Historical information

See also "Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles - Hugh Anderson" for additional information on the separation of the Borough of Ringwood from Shire of Lilydale (p.154).

Physical description

Short history of the Shire of Lilydale including Ringwood, Croydon and surrounding districts prior to separation from Lilydale of Borough of Ringwood in 1924.

Inscriptions & markings

Preface extract: This small Volume contains a short history of the Shire of Lilydale, and is designed as a record covering the period especially relating to the early settlement. ... The information herein recorded has been obtained from official sources, historical records, first hand knowledge, and from the Pioneers themselves ...