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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Wesleyan Methodist Church, Ringwood East, 1887
Typed below photograph, "Wesleyan Methodist Church, Ringwood East, 1887". Written on backing sheet, "Wesleyan Methodist Church, Ringwood East, 1887. Later removed to Croydon". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Sale Advertisement - State School Estate, Ringwood, Victoria - 1923
The date of the flyer as circa 1920 can be estimated from the references to the (decision on) "electrification of the Croydon Railway Line" which eventually occurred in 1923, letting of tenders for the state school building which opened in 1924, and the "proposed new railway station" (East Ringwood) which opened in 1925, Advertisement for State School Estate, Ringwood - 26 residential allotments for sale near East Ringwood State School development site and 7 minutes walk from proposed new railway station (East Ringwood). Includes location map and terms of sale.Locality plan includes King Street and Government Roads (Later Everard Road, Holland Road, Purser Avenue, and Charles Street). (Agents) J.B. McAlpin, Estate Agent and Subdivisional Manager, Ringwood (Opposite Station), and F.V. Parker, Estate Agent, Main Street, Ringwood. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Sale Advertisement - East Ringwood Township Estates, East Ringwood, Victoria - circa 1920
The date of the flyer as circa 1920 can be estimated from the references to the (decision on) "electrification of the Croydon Railway Line" which eventually occurred in 1923, letting of tenders for the state school building which opened in 1924, and the "proposed new railway station" (East Ringwood) which opened in 1925, Advertisement for three retail and residential allotment land sales in East Ringwood Township including maps showing layout of subdivisions. Township Estate, State School Estate, and East Ringwood Station Estate.Subdivision plans include Mount Dandenong Road, Grey Street, Eastfield Road, King Street, Everard Road, Holland Road, Purser Avenue, and Charles Street. (Agents) Spencer Jackson, Subdivider & Homebuilder, 341 Collins Street, Melbourne, Phones: M2327 (3 lines), also at Dromana, Phone 65. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Rev. C. G. Forward - Pastor 1937-1943, 1937-1943 - taken while at Black Rock Congregational Church
Born 3/4/1907 Launceston; died 10/10/1982 Adelaide. Attended Congregational College 1925-1930. Ordained Hughesdale 9/2/1931. Ministry: Hughesdale 1929-1931; Beechworth 1931-32; Gardiner 1932-37; Black Rock 1937-1942; Military Chaplain Aust & PNG 1942-45; Croydon/North Croydon 1945-51; College Park (SA) 1951-56; Luhrs Road Payneham/Hectorville (SA) 1956-60; Luhrs Road Payneham 1960-61; Colonel Light Gardens 1961-67; Port Elliott (SA) 1967-71. President Congregational Union of South Australia 1958-59. Married Madge (undated). Retired 1971. Further information - Portrait, SA Cong., February 1958, p. 4.Sepia photograph, mounted on light brown card of Charles Gilbert Forward wearing striped dark suit with clerical stock and collar, as well as glasses and a very light moustache.Rev. C. G. Forward - Pastor 1937-1943forward c. g., congregationalist, victoria, south australia congregational churches -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme, Ringwood Jaycees, Menu and programme for a 1973 Testimonial Dinner - James W, Manson, Victorian Parliamentarian and former Member for Ringwood, 3-Jul-73
Testimonial dinner given by the Citizens of Ringwood under the auspices of the Ringwood Jaycees. They convened a public testimonial dinner recognising the public service rendered by Mr James W. Manson who held the seat of Ringwood in the Victorian State Parliament from 1958 until 1973. Held at Dorset Gardens Hotel, Croydon.Menu and programme for a Testimonial Dinner. Cream coloured folded light cardboard with blue printing. +Additional Keywords: Manson, James W. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from "The Post" 15 -6- 94 P13 - Ringwood Mayor's Column. Cr. Margaret CheeversThe council was concerned about local government amalgamation.At its last meeting, Ringwood Council resolved to invite representatives from Croydon, Nunawading Knox, and Doncaster and Templestowe to a forum to discuss amalgamations.` -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Mr Duus fruit shop display in Union Road, Surrey Hills
Mr Duus of Union Road, Surrey Hills was a butcher and greengrocer Note the correct spelling is "DUUS". A 1965 calendar from Duus Brothers is in vertical file under "butchers". Anthony Paul, Edward William and Alan Edward Duus were all butchers. Trevor William Duus was a carrier. In 1980 they all lived in Croydon.Interior of greengrocer shop. Displays of fruit, apples, bananas, oranges, polystyrene boxes of onions, lettuce. Scales suspended from ceiling. Brick walls with posters of fruit and rolls of plastic bags attached to front of display boxes.shops, greengrocer, posters, union road, surrey hills, duus brothers, tony duus, anthony duus -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Arnott Family Research" - Geoff Arnott
Digitised video (3.80GB) Duration: 51 minutes. Recorded October, 2018 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Croydon Historical Society Vice President Geoff Arnott is an active writer and researcher of heritage, having written the history of Wedderburn and many Croydon-related books. In this talk, Geoff provides a background of his family, why he decided to look into it, and the dark secrets revealed. His story is typical of many Australian family that began with migration from the “old country” during the 1850s, trying to seek their fortune and a new life in a new country. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Programme, The Massed Bands, 1953
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was appointed in 1934 as the Musical Director of the London County Council (the GLC or Greater London Council), where he organized many amazing concerts in most of the 150 parks, in and around the London district. He was also responsible for some of London’s major concerts at Kenwood, the Crystal Palace and Holland Park. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and Conducting and was a Fellow of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. Frank was awarded an M.B.E. in 1967. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A single printed black on white page detailing a London County Council, open air, 'Massed Band' concert held on 12th July 1953. The three bands and their conductor's are mentioned as well as the pieces being played. These are The bands of Croydon Borough, Crystal Palace and Hazell's (Aylesbury) Printing Works. Also mentioned is the musical director of the Council, Frank Wright, who is also directing a Grand March in the concert.massed bands programme, frank wright, london county council, conductor, brass bands, croydon borough band, crystal palace band, hazell's (aylesbury) printing works band -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Roadmaking by McGiverns. Warrandyte Rd. just north of Mullum Creek. 1920s
Typed below photograph, "Roadmaking in Ringwood in the 1920s". Catalogue card reads, "Roadmaking by McGiverns. Warrandyte Rd. just north of Mullum Creek". Written on backing sheet, "McGiverns of Croydon in Andersons Creek Road". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" 19-04-94 P11 - NEWS Watch - Merger Expected.While Ringwood Council is still officially keeping silent on the amalgamation issue, seven of the nine councillors contacted by the Ringwood-Croydon Mail spoke out. They had mixed views on the priciple and the timing of the issues involved.` -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Ida Boughen, Undated c.1940s
Ida May Boughen was born in Rainbow in 1908. In the 1940s she was office secretary of the Presbyterian Girls' Fellowship. She was commissioned as a deaconess in 1946 and was appointed the Presbyterian Fellowship of Australia field secretary between 1946 and 1951. After service in Scotland, she returned to Australia and served at Carlton, Jordanville, Colac, Lismore,Ballarat, Scot's Church Croydon, Kew and Belmont and retired in 1975.B&W head and body photograph of Ida May Boughen"Ida May Boughen Student setting out on visiting"boughen, ida may, presbyterian girls' fellowship -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Butter Churn
Believed to have been owned originally by Alice and Arthur Fisher who had a 16 acre property in Mullum Mullum Road, Ringwood. The house was called Greenhill and was located at the highest point, now no. 28. They had a mixed farm including an orchard of fruit and nut trees, and a dairy cow. Alice milked the cow much to the amusement of her English family, who delighted in visiting. When the property was sold the butter churn went to Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula. Arthur Lunt, donor has memories of its use in Red Hill, where his parents had a mixed farm. That property was sold c. 1950, and the butter Churn returned to the Ringwood Croydon area where it has remained unused for the last 65 years.|The butter churn has been in Croydon and Ringwood since 1952; it is typical of manually operated equipment in use on small properties 100 years ago.Cylindrical container, brown, mounted on board with handle underneath. To one side is a wooden handle and drive gears to spin cylinder. Cylinder has tight fitting lid and makers metal label on the side; opposite side has direction arrow embossed. Mounted on wooden base. Cream was put into churn, handle turned to spin drum until butter was produced. Five parts to the Churn.SVENSKA STOCKHOLM SWEDEN CENTRIFUGA,B.DAHLIA N0:0 SLATER PATENTdomestic items, food preparation -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Hose Carriage M.F.B. Nov 1936
Caption below photograph reads, "Ringwood Hose Carriage M.F.B. Nov 1936". Backing sheet reads, "Ringwood Hose Carriage No. 1936 (Returning from a fire at Croydon, when hose reel broke down there)" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Auction Sale Advertisement, Eastwood Park, East Ringwood, Vic. - 1967
Subdivision is advertised as including homesites on former Eastwood Golf Course fairways and land contours.Double-sided advertisement for auction sale on Saturday, April 22nd, 1967, for Eastwood Park residential homesites with summary of local features and services.Subdivision includes Croydon South streets, Andrew Crescent and Banksia Court. Agents - N.R. Reid & Co Pty Ltd, 173 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley, Tel. 560 0355 A.H. 232 8423. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 15 June ,1993. Three get honors Three Ringwood/Croydon residents have been named in the 1993 Queens birthday honors list. They are Professor Neil Carlson of Warranwood, paralympic gold medalist Brian McNicholl from Ringwood and Alan Robertson of Ringwood. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Poster, Land Sale Advertisement - Pinemont Estate, Ringwood, Victoria - circa 1924
Map of residential allotments for sale, with terms of sale, summary of subdivision features and local services and facilities, and photographs of local street scene and lake (Loughnan's Lake - location not marked), Subdivision includes Wonga Road (later Loughnan's Road), Glenvale Road, Kubba Road, Felix Crescent, Summit Crescent, Pine Crescent, Aurum Crescent, Hygeia Parade, Panorama Avenue, Avalon Grove, Montalbo Road, Cielterre Avenue. Sole Agents T.M. Burke Pty Ltd, 340 Collins Street Melbourne Phones 6294, 6779. Map by S. Callanan, Licensed Surveyor, 107 Elizabeth Street Melbourne. Date of poster estimated from railway services information extract " ... 36 fast electric trains to Flinders Street daily ... proposed electrification to Croydon ..." . Timeline for electrification of Lilydale Line record indicates Box Hill to Ringwood January 1923, Ringwood to Croydon November 1924 (Source: History of Croydon - McGivern, Vol.1 p20). -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph
Reverend G. Lawrence Turner was ordained in 1953 and served at Bogong, Chelsea, Boort, Westbury-Bracknell, Executive Secretary Tasmanian Methodist District, Ringwood-Croydon, Deepdene, and Doncaster. He retired in 1990. Reverend Wesley Hartley was ordained in 1973 and served at Hilton-Spearwood, East Malvern, Hobart, Pengelly-Beverley-Brookton, Manning, Trinity Perth, Wembley-Leederville, and General Secretary Conference Churches WA.B&W gloss photograph of Rev. G. Lawrence Turner and Rev Wesley Hartley"The Spectator p6/7 5/11"rev lawrence turner, rev wesley hartley, methodist, minister -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Bush Telegraph Colour Business Guide 2003, 2003
Second publication following the success of the 2002 edition, aims to provide the local community with a comprehensive resource, promoting local businesses and services. This edition has broadened the demographic to include 14 suburbs.Soft cover book of colour display advertisements for business's located in Chirnside Park, Doncaster East, Donvale, Kangaroo Ground, Lilydale, Nth Croydon, Nth Eltham, Nth Ringwood, Park Orchards, Research, Templestowe, Warrandyte, Warranwood and Wonga Park areas arranged by category as listed in the contents page. Includes a sprinkling of historical images and brief descriptions of each area. Also includes lists of Child care, Churches, coming events and schools. 63 pagesbusiness directory, chirnside park, doncaster east, donvale, kangaroo ground, lilydale, nth croydon, nth eltham, nth ringwood, north eltham, park orchards, research (vic.), templestowe, warrandyte, warranwood, wonga park -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Funeral Service Valedictory, Albert James Aird (1913-1995), descendant of Ringwood pioneering Aird family
Two and a half page A4 bifold tribute from companions and members of the Melbourne Walking Club with a photograph of Albert on front in a bush setting and loose page insert of order of Service. During Albert's time in the Walking Club he blazed the trail of many cross country walks around Healesville, Mount Donna Buang, Mount Juliet, Mount Buller and the Jamieson River. He was cared for in Donwood Nursing home, Croydon, at the end of his life. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Meeting Presentation - "The World of Joan Bilceaux" - Russ Haines
Digitised video (2.61GB). Duration: 61minutes. Recorded March, 2021 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines takes us through the early history of the Birt's Hill / Croydon Road area, the former locations of the Bilcock and Hardidge families. The Bilcock family had one of the early general stores in Kent Avenue and later moved to Toorak Avenue, Croydon. The father, David Bilcock was a talented film maker. His daughter, Joan Bilceaux, was a renown singer, model and actor, having varied the spelling of her surname as her chosen professional name. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper cuttings, Ringwood Newspaper Cuttings 1995-1997, 1995-1998
Newspaper25-Jan-1995 p2 Maroondah Post "a New name"; 3-Oct1995 p3 Ringwood/Croydon mail "Awards"; 30-May-1995 21-May-1996 p1 Mail " We're in Maroondah Now"; 22-July-1997 Mail "The Typical Resident"; 21-Apr-1998 "How Maroondah fits into the picture"; 10-Jun-1997 Mail "Day of Aussie Pride" "DEAKIN "Australia Day Awards"; 2-Dec-1997 p4 "Snapshot of Maroondah" -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Newsletter, Nunawading health matters, 1990 - 1992
Two newsletters about health care from Eastern District Health Care Centre which encompass Nunawading, Doncaster/Templestowe and Ringwood/Croydon District Health Centres. Also a mailout Issues Paper study being undertaken by Nunawading City Council about health issues of 'Over 70' age group. Also proceedings of 'Balance of Care' workshop conducted 04/04/1990 in Doncaster to consider issues and opportunities associated with the provision of an appropriate balance of care for people with psychiatric disabilities.health, nunawading district health council, northeastern metropolitan health region, city of nunawading, doncaster/templestowe district health council, ringwood/croydon district health council, gibbs, chris, melbourne, terry, morrison, judy, delmau, margaret, marshman, ian, hicks, chris, heanue, john, mileshkin, chris, krouskos, demos, dunn, paul -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood railway station precinct. Post number 35 in view from the foot bridge. The signalman is giving the staff to the driver of a dog box suburban train, from Bayswater
Accompanying sheet reads, " 'Post 35' shows the scene from the foot bridge. The signalman is giving the staff to the driver of a dog box suburban train, from Bayswater because there is a train probably on arrival Croydon on the Croydon line. The right hand arm of the bracket is off for Bayswater. Post 35 at that time was a prefab structure which replaced the signal posts knocked down on 22/6/1945. The red brick building bottom right corner is the relay room which included devices which would probably have prevented the June 1945 accident". -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Mr and Mrs P Falconer and son, Ron at Aird family home, 1913
It is identified as the home of J B Aird. The 2 women on the left are not identified. On the right are Mr & Mrs P Falconer and son Ron. Mrs Falconer was nee Aird. Research: 1917 electoral roll lists James Bromich Aird (optician), Sarah Ann Aird (HD) and Hilda Lillian Aird (tailoress) at 'Stratford', Croydon Road, Surrey Hills. Earlier electoral roll lists him in Ringwood and later ones at Wandin North. James Bromich Aird (1854-1938) and Sarah Ann Edwards (1858-1930) had 7 children. Emily Victoria Aird (1884-1957) and Hilda Lillian Aird were 2 of their daughters. Emily married Patrick Henry Falconer (1879-1964). Their son Ronald Keith Falconer (1908-1983) was born and died in Surrey Hills. James and Sarah Aird are buried in Box Hill Cemetery. Given the collecting focus adopted by Jocelyn Hall it can be assumed that this was taken at 'Stratford' in Croydon Road, Surrey Hills. Possible identification of the 2 other women in the photo would be Sarah Aird on the left on the deck chair and Hilda Aird on the bench with the Falconer family.Black and white photo of a family group of 3 women, a man and a young boy on the verandah of an Edwardian timber home. edwardian style, clothing and dress, ronald keith falconer, patrick henry falconer, miss emily victoria aird, mrs emily victoria aird, miss hilda lillian aird, james bromich aird, mrs emily victoria falconer, miss sarah ann edwards, mrs sarah ann aird, stratford, croydon road, box hill cemetery -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Desoutter II VH-UPR ("Latona"), 1930
Historical Details: The AARG aircraft VH-UPR was the first Desoutter to be imported into Australia, and arrived in 1930. VH-UPR was imported by the local Desoutter agent Hart Aircraft Services and spending its early working life with them at Essendon Airport until 1937, wher. Description: Desoutter Aircraft was formed by Marcel Desoutter in 1929 at Croydon Airport in England. The company produced the Dutch designed Koolhoven FK41 under licence as the Desoutter II. The museum’s Desoutter II arrived in Australia in December 1930 and was o. Level of Importance: National -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Archive - Vertical file, Armitstead family
The Armitstead family's first woodyard in Surrey Hills was located in Croydon Road but later they moved to 153-157 Union Road, Surrey Hills. The business delivered timber and briquettes for heating to homes in the local area but also blocks of ice in the days before refrigerators were a usual household appliance. The timber was unloaded from railway trucks at a siding at Surrey Hills station; some came from the Armitstead's property of 130 acres of timbered land near Killara. They also sold mallee roots and briquettes.A vertical file containing the following documents: 1. Land Victoria map of Surrey Hills including Union Road from Bedford Street to Montrose Street, showing location of woodyard (undated) (1 A3 page). 2. Possibly ‘Sun’ article ‘When Surrey Hills ran short of wood’, Michael Sefton (undated) (1 page). 3. Plaque for the red mechanism of the weighbridge at Centre, by convenor, Surrey Hills Heritage Group, 12.11.2002 (1 page). 4. Pooley and Sons weighbridge, notes by Dennis Armstrong, in email to Sue Barnett, 4.4.2013 (2 pages). 5. Laminated diagram and notes by Ken Hall re weighbridge from Armitstead’s woodyard, and photocopy, undated (3 pages). 6. ‘Armitstead’s woodyard’ 153-7 Union Road (now Neighbourhood Centre), typed Progress Leader article, 13.1.1982 (2 pages). pooley and sons weighbridge, armitstead family, woodyard, armitstead's woodyard, union road -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, Possibly 1916
The soldier in the photo is Charles Alfred KEDGE No.38512. Born in Bendigo, he enlisted on 8.11.16 aged 21 in the FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE Reinforcement 32. Embarked for England 26.11.17, embarked for France 17.7.18, KIA 16.8.18 at Tincourt, France. The photo was most likely taken in Croydon, South London at the home of Stephen Tully, the elder man sitting in the photo. Betty Tully is in front of him, Eileen in the white dress. The lady in the black dress is Annie Parker. The photo was taken prior to Kedge embarking for France. Refer to Ct. No.4056 for other item.Photo, sepia tone, showing a soldier standing behind a man & woman seated and two girls sitting on grass.On rear in pen: “CHARLIE KEDGE, Stephen Tully, Annie Parker, Betty Tully, Eileen Tully”photograph, artillery, kia -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Shield Team Shoot Badge
An example of a Legacy badge issued to participants in a clay target shooting competition. It appears it was an event organised by Legacy as a social event for Legatees. An article in the Weekly Bulletin in April 1963 shows there was a Clay Target Shoot day at the Point Cook RAAF Station. The winners of the first Legacy Shield was the Croydon Gun Club. The event raised £425 and was going to be an annual event. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.A record of a badge made for a sporting competition that Legacy participated in.Gold badge x 2 of the Legacy torch with black, red and white enamel containing the words Legacy Shield Team Shoot. Imprinted 'AT Webb Son' or 'Webb Melb' on reverse. One has been inscribed with the year 1963.legatee event, competition, prize -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Shield Team Shoot Badge, 1960s
An example of a Legacy badge issued to participants in a clay target shooting competition. It appears it was an event organised by Legacy as a social event for Legatees. An article in the Weekly Bulletin in April 1963 shows there was a Clay Target Shoot day at the Point Cook RAAF Station. The winners of the first Legacy Shield was the Croydon Gun Club. The event raised £425 and was going to be an annual event. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.A record of a badge made for a sporting competition that Legacy participated in.Gold badge x 20 of the Legacy torch with black, red and white enamel containing the words Legacy Shield Team Shoot. legatee event, competition, prize