[article by Bettina Woodburn in EDHS Newsletter No. 105, November 1995:] EXPLORING THE UPPER YARRA - We enjoyed the Spring Excursion, this year "Exploring the Upper Yarra" - in spite of the constant rain and the countryside under the cloud cover, especially in the valleys, being mainly shiny shades of green. The occasional fields of buttercups, clumps of arum lilies and splendid rhododendron and other flowering bushes became very special. The Cobb and Co coach was warm and a cosy retreat as we zig-zagged on the highways and byways to glimpse the Yarra River, upstream and down, its secret places, and particularly the many bridges. Russell excelled as 'Poet Laureate', reading from Dacre Smyth's book. This 1979 publication includes paintings of all the bridges along the river with poems and brief descriptions of each one. Some of the bridges are in out-of-the-way places and are not very well known. We looked forward to hearing the poetry as much as seeing the 'constructions'… Big Pat (was he short or tall, lean or fat? - he did win the £200 reward for discovering gold and had the creek named after him), about the 'Eddies'?, and the disliked 'meccano' bridge in Warburton, etc. etc. The hot roast lunch in the old Reefton Hotel was also most welcome. It was easy to imagine it peopled by miners and early settlers. Starting by crossing the new (1974) concrete bridge at Warrandyte we headed through Wonga Park with views to the Christmas Hills and to the escarpment of the Yering Gorge, which causes flood waters to back up through the Yarra Glen plain, so avoiding disasters downstream. At the end of a long driveway we found the wooden, privately owned Henley Bridge (1935 after the 1934 floods). This facilitates access to different parts of Henley Farm and to Lilydale. Everard Park, named after Blanche Shallard's father, a State Member for 17 years, below the Highway Yarra crossing was in need of care. It is 10 miles from Yarra Glen by road but, as "Yarra Marra” canoeists well know, 32 winding miles down by water. After more delightful countryside scenes we joined the Warburton Highway at Woori Yallock. From the old Railway Station at Launching Place the Centennial Trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders has replaced the rails. The line from Lilydale was opened in 1901, and the last diesel freight train ran to Warburton in 1965. It continued to rain as we had morning tea in Warburton in a shelter between footbridges. From here we continued upstream past the Bridge to O'Shannassy Lodge and Reservoir, Starvation Creek, and the Peninsular tunnel (miners dug it as at Pound Bend) which we visited (scrambling down those steps!) on our return after lunch. Our furthermost point was the Upper Yarra Dam Reserve (and vast catchment area). Finished in 1957 after ten years' work and 100 years after Yan Yean, it supplies much of Melbourne's water. After crossing the 30m Launching Place Bridge to the Eltham side of the Yarra and Healesville, we saw in the distance the Yarra Glen Timber Trestle Bridge over the river flats "the longest for years in the land it was said!" Harry's dream of "better weather over the Divide" unfortunately didn't come true, but I'm sure we 36 members will retain happy memories of a day that was wet and green and filled with Bridges. Situated on the Yarra River, 5.5 kms south of Christmas Hills on private property. This timber trestle bridge is said to have been built some time after 1907 by Melbourne master-builder, David Mitchell (the father of Dame Nellie Melba), to connect his two "Henley Farm" properties with Lilydale. In earlier days, when the McPhersons owned the property, their children used a punt to cross the river to attend Yering Primary School. This private bridge is best viewed from the end of Wendy Way. - Source: Christmas Hills Past and Present, Yarra Glen & District Historical Society, 2004.Two colour photographsactivities, henley bridge, upper yarra

Letter from M. Greaves of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria to Mr J.K. McCaskill outlining a small number of aspects of early settlement of Ringwood. +Additional Keywords: Lindsay, James / Pett, Joseph / Quigley, James / Wiggin, George Thomas / Cobb & Co / Railway / Lilydale / Kaolin discovery in Victoria / Antimony / Wood's Point Run / White Horse Hotel at Box Hill

Faint photocopies of sections of larger maps. Geological map includes location of mine shafts circa 1920.Victory Shaft, North Victory Shaft, South Caledonia Shaft, Caledonia Shaft, North Caledonia Shaft, Black Swan Shaft, Reward Shaft, Consols Shaft, Blocks Shaft, Devonshire Shaft, Crown Shaft, Yarra Tunnel Reef Working, Bright's Shaft, Kingwood Antimony Company Shaft (Boardman's Shaft), Southern Shaft.

Written on backing sheet, "Marie Herry, 17 years, Lilydale"

Shire of Lilydale History 1972-1994

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.

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.

Typed below photograph, 'Mayor A.T. Miles laying foundation stone of the town hall - Corner of Main Street and Melbourne Street 19.2.1927'. Written on backing, 'Mayor A.T. Miles laying stone of town hall, C/r Main St. & Melbourne St. 19.2.1927. A.T.M., Long, Town Clerk, A.C. Leith, Architect, J. Roberts, Builder, and J. Hyden from Lilydale.'

This book was produced in 1961 as a souvenir of Croydon's breakaway from Shire of Lilydale

Collection of information gathered by family members on their ancestors who lay in unmarked graves at the Lilydale Cemetery.

One A4 sheetTELEPHONE DIRECTORY 1913 RINGWOOD 16 Anderson, Walter J, Public Accountant, Belford Pk. 17 Armstrong, H.E.B., 'Korumbeen'' 3 Bamford Bros. 8 Blood Bros. 1 Boys' Industrial Home, Bayswater. 20 Chung, Andrew, Orchardist, Lilydale and Eastfield Rds, 21 Dickson Alfred, Heatherdale Rd. 5 Edgar, Rev. A.R. 18 English. Scottish, & Aust. Bank Ld. 6 Falconer, T. S. 14 Harnwell, W.J., Wonga Rd. 22 Hill, Wm.Hy, Nurseryman, Florist, Main Rd. 2 Langley, Or A.T. Station St. 15 Lothian, John I, "St Abbs" Canterbury Rd. 9 Madden, C. L., Coach and Horses Hotel. 7 McAlpin, J. B., Govt. Assessor, Valuator, opp. Station. 13 Mackinlay, Wm., Wonga Rd. 12 Miles, Capt. E. 12 Miles, A.T. 10 Police Station. 19 Police Station. Mitcham. 4 Walker, A.E., General Store. 11 Williams, W.S., 'Berringa Park,' Andersons Creek Rd.

GRANT, Thomas (From Short Notes on Ringwood - RDHS) Born 1854, died 1933, aged 79 years. Thomas Grant, born in Burwood, Victoria, came to Ringwood in 1876. On land purchased from Mr. D. Gostick in Whitehorse Road, in the vicinity of the present Drive In Arcade, he built a blacksmith's and coach building shop. In 1880, he married Mary Ann French, of Mulgrave. There were four children, Andrew, Mary, (died in infancy) Thomas, and Margaret. Miss Margaret Grant is a well known resident of Mullum Road. With the opening of the station in 1882, activities in the growing district tended to congregate in its vicinity, and, in 1883, Mr. Grant moved his “smith" to the corner of Adelaide Street. At the same time, he planted out an orchard on his land which ran from Ringwood Street, to Warrandyte Road, and north as far as Mullum Greek. Eventually, about 1910, he sold his business to the Reed Brothers, and retired to the comparatively lighter life of orchardist and market gardener. In 1909, he sold 8 acres of his land to the Lilydale Council. This land, situated in Ringwood Street, behind the Town Hall, is known as the Ringwood Reserve. Mr. & Mrs. Grant were foundation members of the Methodist Church. He was appointed a Trustee in 1879, and served until his death 54 years later. He was an enthusiastic member of many societies, and he held public office in civic affairs. His interests included the Progress Association, Cricket Club, and the Agricultural Society, at whose annual show, he was a regular exhibitor. He served as a Councillor in the Lilydale Shire, repres¬enting Ringwood, from 1889 to 1894, and was a Justice of the Peace. 26278a Ledger belonging to First Blacksmith in Ringwood 1880s. Dark green cover with leather spine and corners. Dark coloured edges on pages. 542 pages, 320 used. 26278b Day book belonging to Thomas Grant, Blacksmith, Ringwood used 1929. Brown covered book with leather spine. First 95 pages torn out. Only two pages of remaining 76 used. 26278c Ledger with alphabetical index - Thomas Grant, Blacksmith, Ringwood - 1888. Green covered book with red spine and corners. Dark coloured edges on pages. 275 pages. Some unused. 26278d T. Grant Blacksmith Day Book. Green covered day book of T. Grant, Blacksmith and General Smithy, Ringwood 1883 . Red square on spine with Day book written on it. Day Book in ink hand written on front spine. 26278e Day book belonging to Thomas Grant, Blacksmith, Ringwood - 1879-1881. Green cover with brown spine and edges. Gold lettering on spine saying Day Book Pages all used. 26278f Collection of receipts, some blotting paper, some pages from the Journal of Architecture, a short story, and drawing with description of an Albert Sociable carriage.

Black and White Photographrts, ringwood tech

Folded double-sided page advertising private sale of 48 residential allotments, with location map, terms of sale, and details of local features and services. Locality plan includes Holland Road, Everard Road, Sunbeam Avenue, Mount Dandenong Road, and Lilydale Road (later Old Lilydale Road). (Agents) Phillips & Nicholson, 59 Swanston Street, Melbourne, (Phone) Central 10907, in conjunction with C.E. Carter, Bank Chambers, Main Street, Ringwood, Telephone Ringwood 24.

Folder of Estate Agent's notes compiled in preparation for property auction, 11th October, 2008. Two-page history of "Shadowood", display photo of house with floor plan dating from circa 1920s, copies of LANDATA title documents. Map of Wicklow Hills subdivision, including Alto Avenue, Elesmere Avenue, Glenora Avenue, Wicklow Avenue, and railway line to Lilydale. Title Vol 1323 Fol 264412 Allotment 43C Parish of Warrandyte - Ann McKean, dated 6th October, 1881. Title Vol 1937 Fol 387367 Part of Allotment 43C Parish of Warrandyte - Richard Bonynge Kelly, 11th August, 1887. Title Vol 2728 Fol 543569 Part of Allotment 43C Parish of Warrandyte - Thomas Robertson, 27th July, 1898. Title Vol 4161 Fol 832181 Part of Allotment 43C Parish of Warrandyte - John Gordon Robertson, 4th November, 1918. Title Vol 4490 Fol 897808 Lots 82 and 83, Plan of Subdivision 7478 - Elizabeth Rutherford Morell, 12th August, 1921. Title Vol 4617 Fol 923322 Lot 82, Plan of Subdivision 7478 - Flora Clapperton, 23rd September, 1922. Title Vol 8409 Fol 533, part of Lot 82, Plan of Subdivision 7478 - Hugh Ravenscroft Hastings Wettenhall and Sybella Anne Wettenhall, 1st May, 1962.

White bifold flyer with photographs and location.

Catalogue card and back of photograph reads, 'Ringwood Arbour Day 1910. Cr. Rouget, Mayor of Lilydale opening the tree planting ceremony'.

Catalogue card states the pages are, 'Lilydale Shire - municipal details.'

Written on backing sheet, "Herry Family". Names of subjects written below on photograph reads, "Back row - Frank G., Jack Herry, Florence, Leo Herry, Kath Herry, Louis Herry, Bert Parker, Philip" Those in centre of photograph are labelled, "Dad & Mum". Written below that is, "Jack Junior, Marie Criggin with Louise, Philip Herry and Elaine Parker. Taken on Hill, Lilydale, Oliver Photo."

Written on backing sheet, "Lilydale Football Club Women's Committee". Two women are identified as, " Susie Tait" and "Lallie Herry"

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph- "Ringwood Rifle Club 1959. Shooting against Lilydale on their range. Bill Hall shooting, Alec Williams, Capt. with rifle, J. Svenssen scoring, Hugh Coleman white shirt at back, D. Pitt sitting at left".

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph- "Ringwood Rifle Club. H. Hillas (R) and A. Williams (L) at Lilydale Range, 300 yds, 1962. Range is on 'Henley' owned by Hill Brothers."

Catalogue card reads, 'Library. Unveiling stone outside library to commemorate Matthew Flinders explorers and early graves of settlers, 1970'. Back of photograph reads, 'Unveiling of plaque, 1970. Cr. Stan Norris and E. Pullin'.

Catalogue card reads, 'Library - unveiling stone outside library to commemorate Matthew Flinders explorers and early graves of settlers, 1970'. Written on back of photograph, '1970 - Rock and plaque, Cr. Stan Morris, Mayor'.

Catalogue card reads, 'Library unveiling stone outside library to commemorate Matthew Flinders explorers and early graves of settler, 1970'. Written on back of photograph, 'Library 1970'.