This inset was published to commemorate the Curlip Festival on 28/30 November 2008 and the P.S. Curlip 11 launch. The Snowy River Mail is an East Gippsland Newspaper. The original PS Curlip was a paddle steamer built in a Tabbara sawmill in 1889 by Samuel Richardson and his sons. It was operated along the Snowy River in Australia's Gippsland region between 1890 and 1919, before being washed out to sea, and broken on Marlo beach, by a flash flood. The Orbost and district community started a project in 2002 to construct a live steam powered replica, albeit somewhat larger than the original to meet safety regulations and carry additional passengers for commercial reasons, the Paddle Steamer Curlip II with the assistance of grants from the Federal and Victorian State Governments.Construction was started in earnest by shipwright, Bill Jones, in August 2006, and with the assistance of roughly 200 volunteers (a core group of 10 performing the majority of the work), she was finally completed and launched on the Snowy River in late November 2008. The construction of P.S.Curlip 11 was a community project which began as a project to re-engage the timber-working community of Orbost. The construction and launch was a major community event. The local newspaper, The Snowy River Mail, documented its progress on a regular basis.An insert from the Snowy River Mail newspaper dated November 2008. On the front cover is a coloured photograph of the Paddle Steamer Curlip 11. It contains photographs, information on the history of P.S. Curlip and the construction of Curlip 11. There are details of the Curlip Festival and advertisements.newspaper p.s.curlip

Newspaper cuttings and photographsRingwood Mail- Serious Shortage of School Accomodation in 1952. Ringwood Mail April 24, 1952- Open Column. The Sun April, 1952.

In a black frame a coloured photograph of an US Helicopter dropping mail to a ship at sea. There are many soldiers waiting for their mail. Bottom left hand side reads Voyages to Vietnam Collection, bottom right hand Copyright Brian WilliamsVoyages to Vietnam Collection. Copyright Brian Williamsphotograph, us navy, cerberus collection

``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail"5-12-95", P 5. Depopt will be subdivided. Maroondah Council will subdivide the former Ringwood Depot site and sell it. The council last week passed amendment 1.38 to rezone the land to light industrial, allowing the subdivision to go ahead. It would not reveal how much it expected for the land because of the tender sale process.`

``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" 12-10-94, P 7. Help for farmers The Ringwood RSL has come to the rescue of drought stricken farmers by scheduling an auction on Sunday November 20. But the RSL desperately needs items to be auctioned. All proceeds from the auction will go directly to Queensland farmers, RSL President Mr Ron Burch said.`

``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" 24-8-94, P 3. Trust Assets Legal opinion has confirmed Ringwood Trust assets could go to a new council when amalgamations occur. The information was presented to Ringwood councillors last Monday night from trust specialist, Mr Ian Hardingham.`

Newspaper Clipping from the ""Mail", 6 July 93, P5. "Ex-mayor dies"Former Ringwood mayor, Mr Norm Aus has died, aged 76. He died at Caboolture Queensland after a long illness.

Newspaper Clipping from the ""Mail", 29 October 96, P 26. "Schools mourn".Cancer has claimed two of Maroondah's school principals in recent weeks. Yarra Valley Anglican School principal Margaret Peters died last Sunday. She was appointed principal of Yarra Valley in 1994. Meanwhile, the principal at Tinternvale Primary School, Gary Hooper died of cancer on October 11. He was 54. A new principal, Martin Winfield, had been appointed to replace Mr Hooper, who had retired due to ill health

Newspaper clipping from the Ringwood Mail - 17th AUgust, 1994 - by Leonora Elliot-BruceTitle - Dirty Job, but it's a challenge

Classic post-war guide for organisers of parties for young children, this book includes planning for everything from invitations to entertainment and food and a variety of games. The accompanying small envelopes appear to be clues to a treasure hunt.63 p., paperback, includes handwritten rhymes on 6 small air mail envelopesgames, children's parties, parties, joyce nicholson

Newspaper Clipping from the "Mail", 03-09-1996. P5. Yes to seven wardsMaroondah Council's recently announced ward boundaries have been published in the Government Gazette. Each of the seven was approved by Local Government Minister Rob Maclellan

Newspaper Clipping from the "Mail", 06-08-1996. P13. SkillShare fights cutsRINGWOOD's Merit/-Skillshare office continued its campaign against Federal Government funding cuts by unveiling a huge banner recently. The office is one of 400 SkillShare projects across Australiawhich is smarting from Federal cutbacks of 20 per cent. About 5000 unemployed Victorians and 1000 SkillShare workers will be affected by the cuts.

Newspaper Clipping from The Mail, 17-09-1996, P6 - 24 hour TradingThe State Government's shop trading reforms are all about freedom of choice, according to Liberal MLA for Mooroolbark, Lorraine Elliot. " Local communities will also have their right to choose whether Sunday trading should occur in their local area", Ms Elliot said.

Newspaper Clipping from The Mail, 18-6-1996, P3 - 24 hour TradingMaroondah Council has rejected a planning application for a licensed club complete with 50 poker machines and betting facilities, at the rear of North Ringwood Shopping Centre. The club was to have been developed by local real estate agent Alan Dickson, and located at the corner of Oban Road and Dockson Cres. A total of 96 objections were lodged with the council, and petitions with 2697 signatures were received.

``Newspaper clipping from The Mail , 7-09-93 P3 Recycling Cudos (sic)Kerbside recycling is on the increase in Ringwood with the city coming fourth in a Victorian council survey. Ringwood's mayor Margaret Cheevers said residents should be very proud of their recycling efforts.`

``Newspaper clipping from The "Mail" , 3-3-98 P 8 By Lynne KinseyThe Ringwood branch of Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party has sent a letter to Maroondah Council, condemning the councillors' decision to support a policy of multiculturalism.One Nation branch committee member, Barry Rinaldo, described multiculturalism as anti-Austalian.`

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 20 April 1993, Page17, "Former Mayor Slated"'.A former Ringwood mayor has come under fire from tyhe present Mayor, Cr Greg Adkins, at the council's latest policy and resources meeting. Cr Adkin's criticism of Mrs Betty Milton, who was mayor from 1990-91, began when she protested his refusal to allow a question she had submitted for mpublic question time to be read out. He refused to explain why, despite prompting from Crs Sylvia Phillips and Margaret Cheevers.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 16-1-1996. "Maroondah dwellers"'. Jean Hocking. -Ringwood East resident Jean Hocking, a spritely 86 year old who enjoys living in the district, was recently rewarded for voluntary work during World War II with the Red Cross.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 24- 9 -1996. P19 "Teenagers' efforts rewarded"'. The community service work of two Maroondah teenagers has been recognised in seperate awards named in the Queen's honour. Paul Voutier, a Boys Brigade member from Ringwood, has earned his Queen's badge. Meanwhile, Warranwood teenager AndrewTiley will be presented with the Queen's Scout badge for his experience and leadership with the North Ringwood Venturers.

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 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 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", 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.

Newspaper Clipping from the ""Mail", 12 May 1998 P5. "Ring road talks"Maroondah councillor and Eastern Ring Road steering committee member Neil Rose last week met State Roads Minister Geoff Craige to discuss funding for the project. The committee is pushing for $800 million in state and federal funding to build the road as soon as possible.