The article was contributed by J.K.McCaskill, JP. a mayor of Ringwood in the years between 1924-1951.The Sanders family came from England and are mentioned in the book "Ringwood a Place of Many Eagles" by Hugh AndersonObituary from The Ringwood Mail of Joseph Richard Sanders of 18, Wantirna Road, Ringwood, aged 87 years. He came from a family who were early pioneers of Ringwood. he was born in Collingwood but schooled in Ringwood, married and brought up his family in Ringwood. He lived at 18, Wantirna Road .The article was contributed by J.K.McCaskill, JP. a mayor of Ringwood in the years between 1924-1951.Transcript: "The death occurred of Joseph Richard Sanders, 18 Wantirna Rd, Ringwood, on Wednesday, 21st October 1959, in his 87th year, marks the passing of another of Ringwood’s early pioneers. He was born in Collingwood in August 1873 and came to Ringwood with his parents when 15 months old. They made their home on land on what is now known as Jubilee Park (Fuller particulars of this Park will appear in ‘The Mail’ at a later date, also reference will be made to Wantirna Rd, in the early days it was known as West Prussia Rd). Joe went to the school held in the old homestead and orchard of Mr. Mills, just through the Heatherdale Road railway gates. He remembered many of the scholars, some of the boys and girls had to walk three and four miles to school through rough scrub paddocks in all kinds of weather. During the lunch hour a few of the boys generally went to the creek to fish for eels and would be late in getting back to school, greatly to the annoyance of the teacher. One day the fishing was good, and the boys rather reluctantly returned to the school late as usual. The teacher was furious and made them stand in front of the class but before inflicting punishment she called out to one of the boys to throw out that dirty bag he was holding. The lad gave the bag a shake and out wriggled a snake. There was immediately a general stampede from the classroom, led by the teacher. The school was closed for the rest of the afternoon. Another incident related to a few tramps who after the scholars had all gone home, generally camped for the night in an old back room in the homestead. One of the boys put a little gunpowder in this old fireplace and when the tramps lit the fire to boil their billies the old chimney and part of the old wall just collapsed. Joe, after leaving school, worked around the district for some time and later left Ringwood to live in other suburbs. He at one time was employed at the Aust Glass Works, and later as a carpenter worked on building the dome of the Railway Station at Flinders St. He married a Miss E. M. Wood in 1901 at Richmond and a few years afterwards returned to Ringwood and resided at No. 18 Wantirna Rd., where he reared a family' of three girls (Alice, Ethel, Joyce) and two boys (Robert and Joe). Joe recalled many interesting events of earlier years, such as the duplication of the railway line, and the cutting back of the embankment at the Goods Shed, the earth being used to heighten up the railway bridge over Wantirna Rd. The brickworks at Ringwood East and reference to early land surveys, the using of the heavy chain links before the use of the theodolite became general, and the many neighbours and friends whom he knew. He was interested in local public affairs and was fond of fishing. He proved himself a good citizen and was highly respected and esteemed throughout the district, and so another old pioneer passes on." (Contributed by J. K. McCaskill, J.P.) RM 19 Nov 1959

Miscellaneous documents related to the Ringwood Baths in Ringwood Street and the Ringwood Swimming Club.Packet includes: . 3742a- Season Ticket No 1 for the Municipal Baths, Ringwood Street, belonging to Cr A Temple Miles, dated 19.10.34 Season 1934-35. . 3742b- Typed document advertising the First Grand Aquatic Carnival at the Public Swimming Pool at dublin Road, Ringwood East. . 3742c- Invitation to Mr & Mrs R Pullin from the City of Ringwood for the Official Opening of Fred. Dwerryhouse Swimming Pool at Jubilee Park on 31st October, 1970. . 3742d, e, f- Early correspondence and reports on running of the Baths 1934 to 1937. . 3742g- Letter dated 19.9.1936 from the Ringwood Swimming Club to Ringwood Council requesting Clubrooms at the Baths. . 3742h- Two cards listing monthly items of interest dated 1925 to 1942. . 3742i- Ringwood Swimming and Life Saving Club Membership Cards for Kaye Maidment and William Maidment dated 9.11.58. . 3742j- Newspaper cuttings from 1928 to 1946.

Black and white "Murray Views" postcard featuring Ringwood Park Lake, circa 1948.Post Card - Real Photograph produced in Australia by Murray Views, Gympie, Q. "1948" typewritten on back.

Black and white "Murray Views" postcard - View from eastern bank of Ringwood Park Lake, railway line hidden by trees in background. Circa 1948."1948" handwritten on back.

Black and white "Murray Views" postcard and souvenir photograph - northward view across fly casting competition jetty on Ringwood Park Lake towards Maroondah Highway. Circa 1948.

Community information brochure issued in 1973 by Ringwood Council outlining local services, sporting, and cultural facilities. Includes names of Ward Councillors, and two City of Ringwood Free Tipping Vouchers valid until the end of 1974."Frontpiece: A quiet corner of the Fred Dwerryhouse Swimming Centre, Jubilee Park." "The staff at the Civic Centre are at your service. Ring 8704311 for guidance on - Town Planning applications, Road and footpath construction, Building matters, Garbage clearance, Connection to sewer by end of 1973, Immunisation times and places, Home help, Rate payments and valuations, Booking of meeting rooms, Clearance of fire hazards, Stray dogs and all nuisance complaints."rinx

Community information book issued by City of Ringwood for 1992 - covering the facilities and activities of the Ringwood Council and other local organisations and associations. Includes two Aquatic Centre entry vouchers valid until June 30th, 1992.CONTENTS: (page no.) 1991/92 COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES 4 1992 CALENDAR 51 AQUATIC CENTRE 8 AQUATIC CENTRE VOUCHERS 49 CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REPORT 6 CIVIC CENTRE TELEPHONE INDEX — DIRECT DIALLING 53 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 35-47 COMMUNITY SERVICES 17-19 COUNCIL & COMMITTEE CYCLES 4 COUNCIL FINANCES & 1991/92 RATES 16 COUNCILLORS 3 FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 15 HISTORY OF RINGWOOD 5 HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 29-30 INFRASTRUCTURE 34 LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 32 MANAGEMENT TEAM 14 MAYORAL MESSAGE – Cr. Max Williams 1 NEIGHBOURHOOD MAP 26-27 NOTES 52 PAPER & CARDBOARD COLLECTION SERVICE 22 PARKS & RESERVES — PUBLIC FACILITIES 31 PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY 23-24 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT 20-21 RINGWOOD FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND CARNIVAL 13 RINGWOOD GOLF COURSE 7 STRATEGIC BIKE PLAN 11 STREET INDEX A-L 25 STREET INDEX L-Z 28 THE LIBRARY 12 THE RINGWOOD CONVENTION & PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 10 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 33 YOUR PERSONAL DIRECTORY 50 rinx

The City of Ringwood and the City of Croydon merged in December 1994 and became the City of Maroondah.Community information book issued by City of Ringwood for 1994 - covering the facilities and activities of the Ringwood Council and other local organisations and associations. Includes Ringwood Public Golf Course discount vouchers and two Ringwood Aquatic Centre bonus entry vouchers.CONTENTS: (page no.) Contents A Message from the Mayor - Cr. Margaret Cheevers 3 Your Council 4 Local State and Federal MPs 5 Council Meetings and Elections 6 History of Ringwood 7 City Manager's Report 8 Organisational structure 9 Human Services 10-19 Environmental Health 20-21 Ringwood Library 22 Parks and Gardens 23 Ringwood's Parks and Reserves 24 Building 25 Engineering Planning Services 26-28 Waste Management 29 Town Planning 30 Traffic and Local Laws 31-33 Roads, Drainage and Major Works 38-39 Halls and Facilities 40-41 Aquatic Centre 42 Convention Centre/Karralika Theatre 43 Golf Course 44 Free Swim & Golf Discount Vouchers 45 Community Organisations 46-64 Finance 65-66 Administration 67 Community Liaison 68 Information Systems 69 Personnel 70-71 Risk Management 71 Rates and Valuations 72 rinx

Booklet prepared by a sub-committee of the Wonga Park and District Residents' Association to record some aspects of the nature and history of Wonga Park, Victoria.Compiled by Jill Drew, Pam Fallon, Robyn Fankhauser and Lynda Hickling

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Postcard with Handwritten letter on reverse22/12/15, Wonga Park, Ringwood My Dear Niece and Nephews I have just received your lovely preasant we all think it is just lovely and we all wish you all a very Happy New Year and a Merry Xmas. You will see I have put the cart before the horse but the three children is here and makeing a terrible noise. Bella has got a house in Mullum Rd near the station we have been all this time getting her settled and we are all going to her Place Xmas day and to Tunstall Boxing Day as we do not feel up to having them all here this year. My son Eddy got married a fortnight ago but he lives in Ringwood. will be pleased to see you soon, loving Aunt and ??

Single sided leaflet with red printSubdivision includes Wantirna Road, Daisy Street, Vale Street, Westmore Drive, Jarma Road, Canterbury Road. Sole Agents - H.G. McLean & Associates Pty. Ltd. 166 Canterbury Rioad, Heathmont, Vic. 3135 Telephone 870 3422 (3 lines) After Hours 870 5879, 288 5071

Bedford Park subdivisional development did not eventuate. The land adjoining the railway line became parkland with provision for sporting facilities and the remainder was purchased by the Education Department as the site for Ringwood High School/Secondary College. Double sided bifolded auction sale advertisement including subdivision features and local facilitiesSubdivision plan includes Bedford Road, Graham Road, Joyce Street, Anderson Street, and Adams Street

Two pages of subdivision features, services and locationSubdivision plan includes Alexandra Road, Marwarra Street, Tooronga Road, Hilary Grove, Morcom Avenue.

Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Lady Brooks at Opening of Greenwood Park Kindergarten Ringwood . 1955. "Typed under photograph" 1955 - Official Opening Mrs Jess Anderson, Mrs Y Allan, Lady Brooks, Mrs Helen Austin, -- , Nell Witherden

Although the brochure advertises Gracedale Park Estate as Croydon South, the home sites and streets are in the 3135 postcode area, i.e. Ringwood East/Heathmont.Bi-folded orange coloured sheet with black print advertising sale of residential allotments, including subdivision features and local facilities.Sudivision includes Ringwood East streets - Gracedale Avenue and Raymond Court. Agent - H.G. McLean & Associates Pty. Ltd., 166 Canterbury Road, Heathmont. Telephone 870 3422, A/Hours 870 5879, 729 2809.

Street name Carnarvon Avenue on the subdivision plan became Selkirk Avenue at some stage during or subsequent to development of the Estate.Bi-folded advertisement for sale of residential allotments, including summary of subdivision features and local facilities.Subdivision includes Wantirna streets - Wantirna Road, Carnarvon Avenue, Inchcape Avenue, St Thomas Avenue, St Davids Drive, Dudley Avenue, Angus Avenue. Agents - A.W. Dickson, 136 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, Telephone WU 6007, WU 7016, A.H. WU 6868. D. & J. Walker, 18 Junction Street, Ringwood, Telephone WU 6516 (all hours).

Double sided multi-fold advertisement for auction sale of residential allotments, including summary of subdivision features and local facilities. Auction on Saturday, 22nd October, 1949, at 2 p.m.Subdivision includes Great Ryrie Street, Erica Crescent, Neil Street, Frances Street, Viviani Crescent, and Canterbury Road. Agent - Page's Estate Agency, Boronia Road, Boronia. Phone Bayswater 42.

Coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Replica antimony mine poppet head -Ringwood Lake Park -1987 Similar photographs -Reg 944, Re 118a located in NWD 02-07-08.

One double-sided and two single-sided pages advertising Oban Park Estate land sale, including terms of sale, locality map, subdivision features and summary of local services.Subdivision includes Oban Road, Terrigal Close, Dorelaw Drive (later Melview Drive), Naroo Court, Barook Court, and Lockhart Road. Agents in Conjunction: E. Wachman, Melbourne, Hutchinson Real Estate, Ashwood, and A.W. Dickson, 136 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood (Phone) 870-6007 A.H. 882967. Separate newspaper advertisement (digital only) shows agents - Hutchison Real Estate (Telephone 277-2326) and Michelson Gelfand Pty Ltd (Telephone 53-8151).

Black and white photograph showing Jozsef Benzinger presenting two potted plants to lady (unknown)Written on back of photo "Jozsef Bensinger-Supt Parks and Gardens-circa 1960s

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Black and white photograph showing guides sitting and standing around low table outdoors."Written on back of photo" Guide camp-Clifford Park,Wonga Park. Heathmont Guides

Black and white photograph showing guides assembled outside"Written on back of photo" Heathmont guides at Clifford Park