1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.This is the parent record for the large archives collection of the Ringwood Bowls Club formerly the City of Ringwood Bowls Club), consisting of various photos and documents from the club's beginning in 1929. Individual items fall in the VC Reference Number range 30000 - 31999 and where possible are grouped by year. city of ringwood bowls club, ringwood bowling club, ringwood bowls club, lawn bowls, bowling

Black and white photographNote attached to photograph: Vice-President Harry Munro, President Allan Clayton, Lady Mayoress Mrs Pat Corr, Mayor Cr. Pat Gotlib, City Engineer Mr Alan Robertson, and General Secretary Ian Embling.

Letter from Margaret Cheevers to Desmond Lindsay referring to his work on the history of the site of the City of Ringwood Bowls Club.Letter from Margaret Cheevers to Desmond Lindsay referring to his work on the history of the site of the City of Ringwood Bowls Club. One page,white paper, printed on Ringwood Council letter head. +Additional Keywords: Cheevers, Margaret (Mayor) / Lindsay, Desmond44 Lyons Rd. North Croydon 3134 27th. June, 1994 City of Ringwood Civic Centre The Mayor Mrs. B. Cheevers Dear Madam, I am pleased to say to you and the Councillors of the City of Ringwood that our family residence on both sides of my family exceeds in excess of one hundred years and it was during a family get together that an interesting anecdote was revealed relating to the land occupied by the Ringwood Bowling Club soon to occupy new premises in Warrandyte Road. The land that became the home of the Bowling Green was given by Thomas Grant, the previous owner was Captain Miles, father of the long standing Councillor the late Temple Miles. The incident I refer to was during World War 1 when Captain Miles an English Loyalist publicly stated he would give a block of land to the widow of the first Ringwood man killed in action. That man was James Brain (refer to Clock Tower Memorial) who married my father’s wife’s sister. Captain Miles made good his offer and the land was the land still occupied by the Ringwood Bowling Club. The land at that time had a small creek running through the centre and the young War Widow suffering grief was advised by another snide councillor (no name) not to accept it, saying it would not be worth it. Ringwoods’ first casualty during World War 1 left a widow and two young sons, all who have passed to their eternal reward. I still do not know if the Council has an historian, but thought it worth telling even if only the Bowling Club were to learn and proud to say my brother Jack had become club Champion on Sacred Soil. Sincerely yours Desmond J Lindsay

Copy of Letterhead.Ringwood Bowls Club Inc. Established 1929. 30th June 2004.

City of Ringwood Bowls Club Jubilee Year Celebrations 1929-1979

Copy of Letterhead.City of Ringwood Bowls Club Miles Avenue, Ringwood, Vic., 3134. Telephone: 870 6767. 18/3/74.

Copy of Letterhead.City of Ringwood Bowls Club Inc. Miles Avenue, Ringwood, Vic., 3134. P.O. Box 149, Ringwood, 3134. Telephone: 870 6767. 14th March, 1984.

Coloured photographLadies Section, Ringwood Bowls Club. 7th September, 1995. Play was called off due to a heavy downpour of hail stones which covered the greens at the Ringwood Bowls Club at Miles Avenue

Copy of Letterhead.Ringwood Bowls Club Inc. 2-12 Loughnan Road, Ringwood, 3134. P.O. Box 149, Ringwood, 3134. Telephone 9870 6767. Fax 9870 6711. 27th January 1997.

History of Ringwood Bowls Club, Bamford Park, Miles Avenue, founded as Ringwood Bowling Club. There are four variations of the history, all kept in white binders with inserts containing various aspects of historical material. All four have been converted into searchable, digital format. 4598a Kept at RDHS Archives (01-02-01). Compiled in 1996 by A. Holliday and M. Pottenger, including earlier compilation in 1961 by Jack Knox and Wilfred Bamford. Contains a lot of historical documents. 4598b Kept at Ringwood Bowls Club premises. Mostly officebearers, awards and championships. 4598c Kept at Ringwood Bowls Club and RDHS archives premises. Mostly Ladies Section from 1959 to 2004. 4598d Kept at Ringwood Bowls Club and RDHS archives premises. From 1996 to 2004, mixed Ladies and Men's Sections.

Copy of Letterhead.Ringwood Bowls Club Inc. A0001899A 2-12 Loughnan Road, Ringwood, 3134. P.O. Box 149, Ringwood, Vic 3134. Telephone (03) 9870 6767. Fax (03) 9870 6711. www.ringwoodbowls.asn.au 25th February 2000. Photograph of greens included.

Coloured photographPhotograph shows sign "RINGWOOD BOWLS CLUB" in foreground, with a view of the new greens and Clubrooms at Laughnan Road. Photo taken 1999.

Colour photograph."Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. 2002 Club Champion: Gordana Baric. Runner-up: Anne Miles.

Colour photograph."Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. 2003 Club Champion: Gordana Baric. Runner-up: Pearl Bickers.

Yellow coloured cardboard ticket.Royal Victorian Bowls Association Premier Division 1999-2000 Pennant Final Grand Final Brunch Sunday 26th March 2000 starting @ 9.30 am at the Ringwood Bowls Club, Laughnan Road, Ringwood. Sponsors: RVBA, Ringwood Bowls Club, Marbletrend, Pensioners Network, Bendigo Bank. Admission Pass, Table No 5.

Colour photograph."Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. Vera Purchase, Audrey Dardel, Teresa Jeffries and Margaret Goldsmith enjoy a drop of birthday cheer.

Small booklet with white cover.Revised Constitution and Rules governing the City of Ringwood Bowls Club Inc. (Adopted 17th March, 1984) President- I.L. McRae. General Secretary- R.R. Taylor.

Coloured photograph"Written on front of photograph" City of Ringwood Bowls Club 60th Anniversary- Season 1989-90 Members of the Men's Section on Opening Day, 26th August, 1989.

Colour photograph."Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. Guests at the Birthday party included Peter Jolley(son), Ron Marshall, Ray Pitts and John Goldsmith.

Original hand written letter. Request for sign to facilitate directions to Ringwood greens for the Bowling and Croquet Clubs metropolitan visitors. Letter signed by Joseph Archibald, Acting Hon. Secretary, Ringwood Bowls Club.

Colour photograph."Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. Group 17 Ladies Bettye Wilson and Leonie Hunter having afternoon tea with Upwey Tecoma President, Val.

Coloured photograph"Written on front of photograph" City of Ringwood Bowls Club 1994-95 J.Clayton, B.Sanderson, J.Baxter, J.Boyd. Winners- Group 17 Fours Championship. Equal third- State Championship.

Coloured photograph"Written on front of photograph" City of Ringwood Bowls Club 1986 D.MacCubbin, C.Lavender, W.McRae, K.Bird. Winners, Group 12 Fours Championship. Runners up, Metropolitan Fours Championship.

Black and white photographAttached to photograph. In 1929 the first green-keeper at Ringwood Bowls Club was Mr.Jack Wilkins. (Pictured in the photograph) The clubhouse was built by the Wilkins brothers. Photograph was donated by Betty and Allen Wilkins.

Colour photograph."Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. Birthday girl Rosemary Jolley at her 70th birthday with Bev Clarkson, Jan Corrigan, Muriel Williams and Marion Kellett.

Colour photograph."Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. Brief snippets- 2002/2003. Pennant practice at Corowa over two days- 22.9.2002 and 23.9.2002. Members seated inside clubrooms.

Blue coloured bookletOn front cover Directory of Members, 1980-1981 City of Ringwood Bowls Club Miles Avenue, Ringwood, Vic, 3134. Inside booklet is typed list of Members in alphabetical order with address and phone number.

82 page typed document.The Research Team: Stan Bannan- Primary Researcher. Graham McGrath- Director and Reviewer. Bob Hedrick- Member and Reviewer. Peter Bertie- Member and Reviewer. Covering letter with final report to Ringwood Bowls Club.

Coloured photographThe visit by an official RVBA party was on the occasion of Ringwood Bowls Club Jubilee Year. The group was led by RVBA President Bob Poulton, with Vice-President Sam Murphy, Treasurer Cliff Martin, and 13 Councillors.