Photograph, Edwin G. Adamson A.R.P.S, Back grocery, corner Adelaide St Ringwood 1963 (Eastland Litigation Photo) (2 views), May 1963

Historical information

This series of SS0380 photos are part of the "Eastland Litigation" launched in 1962 by the Whitehorse Traders Co-operative Association (WTCA), against the Ringwood Council's Interim Development Order of 1960. WTCA sought "orders from the Supreme Court of Victoria that the planning scheme was invalid" - See "The Eastland Litigation" chapter in "From Horse Shoes to High Heels - Ringwood Shopping Centre and Eastland 1858-2008" by Richard Carter, Bounce Books 2009.

Inscriptions & markings

Written on back of photograph 2826-2, 'Back grocery, corner Adelaide St.' Stamped on back, 'Edwin G. Adamson... [and samped] In the Supreme Court 13 Aug 1963'.
On back of 2826-1 (similar photo at different time): Photo of the shop and dwelling ordered to be demolished - north-eastern corner of Adelaide St and Maroondah Hwy.

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