Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", Tuesday 12 May, 1998. P2. Maroondah PeopleNorth Ringwood's Leigh Mollison has received RMIT Universitu's top student studyt aweard for 1997 - the JN McNicoll prize

Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 18 October, 1995. P5. "McAlpins celebrate 100 years.In October 1995, members of the McAlpin family travelled from far and wide to celenbrate 100 years of settlement in North Ringwood. The McAlpins were orchardists in the area and were in Local Government.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 30 October, 1995. P28. "Benchmark seat", written by Charisse WoolcockThe Maroondah Council and the North Ringwood Uniting church contributed towards erecting a park bench in the McAlpin Reserve in North Ringwood

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 11-6-96. P5. "Ringwood men receive honors", written by Rebecca ThorpeTwo Maroondah re sidents have been acknowledged in the Queen's Birthday honors list. North Ringwood residents Graeme Ford and Bruce Colcott were awarded the Public Service Medal and the Medal of the Order of Australia, respectively.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 8-8-1995. P6. "The Polite Achiever" written by Jodi PineTop ranked North Ringwood sailor Sarah Blanck likes to think of herself as polite and Conservative when it comes to the competitive world of sailing. She was recently named the best under 19 female sailor in the world

Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 24-1-1996. P9. Shopping centre history growsProgress continues on the North Ringwood shopping centre redevelopment, adding shops and extra parkinbg spaces. The Milne and Dickson families are still involved in the shopping centre, since the land had its beginning as an orchard

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 30-04-1996. P5. Club gambling plan angerResidents, traders and churches are angered by a proposal to build a social club with gambling facilities near Ringwood North Shopping Centre. But club management and its developer have defended the club as an asset for Ringwood.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 21-6-1995. P5. New planning zoneLocal laws governing tree removal throughout Croydon may also be extended to Ringwood, Mr Turner from Maroondah Council said

Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 19-7-1995. P1. Fight on over unitsRingwood East will become "the mental health suburb of the eastern region" a group of residents has warned, following a council decision to allow units to be built in a residential street, for people with diagnosed mental illness

Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 21/6/1995. P1. New Planning ZonesMaroondah City residents may have less opportunity for a say in how the municipality will be developed following sweeping changes by the State Government to planning zones

Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 17-2-1993. P9. New North Ringwood shops proposalThe two major property owners at North Ringwood shopping centre, Mr Gary Milne and Rushish Pty Ltd, have resolved their differences of two years ago and are now working on a combined proposal to expand and redevelop the centre.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 10-3-1998. 79. Dvelopments put on holdMaroondah Coincil sat to consider three town planning issues at its meeting last Monday night. Council deferred decisions on applications for a 17 lot subdivision in Warranwood; two units at the back of a house in Croydon and three units at another Croydon site.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Maroondah Post", 1/7/1997. Planning zones cutCouncil planning officers are confident Maroondah City's draft planning scheme will ensure the area retains its unique characteristics. The council officers believe its effectiveness will only be truly tested once it is fully implemented.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 23-2-1993. Hostel developer critical of system. Article by Janine JonesThe owner of land approved for a controversial aged care development at Heatherdale Rd, Vermont, has hit out at objectors to the project. Ringwood Council approved revised plans for the hostel at 177 Heatherdale Rd, Vermont, after a year of negotiations with the applicants, Lois and Bob McDonough. Council received 14 objections from neighbouring residents to the development.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 25-7-95. P3. Fury as developer clears sub-division. By Leonora Elliot-BruceConcerned conservationists have accused a developer of almost destroying vegetation to make way for a North Ringwood subdivision. The group, Friends of Loughie's Bushland, wants Maroondah City Council to investigate the developer's action which it claims has devastated the area. The developers are Barnsdale Forest

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 3-10-95. P23. By Andrew Meath. Panel to have Say on LandAn independent panel will decide whether a housing subdivision in an environmentally sensitive part of North Ringwood should proceed. The Ministry of Planning and Development will appoint the panel to consider a request from developers of Barnsdale Forest to divide one acre (0.4 hectares) parcels of land into 7 lots

Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 10-3-98, Page 6Former Victorian Premier and current Ringwood Highland Games chieftain, Sir Rupert Hamer, games organiser Sue Mcleod and games chief John Cooper are looking forward to the 15th gathering of the Scottish clans, as well as 'traditional' pastimes such as caber tossing, haggis hurling and welly throwing.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 3-9-93, Page 3 . Fun RunPlans for the 1993 Ringwood Festival were up and running.The two week festival contained community displays, family fun, theatre and cabaret. A highlight was the annual Ringwood Fun Run. Frankie J Holden opened the day along with Ringwood Mayor, Greg Adkins.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 21-8-96, Page 2 . 'With a paddle and a prayer'.19 Australians were paddling for glory at the World Marathon Canoeing Championships in Voxholm, Sweden. Leading the team against 30 other countries was Yarra Valley Anglican School's outdoor education director, Roger Fenwick, npw competing in his fourth championships.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 24-9-96, Page 5 . 'No Go Sport'More than 30 objections have been submitted to Maroondah Council against a proposed sports centre at Yarra Valley Anglican School.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 17-12-96, Page 5 . 'Sports plan is rejected' - By Jamie DuncanMaroondah Council has knocked back Yarra Valley Anglican School's plans to build an indoor sports complex on its Kalinda Rd site. Nearby residents were concerned abou the potential noise and visual impact of the stadium.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 24-8-1993, Page 2 . Sports star - Champion in making - by Leonora Elliot-Bruce Amber Corben is aiming for a future position in the Australian basketball team. The Heathmont 12 year old has been selected to play in the Victorian Primary School netball and basketball teams. She now plays for thbe Nunawading Spectres

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 17-8-1993, Page 18 . Sports star - Not horsing around - by Jodie Haythorn North Ringwood horse-woman Trudi Yates is a step closer to realising her dream of international stardom. The 22 year old has spent the past six months working in Nara, near Osaka, as a groom for a member of the Japanese Olympic equestrian show-jumping team. She hopes to apply what she has learnt to her horses.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 22-9-1993, Page 1 . Moving on after 30 yearsFriday was the end of semester for students at Ringwood Heights Primary School and the end of a teaching career spanning 30 years for principal David Hornsby. Mr Hornsby is seen with Grade 6 pupil, Kim Redford. Mr Hornsby has a reputation as a leader in literacy and language, and had regularly lectured in North America. He will coninue to apply his knowledge in this direction.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 10-8-1994, Page 5. A spiral of coins more than 30 metres long and totalling more than $400 was set up at Ringwood North Primary School to raise money for the Rwandan refugee relief appeal. Students are pictured with many of the coins.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 3-3-1998, Page 3. With a link of 40 years - by Faye MichelsonThere has been a member of the Marriner clan at Norwood Secondary College since it opened 40 years ago. Adrian Marriner, President of the Norwood Ex-Students and Teachers Association was a foundation student. He is pictured with his daughter Lisa, a year 11 student. The school wil celebrate its 40th anniversary with an open day on Sunday March 22nd 1998.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 25-8-93. Arson attack on Mullum Primary. by Damian KempArsonists caused between $300,000 to $500,000 damage to Mullum Primary School classrooms and offices by starting a blaze at around 1 am on Monday. Up to 35 fire-fighters attended the blaze which took about 30 minutes to control. According to Detective Sergeant Phillip Hubbard of the arson squad, the blaze was deliberately lit.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 31-8-1993. P 3 NEWS Watch by LEONORA ELLIOT-BRUCEEducation Minister Don Hayward is discussing the cost of rebuilding fire-ravaged Mullum Primary School with the Government's finance department. Four portable classrooms have been installed to replace the destroyed buildings.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 16-11-1993. P 31 Our peoplePlans to rebuild Mullum Primary School which was badly damaged by fire earlier this year are under way. The Minster for Education, Don Hayward confirmed lasty week that $200,000 would be provided to the school during the 1993-1994 financial year. The Principal, Rob Bloye, said he was delighted with the concept plans discussed last week with architect John Brand.