Photograph - City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960

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From the Collection of Ringwood and District Historical Society 125 Warrandyte Road Ringwood VIC

Object Registration: 388
Inscriptions & Markings: Catalogue card reads, 'City celebration, 1960. Floats with children on board in procession'.
Last updated: 18 Dec 2018 at 10:05AM

Photograph - Ringwood Coolstores Circa 1967

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Postcard size photograph

Inscriptions & Markings

'Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Coolstores, pre demolition, circa 1967. (Say "no" to 1967 Referendum for Aboriginal Vote ,on wall.

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Photograph - Rear of shops- Main Street Ringwood early 1960's

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Postcard size photograph

Inscriptions & Markings

'Written on back of photograph" Rear of shops Main Street Ringwood, early 1960's. Making way for Eastland carpark

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Photograph - Ringwood Timber & Trading Builders and Plumbers Supplies on Maroondah Hwy cnr New Street Ringwood.Circa 1960's

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Postcard size coloured photograph

Inscriptions & Markings

"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Timber & Trading. Corner of New Street and Maroondah Highway, Loughnan Hill in background.

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Photograph - Ringwood and Croydon Mail, Adelaide Street ,Ringwood. Early 1960's

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Postcard size coloured photograph

Inscriptions & Markings

"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood and Croydon mail,Adelaide Street . Early 1960's

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4 Coloured photographs numbered 10043 to 10046 - Demolition of buildings in Adelaide Street -Ringwood. Circa 1960

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Postcard size coloured photograph

Inscriptions & Markings

"Written on back of photograph" Demolition of buildings corner Adelaide Street. Early 1960's. K.T.Williams- Chemist

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4 Coloured photographs numbered 10043 to 10046 - Demolition of buildings in Adelaide Street -Ringwood. Circa 1960

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Postcard size coloured photograph

Inscriptions & Markings

"Written on back of photograph" Demolition of buildings in Adelaide Street - including Block Building, Bloods Emporium, built in 1912 under Capt.E.T.Miles. Early 1960's. Corner of Maroondah Highway

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4 Coloured photographs numbered 10043 to 10046 - Demolition of buildings in Adelaide Street -Ringwood. Circa 1960

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Postcard size coloured photograph

Inscriptions & Markings

"Written on back of photograph" Demolition of buildings in Adelaide Street - including Bloods Emporium on corner of Maroondah Highway . Early 1960's

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4 Coloured photographs numbered 10043 to 10046 - Demolition of buildings in Adelaide Street -Ringwood. Circa 1960

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Postcard size coloured photograph

Inscriptions & Markings

"Written on back of photograph" Demolition of buildings East side of Adelaide Street- Ringwood Mail Office and Pines Hospital in background. Early 1960's

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Photograph - Ringwood Technical School 1963 Teachers and Office Staff Group Photo

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Black and white photograph Names of Teachers and Office Staff Top row: J. Davidson, Mr Sutherland, ?, Mr Stevens, Doug Thomas, Mr Burgoyne. 3rd row: Mr Misso, Doug Alkemade, Lance Brittingham, Mr Donaldson, ?, Ollie Norris, Tom Butcher, Mr Nelson, Jack Montgomery, Lindsay Boucher. 2nd row: Graham Moore, Mr Burgoyne, Lindsay Beulke, Mrs Howard, Miss Beanland (Office), Mrs Jonson, Jean Nelson, Mrs Rutledge (Office), Kath Hickinbotham, Mrs Kovak, Mr Johnson, Doug Webster, Pat Guinane. 1st row: Audrey Hartigan, Miss Cox, Ruth Barber (Office), Mrs Elizabeth Goss, Wilma Cotes (Head Mistress), Edward Heard (Principal), Roy Holmes (Headmaster), Mrs Weavers, ? , Miss Croxford /Mrs Bowring, Miss Lauritz / Mrs Woolrich. Not all teachers are shown in the photograph as some were part-time or absent. Photograph from Ringwood Technical School photo album, labelled “Ringwood Technical School 1963-’64 Class Photos”.

Historical information

Experienced teachers came from all parts of the State to teach in this unique school, the first co-educational technical school in Victoria. In 1963, 229 Form 1 students were enrolled, being the biggest student intake so far in the school’s 5 year history, bringing the school population close to 700 in Forms 1 to 4. Extensions to the 3 year old building were under way to cope with the increasing student numbers.

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Photograph - Ringwood Technical School Canteen c1965 showing array of snacks available.

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Black and white photograph.

Historical information

The school canteen, located at the end of the Trade Wing, commenced service in 1961. It was an important source of fund-raising for much-needed items such outdoor seating for the 600+ students at the new co-ed campus which had opened the previous year.

Inscriptions & Markings

None

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Packet - Gwen Reed nee Woodford family memorabilia c.1880s-c.1980s

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Collection of various family and personal documents, photographs, and early 1900s greeting cards. Papers of Gwen Reed from Edith Graham of Ware Cres, Ringwood East. (Provided by Nicki Shea, Granddaughter of Stan & Jo Bridgman of Eastwood Cycles) Contents: Hand-written notes – Woodford Family Tree, by Gwen Reed Autograph book with entries "To Gwen" Bookmark - with name "Lorrie B" Christmas card to May with love from George 1906 Christmas card from May to George 1906 Christmas card from Edie to Gwen (Cousin Ede) Christmas card from Dot to Gwen 1925 (from Dot Grundy, dc'd) Christmas card from Ollie S to Gwen 1924 Happy New Year card to Gwen from Grandma (Woodford) Christmas card from Mum & Ethel to Gwen 1926 Christmas card to Gwen from Emily (Gawith, Jeparit East) Christmas card from Olive to Gwen 1919 (Olive Janetski, Jeparit East) Christmas card from Hilda (Obst) to Gwen 1929 Postcard to Miss G Woodford "Bygalorie Park" Tullibigeal PO NSW (To Gwen from Effie - Effie Robson, Jeparit East) Christmas card to Gwennie from C. S. Graham 1915 (School teacher) Christmas card from Mum to May & George Christmas postcard from Grandfather to Gwenny Christmas card to Dear Daddie from Gwen Christmas card from May with love to George Christmas card from Nellie Parker (Nell Rodgers - Albury) to Gwen 1924 Greeting card from Hilda to Gwen 1919 (Hilda Obst Jeparit East) Christmas card from Ethel to Gwen 1927 Christmas card from Anne (MCGrath) to Gwen Christmas card from S. Hoober(?) (School teacher, Bygalorie) to Mr & Mrs Woodford, Gwen & Ollie) 1924 Christmas card from May and George to Mum and Dad 1925 Christmas card to Gwen Syd & Family from May Dad & Kiddies (Stepmother) Christmas card from George to May 1907 Postcard (signed Dulcie) to Mrs G. Reed, 9 Laurence Grove, East Ringwood Vic 3055 postmarked 1993 Envelope (only) addressed to Mrs. G. Reed, 9 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East Vic. 3135 Birth Certificate District of Balmoral, Victoria – Sonia Woodford b.1856 (Issued 1987) Death Certificate District of Stawell, Vic – Archibald Brown d.1914 Marriage Certificate District of Hamilton, Vic – John Brown & Margaret Dale m.1895 Coroner’s Post-Mortem report – Edward John Reed d.1981 Family Data Tree (Family Tree) William Walker/Elizabeth Silk, Hamilton Vic & children b.1842-1862 Newspaper clipping – May & Archibald Brown drowned at North Hamilton, 1887 Pictorial Souvenir – Selected Views of Mount Gambier to Miss L. Boyce, postmarked 1959 Hand-written poems/song lyrics by Gwen Reed (4 pages) Newspaper extract - Weekly Times Magazine Section “At Hamilton”, 1937 Photograph – “My mother standing with Foster parents” Photograph of Gracie (?) Grandma (?) Murray (?) Photograph of costumed performers Photograph of child Photograph of lady at John Mansell dispensary (Chemist at Forest Hill Vic?) Postcard photograph – Gwen & Ethel Woodford Photograph of grave – Victoria May Woodford (died 1957 aged 56 years) Photograph of grave – William Woodford and Sarah Woodford Photograph of un-named male Photograph of baby on chair Photograph – “Myself. Hope you like it May" Photograph (colour) – un-named group on train at Currumbin Qld Photograph – 2 un-named girls

Inscriptions & Markings

Autographs include Arthur Young Rosie Sturgess Joff Ellen Carlu Carter Toni Lamond Dick Curtis Billy Daniels Margaret Whiting Horrie Dargie Duo Moreno Therese Talbert Richard Gray Three Apollos Robert Leeman

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Map - Allotments - Township of Ringwood - Parish of Ringwood - County of Mornington - 1886

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Linen-backed map of Ringwood area lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, 5th November, 1886.

Historical information

[Page 3, Horse Shoes to High Heels - Richard Carter] ... "(In the year 1882) the railway was extended from Hawthorn through Ringwood to Lilydale and later to Ferntree Gully."

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Newspaper clippings - Ringwood Community Child Care Centre

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Ringwood Mail newspaper clippings - Centres face subsidy challenge and Child care closed, by Faye Michelson - March 1997

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Newspaper clipping - Child Care (Maroondah/Ringwood)

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Ringwood Mail newspaper 17 September 1996 page 3 - Review of Children's services in Maroondah

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Envelope - Packet 4 St Paul's Anglican Church, Ringwood

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Variety of miscellaneous Anglican Church publictions: Bush Church Aid Society of Australia - March 1991, Anglican Homes Diocese of Melbourne Annual Report - 1988, Creator's Creation Creating, Christian Arts Group folder - Spring 1978, The Melbourne Anglican newspaper - May 1996, Look, The Church of England Parish Paper for Holy Trinity Doncaster and St. Philip's Deep Creek Souvenir Issue - Centenary Year June 1969.

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Pamphlet - Ringwood Walk - Points of Historical Interest

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Sketch of walking route for 17 historical points of interest organised by the Ringwood Historical Society for St. Paul's Church Centenary Celebrations - 14 October 1979, estimated duration 2-1/4hours.

Inscriptions & Markings

1 - Start 2 - Cnr Braeside Avenue, old township, brickworks 1881-1916, Guests, Herrys, Hills 3 - Club Hotel, Ringwood Hall, 1st site of C of E church corner 4 - Ringwood Lake, Anthony Ford - pioneer 5 - Opposite Bardia Street, Sandy Gully, Duncan's Hotel 6 - Opposite Pratt Street, 2nd site of C of E, 2nd fire station, Bentleys, old shopping centre 7 - Warrandyte Road, Former Clocktower site, Pratts butcher shop, Bamfords 8 - End of Pitt Street, building viaduct 9 - Bedford Road, Webdales, old crossing, railway station 10 - Station Street, views over railways 11 - Station entrance, old shopping centre, 2nd Postoffice, 2nd blacksmiths, Mechanics Institute, Town Hall 12 - Clocktower, 3rd State School, coolstores, 3rd Postoffice, market, Kenworthys 13 - Opposite market, 3rd site of C of E, Ringwood views 14 - Adelaide Street, Dickens, 1st fire station, Ringwood Reserve 15 - Opposite squash courts, Matlocks, Salvation Army 16 - Opposite library, bowling club, old baths 17 - Outside C of E, Ringwood views, Brittens, Glamorgan

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Booklet - The Parish of Ringwood 1957 Every Member Canvass

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Photographs and text outlining activities of Canvass Committees of St. Paul's Church Ringwood, Holy Trinity Church Ringwood East, St. Stephen's Church Warrandyte, and Christ Church Heathmont, with a brief history of each church.

Inscriptions & Markings

Introduction by Vicar - Rev. Ronald F. Adams, The Vicarage, Ringwood.

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Booklet - St Paul's Anglican Church Ringwood Centenary Souvenir History

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Historic summary concentrating on four moves of St Paul's Anglican Church in Ringwood from 1879 to 1979 including photographs of each location - Mount Dandenong Road, Pratt Street, Ringwood Street, and Warrandyte Road. Includes list of vicars from 1905 to 1979.

Inscriptions & Markings

Introduction by Rev. Bill Potter, Vicar. Compiled by Stella Badger Design, Charles Miller

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Newspaper clippings - Reverend Hilary Roath, St. Paul's Anglican Church, Ringwood - 1993

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Local newspaper articles on the Reverend Hilary Roath, among the first women priests ordained by the Anglican Church, and the first female chaplain in the City of Ringwood

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Book - Christ Church Heathmont - The First Twenty-Five Years, 1954-1979

Ringwood and District Historical Society, Ringwood

Short history of Church of England's Christ Church, Canterbury Road, Heathmont - 25th Anniversary 1954-1979, by Verna M. Adams

Inscriptions & Markings

Verna M. Adams: "I would like to acknowledge the help I have received from many quarters, and to express my appreciation of their unstinting labours on behalf of this volume. Photography: Kendrick Pereira Typing: Gladys Perkins, Betty Growse and all who lent photographic material and records."

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Photograph - City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960

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