and revered citizen". Surrey Hills Brass Band regularly gave concerts in the rotunda, provided music for regular 'loyal' celebrations and also for silent films held in the gardens. The rotunda was quite elevated off the ground due to the slope of the gardens and the bioscope was stored in the room underneath. This was later used as the infant welfare centre until the Progress Association built a dedicated facility for these purposes. The rotunda was demolished in 1972. Clarence Montgomery, carpenter, was living in Sunbury Crescent in 1914. By 1916 he had moved to 83 Croydon Road where he lived for the rest of his life. Clarence was born in 1869 in Taradale, son of John Montgomery and Jane Ford. He married Sarah Ann Ingram in Echuca in 1894. Their children were: 1. Annie (Mrs P Paynter) born Echuca in 1895 2. William Henry born Echuca in 1897 3. Christina Mary (Mrs F Meyers) born Echuca in 1898 4. Violet (Mrs G Ewing) born Echuca in 1902 5. Clarence George Ingram born Echuca in 1906 and died aged 7 months. Violet became a tailoress and Christina a dressmaker. William became a carpenter like his father. Sarah Ann Montgomery died at their home in June 1932 aged 62 years. Clarence died in August 1946 aged 77 years. They are buried in Box Hill Cemetery (P-EB-0020). John Gray was "actively associated with all movements for the benefit of neighbours and fellow citizens". [Quote from the official tribute on his death in 1909.] He was very active in the Surrey Hills Progress Association in the early 1900's. The rotunda built in the Surrey Gardens by the Progress Association in 1912 was dedicated to him. John Gray was born in 1861 in Eldorado. He died on 7 December 1909 in Surrey Hills and is buried in Box Hill Cemetery (M0472). He married Emma Beckett in 1888 at 'Guildford Villa' in Essex Road, the Beckett home. They are listed in both the 1903 and 1906 electoral rolls in Arundel Crescent; his occupation is given as bootmaker. The Alan Holt property register identifies this as 24 Arundel Crescent, known as 'Tumberumba'. John and Emma had a large family: (Gunner) John Robert Gray (1888, Surrey Hills - 21 June 1917, France) Benjamin Walter Gray (1890, Surrey Hills - 1949, Heidelberg) Herbert Harry Gray (1892, Surrey Hills - 1959, Queensland) William Beckett Gray (1897, Surrey Hills - 1899, Surrey Hills) Norman Douglas Gray (1901, Surrey Hills - 1947, Sydney) Evelyn Lizzie Gray (1906, Surrey Hills - 1983) Evelyn married Reginald Roberts and donated a number of photos to the collection. The donor Violet Ewing (nee Montgomery) was Clarence's daughter. She married George Isaac Henry Ewing (blacksmith) in 1934. They inherited the family home at 83 Croydon Road. Although constructed 5 years after their opening, this rotunda was a central feature of the Surrey Gardens which was planted to a design adapted from one suggested by the renowned landscape gardener and botanist William Robert Guilfoyle (1840-1912). Rotundas were a key feature of many late nineteenth and early twentieth century public parks. This particular rotunda was notable for the Chinoiserie influence reflected in its roof. Surrey Gardens are now regarded as one of the City of Boroondara's heritage gardens and this image is significant as evidence of the design of the rotunda which is no longer extant. It is also significant as evidence of the extent of the role of the Surrey Hills Progress Association in the provision of public facilities. A black and white photo of an octagonal rotunda situated within Surrey Gardens taken from the perspective of the main entrance. It is a largely wooden structure with a domed chinoiserie-style roof. The rotunda is enclosed by established gardens. There are 4 people in the photo, with 2 women standing on the steps at the rotunda's entrance. A man and a young person are seated within the rotunda. It has 8 support pillars, which are open with balustrades to 7 sides.rotundas, surrey gardens, union road, surrey hills progress association, surrey hills brass band, parks and reserves, 1925, john gray, clarence montgomery, box hill cemetery, cinema, john gray memorial rotunda, bandstands -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Extracts - Register of Rateable Properties, Shire of Croydon, Victoria, Grandview Grove, Warranwood - 1963-1967
... Warranwood (western side) and Bemboka Road Croydon Hills (eastern... Warranwood (western side) and Bemboka Road Croydon Hills (eastern ...Photocopied Shire of Croydon council rates records showing owners, acreages, valuations and rates payable for properties in Grandview Grove Warranwood over financial years 1963/64 to 1966/67. With amalgamation of Croydon and Ringwood councils to form Maroondah City Council in 1970s, Grandview Grove was renamed to Bemboka Road Warranwood (western side) and Bemboka Road Croydon Hills (eastern side). Property owners and occupiers include Alexander George Ashmore and Ruby May Ashmore Dulcie Ellen Mau and Darcy Mau Francesco Mirabella. Graham Brooke and Joyce Brooke Theodorous Hendricus Wysman. Wesley Horace Blackmore and Doreen Isobel Blackmore Lucy Elaine Winter Lenos Leslie Hanscombe William Ray Crossman and Marjorie Edith Crossman Edward Martin Grose David Roger Allan and Emily Helen Allan Lavinia Maud Stewart and Frederick William Stewart Kevin Collins Alexander William Brown. Oliver Burgess Evelyn Goudie Philip George Morris and Vera Doris Morris Ellen Margeret Dalgleish. Donald Charles Anderson and Margaret Anne Anderson Christopher Simmonds and Pam Edith Simmonds. Dennis Bernard Griggs and Julianne Roma Griggs Emmanuel John Poulianakis and Georgette Poulianakis Michael Webber, Harold Francis Webber and Grace Webber William George Carter Marjorie Eleanor Davies and Lionel Rothery Davies. Leslie James Scouller and Margaret Denise Scouller Adele Mary Young and Kyrie Anthony Young -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, View from Goodwood Street, Surrey Hills in 1930, 1930
... times he would deliver milk from the Croydon Road dairy... the Croydon Road dairy (Isherwood's or Bovill's) to St Joseph's Boys ...The Breeden family came to Surrey Hills in 1905, first to Guildford Road, then Middlesex Road where Horrie Breeden lived as a boy. He sometimes used to help with milking at the adjoining Kenneally's dairy in Highfield Road. Sometimes he and his brother drove the cows from there to Schneider's property near Florence Road on the way to Surrey Hills Primary School. The cows would graze here until the boys took them back after school. At other times he would deliver milk from the Croydon Road dairy (Isherwood's or Bovill's) to St Joseph's Boys Home before school. Horrie became an apprentice in woodwork / carpentry at Vine's timber yard before serving in World War 1. Horrie's father died in 1919 and in the same year he bought 3 cows and established his own dairy on his mother's property on the corner of Goodwood Street and Boisdale Road. In the 1920s Horrie built the first house in Goodwood Street. He went on to build others in the street including his own at No 7 Goodwood Street. He did all the joinery and internal fittings for this. [REF: Oral testimony: Horrie Breeden to Jocelyn Hall in 1979.] In the 1990s the owner of 7 Goodwood Street discovered a branding iron under the house; this is presumed to relate to Horrie Breeden's dairy. It was donated to SHNC's collection. Horrace Bruce Breeden (7 July 1898-24 January 1988) was son of Charles Henry Breeden and Lavinia Maria Darby, both born Warwickshire; buried in Box Hill Cemetery. He was one of a large family. He married Olive Mary Romey.Black and white photo taken from the east end of Goodwood Street, Surrey Hills in 1930, looking towards Elgar and Riversdale Roads. It shows an area which is rural in appearance. It is not built upon. The foreground is grassy and there is a post-and-wire fence to the right. There is a bank of eucalyptus trees behind which is hilly grassland.goodwood street, dairies, horace breeden, horrie breeden -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Plaque - AUSTRAL DEBATING SOCIETY SHIELD - A.C. BOTTOMS 1897, 1897
... shield affixed. Donated by B. Pickington, 35 Blazey Road, Sth... shield affixed. Donated by B. Pickington, 35 Blazey Road, Sth ...Object: shield from Austral Debating Society, Bendigo, Annual Competition 1897, Vocal Duet, ( Tenor and Bass ) Won By A.C. Bottoms. Shield is stained brown wood, with silver shield affixed. Donated by B. Pickington, 35 Blazey Road, Sth. Croydon, Victoria, 3136. Material backing.personal effects, austral shield, austral debating competition, a.c. bottoms -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Inside Bill Whittingham's grocery shop, 144 Union Road, 1930
... . The shops between Croydon and Guildford Road were built at the end... Road Canterbury melbourne Copied from a glass negative ...Copied from a glass negative; original photo taken by Ian Barkla's father, Frank Leslie Barkla of 37 Grovedale Road. He was a keen amateur photographer and member of the Melbourne Camera Club. There is also a copy by Ken Hall. Date is approximate. The shops between Croydon and Guildford Road were built at the end of the 1920s and occupied immediately. Next north of Whitty's was H Wichell (bootmaker at 146), J T Poynton (butcher at 148), Mrs A Wardell (confectioner at 150), R J Skinner (grocer at 152), W Ives (fruit and vegetables at 154) and W R Latchford (hardware at 156). Black and white photo of the interior of Bill Whittingham's grocery shop at 144 Union Road, Surrey Hills. There is a counter on the RHS behind which there is a man in a white coat. The counter is stacked at one end with goods and at the other there is a glass case. The shelves at the rear of the shop are stacked high and there are multiple advertising signs, including ones for Perservene soap, Ovaltine, Bourn-vita cocoa and Brockhoff biscuits.Label: "I R Barkla. Collection / Location SURREY HILLS / Date ....... / Neg. No 284"whitty's, advertising, shops, grocers, businesses, union road shops, bill whittingham, frank leslie barkla -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Auction Sale Brochure, Pine Lodge, Ringwood North, Victoria - 3rd Release 1978
... . Reid & Co. Pty. Ltd., 10A Hewish Road, Croydon (Phone) 725 0999.... Ltd., 10A Hewish Road, Croydon (Phone) 725 0999, 450 Little ...Refer also to Reg. No. 5171 for Pine Lodge Land Auction previous release, 1977.Green tri-fold advertisement for auction of home sites, with map of subdivision, photographs, and summary of local features and services for Pine Lodge, Kalinda Road, Ringwood North - 3rd release - Auction date, Saturday, 18th November, 1978, at 2:30pm.Subdivision plan includes Mundara Drive, Bidston Court, Parkgate Drive, Frodsham Road, and Bebington Close. (Agent) N.R. Reid & Co. Pty. Ltd., 10A Hewish Road, Croydon (Phone) 725 0999, 450 Little Collins Street, Melbourne (Phone) 67 1746, and 207 Stud Road, Wantirna South (Phone) 221 2222. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" 11-2-97, P14 COUNCIL BRIEFS Candidates for the Maroondah Council elections must lodge their nominations with the returning officer before 4pm, February 12. Fees will increase at various Council leisure facilities. Ringwood Lake and Croydon Park have been declared alcohol-free zones for the duration of the Festival of the Foothills on February 15-16. Various other council issues of minor sectional interest are included in this article.` -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Poster, Land Sale Advertisement - Pinemont Estate, Ringwood, Victoria - circa 1924
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). -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Duplication of the five-kilometre section of railway line between Ringwood and Croydon in 1983
... tracks at both Mt. Dandenong and Eastfield Roads between Croydon... tracks at both Mt. Dandenong and Eastfield Roads between Croydon ...Digital scanFrom Vicrail News magazine, April 1983. “Duplication of the five-kilometre section of line between Ringwood and Croydon is on the way. Several major works will be undertaken over the next few months so the two tracks can be brought into service later this year. Intensive work on this section follows completion of duplication works between Ringwood and Bayswater on the Belgrave line last December. The completion of this 5.17 kilometre section between Ringwood and Bayswater means that this Belgrave line is now duplicated as far out as Ferntree Gully. Commuters using the Belgrave line now have an improved service with the intro duction in January of an additional evening peak train to Upper Ferntree Gully, two additional peak hour services in the morning from both Belgrave and Upper Ferntree Gully, and with the additional tracks delays on one line will not affect trains travelling in the opposite direction. Commenting on the completion of this stretch of track the Minister of Transport, Mr. Crabb, said a further improvement had been made with the commissioning of boom barriers at the Bedford Road level crossing in Ringwood. "The installation is part of the State Government's $9.4 million four-year plan to equip 70 dangerous level crossings throughout the State with boom barriers", he said. Works to be carried out on the Ringwood/ Croydon section include laying of new track, station works at Croydon and installation of boom barriers at East Ringwood. Already completed are bridge works to cater for double tracks at both Mt. Dandenong and Eastfield Roads between Croydon and East Ringwood and construction of an island platform at East Ringwood station. At several locations alignment of the existing track will be slightly relocated. The new line is being constructed with concrete sleepers and heavyweight rails. The existing line will also be reconstructed using these heavy 60kg per metre rails. Engineering works to be completed include installation of overhead wiring necessary to supply power to trains, construction of two new station buildings and a new platform at Croydon, provision of boom barriers, and pedestrian boom barriers at Dublin Road level crossing. East Ringwood, and replacement of existing timber overhead wire support structures with steel structures. Other works in this program included installation of boom barriers at Bedford Road, Ringwood and Scoresby Road, Bayswater and provision of a new platform for trains going to Melbourne and Heathmont. A new timetable on the Lilydale and Belgrave lines will commence when the Ringwood—Croydon duplication track work is completed.” -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper Clipping from the "Post", 26-10-1994. P7. Local Government Reform. City of Croydon.The Local Government Board, chaired by Mrs Leonie Burke, has now handed down an Interim Report recommending the restructure of local government in the middle and outer Melbourne Metropolitan areas. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper Clipping from the "Mail", 13-08-1996. P7. "Sound" councilMaroondah City Council is a sound financial manager according to council watchdog group DECCAR (Democratically Elected Council of Croydon and Ringwood) after the release of the council's draft budget. Spokesman Nick Kirmos said despite the 106 page document lacking detail, the overall rating strategy used by the council had to be commended. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Invitations, R.C.A.S. et al, Invitations to Ellie Pullin to attend Ringwood Croydon Advisory Service 25th AGM on 28-Jan-1993, and Royal Children's Hospital Ringwood Auxiliary 54th AGM on 8-Jul-1981, 1. 1993|2. 1981
Ellie Pullin was a prominent local resident. Involved with many local organisations.Invitations belonging to Ellie Pullin:; 1. Ringwood Croydon Advisory Service - 25th AGM: 28-Jan-1993.; 2. Royal Children's Hospital Ringwood Auxiliary - 54th AGM: 8-Jul-1981. +Additional Keywords: Pullin, Ellie -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Collection of Notes, Heathmont shopping centre: Notes, letter and cutting. 1982-1990, 1982 - 1990
Collection of notes about Heathmont Shopping Centre, including a newspaper cutting, a letter form E. Dingley and handwritten recollections from Ron Sharp.Notes about Heathmont shopping centre. Photocopies - 11 pp. Handwritten letter - 1page. One newspaper cutting from Croydon Mail - 1982. +Additional Keywords: Dingley, E / Sharp, Ron -
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
Newspaper Cutting, The Mail, "Heritage a Pointer" - Newspaper Article on Ringwood/Croydon incl Historical Societies 1999, 19-Jan-99
Article including commentary by Joan Walker about historical changes in Ringwood and Maroondah Tourism Authority Board chair Cr. Maureen Naylor.Newspaper with article by Jeff Jones about history and the historical society. Views of streets and houses. Qty 4. +Additional Keywords: Walker, Joan / Naylor, Maureen , Cr. / Jones, Jeff -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Lunch Menu, Programme for 20th Anniversary Luncheon of the Probus Club of Ringwood Inc. - 20th October 2003, 20-Oct-03
Used at the 20th anniversary luncheon of the Probus Club of Ringwood Inc. held at the Dorset Gardens Hotel, Croydon on Monday 20-Oct-2003. Guest Speaker was Richard Carter, President of the Ringwood Historical Society.Programme for 20th Anniversary Luncheon of the Probus Club of Ringwood Inc. at Dorset Gardens Hotel, Croydon, 20th October 2003. Cream bifold card, blue and black printing. List of "surviving foundation members" on back.Welcome reply by Cr. Les Willmott, Mayor of City of Maroondah; Guest Speaker - Richard Carter. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Rubber Stamp, Ringwood and Croydon Mail, Wooden-handled stamp with rubber base inscribed "Ringwood and Croydon Mail Pty Ltd" with space for signature of Director
Rubber stamp for use on documents to do with Ringwood and Croydon Mail Pty Ltd Used in conjunction with an ink pad.Stamp with wooden base and rubber lettering on bottom. Black wooden handle.Ringwood and Croydon Mail Pty Ltd -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Tickets, Kirby's Theatres, Ringwood Town Hall, Kirby's Theatre Ringwood - Tickets, and Village Drive In Ticket. C1952, c. 1952
Films were once conducted in the Ringwood Town Hall. This ceased with the increasing popularity of the Drive-In Theatre - one of which was located nearby in Maroondah Highway, Croydon.1. Tickets (2), Kirby's Theatres, Ringwood Town Hall, Sat 21 June, Resv Stalle E12 & E14 (Torn); 2. Ticket, Kirby's Theatres, Ringwood Town Hall, Sat 27 Oct, Dress Circle D15 (Torn); 3. Fri 15 Feb, Dress Circle G12 (Torn) for doorkeeper; 4. Village Drive In, Admit One 1/- Miller, Melbourne -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Name List, A suggested list of names suitable for streets in Ringwood, and showing origin of name - compiled 1970, c.1970
A suggested list of names suitable for streets in Ringwood, and showing origin of name. Two pages foolscap, 100 names approx. ; Hull: Surveyed Gippsland Road now Maroondah Highway, 1855 (Also name of roar in Croydon); Darke, Wm Wedge, Surveyed all land between Yarra and Western Port, including Ringwood - 1843; Wedge, Chas. Nephew of John Helder Wedge, Batman's surveyor, 1834. Active in Ringwood East Progress Association over 40 years ago.; "Barker's Track" - forerunner of Gippsland Road, Maroondah Highway.; Bickford, N Superintendent of Hodgkinson's Field Party of Surveyors etc. Original Land Owners; Isaacs,S. G. Bought first land in Ringwood - March 1858 - Lot 3; Moss, M.Lot 1 - April 1858; Davis, J. Lot 6 - April 1858; Riley, P. Lot 11 - April 1858; Marks, M.Lot 15 - November 1858; Wieland, C.F. Lot 14b - July 1872; Richter, K.H. Lot 14a - April 1869; Molloy, J. Lot 21 - December 1877; Watson, B. Lot 22a - April 1869; Stutt, W. Lot 27 - June 1884; Blood, R & W.Lot 42-3 - March 1872; Cox, J. Lot 41 - March 1870; Moncrieff, T.Lot 40a - September 1876; Pett, J. Lot 40b - January 1878; Feltham, F. Lot 28a - September 1881; Downing, J.J.Lot 32b - October 1881; Burge, W. Lot 39 - April 1875; Axford, W. Lot 32a - December 1877; Ball, E.A.Lot 37 - March 1869; Parker, G. Lot 28 - June 1882; Gangell, W.Lot 24a - January 1883; Hodgson, A.D. Lot 25a - May 1875; Muldowney, P. Lot 30d - June, 1877; Hosie, J.S. Lot 34, 30b - June 1878; Rourke, H.Lot 36 - July 1869; Duggan, T.Lot 35 - May 1870; Pach, W. Lot 30e - May 1884; Morris, J. Lot 25b - June 1882; Kleinert, A. Lot 29c - August 1886 +Additional Keywords: Hull / Darke, Wm Wedge / Wedge, Chas / Wedge, John Helder / Bickford, N -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Historical Notes, Historical Notes for Doncaster, Templestowe, Croydon, Ringwood, Nunawading (undated) - Ringwood Historical Research Group, 2-Nov-68
Programme of exploration of interesting historical buildings etc. in Ringwood, Croydon and Doncaster Templestowe areas including Doncaster Inn Hotel Schramm's Cottage, Wicklow hills, Croydon, Coolstore, Clocktower and Town hall in Ringwood and Schwerkolt's Cottage Nunawading. Programme of the tour by people from Mornington on 2-Nov-1968Historical notes 7 pages of notes convened by Ringwood Hist. Research Group in conjunction with Croydon. Nunawading and Doncaster Templestowe Hist. Societies +Additional Keywords: Pullin,R.A. / McGivern, M / Field, J. (Mrs.) / Greene,I -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Biography, James Rathay, Handwritten history of Rathay and Malloy families of Bayswater, Croydon and Ringwood areas dating from 1863, 2015
Written by a descendant of James and Alice Rathay. Family moved into the area in 1908 and were orchardists in Bayswater. In 1918 Alice moved the family to Ringwood. Alice Malloy (younger) married Ted Malloy and lived in Ringwood East.3 handwritten A4 pages of the history of the Rathay family 1863-1917, and Malloy family +Additional Keywords: Rathay, James / Rathay, Alice / Malloy, Ted -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photographs, Rathay & Malloy families, Six photographs associated with the Rathay and Malloy families of Bayswater, Croydon and Ringwood areas - 1900 to 2000, 2015
Pictorial history of the homes and orchards owned between 1918 & 2000 of the Rathay and Malloy families in Ringwood and Bayswater.Set of 6 photos (5 black and white, 1 coloured) of the Rathay and Malloy families 1. James Rathay - tin mine 1900-1908 2. Rathay home - 1918-1932 3. Rathay home - 1929-2000 4. Rathay orchard 5. Alice Malloy (nee Rathay) 6. Bayswater orchard - James Rathay and Ted Malloy +Additional Keywords: Rathay, James / Rathay, Bessie / Malloy, Alice (nee Rathay) / Malloy, Ted -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Map, Ringwood Croydon Mail, Map of East Ringwood with numbered sites of interest published by the Ringwood Croydon Mail for Ringwood Secondary College Fire Appeal Fund. 1993, 16-Sep-93
Map of East Ringwood with numbered sites of interest published by the Ringwood Croydon Mail as the major sponsor for Ringwood Secondary College Fire Appeal Fund. The school was extensively burnt in a fire in 1992 which destroyed classrooms, records, musical and sports displays.White sheet of paper with brown printing, A3, with marked locations for visiting. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
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