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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Australian Cartophilic Society" - Eric Panther
... & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)... is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society ...Digitised video (3.06GB) Duration: 50 minutes. Recorded March, 2021 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Eric Panther is a dynamic and passionate speaker, who is one of Australia’s leading experts on Australian postcards. He is the current president of the Australian Cartophilic Society, which includes the collecting of cigarette and trade cards as well as postcards. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Hugh Mahon - Patriot, Pressman, Politician" - Dr Jeff Kildea
... Historical Society Archives by appointment)... (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical ...Digitised video (3.20GB) Duration: 63 minutes. Recorded May, 2021 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Dr Jeff Kildea is an Honorary Professor in Irish Studies at the University of New South Wales. In 2014 he held the Keith Cameron Chair of Australian History at University College Dublin. He is the author of numerous books and articles on the Irish in Australia including Hugh Mahon: Patriot, Pressman, Politician, Anchor Books Australia, Melbourne, 2017 (Vol 1) and 2020 (Vol 2). This talk examines the background to Mahon’s expulsion from parliament and how it led to his being ostracised by his fellow Australians including his neighbours at Ringwood. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Ringwood Field Naturalists Club" - Peter Rogers
... & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)... is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society ...Digitised video (4.78GB). Duration: 54 minutes. Recorded November, 2018. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)The Rogers family have been involved with the Ringwood Field Naturalists Club since its inception back in 1961. The Club has promoted natural history in the local area, through excursions, meetings and presentations to local schools. Without them, our sense of appreciation of local flora and fauna would be much poorer. Past-President Peter Rogers takes us through its wonderful history. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "The Biala Ringwood Story" - Dennis Johnston
... & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)... & District Historical Society Archives by appointment) RDHS Guest ...Digitised video (1.63GB). Duration: 30 minutes. Recorded April, 2024. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Guest Presenter Dennis Johnston was named 2023 Maroondah Citizen of the Year for his long-standing involvement with and contribution to Biala, Ringwood. This organisation is dedicated to providing support and care for special needs children and their family. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Healesville's Historic Guest Houses" - Bryn Jones
... & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)... is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society ...Digitised video (3.11GB). Duration: 57 minutes. Recorded November, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Bryn Jones, President of Healesville Historical Society, takes us back through the ages uncovering the origins and growth of Healesville's attraction as a local and international tourism destination, with a mix of tall tales and true stories associated with some of the guest house goings-on. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Ringwood Pottery" - Greg Hill
... & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)... & District Historical Society Archives by appointment) RDHS Guest ...Digitised video (2.42GB). Duration: 55 minutes. Recorded March, 2024 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)This month's Guest Presenter - Greg Hill, is recognised as the leading authority on both Australian Colonial Pottery and Australian Art Pottery. His interest in Australian pottery goes back to the early 1960s. He has been an avid collector of Australian pottery for many decades and has researched many key producers, particularly in Victoria. Greg has also assisted RDHS to evaluate the ceramic tiles featured at the front of Ringwood's historic Blood Bros. Store. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "At the Foot of the Cherry Tree" - Alli Parker
... & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)... is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society ...Digitised video (2.50GB). Duration: 46 minutes. Recorded May, 2024. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Guest Speaker, Alli Parker, accomplished scriptwriter, talks about her Ringwood family and her book based on the incredible true story of her Grandparents, Gordon and Cherry - Australia's first Japanese war bride - spanning seven years and two countries reeling from the aftermath of WWII. -
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
... of the Ringwood Historical Society....Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...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
Book, PenFolk Publishing, Busch's Weir, 2019
... History Group (Ringwood & District Historical Society....Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...One of several Dandenong Creek marker posts inscriptions: "Busch's Weir was located at this section of the creek between 1930s to 1960s. In the 1930s, German migrant Hermann Otto Busch and his wife Dorothea moved to Bayswater and opened the Waldheim Farm Guest House. Busch built a concrete weir to create a popular swimming and fishing destination. The weir was a thriving attraction until the 1960s. Although little remains, it is fondly remembered by the Heathmont community. City dwellers would retreat to the guesthouse and wander down to Dandenong Creek to enjoy a weekend in the 'country'. Busch's guest house, tea rooms, and weir attracted locals and tourists alike."A private weir on Dandenong Creek Bayswater and Heathmont, 1930s-1967. Landscape layout soft covered book by Heathmont History Group (Ringwood & District Historical Society.Front cover image: A 1956 painting by Hermann Busch of his weir. The publication of this book has been made possible by a financial grant from Melbourne Water, as part of the Enhancing Our Dandenong Creek program. We particularly acknowledge the encouragement and support of Sarah Watkins, Senior Planning Engineer, MW. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Tickets, Norwood Secondary College, Karalyka Centre, Ringwood - tickets to 50th Anniversary Dinner 2008, 2008
... McKeon (past President of Ringwood Historical Society...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...2 tickets to the 50th anniversary dinner at the Karalyka Centre, Mines Road, Ringwood, on 31-May-2008 donated by Beverley McKeon (past President of Ringwood Historical Society) and foundation pupil Norwood High School 1958.Envelope containing letter, information, two white and purple tickets, and a note from donor. +Additional Keywords: McKeon, Beverley -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video and notes, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Vexillology - Ringwood & District Emblems" - Ralph Bartlett
... for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...Digitised video (3.28GB) with typed transcript notes. Duration: 60 minutes. Recorded April, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Ralph G.C. Bartlett, Co-Founder and Secretary, Flag Society of Australia. Vexillology is all things related to the preservation, history and collection of Flags. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Forty Years of Scouting in Heathmont 1957-1997 by Claire Edmanson, 1999
... Historical Society in 2017....Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...History of the Scouting Movement in Heathmont written by Claire Edmanson who gave a talk to The Ringwood & District Historical Society in 2017.74 pages of printing and photos. Yellow front page and clear plastic cover. Black back cover. +Additional Keywords: Edmanson, Claire -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Print, Tribute to Allan Ballard Carter MBE (1924-2006) in the Yarra Valley Grammar , Kalinda Road, Ringwood, magazine
... Historical Society for many years.... Historical Society for many years. Grey page with text ...Allan Carter, Richard Carter's Father was a prominent business man and resident of Ringwood . The article describes how he was intrumental in obtaining the land for the school as one of the Formative Committee members. Also a member of the school's first Council and then the Chairman of the Building Fund. Richard Carter followed in his Father's footsteps in the Real Estate business. He was also the President of the Ringwood Historical Society for many years.Grey page with text and photographs torn from the school magazine. No date -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Work on paper, Family Trees and Photographs: Fisher, Pollard, 2008
... grandparents of Arthur Lunt (member of Ringwood Historical Society... grandparents of Arthur Lunt (member of Ringwood Historical Society ...Photographs from Pollards (Lauriston), Warrandyte Road, Fishers (Greenhill) Mullum Mullum Road, Edna Lunt (nee Fisher).5-page printout and photocopied images compiled by Arthur Lunt, RDHS Archivist, Ringwood, Victoria, including Fisher and Pollard Family Trees. Photograph of house - Lauriston, with Joseph Pollard, wife - Emma Eliza Luscombe Pollard, and daughter - Ethel May Pollard. Photograph of picnic party with Alice Maud Mary Fisher "Mum" and Hugh Arthur Fisher "Dad". Title "Picnic in Victoria" (probably Warrandyte). NOTE: "Dad" and "Mum" were grandparents of Arthur Lunt (member of Ringwood Historical Society). +Additional Keywords: Pollard, Joseph / Pollard, Emma / Fisher / Luscombe / Gaskell. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Croydon Hockeyers Cricket Club 1967-1998 A trip down memory lane, Nov-16
... Copy forwarded to Ringwood and District Historical Society...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...Copy forwarded to Ringwood and District Historical Society by the author. The Society is included in Acknowledgements for facilitating access to old local newspapers for research.Season by season history of Croydon Hockeyers Cricket Club between 1967 and 1998, including fixtures, scores and photographs. Full page photo of the club's honour board included on the inside of the back cover. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Packet: Agriculture. Decline or Orcharding in the Metropolitan Area of Melbourne 1920-1939 (John Fraser); Cutting 1998
... , then President of Ringwood Historical Society, on site at one of the last..., then President of Ringwood Historical Society, on site at one of the last ...Packet. Thesis;; 'Thank You' card and note from John Fraser to Ellie Pullen.;; Article from 'Mail' 25-Nov-1998 with photo of Richard Carter. +Additional Keywords: Fraser, JOhn / Pullin, Ellie / Carter, RichardPacket includes the following: . Thesis by John Fraser- "The decline of orcharding in the metropolitan area of Melbourne, 1920-1939." . Newspaper cutting from the 'Mail' 24/11/98 titled "Fruits of labor all gone", with a photo of Richard Carter, then President of Ringwood Historical Society, on site at one of the last orchards in the area near the Croydon Hotel. . Thank You card from John Fraser to Ellie Pullen. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Map, Government Printer, Melbourne, Ringwood Zone Ordinance Survey Map, 1935
... letter of appreciation from Ringwood & District Historical...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...Ordinance survey map glued to cheesecloth, of Ringwood zone - Commonwealth topographical map dated 1.8.35, scale 1:63,360. Information correct up to June 1922. "Ringwood 81" printed on the reverse side.; Envelope and note from donor of item, with return letter of appreciation from Ringwood & District Historical Society dated 20-May-2005. +Additional Keywords: Reid, Don -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlets, Ringwood Historical Research Group, Pamphlet - Ringwood Miners Cottage and Poppet Head. 1990s, 1990s
... in Ringwood when the Historical Society attended during opening hours...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...Used as informative handouts at the Miner's Cottage in Ringwood when the Historical Society attended during opening hours of the Cottage. The Poppet Head was removed and the cottage burnt down in 2009 or 20108 A4 pamphlets printed double side with photo of Miner's Cottage and Poppet Head. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Research Folder, Helm Family, Oban Road, Ringwood, Victoria - 1917-2008
... by Richard Carter (Past President of Ringwood Historical Society... by Richard Carter (Past President of Ringwood Historical Society ...Transcription of conversation with Alma and Kelly Helm by Richard Carter (Past President of Ringwood Historical Society) and Larraine Haslam on 18 July 2008 detailing family history. Certificates of title of land between Oban Road and Mullum Mullum Creek. Six and a half acres sold to the Helm Family in 1917. Includes Certificate of Title Vol 5311 Fol 1062052 Carolyn Mary Glynn dated 27 April 1927. Certificate of Title Vol 4023 Fol 804560 Robert Beckett dated 19th January 1917. Plans of Subdivision including Oban Road, Barnsdale Way, Loughies Track, 1997. Certificate of Title Vol 4029 Fol 805702 Ellen Elizabeth Helm dated 8th February 1917. Transfer of Land (2093031) payment to James William Dartnell by Alma Mary Helm and Elsie May Helm of Oban Road, Ringwood North - 13th August, 1947. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Film, Eastern Newsbeat (Channel 31/44) videos of Ringwood State School Celebration on 12 Nov 2022
... , Treasurer of Ringwood & District Historical Society, ex-RSS pupil...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...Recorded on DVDsFile 1 - Eastern Newsbeat segments (3) and Scottish Dancers File 2 - Interview with Russ Haines, President of Ringwood & District Historical Society File 3 - Interview with Peter Fry, Treasurer of Ringwood & District Historical Society, ex-RSS pupil File 4 - Interview with Gerry Robinson, Convenor, Heathmont History Group File 5 - Interview with Thomas Guest, ex-pupil RSS and 3 copies of the extended version of the Eastern Newsbeat program Producer/Director/Host Tricia Ziemer, www.youtube.com/tmztvaustralia Interviews also done with Russ Read of ECB/FM local radio station (To arrange viewing of Ringwood State School Centenary videos, contact Ringwood and District Historical Society) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Heathmont History Group, Wieland Reserve, Heathmont - History and Photography 2017, 2017
... History Group, Ringwood & District Historical Society - (pictured...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...Soft cover metal & plastic bound book featuring photographs entered in the Wieland Reserve Photographic Competition and Display 2017, including the prize winners.Reserves in Heathmont series: no.4. Text by the Heathmont History Group, Ringwood & District Historical Society - (pictured) L to R: Trevor Weir, Betty Colbert, Rita James, Jeff Leipold, Gerry Robinson (convenor), Les Prato (abs.). -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Meeting Presentation - "School Corporal Punishment" - Russ Haines
... In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society... and District Historical Society President Russ Haines presents a brief ...Digitised video (909MB). Duration: 11 minutes. Recorded March, 2020In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines presents a brief history of student punishment throughout Australia, with a focus on local references. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, List of bushland reserves in Maroondah - early 2000
... to Gayle Abbe ( Archivist Ringwood Historical Society) "Here... Helen Moss to Gayle Abbe ( Archivist Ringwood Historical Society ...Typed document"Attached to List" Hand written note from Helen Moss to Gayle Abbe ( Archivist Ringwood Historical Society) "Here is some information on Dexters Bush and a report I prepared on the bushland reserves in Maroondah which mentions many of the relevant Ringwood reserves. There is also a copy of my phone list for reserves contacts. Roger Lord is listed - so is Anne Kaufman who knows the Angus Avenue/Ruthven Way area very well and may be able to suggest some additions to your heritage list. It would also be worth talking to Eva about the Alexander's land, which is next to Dexter's, on the Dandenong Creek. Good luck, Helen Moss. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Work on paper, Biography of Edward Thomas Miles 1849-1944 and descendants, c.2005
... and District Historical Society by Elva Brooke on early local identity...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...Copy of group presentation notes for a talk to Ringwood and District Historical Society by Elva Brooke on early local identity Edward Thomas Miles 1849-1944 and descendants, with photocopied newspaper pages 17 and 18 of The Leader Supplement, October 6, 1894, and extract taken from the book "I Exell - The Life and Times of Sir Henry Jones" by Bruce Brown (1991) - Chapter 4, including the story of Captain E.T. Miles. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Australian Scholarly Publishing Pty Ltd, Our Schools and the War - Rosalie Triolo, 2012
... as Ringwood and District Historical Society guest speaker - June, 2022...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...Rosalie Triolo presented Our Schools and the War as Ringwood and District Historical Society guest speaker - June, 2022. Dr Rosalie Triolo is the History Method lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Monash University and is active as a writer and presenter in state and national History Education communities. She taught for 13 years in country and metropolitan Victorian government secondary schools, and has been involved for 30 years with the History Teachers’ Association of Victoria. She p[resents regularly to academic and general audiences on different aspects of the Great War and Australian education, and has led battlefield tours for History teachers as well as Australian History fellowships for student-teachers. The doctorate on which this book is based was awarded a Monash University Mollie Holman medal.Soft cover book detailing how The Great War profoundly touched the lives of Australian teachers, school children, and local communities.Handwritten inscription - For RDHS, Congratulations on all you are doing so well. Sincerely, Rosalie Triolo, June 2022. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, A Burns Family History, 2019
... Russ Haines and Members of the Ringwood and District Historical...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...Descendants and Ancestors of William Burns (1837-1908)CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 - William Burns and descendants. 1.1 William Burns (Great Grandfather) 1.1.1 Bridge Inn at Burns Bridge 1.1.2 Renaming of Burns Bridge over Goulburn River 1.2 George Paul Burns (Grandfather) 1.2.1 Spouse 1.2.2 Sons 1.3 Clarence (Clarrie) Henry Burns (Father) 1.3.1 Spouse 1.3.2 Children 1.4 Neville Clarence Burns 1.4.1 Spouse 1.4.2 Children 1.4.3 Some Recollections of Early Ringwood Chapter 2 - Ancestors of William Burns 2.1 Summary of Ancestors of William Burns 2.2 Detail of each generation of Ancestors ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In compiling this Burns History some of the information came from our own family records and recollections, but the greater input, particularly the early historical content, was obtained from the resources and records of organisations and Societies and other published material mentioned herein. I would like to acknowledge and thank Russ Haines and Members of the Ringwood and District Historical Society who unearthed the many photographic records of early Ringwood and the various articles related to the Burns family. I also thank the society for authorising the use of a number of relevant photographs, some of which appear in Hugh Andersons Book - Ringwood - Place of Many Eagles. Early information of the Burns family was also obtained from the Mansfield Historical Society and the Jamieson Historical Society and I thank the volunteer staff of both organisations for their help. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Royal Automobile Club of Victoria et al, Ring of ire, 2016_02
Discussion of the need to provide a link between the Metropolitan Ring Road at Greensborough and the Eastlink at either Bulleen or Ringwood, to alleviate traffic congestion on Rosanna Road and other streets in the Banyule area.Four pages, text and coloured photographsRoyal Auto Feb. 2016 p. 15-19eastlink, metropolitan ring road, rosanna road rosanna -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programmes, Programmes for Ringwood Secondary College musicals in 1984,1985,1987 and then 1991 - 2007, 1984 - 2007
... Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...Ringwood High School started annual musical productions in 1975 with 'Show Business'; followed by 1984 'Brigadoon'; 1985 'Half of Sixpence'; 1987 'Annie Get Your gun'. This collection contains 20 of these programmes. The school became a Secondary College by 1991.Programmes for Ringwood Secondary College musicals in 1984,1985,1987 and then 1991 - 2007. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Greenwood Park Kindergarten Parents Club, Greenwood Park Kindergarten: Parents Club 40th Anniversary Booklet 1945-1985, 1985
... Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...Booklet prepared for the Greenwood Park Kindergarten Parents Club (Formerly Ringwood Pre-School Parent's Club 40th anniversary 1945 - 1985.Booklet with pink covers, red spine, 7 pages of white, typed pages inserted.Greenwood Park Kindergarten -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Ringwood Lodge No. 382, History of the Ringwood Lodge No. 382, 1925 to 1985, 1985
... Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...A History of the Ringwood Lodge No. 382, 1925 to 1985.|Compiled by the Masonic Lodge No. 382 by M.E. Chivers, H.F. Lambert did the typesetting, and B.H. Whitaker and A. Sommerville helped in history and layout. The Ringwood Historical Research Group provided the early photos.A History of the Ringwood Lodge No. 382, 1925 to 1985.; Blue covered booklet - 40 pages of print and photographs. +Additional Keywords: Chivers, M.E. / Lambert, H.F. / Whitaker, B.H. / Sommerville, A.A History of the Ringwood Lodge No. 382, 1925 to 1985