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Black and white photograph
Typed below photograph, "The old Ringwood Baths in Ringwood St. 1971"
Written on back of photograph, "Ringwood baths, Ringwood Street, between Miles Ave and Reynolds Ave 1971.
Parent Record for Archive collection of photographs and documents relating to Ringwood Municipal Baths in Ringwood Street, Ringwood. (Also covers later Swimming Pools and Aquatic Centres in Ringwood)
Black and white photograph of people swimming in pool with building in background. 2 copies- 1 large, 1 small.
Typed below large photograph, "A day at the Old Ringwood Baths, Ringwood Street". Written on back of smaller copy, "The Mayor, Cr. J.K. McCaskill, JP, inspecting swimming pool".
Black and white photograph of construction area with reinforcing wire around edge of excavation. (2 copies, 1 small & 1 enlargement.
Typed below photograph, "Building old Ringwood Swimming Pool, 1934, Ringwood Street"
Black and white photograph
Written on back of photograph- "Opening Jubilee Park Swimming Pool. 31.10.70. Mayor Jack McRae and R.J. Hamer".
Coloured photograph. Photograph taken by "Mervyne" Ringwood Studios.
"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood baths under construction. Photo taken from corner of Ringwood St & Miles Ave. Houses just above baths are in Reynolds Ave & top left in Warrandyte Road. Top centre- corner Warrandyte Road & Woodside Ave. White railing centre right is on the bridge across Mullum Creek. Adelaide St ran from Maroondah Highway to Reynolds Ave. Bridge later washed away- 1931.
Sepia photograph
"Written on back of photograph" Building baths Ringwood St. Looking Nth West.
Black and white photograph- 2 copies
Typed below photograph, "The Mayor, Mr A. T. Miles opening the old Ringwood Baths in Ringwood Street, 1934" Date 10/11/1934.
Black and white photograph
Typed below photograph, "F. Dwerryhouse Pool, 1973".
Black and white photographs (3 images)
Written on back of photographs "Jubilee Park, 30-9-73".
Black and white photograph- 2 images
Typed below photograph, "Opening day of the Old Ringwood baths in Ringwood Street, 1934".
Black and white photograph of trophies on table. (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)
Typed below large photograph, "Trophies - Swimming Club about 1957".
Black and white photograph (2 images)
Typed below photograph, "Building old Ringwood swimming pool, 1934, Ringwood Street."
Black and white photograph
Typed below photograph, "Building the old Ringwood baths in Ringwood Street, looking towards Reynolds Ave. 1934."
Black and white photograph
Typed below photograph, "Building old Ringwood swimming pool, 1934, Ringwood St."
Black and white photograph. Several articles from Ringwood newspapers and the Argus (images attached) show the initial idea as Nov 1933 (3000-01 Ringwood Baths-Idea.jpg), Commencement in January 1934 (3000-02 Ringwood Baths-Start.jpg), and operational by November 1934 (3000-03 Ringwood Baths-Operational.jpg). An Argus article (via Trove) from 15 Mar 1934 describes a union complaint about use of workers on sustenance in the construction.(3000-04 Ringwood Baths-Complaint.jpg)
Typed below photograph, "Building the old Ringwood Baths in Ringwood St. Looking towards Warrandyte Rd. 1934.
Black and white photograph See Item 3000 for newspaper articles with 1934 dates
Typed below photograph, "Building the old Ringwood baths in Ringwood St, looking towards Warrandyte Rd. 1934."
Black and white photograph See Item 3000 for newspaper articles with 1934 dates
Typed below image, "Building old Ringwood swimming pool, 1934, Ringwood St.", looking Sth East.
Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small) See Item 3000 for newspaper articles with 1934 dates
Typed below large photograph, "Building old Ringwood swimming pool 1934 - Ringwood St."
3 copies of photograph- 2 sepia, 1 black and white. (See also newspaper cutting with image- re0107, catalogued also under VC 3005))
Typed below black and white photograph, "Building old Ringwood baths in Ringwood Street, 1934".
Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small).
Typed below large photograph, "Building old Ringwood swimming pool, 1934, Ringwood St."
Black and white photograph. 2copies-1 large, 1 small.
Typed below large photograph, "Building the old Ringwood baths in Ringwood Street. Looking south along space behind houses in Ringwood St. Trees in background are where Eastland now stands. 1934"
Black and white photograph. 2 copies- 1 large, 1 small.
Typed below photograph, "Building the old Ringwood baths in Ringwood St. The car is in Ringwood St. and the bridge over the Mullum Creek can be seen. 1934".
Black and white photograph. 2 copies- 1 large, 1 small.
Written on back of small photograph- "Looking south west".
Black and white photographs (6 different images)
Written on back of one photograph (re108C), "McCaskill, mayor, 1936".
Black and white photograph
Typed below photograph, "First Constable Bill Hall receives on behalf of Ringwood Swimming Club, an oxygen respirator from Harold Walklate (Country Liaison Officer, Royal Life Saving Society of Victoria). 15/12/57.
Black and white photograph. (Photo taken by David Holmes, Blackburn)
Written on back of photograph, "Ringwood Baths, 15/12/57. Harold Walklate demonstrating the method of lifting a patient out of the water. Patient Glenys Leaven of Mentone."
Black and white photograph (Photo by Peter Paynes)
Written on back of photograph, "Miss Ingram, Queen of Swimming (Mail, 3/4/58)".
Black and white photograph showing gathering of Club members and officials.
Written on back of photograph, "Taken at Richmond baths 1955: 56. Life saving competition won by Ringwood". (Tess Hanigan and Bill Hall in front row.
Black and white photograph (2 images)
Written on back of photograph, "Taken at old Ringwood pool approx 1955-56. Herald learn to swim class".
Black and white photograph- 2 images.
Written on back of photograph, "Opening Aquatic Centre, 1986. Good shots with poor lighting". Catalogue card reads, "Opening of Aquatic Centre, 1986 which includes Fred Dwerryhouse Pool. Council have better photo in their records."
Sepia photograph.
Written on back of photograph, "Looking north-east".
Black and white photograph
Written on back of photograph, "Opening of the Fred Dwerryhouse Swimming Centre, 31st October, 1970".
Typed and hand written correspondence between the Ringwood Borough Council and Ringwood Swimming Club. 1930's.
Fred Dwerryhouse swimming pool in Ringwood built 1970s was a popular and well used venue until it was demolished in 2013 to make way for a new pool. Fred Dwerryhouse was a Town Clerk of Ringwood 1959-1968.
2 pages A4, 1 coloured photo of diving board area of pool, and 5x2 images of pool outdoor night shots.
Miscellaneous documents related to the Ringwood Baths in Ringwood Street and the Ringwood Swimming Club.
Packet includes: . 3742a- Season Ticket No 1 for the Municipal Baths, Ringwood Street, belonging to Cr A Temple Miles, dated 19.10.34 Season 1934-35. . 3742b- Typed document advertising the First Grand Aquatic Carnival at the Public Swimming Pool at dublin Road, Ringwood East. . 3742c- Invitation to Mr & Mrs R Pullin from the City of Ringwood for the Official Opening of Fred. Dwerryhouse Swimming Pool at Jubilee Park on 31st October, 1970. . 3742d, e, f- Early correspondence and reports on running of the Baths 1934 to 1937. . 3742g- Letter dated 19.9.1936 from the Ringwood Swimming Club to Ringwood Council requesting Clubrooms at the Baths. . 3742h- Two cards listing monthly items of interest dated 1925 to 1942. . 3742i- Ringwood Swimming and Life Saving Club Membership Cards for Kaye Maidment and William Maidment dated 9.11.58. . 3742j- Newspaper cuttings from 1928 to 1946.
Swimming Certificate for the Borough of Ringwood Municipal Baths. Proficient in swimming in 66 yards, 200 yards, and 400 yards and 1 mile and Life Saving Tests. Two good B&W pictures of Town Hall and pool.
Sample swimming certificate, cardboard, with two B&W pictures on it. At the top is a picture of the old Ringwood Town Hall, and at the bottom a picture of the Ringwood outdoor swimming pool and building.
The Ringwood Baths were constructed in 1934 in Ringwood Street and donated by Captain E.T. Miles. Brochure sets out reasons for supporting the pool - free swimming tuition, hot and cold showers, and inclusion in championship carnivals put on by the swimming club.
Borough of Ringwood - Ringwood Swimming Pool. Brochure with picture of swimming pool on front. Cream coloured bi-fold with black printing. +Additional Keywords: Miles, E.T., Capt.
Brochure shows information of Ringwood Municipal Baths- Opening hours, admission charges, history, etc.
Black and white photograph
Image shows Ringwood baths being built with men mixing concrete. Written on back of photograph- "looking Sth East".
2 images- one sepia, one black and white. Original photo taken by "Mervyne", Ringwood Studios.
Written on back of original photograph- Ringwood baths, in Ringwood Street, being built.
Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)
Written under large photograph- "Building old Ringwood swimming pool 1934, Ringwood Street.
Double sided bi-fold leaflet advertising subdivision site, layout of streets and allotments, summary of local features and services and terms of sale.
Auction Saturday June 14th, 1919. 55 Lots. Subdivision includes Warrandyte Road, Tamar Street, Mersey Street and Derwent Street. Property Sales - Dunlop & Hunt Home Builders Ltd., 317 Collins Street, Melbourne, Tels 10104-10105. Agents - J.B. McAlpin, Tel. Ringwood 7. Auctioneers - Sydney T. Haynes & Co., 60 Queen Street, Melbourne, Tel. 3400. Solicitors - Hodgson & Finlayson, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne. Inset photographs of local views including existing 4-roomed bungalow on Lot 37 Tamar Street.
Double sided multi-fold leaflet advertising subdivision site, layout of streets and allotments, summary of local features and services and terms of sale. Inset photographs of local views.
Auction Saturday March 29th, 1919. 58 Lots. Subdivision includes Warrandyte Road, Mullum Mullum Road, Hobart Street, Paxton Street, Arnold Street. Agents - Dunlop & Hunt Pty Ltd., 317 Collins Street, Melbourne Tel. Cent. 10104-10105, J.B. McAlpin, Tel. Ringwood 7. Auctioneers - Sydney T. Haynes & Co., 60 Queen Street, Melbourne, Tel. 3400. Solicitors - Hodgson & Finlayson, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne.
Double sided leaflet advertising subdivision site, layout of streets and allotments, summary of local features and services and terms of sale. Inset photographs of local views and residence of F.W. Purches on the Estate.
Auction Saturday September 6th, 1919. 52 Lots. Subdivision includes White Horse Road, Witt Street, Mitcham, Station Street (later Victory Street, Mitcham). (Railway Avenue marked on the map did not eventuate). Agents - Knight & Harwood, 315 Collins Street, Melbourne in conjunction with Godbehear & Co, Phone Ringwood 49, selling through their auctioneer - Sydney T. Haynes. Solicitor W.H. Peers, 395 Collins Street, Melbourne.
Giant Community Fair organised by the Ringwood East Chamber of Commerce to be held in the Drill Hall Grounds Dublin Road Ringwood East on Saturday December 2nd 1961. All proceeds to aid Local Charities which include: Ringwood East Red Cross Company, Ringwood East Pre-school, Warrawong Holiday Kindergarten, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Maroondah Pre-School Centre, Eastwood Mothers Club, Ringwood East Mothers Club, St. Francis School Mothers Club, Ringwood East Tennis Club, Legacy, Yarra Valley, Police & Citizens Youth Club, Ladies Guilds of District Churches. Events include Dog Competition, Marching Girls, Boxing and Judo Display, Police Exhibition, Cake Stalls and a visit from Father Christmas. Advertising including Spences Foodland, Harry Wiltshire's East Ringwood Hardware, Whytes, Buchanan's Newsagency, Ian E Russell, Barry Hall Chemist, Orleans' Florist - Pet Shop, Sunrise Secretarial Service, Eastwood Cycle & Sports Store, Jenny & John Gift Shop, J.W.F. Sloan Butcher, Bill Patterson Motors, Shir-Vonne Beauty Salon, Eastwood Cake Shop, H.E. & M.D. Burridge, Kellettskornor and Joan's Handy Bar.
Kariwang School Magazine from Mitcham High (subsequently renamed to Mullauna College), 1967. 44 pages. Coloured Cover, rest is Black and White.
Kariwang School Magazine from Mitcham High (subsequently renamed to Mullauna College), 1966. 44 pages. Coloured Cover, rest is Black and White.
Kariwang School Magazine from Mitcham High (subsequently renamed to Mullauna College), 1965. 40 pages. Coloured Cover, rest is Black and White.
Kariwang School Magazine from Mitcham High (subsequently renamed to Mullauna College), 1964. 35 pages. Coloured Cover, rest is Black and White.
Kariwang School Magazine from Mitcham High (subsequently renamed to Mullauna College), 1963. 32 pages. Coloured Cover, rest is Black and White. Back cover includes signatures from Form 2B students.
Set of 23 Colour photogprahs showing bush damage along Waters Grove, Heathmont. Waters Grove runs between Marlborough and Waterloo Streets. This was formerly Park Road (1973 Melways) and Waters Grove from 1974 Melways. Photos are undated, but likely to be around 1974.
Two 1850s surveyor's maps on cardboard backing showing area from Melbourne extending East beyond Bulleen and Nunawading. Detailed description of lots for sale and navigational directions to the property from Richmond by Thomas Ham, Victorian public servant, map maker, publisher, lithographer and original Ringwood land owner. Inset map enlarging area between Yarra River and Dandenong Creek, with southern boundary of allotments later forming part of Oban Road, North Ringwood.
TRANSCRIPT: "This really valuable Property is now offered to the public for sale, in lots to suit purchasers at the Iow rate of £1 per Acre for 80 acres and upwards, and £1.10s per Acre for any smaller portion. Terms of payment Half Cash, Balance in 6 and 12 months, bearing 8 per cent interest. The Estate is well wooded with Gum, Cherry Tree and Stringy Bark, with Wattle in the valleys of the several creeks. Every lot is Staked and Trenched at the corners marked on the Plan thus - The Surveyor has carefully sub-divided the Property, in order to give every Farm a Creek for Water, Valley for Cultivation, and Hills for House and Grass Paddock. The ROADS have been very carefully laid out so as to give a firm, well drained, and nearly level road to each Homestead. Intending purchasers can readily find the property by the following directions, viz: Start from Richmond Bridge, at Hawthorne, then take the left-hand road to KEW. When at the "Woodman Inn", take the Cotham Road to the right, bearing due east, keep this Road, passing Trainor's "White Horse" Inn, and before you leave the fences, you will see calico bills (see margin) nailed to the Trees on the bush track leading to the Upper Yarra country, follow the Bills till you come to the SOUTH boundary line of the Property, which bears East and West (see Plan) where you will see Bills nailed up "THIS PROPERTY FOR SALE, etc." The Bills from Town lead direct to where Mr. Jull is erecting his Store, and arrangements have been made with him to show the lots to intending purchasers free of charge. At the respective corners of the lots the Bills are nailed up double, with numbers to denote the lot, and that the corner stake is adjacent. Any parties wishing to proceed to the property by way of BULLEEN will find Bills nailed on the Trees, commencing at the NEW INN, at "Wilson's Slip Rail." Keep this Track till you come to the Log Bridge, over the Deep Creek at Bloxhome's Paddock; go through the land now being cleared; keep the track over the hill till you come to an Iron House, you will then be on the property, which Iies to the North and East as per Plan. Follow the Bills till you come to Mr. Jull's Store, etc. etc. Further particulars can be had from the Agent for the Property. THOMAS HAM. "
Showing main building at Ringwood Railway Station in 1914, including railway staff and newspaper shop on the platform.
Opening Heathmont Railway Station in May 1926. The photo shows Herman Pump (centre) and Bill Everard MLA (left), at the gate at the entrance to the railway platform. The Station building was located on the west side of the tracks, near the corner of Heathmont and Canterbury Roads. At the officially opening, the ribbon was cut by Louise Pump, wife of Herman.
Opening Heathmont Railway Station in May 1926. The photo shows the audience, including Bill Everard MLA, just behind the gate at the entrance to the railway platform. The Station building was located on the west side of the tracks, near the corner of Heathmont and Canterbury Roads. At the officially opening, the ribbon was cut by Louise Pump, wife of Herman.
Opening Heathmont Railway Station in May 1926. The photo shows the audience, including Bill Everard MLA, at the entrance to the railway platform. The Station building was located on the west side of the tracks, near the corner of Heathmont and Canterbury Roads. At the officially opening, the ribbon was cut by Louise Pump, wife of Herman.
Parent Record for Archive collection of photographs and documents relating to Railways in the Ringwood District
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Newspaper clipping from "The Mail", 18-7-95, P 16. SPORTS STARS .. Top netball players take aim for a national title
Netballers Kate Gold and Emma O'Callaghan, both state representatives, are this week's sports stars. The pair are hoping they can help Victoria win a national championship.
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Image shows building on Maroondah Highway with two horse driven carts at front, and another gentleman holding a horse. Louis Herry had a bakery and general store in Lilydale and opened another in Mount Dandenong Road, opposite the Club Hotel. His wife, Kate, mostly ran the Ringwood store. The store was previously owned by the Blood Bros, after they moved premises closer to the railway station. From the Place of Many Eagles book, "Louis was born in Purdu, France, in 1855, and came to Ringwood from Walhalla in 1887 and erected a weatherboard house and shop opposite the Club Hotel, using a Miner's Right to secure the land. When he arrived, Louis was a married man with three children, Leopold (1882), Marie (1884), John (1886). He had married Kate Handforth at Walhalla in 1879. In later years Elizabeth, Minellia, Louis and Denise were born. Kate's father was known as the midwife of the Gippsiand township because he had once been a fourth year medical student in England, but earnt a living as a goldbuyer in Victoria. Marie Herry would grow up remembering her grandfather calling sometimes at Ringwood; he would bring the children jubilee Mixture to eat and he carried a revolver in his pocket. Often he would play the violin while Marie would stepdance on the kitchen table." Leo served in WWI, whose name appears on the Ringwood Clocktower.
Black and white photograph
Written on back of photograph: "May 1969, Site of first clock tower."
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Newspaper clipping from "The Post", 21-7-93, P 3. NEWS Watch - Council calls for school plan details
The policy and resources committee has recommended Ringwood Council call on Education Minister Don Hayward to outline plans for Ringwood schools. Councillor Chris McRae moved that council ask Mr Hayward to outline plans for amalgamations and closures and consult with council.
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Newspaper clipping from "The Mail", 14-9-93, P 11. NEWS Watch - MP slams taskforce. by Leonora Elliot-Bruce
State Liberal MP Phil Honeywood has slammed an Education Directorate Quality Provision recommendation to close Norwood Primary School. Mr Honeywood said the taskforce rcommendations were not accurate or comprehensive.
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Image shows businesses on south side of Highway, including John Salisbury Mowers, Repco, Maroondah Auto Electrics, Chemist, and Alan Coffey Motors used cars.
Black and white photograph
Image shows Ringwood Mail Office on south side of Highway.
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Newspaper clipping from "The Post", 4-2-97, P 15.
HITTING THE GREENS....Ringwood Bowling Club services manager Wal Fabian, men's president Maurice Boyd, lady's president Mabel Bartling and executive officer Tom Lowe try oput the club's new greens in Loughnan Rd, Ringwood. With pennant competition underway, Ringwood Bowling Club members are very happy with their new facilities
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Written on back of photograph: "Cnr Maroondah Highway and Mt Dandenong Road. Nov 1969."
Two colour aerial photographs overlooking commercial area of Ringwood centred on Eastland shopping precinct (prior to Stage 2 extension proposed to commence in 1992).
Aerial Photography by R.J. Moss.
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