Coloured Photograph of a Centurion Tank with two soldiers with their head and shoulders out the top of the turret hatch.My Vietnam Collection- Darryl Lavis.centurion tank, 1969, lavis, darryl lavis, my vietnam collection

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph, "Mrs. Lavis as Mayoress, Cr. Lavis". F. Dwerryhouse standing next to Cr Lavis.

Black and white photograph showing Mayor A.G. Lavis shaking hands with Sir Dallas Brooks.

Photograph of troops in foxholes at a firebase. a cobra helicopter hovers in the backgroundMy Vietnam Collection. Copyright Darryl Lavisfirebase, foxhole, cobra helicpoter

Studio Portrait of Lavis & Gladys Dunn Names on back of Photostawell

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Mayor Lavis, 1960" Councillor Lavis was Mayor of Ringwood 1956/57 and 1959/60.

Snapshot of Lavis & Gladys Dunn with their cousin Lorna Dunn at Wal WalLocation and names on back of Photostawell

Black and white photographImage shows Mayor Lavis greeting new citizens in the Ringwood Town Hall.

Catalogue card reads, 'Mayoral Ball. Mayor Albert George Lavis receiving guests'.

Invitation to the proclamation of Ringwood as a City on 19th March 1960 at Ringwood Town Hall by His Excellency General Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks KCB KCMG KCVO DSO K St J. From the Mayor Cr AG Lavis Councillors to Cr RC Horman and Mrs G Horman. Includes minutes of the Council meeting. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned.

Proclamation Ball, March, 1960 – Mayor Cr. AG Lavis (3rd from right), Gwen Horman (far right). In Ringwood Town Hall. On the occasion of the Proclamation of Ringwood as a City. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Proclamation Ball, March, 1960 – Mayor Cr. AG Lavis (4rd from right), Bob and Gwen Horman (far right). In Ringwood Town Hall. On the occasion of the Proclamation of Ringwood as a City. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Montsalvat Youth Photography Prize 2023 The Montsalvat Youth Photography Competition 2023 was opened to young people aged 14 - 18, based in Victoria. Entrants were invited to explore the grounds, buildings, people, and activities of Montsalvat – to capture its essence and bring their own imagination to the process. First Prize: $1000 sponsored by Future Leaders The winner’s work printed and framed by Montsalvat for display in the Barn Gallery for a three-week exhibition slot. Second Prize: $500 Ten artists were shortlisted and placed on rotational display on Montsalvat’s website and screened in the Barn Gallery for a three-week digital exhibition. In sponsorship with Eltham District Historical Society, the shortlisted works were also to be catalogued and preserved, providing a permanent display of work for young photographers. KEY DATES: Entries opened: Monday the 3rd of April 2023 Entries closed: Friday 8th September - Midnight Finalists advised: Friday 15th September The winners were formally awarded their prize at Montsalvat on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The winners: • 1st place – Yirong Huang Enliven • 2nd place - Rhys Humphries, The Countess • 3rd Place- Jemimah Lavis Windowmontsalvat youth photography prize 2023, montsalvat, third place

Written of back of photograph: "L to R. Councillors: Elliot, Hill, Mr. Cole (Gas & Fuel), Cr. G. Lavis". Stamp on back of photograph reads, 'Edwin G. Adamson, A.R.P.S. Chartres House, 165 Collins St. Melbourne'.

Kindly scanned from Ringwood Branch archival collectionTranscript (kindly completed by Ken Briscoe using ChatGPT) During the second World War, a group of Ringwood ladies sent tins of fat to England. When the War ended in 1946, the Mayoress, Mrs. H.E. Parker, called a meeting and a branch of the Country Women's Association was formed. The subscription was four shillings and two shillings for associate members. Meetings were held in the lower Town Hall, the President and Secretary sat on the stage, the Treasurer at a table on the floor and the hostess at the door to welcome members. Birthdays were held in the Town Hall. There was an active drama group who performed at competitions. After the Olympic Games in Melbourne in 1956, members re-enacted some of the events. A yearly ball was held for several years. Members catered for the Scout Jamboree. They looked after victims of the bush fires - the Town Hall was covered in beds. Mrs. Pratt, Senior, whose husband took up a selection in Ringwood, gave a block of land to the C.W.A., but the late Councillor Mr. Frank Corr, told his wife (a member) that the Council would not permit a hall to be built on this land so the block was sold to the Masonic Lodge for 250 pounds. Cards were enjoyed monthly in the Presbyterian Church Hall in Adelaide Street. Craft group met in the Church of England Hall in Ringwood Street.

Black and white photographImage shows the Councellors sitting in the council chambers for the last meeting as the 'Borough of Ringwood'.

Black and white photograph showing Sir Dallas Brooks and Mayor of Ringwood, Cr. Lavis standing on rostrum facing large group of spectators at ceremony.Typed below photograph: "City of Ringwood, 1960. Sir Dallas Brooks - Governor of Victoria, speaking."

Black and white photographImage shows Cr Lavis and other personalities on stage at the Anzac Service.

Black and white photographImage shows Sir Dallas and Lady Brooks meeting Mrs Lavis and Mrs Dwerryhouse.

Kindly scanned from Ringwood Branch archival collectionAudrey Lavis, Irene Hodges, May Stuart, Rita, Prins, Margaret Mann and Bessie Stephen

Children's Art Show held on Saturday 27th October 1956 at the Ringwood Lower Town Hall. Newspaper article from Ringwood Mail dated 1st November 1956. In attendance was Mr Eric Westbrook, Director of the National Gallery, Cr AJ Lavis, Mayor of Ringwood.

Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Mayor Lavis - Sir Dallas Brooks. Declaration of Ringwood as City - 1960."

Black and white photographImage shows Mayor Cr. Lavis speaking in front of large group of spectators at City of Ringwood celebrations.

Extract from the Australian Municipal Journal celebration of the proclamation of Ringwood as a City on 19th March 1960 at Ringwood Town Hall, with Sir Dallas Brooks and Lady Brooks. Cr Lavis, Mayor of the City of Ringwood. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned.

Black and white photograph showing group of persons outside kindergarten"Written on back of photograph" Opening Heathmont Kindergarten & Community Hall Mrs Lavis(President), Miss Stubbs, Cr Horman, M.J.Harper, Cr B.J.Hubbard, Mrs Hubbard, Cr F.J.Corr, Mrs Corr, Lady ?, Mrs J Harper, Cr R G Lavis

Black and white photographImage shows Sir Dallas Brooks on microphone. Standing behind is Fred Dwerryhouse (Town Clerk), A. Lavis (Mayor).

Black and white photographImage shows Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks and Lady Brooks (left- hand side). Town Clerk F. Dwerryhouse 3rd from left. Mayoress Mrs Lavis presenting bouquet to Lady Brooks. Mayor Cr. Bert Lavis wearing glasses, Mrs Dwerryhouse.