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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumVideo tape, Sir Ronald East, 1993/06/05
... Sir Ronald East......Sir Ronald East...Interview made with Sir Ronald East (Long term Chairman of State Rivers and Water Supply Commission from 1937 - 1965) and part of a longer tape made by the MDBC....Murray-Darling Basin Commission Sir Ronald East 5-6-1993...Irrigation victoria state rivers and water supply commission Sir Ronald East Murray-Darling Basin Commission Sir Ronald East 5-6-1993 VHS Video Tape - Murray-Darling Basin Commission Sir Ronald East Video tape ...Interview made with Sir Ronald East (Long term Chairman of State Rivers and Water Supply Commission from 1937 - 1965) and part of a longer tape made by the MDBC.VHS Video Tape - Murray-Darling Basin CommissionMurray-Darling Basin Commission Sir Ronald East 5-6-1993irrigation, victoria state rivers and water supply commission, sir ronald east -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyBook, Sir Ronald East, More Australian Pioneers - The Burchetts and Related Families, 1976
... Hard cover book - Full title: A Family Who's Who Volume III - More Australian Pioneers - The Burchetts and Related Families - Phillips, Canning, Greenwood, Milbourne, Robin, Stroud, Straw, Whitworth & Wright. By Sir Ronald East, 1976....Sir Ronald East...Sir Ronald East...Ltd. Sir Ronald East ...Hard cover book - Full title: A Family Who's Who Volume III - More Australian Pioneers - The Burchetts and Related Families - Phillips, Canning, Greenwood, Milbourne, Robin, Stroud, Straw, Whitworth & Wright. By Sir Ronald East, 1976."200 copies printed for private distribution in Memory of Our Pioneer Ancestors to ensure that they will not be forgotten. Copy Number 157. To Ann from Dad & Mum, date 25.12.76. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood State School - Sir Ronald East, opened Library, 1974
... Ringwood State School - Sir Ronald East, opened Library, 1974...."Written under photograph" Ex-Pupil- Sir Ronald East, K.B., C.B.E., M.C.E., M.I.C.E., F.A.S.C.E., M.I.E. ...Ringwood State School - Sir Ronald East, opened Library, 1974. Photograph ...Black and white photograph."Written under photograph" Ex-Pupil- Sir Ronald East, K.B., C.B.E., M.C.E., M.I.C.E., F.A.S.C.E., M.I.E. Aust. Opened Library- 23rd November, 1974. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumAudio Tape, 75th Anniversary of the formation of the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission. Sir Ronald East the guest speaker
... 75th Anniversary of the formation of the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission. Sir Ronald East the guest speaker....75th Anniversary of the formation of the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission. Sir Ronald East the guest speaker....Sir Ronald East the guest speaker. Audio Tape ...75th Anniversary of the formation of the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission. Sir Ronald East the guest speaker.audio, visual, technology, accessory -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph - copy, Sir Ronald East
... Sir Ronald East ...Original photo borrowed by Museum for copying. Sir Ronald East as a young man astride the Murray River near Nyah, during drought year...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Original photo borrowed by Museum for copying. Sir Ronald East as a young man astride the Murray River near Nyah, during drought year Sir Ronald East Photograph - copy ...Original photo borrowed by Museum for copying. Sir Ronald East as a young man astride the Murray River near Nyah, during drought year -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumVideo Tape
... ...Sir Ronald East...1 hour German internment camps; 1 hours wartime experiences - migrants; half hour on Sir Ronald East...1 hour German internment camps; 1 hours wartime experiences - migrants; half hour on Sir Ronald East...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray 1 hour German internment camps; 1 hours wartime experiences - migrants; half hour on Sir Ronald East audio Sir Ronald East German internment camps Wartime experiences 1 hour German internment camps; 1 hours wartime experiences - migrants; half hour on Sir Ronald East BASF video tape E120 VHS. ...1 hour German internment camps; 1 hours wartime experiences - migrants; half hour on Sir Ronald EastBASF video tape E120 VHS. German internment camps1 hour German internment camps; 1 hours wartime experiences - migrants; half hour on Sir Ronald Eastaudio, sir ronald east, german internment camps, wartime experiences -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyBook, More About The East Family, 1988
... "This is to certify that Sir Ronald East took part in South Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebrations in 1986 by participating in Uniting Church Service 9.11.86 as descendants of Samuel East (signed) Kym Boynton, Jubilee 150 Board Chairman."...Sir Ronald East...More About The East Family Book Sir Ronald East ...Hard cover book - Full title: A Family Who's Who Volume IV - More About The East Family And Related Pioneers - Yules, Milligans, Hoopers, McCallums, Neethlings, Males, Quicks, Phillips, Keys, Burchetts, Greenwoods.Inside back cover - "On Sunday 13th November, 1836, Samuel East, a Methodist local preacher, conducted at Kingscote on Kangaroo Island, the first church service held in South Australia. See page 35 of A South Australian Colonist of 1836." "This is to certify that Sir Ronald East took part in South Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebrations in 1986 by participating in Uniting Church Service 9.11.86 as descendants of Samuel East (signed) Kym Boynton, Jubilee 150 Board Chairman." -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumVideo Tape, Sir Ronald East former Chairman of the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission
... Sir Ronald East former Chairman of the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray audio visual technology accessory Sir Ronald East former Chairman of the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission Video Tape ...audio, visual, technology, accessory -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyLetters, Family Research Letters 1971 - The East and Burchett incl and Ringwood Primary students 1902-3, 1971
... A letter from Sir Ronald East to A. Enterkin, Principal of Ringwood State School 2997, asking about his early family, Olive & Theodore Burchett and Lewis & Doris East who attended the school in the early 1900s....+Additional Keywords: East, Sir Ronald / East, Lewis Ronald / East, Doris Eleanor / Burchett, Theordore Hartley / Burchett, Olive Marion...+Additional Keywords: East, Sir Ronald / East, Lewis Ronald / East, Doris Eleanor / Burchett, Theordore Hartley / Burchett, Olive Marion Family Research Letters 1971 - The East and Burchett incl and Ringwood Primary students 1902-3. ...A letter from Sir Ronald East to A. Enterkin, Principal of Ringwood State School 2997, asking about his early family, Olive & Theodore Burchett and Lewis & Doris East who attended the school in the early 1900s.Two pages of typed notes about family research with queries and reply. +Additional Keywords: East, Sir Ronald / East, Lewis Ronald / East, Doris Eleanor / Burchett, Theordore Hartley / Burchett, Olive Marion -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumAudio Tape, State Rivers and Water Supply Commission 75th Anniversary, 1981/05/01
... ...Sir Ronald East...Tape made of the quarterly senior staff meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the State RIvers and Water Supply Commission - 1st May 1981, speakers - W.E Bromfield, L.J Greenhill, F.C O'Connor, A.L. Tisdall, Sir Ronald East....Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Tape made of the quarterly senior staff meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the State RIvers and Water Supply Commission - 1st May 1981, speakers - W.E Bromfield, L.J Greenhill, F.C O'Connor, A.L. Tisdall, Sir Ronald East. Irrigation victoria state rivers and water supply commission Bromfield Greenhill O'Connor Tisdall Sir Ronald East S.R. & W.S.C 75th Anniversary 1st May 1981 State Rivers and Water Supply Commission 75th Anniversary Audio Tape ...Tape made of the quarterly senior staff meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the State RIvers and Water Supply Commission - 1st May 1981, speakers - W.E Bromfield, L.J Greenhill, F.C O'Connor, A.L. Tisdall, Sir Ronald East.S.R. & W.S.C 75th Anniversary 1st May 1981irrigation, victoria state rivers and water supply commission, bromfield, greenhill, o'connor, tisdall, sir ronald east -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, 2001
... Sir Ronald East standing mid Murray River near Nyah in drought year...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray photograph people Sir Ronald East standing mid Murray River near Nyah in drought year Photograph ...Sir Ronald East standing mid Murray River near Nyah in drought yearphotograph, people -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyDocument, Ringwood State School - Opening of Daisy Paddock Library, 1974
... Library opened by Sir Ronald East....Library opened by Sir Ronald East. Ringwood State School - Opening of Daisy Paddock Library, 1974. ...Various documents including list of invitees, proposed program, and acceptance letters. Library opened by Sir Ronald East. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood State School -Opening of Daisy Paddock Library,1974
... Photograph (c): Speaker, Sir Ronald East. Photograph (d): Unveiling of Library Plaque. ...Photograph (c): Speaker, Sir Ronald East. Photograph (d): Unveiling of Library Plaque. ...Coloured photographs."Comments with photographs" Opening of Daisy Paddock Library, 23rd November, 1974. Photograph (a): Speaker, Mr.Noel James. Photograph (c): Speaker, Sir Ronald East. Photograph (d): Unveiling of Library Plaque. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPlaque, Ringwood Primary School plaque commemorating the Daisy Paddock Library - 1974, 1974
... Ringwood Primary School/ The Daisy Paddock Library/ This library was/ erected by parents and friends/ of the school in conjunction/ with the Education Department/ and was officially opened on/ the 23rd day of November, 1974. by/ Sir Ronald East, C.B.E....Ringwood Primary School/ The Daisy Paddock Library/ This library was/ erected by parents and friends/ of the school in conjunction/ with the Education Department/ and was officially opened on/ the 23rd day of November, 1974. by/ Sir Ronald East, C.B.E. Bronze plaque, engraved, with white paint infill: 'Ringwood Primary School/ The Daisy Paddock Library'. ...Installed 1974. This Ringwood Primary School ceased operation c.1985. Daisy Paddock was the infant mistress at the school, and lived in Thanet Street, Ringwood.Bronze plaque, engraved, with white paint infill: 'Ringwood Primary School/ The Daisy Paddock Library'. +Additional Keywords: Paddock, DaisyRingwood Primary School/ The Daisy Paddock Library/ This library was/ erected by parents and friends/ of the school in conjunction/ with the Education Department/ and was officially opened on/ the 23rd day of November, 1974. by/ Sir Ronald East, C.B.E. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyMap - Survey Plans, Township of East Ringwood, Victoria - circa 1870s - 1950s
... Third map (digitised copy only) "The East Estate by 1927" (from A South Australian Colonist of 1836 and His Descendants by Sir Ronald East - page 147). Includes Bedford Road and Illoura Avenue, Ringwood East....Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Third map (digitised copy only) "The East Estate by 1927" (from A South Australian Colonist of 1836 and His Descendants by Sir Ronald East - page 147). Includes Bedford Road and Illoura Avenue, Ringwood East. ...Photocopies of two 1878 Land Survey maps with names of early selectors and names and dates detailing subsequent land purchases to circa 1950s. Third map (digitised copy only) "The East Estate by 1927" (from A South Australian Colonist of 1836 and His Descendants by Sir Ronald East - page 147). Includes Bedford Road and Illoura Avenue, Ringwood East. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, A South Australian Colonist of 1836 and his Descendants, 1972
... Presented by Sir Ronald East for display and research into irrigation history. ...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Presented by Sir Ronald East for display and research into irrigation history. ...Presented by Sir Ronald East for display and research into irrigation history. We received this book following correspondence with Sir Ronald knowing he had held high office in the Stae Rivers and Water SupplyHard cover book. Dark green flyleaf cover with plastic cover. Photograph of samuel East in centre of cover. White Writing.irrigation, east, sir r, book, history, local -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood Methodist Sunday School picnic at Bayswater, 1908/9
... Small label in lower left corner "Sir Ronald East, 57 Waimarie Drive, Mt. Waverley Victoria 3149. ...Small label in lower left corner "Sir Ronald East, 57 Waimarie Drive, Mt. Waverley Victoria 3149. ...Black and white photograph mounted on lightly embossed backing board.Typed on backing sheet two labels: "Ringwood Methodist Sunday School picnic - At Bayswater, 1908. Photo by Lewis F. East". The other label reads, "Ringwood Methodist Sunday School picnic at Bayswater - 1909. Photographs Lewis F. East". Small label in lower left corner "Sir Ronald East, 57 Waimarie Drive, Mt. Waverley Victoria 3149. Telephone 277 4315". -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumVideo Tapes, Channels
... Water Auction; Channel Ditching; Irrigation Ordering; Tatura Offices; Torrumbarry Weir; Sir Ronald East.|Tape 9. Torrumbary Weir; Mosquito Depression Drain; Eildon Tower Outlet; Farewell Message....Water Auction; Channel Ditching; Irrigation Ordering; Tatura Offices; Torrumbarry Weir; Sir Ronald East.|Tape 9. Torrumbary Weir; Mosquito Depression Drain; Eildon Tower Outlet; Farewell Message. 9 video tapes prepared by the Rural Water Commission. ...Nine 20 minute video tapes "Channels" prepared by the Rural Water Commission from December 1992 to the end of the Rural Water Commission in June 1994.|Tape 1. Goulburn Murray Region.| Tape 2. New Tatura Office.| Tape 5. Yarrawonga Hydro project, Lake Makoan; Torrumbary Weir.|Tape 6. Ardmona Drain 11; Floods; Torrumbary Weir; Tatura Offices; Big Eildon Project.|Tape 7. Farm Dams.|Tape 8. Water Auction; Channel Ditching; Irrigation Ordering; Tatura Offices; Torrumbarry Weir; Sir Ronald East.|Tape 9. Torrumbary Weir; Mosquito Depression Drain; Eildon Tower Outlet; Farewell Message.9 video tapes prepared by the Rural Water Commission. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyBook, Reflections - Ringwood State School 1889-1997
... Contributors include: Russ Haines Thomas Guest Bill Adolphson Lindsay Adolphson Kerri Kirby (Mathieson) Glenda Oliver (Pottenger) Ian McCleave Dawn Rees (nee Riedel) Linda Cuthill Russ Read Marie Gribben Sir Ronald East Jennie Roe Coral Powell Liz Seaton Stan Mathieson Alan Rittman Denise (White) Wilson Ian Wilton Neville Burns Marion Tremlett (nee Hayward) Gavin Fry Lynette Broadway-Hill James Rogers Suzanne Strout (nee Rogers) Patricia Rogers Peter Fry Malcolm Hugh Powell...Contributors include: Russ Haines Thomas Guest Bill Adolphson Lindsay Adolphson Kerri Kirby (Mathieson) Glenda Oliver (Pottenger) Ian McCleave Dawn Rees (nee Riedel) Linda Cuthill Russ Read Marie Gribben Sir Ronald East Jennie Roe Coral Powell Liz Seaton Stan Mathieson Alan Rittman Denise (White) Wilson Ian Wilton Neville Burns Marion Tremlett (nee Hayward) Gavin Fry Lynette Broadway-Hill James Rogers Suzanne Strout (nee Rogers) Patricia Rogers Peter Fry Malcolm Hugh Powell Collage of students' class photographs and Ringwood State School logo on front of yellow soft-cover book, containing multiple contributors' photographs and written memories. ...This book was created for the centenary celebration of the Ringwood State School No. 2997, located on Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, Victoria. Construction began on the new building in 1921. The building centenary celebration was held at that site, now Maroondah Federation Estate, on 12th November, 2022, a year later than expected due to the Covid epidemic.Collage of students' class photographs and Ringwood State School logo on front of yellow soft-cover book, containing multiple contributors' photographs and written memories.Acknowledgements: First and foremost, the people who provided personal stories are to be congratulated, having contributed intimate memories and photographs. This is their book. Contributors include: Russ Haines Thomas Guest Bill Adolphson Lindsay Adolphson Kerri Kirby (Mathieson) Glenda Oliver (Pottenger) Ian McCleave Dawn Rees (nee Riedel) Linda Cuthill Russ Read Marie Gribben Sir Ronald East Jennie Roe Coral Powell Liz Seaton Stan Mathieson Alan Rittman Denise (White) Wilson Ian Wilton Neville Burns Marion Tremlett (nee Hayward) Gavin Fry Lynette Broadway-Hill James Rogers Suzanne Strout (nee Rogers) Patricia Rogers Peter Fry Malcolm Hugh Powell -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyLetter, Webster, J.N, Letter re East Family, Ringwood, from J Webster (Town Clerk) to Ringwood Historical Research Group, 1971, 27-Aug-71
... No. 113, 1139, 2144, and 3381) +Additional Keywords: East, Sir Ronald / Webster, J.N....No. 113, 1139, 2144, and 3381) +Additional Keywords: East, Sir Ronald / Webster, J.N. Letter re East Family, Ringwood, from J Webster (Town Clerk) to Ringwood Historical Research Group, 1971 Letter Webster, J.N. ...One page typed letter relating to the writing of the East family from Bedford/Alexander Roads, Ringwood East, from J.N. Webster, Town Clerk, to Mr H. Anderson of Ringwood Historical Research Group. (See also Catalogue Reg. No. 113, 1139, 2144, and 3381) +Additional Keywords: East, Sir Ronald / Webster, J.N. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyMixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - Royal Children's Hospital and the Development of Paediatrics in Australia - Dr Peter Yule
... Peter is also grandson of Ringwood’s own:- Sir Lewis Ronald East (1899–1994), engineer and water commissioner, was born on 17 June 1899 at Auburn, Melbourne, second of three children of Lewis Findlay East, civil servant and later secretary of the Commonwealth Marine Branch, and his wife Annie Eleanor, née Burchett, both Victorian born. ...Peter is also grandson of Ringwood’s own:- Sir Lewis Ronald East (1899–1994), engineer and water commissioner, was born on 17 June 1899 at Auburn, Melbourne, second of three children of Lewis Findlay East, civil servant and later secretary of the Commonwealth Marine Branch, and his wife Annie Eleanor, née Burchett, both Victorian born. ...Digitised Powerpoint presentation video (3.66GB) Duration: 60 minutes. Recorded May, 2026 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Dr Peter Yule is a freelance historian and a fellow of the School of History at the University of Melbourne. He has written a wide range of histories, including The Royal Children's Hospital: A History of Faith, Science and Love (1999), In the Public Interest: 150 Years of the Victorian Auditor-General's Office (2002), Carlton: A History (ed., 2004), and Steel Spies and Spin: The Collins Class Submarine Story (2008). He has also written VIC BAR: A history of the Victorian Bar. More recently he has written biographies of two prominent Melbourne-based financiers: W. L. Baillieu (1859-1936), who founded the prominent family dynasty; and Sir Ian Potter (1902-1994), a major figure in Australia's post-war industrial expansion. Peter will speak about his research on these two remarkable figures, and on the challenges of biography more generally. Peter is also grandson of Ringwood’s own:- Sir Lewis Ronald East (1899–1994), engineer and water commissioner, was born on 17 June 1899 at Auburn, Melbourne, second of three children of Lewis Findlay East, civil servant and later secretary of the Commonwealth Marine Branch, and his wife Annie Eleanor, née Burchett, both Victorian born. Ronald was educated at Ringwood State School. -
Christ Church Anglican Parish of WarrnamboolMemorial window: Helen Isobel Janet MACK, "Peace... Goodwill Towards Men"
... East during some of WW11 and returned to Warrnambool in approx 1943 due to injury. He was involved in the community, and politics and was elected to the Legislative Council in 1955. Janet died on 10th April, 1957, aged 55 years, her funeral leaving Christ Church on April 11th. Her husband had erected in Christ Church, a Memorial Stained Glass window in her memory. Her husband was eventually Knighted (in 1967) while he was Minister for Health of which his main focus was on the mentally ill and the aged. He was then Sir Ronald...East during some of WW11 and returned to Warrnambool in approx 1943 due to injury. He was involved in the community, and politics and was elected to the Legislative Council in 1955. Janet died on 10th April, 1957, aged 55 years, her funeral leaving Christ Church on April 11th. Her husband had erected in Christ Church, a Memorial Stained Glass window in her memory. Her husband was eventually Knighted (in 1967) while he was Minister for Health of which his main focus was on the mentally ill and the aged. He was then Sir Ronald ...Helen Isobel Janet Mack was born to parents Gilbert Bailee Nicol and Lizzie (or Lillie) Mary Nicol (nee Jellie) at Woodford, Victoria or Rose Hill Warrong, in approx. 1895. Her mother's parents were James and Sarah Jane Jellie (nee Bower) Her father's parents were Gilbert and Jane Boili Nicol (nee Jelllie) She lived her life here at least until her first marriage. She firstly married a Mr LIndsay and they had two daughters - Helen and Jane. They were later divorced. On 16th February 1935, Helen married Ronald William Mack (a pioneering family of Warrnambool) at the Registry Office in Collins St. Melbourne. They had a son James. It appears Helen lived at 52 Banyan St, including while her husband was absent, until her death. Her husband Ronald William Mack was born in Warrnambool in 1904. He joined the Australian Imperial Forces and was based in the Middle East during some of WW11 and returned to Warrnambool in approx 1943 due to injury. He was involved in the community, and politics and was elected to the Legislative Council in 1955. Janet died on 10th April, 1957, aged 55 years, her funeral leaving Christ Church on April 11th. Her husband had erected in Christ Church, a Memorial Stained Glass window in her memory. Her husband was eventually Knighted (in 1967) while he was Minister for Health of which his main focus was on the mentally ill and the aged. He was then Sir Ronald William Mack. First wife of Sir Ronald William Mack. Stained glass, lancet window, north wall, Hammond Fellowship Centre, Christ Church. Depiction of the Nativity with Mary , Joseph and the infant Jesus"Peace... Goodwill Towards Men"/ To the Glory of God/ and in memory of Helen Isobel Janet Mack,/ who died on 10th April 1957./ The gift of her husband. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood State School - 1st Class, 1907
... Boy above sign is Ronald East (later Sir); third from right in front row is Alan Dawes, later war correspondent & journalist....Ronald East, ?. Front Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Allan Dawes, ?, ?. Teacher: Miss Kelly Black and white photograph - 1st Class, 1907. Ringwood State School No. 2997. First class 1907. Miss Kelly at left. Boy above sign is Ronald East (later Sir ...Black and white photograph - 1st Class, 1907. Ringwood State School No. 2997. First class 1907. Miss Kelly at left. Boy above sign is Ronald East (later Sir); third from right in front row is Alan Dawes, later war correspondent & journalist."Attached to photograph" Back Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Emily Parker, ?. 2nd Row - L to R: ?, Gordon Dickson, ?, Reg Chenall, ?, ?, ?. 3rd Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Ronald East, ?. Front Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Allan Dawes, ?, ?. Teacher: Miss Kelly -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPainting - Oil, Charles Wheeler, Orchard In Wantirna Road - oil on board. Unsigned, reportedly by Charles Wheeler (1881-1977), c.1900
... Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Charles Wheeler biography link http://www.portrait.gov.au/people/charles-wheeler-1881 Painted by a prominent artist. Refer to Sir Ronald East's history of the Greenwood family pp. 336-371, noteably page 343 that mentions about Henrietta Carr, only daughter on George F. ...Charles Wheeler biography link http://www.portrait.gov.au/people/charles-wheeler-1881 Painted by a prominent artist. Refer to Sir Ronald East's history of the Greenwood family pp. 336-371, noteably page 343 that mentions about Henrietta Carr, only daughter on George F. Carr, who married AV Greenwood in 1896. Also reference to The Wattle Club pp. 356-7. Thus giving the connection of the Greenwood and Carr families, the subjects of Charles Wheeler's painting.Painting in glass-fronted frame.Typewritten notation behind the frame - "Greenwood oral family history says that this unsigned painting was done by Charles Wheeler as a demonstration for Rose Greenwood, (A.V. Greenwood's sister). They shared a studio at the Wattle Club Hall at Box Hill circa 1890s. The subject matter was said to be Grandfather Carr's orchard in Wantirna Road (Ringwood - Still standing in 2003). Source: Mary Greenwood, youngest Granddaughter of A.V. Greenwood."
