Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), Monday 6 August 1928, page 9 ________________________________________ RINGWOOD WAR MEMORIAL CLOCK TOWER UNVEILED A CIVIC CEREMONY. The people of Ringwood have erected a beautiful stone clock tower at a cost of £1797, as a memorial to those who served in the war. The unveiling ceremony was performed by the mayor of Ringwood (Cr. W. Mackinlay) on Saturday. “Bleak conditions with showers intervening prevailed at Ringwood on Saturday afternoon, when the unveiling ceremony of the soldiers' memorial clock tower, performed by the mayor (Cr. W. Mackinlay) took place in the presence of a Iarge and representative gathering. The ceremony was solely a civic one. A majority of members of the local branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. had wished that Sir John Monash be invited to take a prominent part in the proceedings, but the trustees elected otherwise. The Salvation Army band from Box Hill rendered suitable music, while Sergeant E. P. Taylor (37th Battalion, A.I.F) sounded the Reveille and The Last Post impressively. Among those present were Mr. Edgar, M.L.C., the vicar of Ringwood (Rev. E. E. Robinson), Rev. G. McLaren (Methodist), the memorial trustees (Cr. J. B. McAlpin, Messrs, J. W. Barrett, A. H. Locke, J. A. Williams and A. G. Ashley). The last two mentioned are president and honorary secretary respectively of the local branch of the R.S.A. Soldier delegates from Camberwell and Mitcham were also present. At the outset the mayor said a few words would not be amiss concerning why the memorial had been so long delayed in being erected. In September, 1919, a public committee was formed, with Mr. A. V. Greenwood as chairman, to consider the erection of a suitable memorial to the soldiers. Among the more important suggestions had been the building of a hall and clubrooms on land generously offered by Mr. R. W. Dawes. This project had been abandoned, also the proposed erection of a huge memorial building, at a cost of £5000, on the site of the present town hall. As two years had passed without anything of a definite nature eventuating it was decided to elect five trustees, comprising three citizens and the president and secretary of the Returned Soldiers' Association with full power to act. In all propositions the trustees had been faced with financial difficulties, but about the time of the completion of the plans of the memorial tower Ringwood became a borough, and the new council was appealed to, and provided £500 to make the erection of the memorial possible. The architect, (Mr. H. Norris) had refused to take anything beyond out-of-pocket expenses (£16), while the engineer (Mr. Lucas) had saved a goodly sum by supervising the work. The total funds at the disposal of the trustees, including the council's donation, was, in round figures £1807. The tower complete would cost £1690; honor roll, £77, and fees paid for various designs had amounted to £30. The total expenditure was £1797, leaving a credit balance of £10. Before the unveiling the mayor, in again addressing the citizens, said he deemed it a privilege to perform such a task in connection with so splendid a memorial. The citizens had erected it as an expression of heartfelt gratitude in memory, first of all, of those heroes who gave not only their services, but their lives, when the call came in the common cause of right and liberty, upon which the British Empire was built. This memorial was also the tribute of the citizens in a degree of appreciation to those men who so un-selfishly and ungrudgingly volunteered their services in the Great War. The memorial, while commemorating the glorious deeds of Australian manhood, was not intended, in any sense, as a glorification of war. The memorial would tend to bring to one's mind the blessing of peace in contrast to the curse of hostilities. They were gathered there that afternoon to do honor to all those who volunteered for service to the Great War, but they wished to assure the friends and relatives of those who paid the supreme sacrifice of their sincere sympathy and trust. If ever in the future this fair southern land of ours was threatened by an invader he felt sure that Australian manhood would not hesitate to rally to the call to duty and defend the freedom of their country. Following prayer by Rev. G. McLaren (Methodist), the memorial clock tower was unveiled, the acting mayoress (Mrs. Mackinlay) cutting the cord, after which the making over of the memorial to the borough council took place, the president of the local branch of the R.S.A. (Mr. J. A. Williams) stating he had pleasure in accepting the key on behalf of the trustees. As the council was the permanent governing body the key would be handed back to the mayor, the memorial being given into the safety and custody of the council. During the proceedings the hymns O God, Our Help in Ages Past and Lest We Forget were rendered, the choirs of various denominations joining in the singing. Benediction was pronounced by the vicar of Ringwood (Rev. E. E. Robinson).” Black and white photograph (2 copies- one original mounted on cardboard backing)Written on rear of backing of original: "Opening of clock tower by Mayor W. Mackinlay, 4.8.1928." Written on back of copy" "Mayor Mackinlay dedicating Ringwood clocktower in original position at end of Warrandyte Rd. 1928. Maroondah Hwy on right."

Lydia and Fiona Cousins on the trampoline (68_1.jpg) Descendants of the Mackinlay and McAlpin families on Christmas Day 1999 (68_2.jpg)

Black and white photographs and newspaper cutting. (Images P0133a and P0133b)Image P0133a reads: " 'Merrigang', Ringwood North, 1917. This paper, enclosed in a bottle, was..... by William and Eliza Mackinlay of Ringwood, Victoria. William Mackinlay was born at Campbellfield, Victoria on the 19th February 18?? A.D.. Elizabeth Mackinlay, nee White was born at Richmond, Victoria on the 28th May 1856. The house in which this is deposited was built by the above named, as a dwelling for their son William Raney Mackinlay and his wife Amy Justin, daughter of ?? Somerville. (Signed) William Mackinlay, Elizabeth Mackinlay." The other small note reads- "To the finder- look within" Image P0133b is of Raney Peake. Newspaper cutting is from the Mail 10-2-66.

Donated with journal by Mrs Betty Geddes, granddaughter. Note incorrect spelling of 'Mackinlay'.+Additional Keywords: McKinley, W Mayor, J.P. / Geddes, Mrs Betty'Memorial Clock Tower Trustees - 4.8.1928'; and on the obverse side: 'W. McKinley J.P. Mayor, Ringwood.'

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 original on cardboard backing, 1 retouched copy)Written on back of original image: "W MacKinlay, c1924". Photographer listed as "Eden Photo Studios, Melbourne". Written on back of copy: "Sandy Ross- Photographer. Chirnside Park".

To William Mackinlay Esq. for services rendered as a Foundation Councillor for the Borough of Ringwood 1924-1929. Dated and signed by all Councillors and Town Clerk on 1st May 1930. He was a North Ringwood orchardist and Mayor in 1927/28. The certificate has the Common Seal of the Borough.

256 p. : red cover, section of original dust jacket pasted to front cover. Title and author's name handwritten in black ink on spine. fictionleila s. mackinlay, fiction

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The Ballarat University College later became the University of Ballarat. In 1992 the staff of the Ballarat University College Division of Life Sciences were as follows; * Associate Professor Ed. Phillips (Dean) * Associate Professor Davis Hamilton (Head, Biology and Chemistry Sciences) * Associate Professor Eileen Sellers (Head, Nursing) * Associate Professor Ken Hawkins (Head, Human Movement and Sport Sciences) * Associate Professor Ray Watson (Head, Psychology) * Helen Makindlay, (Secretary to the Dean) * Diane Clingin (Administration/Divisional Officer) * Judi Dixon (Finance/Administrations Officer) * Erin Kervane (administration Assistant)Four coloured photographs of Ballarat University College Life Sciences Staff taken during the Life Sciences Retreat at the Grand Hotel Portarlington. .1) Left to right: Ed Phillips. Di Clingin, Helen Mackinlay, Ray Watson, Judy Dixon and Eileen Sellars .2) L-R: Helen Mackinlay, Di Clingin, Judi Dixon, Ed Phillips, baby Kaitlin English-Russell .3) L-R: Associate Professor Ray Watson, Helen Mackinlay .4) Associate Professor Ed Phillipsballarat university college, university of ballarat, life sciences, phillips, hamiton, sellers, hawkins, watson, mackinlay, clingin, dixon. kervane, ray watson, helen mackinlay, judy dixon, grand hotel protarlington, eileen sellars

The Borough of Ringwood was created the following year, with separation from Lilydale approved on 22 October, 1924. Shire President Cr. A. Temple Miles was subsequently elected as Ringwood's first Mayor. Cr. W. Mackinlay also became a Borough of Ringwood Councillor.Sepia tone presentation photograph mounted on heavy cardboard with compilation of twelve individual oval portrait photographs depicting Lilydale Shire President and eleven Council members 1922-23. Inscription reads Presented by Cr. A. Temple Miles J.P. to the Councillors, and individual inscriptions Left to Right from top - Councillor J. Wallace J.P., Councillor J. McGhee, Councillor E. Burgi, Councillor A. Temple Miles J.P. (President), Councillor H. Hughes J.P., Councillor E.A. Paul, J.C. Winterbottom, Sec., G.A. Paul Collector, Councillor W.C.E. Jones J.P. W.E. Thompson C.E. (Engineer), Councillor W. Mackinlay, Councillor Jos. Hamill.

Two page photocopy of Unveiling Ceremony programme held on Saturday 4th August, 1928. Includes alphabetical roll of honour listing soldiers named on the memorial clocktower plaques.By His Worship the Mayor, Cr. Wm. Mackinlay J.P.

Written on back of photograph, "Mackinlay's, 22 Adelaide St. May 1971".

Serene Moore as sister-in-law to Ruby McAlpin and Granddaughter of Cr. William Mackinley (1924-1929) and Mayor of Ringwood 1927/28Buff coloured bifold with photograph on front and printed order of service inside.Hand written on back SIster-in-law to Ruby McAlpin and Granddaughter of Cr. William Mackinlay.

Black and white photograph on cardboard backing. Speaker - W.H. Everard - MLA, in front of (L-R) J.K. McCaskill (partially obscured), W. Mackinlay, and A.T. Miles (Mayor).Source: Ringwood - Place of Many Eagles - High Anderson (page 154): ... "The proclamation celebrations, 'a day of rejoicing' for Ringwood, took place on 13 December 1924." ... "The official ceremony was performed from a covered platform by W.H. Everard, MLA., who substituted for the Minister for Public Works, and after numerous speeches, a reception for the parliamentarians and other civic dignitaries was held at the Mechanics' Institute." ...

Cardboard backed notice of election results with list of candidates and number of votes.ELECTION RESULTS. Crs. Miles, McAlpin, Mackinlay, Blood, McCaskill and Wilkins Returned. DETAILS OF VOTING. Miles, Augustus Temple - 457 McAlpin, James Bell - 455 Mackinlay, William - 427 Blood, Arthur - 409 McCaskill, James Kenneth - 311 Wilkins, Roy Gladstone - 300 Pyke, Frank Cedric - 255 Barrett, John William - 198 Burkitt, Thomas Arthur Wentworth - 192 Grant, Thomas - 182 Madden, Nicholas - 179 McClelland, William - 177 Reddish, Thomas William - 162 Wiggin, George Thomas - 82 Informal - 23 For full account of Ringwood's Frist Council Election see Next Wednesday's "Ringwood and Croydon Mail." Ostrom & Sampson, Printers, Ringwood.

Black and white photograph (2 copies on lightly embossed backing board)Typed on front of backing board: "North Ringwood Cricket Club.R.D.C.A. A Grade Premiers, 1937-38." Names typed on front: Back Row- M. McAlpin, F. Flentje, W. Whitehouse. Sitting- K. Allen, Alf. Whitehouse, H. McAlpin, H. Mackinlay, P. Vergers. In Front- R. Maroney, A. McDonald. Inset- B. Rimmer.

Black and white photograph. Also newspaper cutting from the 'Mail', 21-1-25.Typed above and below men in photograph: L to R- Cr. J.K. McCaskill, Cr. J.B. McAlpin, J.P., Cr. R. G. Wilkins, His Worship the Mayor, Cr. A. Temple Miles, Cr. W. Blood, Cr. W. Mackinlay. Typed at bottom of photograph: "Borough Councillors who met for their second meeting on Thursday last."

560-page hardcover book subtitled 150 Years In Australia 1849-1999. The book traces the lives and descendants of Henry and Elizabeth White from the time leading up to their marriage in Melbourne in 1852 and subsequent move to the Doncaster district where they established a farm and orchard known as Deep Creek Farm in Doncaster East. Compiled & edited by the White Family Tree Committee 1993-1999 - Dorothy Aumann (Hill), Barry Fischer, Betty Geddes(Ford), Jean Gillinders (Dempster), Alice Latimer (White), Bill Latimer, Robert Latimer, Raney McAlpin (Mackinlay).

Black and white photograph of team members posing with shield.Typed on back of photograph: "Nth Ringwood R.D.C.A. Premiers 1937-38. B. Rimmer (inset), Back - M. McAlpin, F. Flentje, W. Whitehouse. Mid- K. Allen, A. Whitehouse, H. McAlpin, H. MacKinlay, P. Vergers. Front - R. Maroney, A. McDonald. Also Premiers 1938 - 1939. See "Mail" 9/9/65."

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 original mounted on cardboard, 1 copy)Typed note on rear of original copy: "Ringwood Methodist Intermediate Christian Endeavour. 1937. Back L to R, Max Williams, Ron Williams, Noel Flentje, Manson McAlpin, Bill Flentje. Front, Jennie Roe (Mrs. J. Dedman), Serine McAlpin (Mrs. E. L. Moore), Mr. D. Roe, Supt., Doris Rutter (Mrs. Lock), Raney Mackinlay (Mrs. S. Peek).

Independent Order of Rechabites Salford Unity 1914 Roll of Honour 1919. Sword with wreaths on left-hand side, sword with gum-leaves on right-hand side. +Additional Keywords: Independent Order of Rechabites Salford UnityI.O.R.S.U. 1914 Roll of Honour 1919 Hope of Ringwood Tent *(soldiers killed) *Pollard, H.L. Pollard, J.L. Addison, A. Addison, W.J. Chivers, A.W. *Rooney, E. Thomas, H.O. Parker, F.V. {M.M} Parker, T.S. Parker, G.E. Grant, T.W. *Mackinlay, H.W. Falconer, W.A. Robinson, A.W. Wright, J.H. Dunkley, E.A. Franklin, E.A. Dawes, L.F. Dawes, C.A.R. Dawes, F.A. *Supreme Sacrifice

Black and white photographs- 2 large, 2 smaller copies. Photograph taken outside Mechanics Hall, later Ringwood Town Hall, 1919.Back Row (L to R) T Hamilton, - , Claude Howship, F Wright, Alf Bloom, - , Harry Brewer Middle Row Herman Pump, J Aird, AT Clarke JP, H Pratt, A Milner, Bessie Mackinlay, Tilley, Stuart C Wallace, P Laurie, Nick Madden Front Row W Everard MLA, PT Young, - , A Kennedy, L Burghard, F Pollard Photographer was Darge, The Soldier's Photographer, 176 Collins Street, Melbourne