Physical description
Elderly man and child
Inscriptions & markings
Typed below photograph, "Kevin Pratt".
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Elderly man and child
Typed below photograph, "Kevin Pratt".
Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 17-12-96, Page 5 . 'Sports plan is rejected' - By Jamie Duncan
Maroondah Council has knocked back Yarra Valley Anglican School's plans to build an indoor sports complex on its Kalinda Rd site. Nearby residents were concerned abou the potential noise and visual impact of the stadium.
Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 24-9-96, Page 5 . 'No Go Sport'
More than 30 objections have been submitted to Maroondah Council against a proposed sports centre at Yarra Valley Anglican School.
Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 21-8-96, Page 2 . 'With a paddle and a prayer'.
19 Australians were paddling for glory at the World Marathon Canoeing Championships in Voxholm, Sweden. Leading the team against 30 other countries was Yarra Valley Anglican School's outdoor education director, Roger Fenwick, npw competing in his fourth championships.
Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 3-9-93, Page 3 . Fun Run
Plans for the 1993 Ringwood Festival were up and running.The two week festival contained community displays, family fun, theatre and cabaret. A highlight was the annual Ringwood Fun Run. Frankie J Holden opened the day along with Ringwood Mayor, Greg Adkins.
Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 10-3-98, Page 6
Former Victorian Premier and current Ringwood Highland Games chieftain, Sir Rupert Hamer, games organiser Sue Mcleod and games chief John Cooper are looking forward to the 15th gathering of the Scottish clans, as well as 'traditional' pastimes such as caber tossing, haggis hurling and welly throwing.
Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 3-10-95. P23. By Andrew Meath. Panel to have Say on Land
An independent panel will decide whether a housing subdivision in an environmentally sensitive part of North Ringwood should proceed. The Ministry of Planning and Development will appoint the panel to consider a request from developers of Barnsdale Forest to divide one acre (0.4 hectares) parcels of land into 7 lots
Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 25-7-95. P3. Fury as developer clears sub-division. By Leonora Elliot-Bruce
Concerned conservationists have accused a developer of almost destroying vegetation to make way for a North Ringwood subdivision. The group, Friends of Loughie's Bushland, wants Maroondah City Council to investigate the developer's action which it claims has devastated the area. The developers are Barnsdale Forest
Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", Tuesday August 12, 1997. Standard to Fall - Claim. By Peter Di Sisto
Planned changes to Victoria's building regulations could result in lower building standards, Maroondah Council has warned. Maroondah Couincil's city services director, Lydia Wilson, last week tabled a a report on the likely impact of the changes
Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 23-2-1993. Hostel developer critical of system. Article by Janine Jones
The owner of land approved for a controversial aged care development at Heatherdale Rd, Vermont, has hit out at objectors to the project. Ringwood Council approved revised plans for the hostel at 177 Heatherdale Rd, Vermont, after a year of negotiations with the applicants, Lois and Bob McDonough. Council received 14 objections from neighbouring residents to the development.
28 page booklet
Inside cover, Page 1- Details of Games: Ringwood Highland Games 1972. Jubilee Park, Ringwood. Sunday, 20th February, 1972. Sponsored by the Ringwood City Council. Organised by the Lions Club of Ringwood. Chief of the Gathering- The Hon. J. W. Manson, M.L.A..
28 page booklet
Inside cover, Page 1- Details of Games: Ringwood Highland Games 1969 Jubilee Park, Ringwood. Saturday, 1st March, 1969. Sponsored by the Ringwood City Council. Organised by the Lions Club of Ringwood. Chief of the Gathering- The Hon. J. W. Manson, M.L.A., Minister of State Development.
Digitised video (2.26GB). Duration: 54 minutes. Recorded September, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)
Presenter: Judith Vimpani, Vice President of Marysville Historical Society, talks about her experiences, interviews and extensive research in re-gathering Marysville's history lost in the catastrophic 2009 Black Saturday fires.
Black and White Photograph of group of girls in Sunday best, ready for Sunday School at Methodist Church Ringwood. From Left to Right: Peggy ?, Virginia (Ginny) McGowan, Unknown, Merna Kercheval, Unknown
This is the parent record for the archives collection of hotels in the Ringwood area.
Newspaper Clipping from "The Maroondah Post", 1/7/1997. Planning zones cut
Council planning officers are confident Maroondah City's draft planning scheme will ensure the area retains its unique characteristics. The council officers believe its effectiveness will only be truly tested once it is fully implemented.
Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 10-3-1998. 79. Dvelopments put on hold
Maroondah Coincil sat to consider three town planning issues at its meeting last Monday night. Council deferred decisions on applications for a 17 lot subdivision in Warranwood; two units at the back of a house in Croydon and three units at another Croydon site.
Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 17-2-1993. P9. New North Ringwood shops proposal
The two major property owners at North Ringwood shopping centre, Mr Gary Milne and Rushish Pty Ltd, have resolved their differences of two years ago and are now working on a combined proposal to expand and redevelop the centre.
Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 21/6/1995. P1. New Planning Zones
Maroondah City residents may have less opportunity for a say in how the municipality will be developed following sweeping changes by the State Government to planning zones
Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 19-7-1995. P1. Fight on over units
Ringwood East will become "the mental health suburb of the eastern region" a group of residents has warned, following a council decision to allow units to be built in a residential street, for people with diagnosed mental illness
Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 21-6-1995. P5. New planning zone
Local laws governing tree removal throughout Croydon may also be extended to Ringwood, Mr Turner from Maroondah Council said
Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 30-04-1996. P5. Club gambling plan anger
Residents, traders and churches are angered by a proposal to build a social club with gambling facilities near Ringwood North Shopping Centre. But club management and its developer have defended the club as an asset for Ringwood.
Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 24-1-1996. P9. Shopping centre history grows
Progress continues on the North Ringwood shopping centre redevelopment, adding shops and extra parkinbg spaces. The Milne and Dickson families are still involved in the shopping centre, since the land had its beginning as an orchard
Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 8-8-1995. P6. "The Polite Achiever" written by Jodi Pine
Top ranked North Ringwood sailor Sarah Blanck likes to think of herself as polite and Conservative when it comes to the competitive world of sailing. She was recently named the best under 19 female sailor in the world
Parent Record for Archive collection of photographs and documents relating to Eastland Shopping Centre in Ringwood
Black and White photo of teachers and children at the Ringwood Methodist Church Sunday School, Greenwood Ave, believed to be c1957-8.
Digitised video (1.98GB). Duration: 48 minutes. Recorded August, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)
In this presentation, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines talks about some of the Society's archival activities, with a focus on "rescuing" items of significance, including timely digitisation of photographs and film potentially susceptible to loss or deteriorisation with the passing of time.
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