Near the corner of Cormistom Road and Florence Avenue onto Oban Road. The house is still there today (2024).

Taken by Roy J Mitchell

Used for fund-raising by inserting money in the slit on the model

Clarrie Burns, father of Neville, shovelling hail stones from his driveway at 13 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood in the late 1950s. Clarrie worked for Ringwood City Council as Superintendent of Works. In the image, number 11 Warrandyte Road was Sherman's house, number 9 the Haywards, then (hidden) the Salvation Army citadel.

A0-size (approx) City Engineer's map with hand-drawn overlay highlighting natural water-courses in the Ringwood area, as identified by Rob Atkins, former RDHS President. Other pencilled markings include Perry's Hut, Jull's Store, Crawley's Hut.

Scale: 8 chains to 1 inch.

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Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" October 26, 1993. School bill ends hopes. By Jodie Haythorne

Sweeping education reforms introduced to State Parliament last week could stop Ringwood East Primary School from fighting closure.

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A0-size (approx) map of named streets, lot-numbered properties and locality features within City of Ringwood boundary.

Scale: 8 chains to 1 inch. City Engineer's signature in bottom right corner - Alan Robertson (City Engineer 1958-1987)

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Newspaper clipping from 1993. Era ends for 159. By State political reporter JANE SCHULZE

Education Minister Don Hayward has announced that 52 metropolitan primary schools ansd 10 secondary colleges will close befoere the start of the 1994 school year.A total of 159 schools will be closed across Victoria, 59 of which will be achieved through school mergers. The Opposition leader John Brumby condemned the school closures and said it was a precursor to more funding cuts within the education system. "The quality provision process has never been anything more than a euphemism for school closures" he said.

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Newspaper clipping from the "Mail" 19-10-93 P1. Education for 300 in turmoil, by Leonara Elliot-Bruce and Jodie Haythorne

The education of more than 300 Ringwood Primary School pupils has been thrown into turmoil following the State Government's announcement to close two local schools.Ringwood East and Norwood primary schools were told last Friday they would close at the end of the year. The principals are not happy.

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Newspaper clipping from the "Mail" 19-11-96 P7. Schools discuss merger, by Jeff Jones

A three way merger bid by Heathmont, Southwood and Ringwood Primary schools was discussed behind closed doors last week

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Newspaper clipping from the "Mail" 5-11-96 P9. Most schools unaware of any plans for merger.

Wih the State Government's position well known on school mergers, "The Mail" surveyed Maroondah's schools on the same subject. Most of the surveyed schools said they knew nothing of any planned mergers, or they did not wish to comment. No school said they were in favour of mergers in Maroondah.

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Newspaper clipping from the "Mail" 22-10-96 P5. A stitch in time. L to R : Kerryn, Jana and Felicity

Grade 4 students at Ringwood North Primary School have won the top prizes in a Royal Mellbourne Show embroidery competition. In all, seven students won prizes at the show.

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A0-size (approx) map of named streets, lot-numbered properties and locality features within City of Ringwood boundary. Colour-coded legend identifying Existing Rec Reserves, Proposed Rec Reserves, Existing Open Space, Children's Playgrounds, and Schools.

Scale: 8 chains to 1 inch. Map picked up in Engineer's office at old town hall prior to demolition 1971.

Digitised video (1.63GB). Duration: 30 minutes. Recorded April, 2024. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)

Guest Presenter Dennis Johnston was named 2023 Maroondah Citizen of the Year for his long-standing involvement with and contribution to Biala, Ringwood. This organisation is dedicated to providing support and care for special needs children and their family.

Digitised video (1.82GB). Duration: 26minutes. Recorded April, 2024. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)

Ringwood CWA was formed on 7th March in 1946 in the small town hall, with 65 Foundation members. Even in the first meeting, there was a competition for the best scones and tomatoes. The consensus was to meeting monthly on the first Thursday. In this presentation, Lorraine Zimmerman talks of the history and some of the activities of Ringwood's CWA branch.

Celebrated in 1989 on Sunday 10th September.

John Hutchinson, Chairman of 25th Birthday Committee. A Douglas, first principal, F Russell, second, and H Fletcher, third. Contains map of celebrations and school song.

Paper receipts

AM Ibbotson, Whitehorse Road, Ringwood - artifical manures, sprays, feeds, oils, and other farming needs. Alexanders men's & boy's wear of Ringwood (Murray Place)

Two catalogues of goods to sell, from Ringwood Timber & Trading

Editorial of 15201b includes a short history of the company. In 1937, Mr S Coopersmith and son, Frank (the present Managing Director) started a fruit case manufacturing business in North Melbourne under the name of The Cooper Case Co. The business flourished, and in 1940, recognising the possibilities in and around Ringwood, an old bush sawmill and an area of land on the Maroondah Highway, were secured. Subsequent purchases have since increased this area to approximately 15 acres. It was decided to widen the activities and scope of the business and two new firms were formed. Cooper Sawmilling Co., which operated a modern sawmill, and Ringwood Timber & Trading Co., which handled the output of the sawmill and introduced builders' and general hardware lines to meet the demands of this rapidly expanding area. As Ringwood grew, so too did the organisation which was created to serve it. The principals studied timber and hardware merchandising trends overseas, and after considerable investigation the new building on Maroondah Highway was completed in 1956. Today, acclaimed as one of the most modern mills and hardware stores in the Southern Hemisphere, combining up to date machinery and handling equipment together with unique drive-in facilities and a self-selection centre. Ringwood Timber & Trading Co. are proud to offer a service unparallelled to home builders. In conformity with modern commercial practice the various firms have since been incorporated under the Victorian Companies Act and the latest accounting methods and office equipment have been installed to provide an efficient and virile administration to control the entire manufacturing and trading activities. We have a staff of over 220 personnel, each trained in their particular field to provide you, our valued client, with expert advice, quality merchandise and second-to-none service to enable you to fulfil every need in and around your home.

Three paper posters showing the proceedings of the Ringwood Xmas Carnival under the patronage of Borough of Ringwood Mayor and councillors, for 1934, 1935 and 1937

A Universal Business Directories Publication. Contains: Numerous advertisements by local business Summary of Ringwood services groups, wards, parks, schools, councillors, etc Doctor's Surgeries Index of streets Aerial maps Lists of businesses by business categories Includes the same for Croydon, Lilydale, Heathmont and Kilsyth. Some small business lists for Warrandyte, South Warrandyte, Vermont and Montrose.

Letter dated 26th October, 1964 from District Grand Recorder, Order of the Secret Monitor, District Grand Conclave of Southern Australia, 12 Dane Road, Moorabbin, Victoria, confering R.Wor. Bro. A.J.B. Aird with the rank of Past District Grand Visitor in the District Grand Conclave of Southern Australia on payment of £3-3-0 fee.

Buff coloured certificate with gold seal regarding appointment of Companion Arthur James Bromwich Aird as V.Em. Past Grand Scribe Nehemiah, in the Grand Chapter on 18th April 5962, 1962. Accompanying letter dated 26 January, 1962 from Supreme Grand Chapter of Victoria informing of the promotion and letter dated 24th April, 1962 from District Recorder, Mornington, outlining completion of formalities and wearing of 30 degree regalia on remittance of £15-15-0 fee.

Blue postmarked Airmail/Air Letter from Grand Council, O.S.M. London, dated 13th April, 1959 to A.J.B. Aird regarding accepting the Office of Past Grand Standard Bearer and ability to attend the Grand Conclave Meeting for Investiture on 13th June, 1959, at the Cafe Royal, London.

Clearance certificate and covering letter - Brother Alan Aubrey Williams, Master Mason, ceased to be a member of Prince of Wales Mark Lodge No.8 under the United Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of Victoria and is clear of all dues. Dated at St.Kilda on 31st March, 1943. Covering letter addressed to Brother Williams signed by Norman Wright, Secretary, 12th April, 1942.

Clearance certificate - Allan Aubrey Williams, Master Mason, ceased to be a member of United Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of Victoria and is clear of all dues. Dated at North Carlton on 21 February, 1928.

Two buff coloured certificates with purple seal. Certification that Brother Arthur James Bromwich Aird, being properly qualified as a Mark Master Mason and Royal Arch Mason, was - (a) duly acknowledged as a Most Excellent Master, and (b) received and greeted as a Royal Select and Super Excellent Master - in the Melbourne Council No. 56 on 1st November, 1955 & recommended to the notice, attention and protection of all illustrious and well beloved companions throughout the globe.

Buff coloured certificate with gold Lodge seal. Certification that the Past Rank of Senior Grand Warden has been conferred on Brother Arthur James Bromwich Aird. Signed by the Grand Master under the Seal of the Grand Lodge on 26th July, 1961.

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Newspaper clipping from the "Post", 18-9-96, P7. Norwood girls in finals

The Norwood Secondary College Junior Girls Football team were in high spirits for their state Grand Final berth against Kyneton today, Wednesday 18-9-96.

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Buff coloured certificate with gold Lodge seal. Certification that Brother Arthur James Bromwich Aird has been appointed to the office of Grand Registrar in the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Victoria for the ensuing twelve months. Signed by the Grand Master under the Seal of the Grand Lodge on 21st May,1952.

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Newspaper clipping from the "Post", 19-11-96, P2. Festival fever at Parkwood

Parkwood Secondary College year eight woodwork students Hayley, Leoma, Kate and Alison are perparing for the "Parkwood Festival 1996" taking place 10am-4pm on Saturday, November 30.

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Buff coloured certificate with red Lodge seal. Certification that Brother Arthur James Bromwich Aird was advanced to the honorable Degree of Mark Master on 18th August, 1936, in the Lilydale Lodge No.65on the Register of the United Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Victoria. Signed by the Deputy Grand Master and given under the Seal of the Grand Lodge at Melbourne on 22nd March, 1937.