Black and white photograph"Wriitten on back of photograph" Community Service Awards 1991. Mayor Betty Milton. Irene Fuhrer

Black and white photograph"Wriitten on back of photograph" Community Service Awards 1991. Mayor Betty Milton. Keith Fry

Black and white photograph"Wriitten on back of photograph" Community Service Awards 1991. Mayor Betty Milton. Mandy Carolan

Black and white photograph"Wriitten on back of photograph" Community Service Awards 1991. Mayor Betty Milton. Clarrie and Grace Armstrong

Black and white photograph"Wriitten on back of photograph" Community Service Awards 1991. Mayor Betty Milton. Mary McPherson

Typed notes and 2 newspaper cuttingsThe paintings are of local historical interest by Ringwood artists including two which are about 50 years old. Collection now hangs in Committee Room of the Civic Centre (1992)

GRANT, Thomas (From Short Notes on Ringwood - RDHS) Born 1854, died 1933, aged 79 years. Thomas Grant, born in Burwood, Victoria, came to Ringwood in 1876. On land purchased from Mr. D. Gostick in Whitehorse Road, in the vicinity of the present Drive In Arcade, he built a blacksmith's and coach building shop. In 1880, he married Mary Ann French, of Mulgrave. There were four children, Andrew, Mary, (died in infancy) Thomas, and Margaret. Miss Margaret Grant is a well known resident of Mullum Road. With the opening of the station in 1882, activities in the growing district tended to congregate in its vicinity, and, in 1883, Mr. Grant moved his “smith" to the corner of Adelaide Street. At the same time, he planted out an orchard on his land which ran from Ringwood Street, to Warrandyte Road, and north as far as Mullum Greek. Eventually, about 1910, he sold his business to the Reed Brothers, and retired to the comparatively lighter life of orchardist and market gardener. In 1909, he sold 8 acres of his land to the Lilydale Council. This land, situated in Ringwood Street, behind the Town Hall, is known as the Ringwood Reserve. Mr. & Mrs. Grant were foundation members of the Methodist Church. He was appointed a Trustee in 1879, and served until his death 54 years later. He was an enthusiastic member of many societies, and he held public office in civic affairs. His interests included the Progress Association, Cricket Club, and the Agricultural Society, at whose annual show, he was a regular exhibitor. He served as a Councillor in the Lilydale Shire, repres¬enting Ringwood, from 1889 to 1894, and was a Justice of the Peace. 26278a Ledger belonging to First Blacksmith in Ringwood 1880s. Dark green cover with leather spine and corners. Dark coloured edges on pages. 542 pages, 320 used. 26278b Day book belonging to Thomas Grant, Blacksmith, Ringwood used 1929. Brown covered book with leather spine. First 95 pages torn out. Only two pages of remaining 76 used. 26278c Ledger with alphabetical index - Thomas Grant, Blacksmith, Ringwood - 1888. Green covered book with red spine and corners. Dark coloured edges on pages. 275 pages. Some unused. 26278d T. Grant Blacksmith Day Book. Green covered day book of T. Grant, Blacksmith and General Smithy, Ringwood 1883 . Red square on spine with Day book written on it. Day Book in ink hand written on front spine. 26278e Day book belonging to Thomas Grant, Blacksmith, Ringwood - 1879-1881. Green cover with brown spine and edges. Gold lettering on spine saying Day Book Pages all used. 26278f Collection of receipts, some blotting paper, some pages from the Journal of Architecture, a short story, and drawing with description of an Albert Sociable carriage.

Folded double-sided brochure advertising 86 residential lots for sale by Public Auction at 3pm, Saturday, November 24th, 1923, with town photographs, map of subdivision and summary of local features and services. Subdivision plan includes Whitehorse Road, Oliver Street, Georges Road, Junction Street, and six room weatherboard villa for sale. Local Agent - F.V. Parker, Ringwood.

Folded double-sided brochure advertising six Ringwood shop sites for sale by Public Auction at 3pm, Saturday, July, 1924, with town photographs, location map, and summary of local features and services. Includes newspaper extract from the Real Estate and Property section from "Evening Sun", 6th June, 1924.Locality plan highlights shop sites for auction east of Pratt Street along Whitehorse Road. (Agents) Knight & Harwood, 315 Collins Street, Melbourne, Phones 10615, 10616 Central, in conjunction with J.B. McAlpin, Estate Agent, Opposite Railway Station, Ringwood, Phone Ringwood 7.

Advertisement for eight township shop sites and five residential allotments for sale by Public Auction on the land in Ringwood on Saturday, 29th May, 1926, with location map, and summary of local features and services. Locality plan highlights sites for auction in Nelson Street, Seymour Street and Whitehorse Road. (Agents) Knight & Harwood, 315 Collins Street, Melbourne, Phones 10615, 10616 Central, in conjunction with J.B. McAlpin, Estate Agent, Opposite Railway Station, Ringwood, Phone Ringwood 7.

Coloured photographRupert Hamer opening Games

Written for the Real Estate and Stock Institute of Victoria106 pages of the life and times of Mr. George Thomson as a Real Estate Agent and the history taken from minutes and proceedings of the Real Estate and Stock Institute from its inception. Clear plastic covers with blue cloth spine. Typewritten with some reproduced pictures.Front cover has The Real Estate and Stock Institute logo in the bottom quarter. Back page has faded picture of the Lebanese Catholic Church in Rathdowne Street, Melbourne.

16 plastic pockets containing the history of "Cherry Hill". Titles and subdivision plans of the 35 acres in the triangle bounded by Oban, Wonga and Warranyte Roads, Ringwood North. Multi pocket burgundy coloured spiral binder containing 34 pages of the property history, subdivisions, land titles and photographs of the house, compiled by Richard Carter pre-auction 9 September 2006. Includes architectural descriptions of "Cherry Hill" from original allotment in 1872 to 2006. Also history of well known residents who lived in it.

3 large black and white photographs (1957-001 to -003) 25x15cms mounted on white board, plus one small B&W photograph (1957-004) 11.2 c 6.7 cms)On 1957-001: Typed below photograph, "Building Heathmont railway station platform by Wieland brother 1926. Note use of plough." On 1957-002: Typed below photograph, "Building Heathmont railway station platform by Wieland brother 1926. Heathmont Rd in Background." On 1957-003: Typed below photograph, "Building Heathmont railway station platform by Wieland brother 1926. Canterbury Rd in Centre Background, Bridge to left." On Reverse of 1957-004, handwritten: "All the men in Heathmont made the Heathmont Station. The one with X over him is dad. This was taken when they were making it before it was burned down, Ruby, xxxxxxxXXX"

Catalogue card reads, "Print of oil painting done by Mrs. Miles of first miners cottage used for mine manager". Written on back of picture, "Painting by Mrs. Miles of the first mine manager's cottage at mine site, East Ringwood. He was relative of Edith Gluth who lent the painting for photo copying".

Typed below photograph,"5. Lady Brooks taken for refreshments by Mrs. E.V. Pullin. Back of Mrs. Edna Lewis - Mrs. Pam Gallienne".

Typed below photograph, "6. Lady Brooks being escorted to her car - Mrs. E.V. Pullin and Mrs. Jess Anderson".

Typed below photograph, "Official opening Greenwood Park Kindergarten, 10th December 1955. 1. Arrival Lady Violet Brooks, wife of the Governor of Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks, being greeted by Mrs. Helen Austin".

Written on back of photograph, "E624. N17. 1981. No.7 Oban Road. Ringwood Auto Service - Ken Riley".

Opening the Sunday School by Rev. N. Lade +Additional Keywords: Rev. N. LadeWritten on back of photograph, "Rev. N. Lade, President of the conference, turning the key in the door to open the Sunday school hall."

Photo from newspaper showing dedication of a church. See also: Reg. no. 57 "Anglican Bishop, later Archbishop Frank Woods - 1958".

Written on back of photograph, 'Foundation stone laying by Mayor McCaskill of auditorium section of Town Hall, 27/6/1936.'

Catalogue card reads, 'Heathmont Infant Welfare Centre opened by Lady Brooks, 30th November 1960.'

Written on back of photograph, "Coleman's Heathmont Estate, looking towards Bedford Rd. Sale 15/12/1923 by Public Auction".

Catalogue card reads, "Coleman's Heathmont Estate - 1923. Sale 15/12/1923."

Catalogue card reads, "Coleman's Heathmont Estate 1923. 15/12/1923. Looking across the estate from Canterbury Rd. Bedford Rd. is seen on the far boundary."

Black and white photograph group of people standing outside wooden building.Written on backing sheet, "5.2.1952 - Opening Heathmont Methodist Church by Dr. H. Wood"