The Maroondah System was first and foremost developed as a functional component of Melbourne's Water Supply System. In addition to functionality, the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) envisioned the Maroondah Reserve to be enjoyed aesthetically and recreationally by the public. This souvenir illustrates the realisation of the Maroondah System as a local recreational and tourist attraction in the early 20th century. The Maroondah Reserve gardens were landscaped with English-style ornamental stonework, exotic trees, flower beds and rose gardens. All features of the water supply system became widely celebrated as beauty spots that continue to be very popular to this day with tourists and locals alike. This souvenir is a product of that flourishing tourist trade. These water supply sites continue to enhance Melbourne’s charm and liveability and are now recognised as places of cultural and historic significance.This souvenir tea cup has been curated by Melbourne Water as it represents an important historical aspect of the organisation by demonstrating the popularity of its water asset sites as recreational places and tourist attractions, and although these sites are functional parts of the water supply system, they were also designed to be enjoyed by the public both aesthetically and recreationally. Additionally, the tea cup is aesthetically pleasing, representative of 1920s style and design. This porcelain tea cup with gold trim features a black and white image of the embankment at Maroondah Dam, Healesville on the front.melbourne metropolitan board of works, melbourne water, mmbw, porcelain, tea cup, maroondah, healesville

Black and white photograph of Ringwood St. at corner of Maroondah Highway, 1969. Old post office on right and Loughnans Hill in background. (2 images)Written on back of one photograph (MHW 52): "Dec 1969, Ringwood Street. Taken from clock tower. Old P.O. on right corner. New P.O. occupies vacant block in Ringwood Street." Typed under second photograph (MHW 52a): "Ringwood St at cnr of Maroondah Hwy, 1969. Old Post Office on right and Loughnans Hill in background. The vacant block on Ringwood St can be seen where our 4th Post Office now stands. Old telephone exchange and site of new one can be seen at corner of Charter St. Dec 1969."

Mrs Eileen Allen was a member of the Vermont Auxiliary of Maroondah Hospital and was honorary Secretary for 12 yearsLife Governorship Maroondah Hospital Shield, awarded to Mrs E Allen, 18/10/1990LIFE GOVERNORSHIP - MAROONDAH HOSPITAL TOGETHER FOR HUMANITY Awarded to Mrs E Allan 18/10/1990trophies & awards, public events

Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Eastland frontage to Maroondah Hwy. 1973".

Colour photograph of Parsons Road bridge over disused Maroondah Aqueductparsons road, eltham north, research, aqueducts, maroondah aqueduct, bridges

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Maroondah Highway- water main repair work.1964."

Four colour photographs of abandoned Maroondah Aqueduct north of Allendale Road, Eltham Northaqueducts, maroondah aqueduct, allendale road, eltham north

Four colour photographs of abandoned Maroondah Aqueduct north of Allendale Road, Eltham Northaqueducts, maroondah aqueduct, allendale road, eltham north

Four colour photographs of abandoned Maroondah Aqueduct north of Allendale Road, Eltham Northaqueducts, maroondah aqueduct, allendale road, eltham north

Four colour photographs of abandoned Maroondah Aqueduct north of Allendale Road, Eltham Northaqueducts, maroondah aqueduct, allendale road, eltham north

East Ringwood 2000- Maroondah Hospital- B&W Photo from Album 6501

East Ringwood 2000- Maroondah Hospital- B&W Photo from Album 6501

East Ringwood 2000- Maroondah Hospital- B&W Photo from Album 6501

Looking East along Maroondah Highway, near the corner of Oban Road in December 1999

Ringwood Mail newspaper 17 September 1996 page 3 - Review of Children's services in Maroondah

The Maroondah System was first and foremost developed as a functional component of Melbourne's Water Supply System. In addition to functionality, the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) envisioned the Maroondah Reserve to be enjoyed aesthetically and recreationally by the public. This souvenir illustrates the realisation of the Maroondah System as a local recreational and tourist attraction in the early 20th century. The Maroondah Reserve gardens were landscaped with English-style ornamental stonework, exotic trees, flower beds and rose gardens. All features of the water supply system became widely celebrated as beauty spots that continue to be very popular to this day with tourists and locals alike. This souvenir is a product of that flourishing tourist trade. These water supply sites continue to enhance Melbourne’s charm and liveability and are now recognised as places of cultural and historic significance.This souvenir spoon has been curated by Melbourne Water as it represents an important historical aspect of the organisation by demonstrating the popularity of its water asset sites as recreational places and tourist attractions, and although these sites are functional parts of the water supply system, they were also designed to be enjoyed by the public both aesthetically and recreationally.Manufactured in Australia, this souvenir silver-plated spoon features an image of Maroondah Dam, Healesville. The spoon features a koala engraving and boomerang on the stem. Engraved on the back of the spoon is “Peninsula Plate”.mmbw, melbourne metropolitan board of works, spoon, souvenir, maroondah, healesville, melbourne water

East Ringwood 2000-Maroondah Handicrafts in Railway Avenue- B&W Photo from Album 6501