Parent Record for Archive collection of obituaries, newspaper clippings and funeral orders-of-service associated with residents of Ringwood, Victoria.

Four page order of service for the funeral of Devon George Astle 10th. January 1922 - 15th. February 2010 at St. Paul's Anglican Church Ringwood. Vicar The Rev. Michael Lazarus ."Also" Sincere Thanks" card from the family to Richard Carter

Dr. Blair Widmer was the Medical Officer for Ringwood for many years. Among other things he supervised innoculations and vaccinations of babies and children.

Buff coloured covers with with paper insert and photograph on front

White bifold card with photograph on front and black printing.

Founder of Methven Real Estate , Mooroolbark hand written on back in blue ink.

Alan Robertson was the City Engineer and Town Planner at the City of Ringwood for many years from 1958. He rceived several significant professional and community awards.

Buff coloured bifold card with white paper insert. Photograph on front.

Camr from the Richard Carter Collection

White single bifold with Photograph on front

White Bifold with photograph on front. Black printing.

Dulcie worked for Carter Real Estate in Ringwood for 20 years. This booklet was in the Richard carter Collection.

Bifold booklet with insert and many Photographs accompanied by text about Dukcie's life.

Kathleen was a great worker with the Confraternily of Christian Doctrine in the Ringwood Parish and also known by generations of students at Yarra Theological Union.

White card covers with an eight page booklet inside detailing the life of Noela. White paper with black printing.

Allan Carter, Richard Carter's Father was a prominent business man and resident of Ringwood . The article describes how he was intrumental in obtaining the land for the school as one of the Formative Committee members. Also a member of the school's first Council and then the Chairman of the Building Fund. Richard Carter followed in his Father's footsteps in the Real Estate business. He was also the President of the Ringwood Historical Society for many years.

Grey page with text and photographs torn from the school magazine. No date

Reginald Owen Spencer was on the Ringwood Council from 1953-1963 and was Mayor in 1958/59.

Buff coloured bifold leaflet with typed printing . In memorium to Reginal Owen Spencer. Two hymns printed inside.

Serene Moore as sister-in-law to Ruby McAlpin and Granddaughter of Cr. William Mackinley (1924-1929) and Mayor of Ringwood 1927/28

Buff coloured bifold with photograph on front and printed order of service inside.

Hand written on back SIster-in-law to Ruby McAlpin and Granddaughter of Cr. William Mackinlay.

Local RIngwood Family Service was conducted by The Reverend Heather Martin. Assistant Curate: The Reverend Maureen Beattie

Green bifold with insert black printing, pen and ink sketch on front.

During the service The Pirls sang Pokarekare. Graeme Lilley and Baden Chadwick gave the Readings The service was conducted by the Vicar The REverend Heather Marten.

4 page buff coloured leaflet of the Seervice to Celebrate and Remember the life of Betty Jean Lilley. Pen and ink drawing on front.

Two and a half page A4 bifold tribute from companions and members of the Melbourne Walking Club with a photograph of Albert on front in a bush setting and loose page insert of order of Service. During Albert's time in the Walking Club he blazed the trail of many cross country walks around Healesville, Mount Donna Buang, Mount Juliet, Mount Buller and the Jamieson River. He was cared for in Donwood Nursing home, Croydon, at the end of his life.

Well known local builder in the Ringwood - Heahmont area.

Two small notices from newspaper

The late Mrs. Pollard was the wife of Frank Pollard of the Pollard Family who were early orchardists in Ringwood.

Newspaper cutting dated 24 August 1944

Mr. Pullin who lived in Mulum Road was the husband of Ellie Pullin President of the Ringwood Historical Research Group. He also was a valued member of the group.

two small cuttings from newspaper for Rowland Ambrose Pullin

Rose Paris and her husband had an orchard at the corner of Wonga and Oban Roads. She left an estate valued at over 11 and a half thousand pounds in June 1923.

Small printed extract pertaining to the will of Rose Paris.

Kevin Pratt was one of Ringwood's best known residents when he died at the age of 77 in 1987. An amputee from the age of three he overcame his own physical handicaps and went on to encourage and help the youth of the district. He was President of the Ringwood Football Club for 25 years. His memory is perpetuated by a pavillion in Mullum Reserve which bears his name. Mr Pratt's Funeral service in Our Ladies Church in Bedford Road was well attended. See also photographs in Personalities

Newspaper article about Mr Kevin Pratt who died in 1987

Newspaper cutting of the death of Dr Ian Thomas.

Dr Thomas established the Wantirna Road Medical Clinic until his retirement in 1985. He saw active service during WWII in the Army Medical Corps in New Guinea and was a member of Yarra Valley Legacy for 20 years. He is survived by his wife Betty, three daughters and one son.

Death notice in local newspaper - Ringwood Mail 18/6/1942, and separate report of Miss Thomas being hit by a car driven by R. Naylor while crossing Station Street, Ringwood.

Winifred Elva, beloved second daughter of H.O. and A. Thomas of Alexander Road Ringwood, and much loved sister of Grace,Rhys (deceased), Horace, Cornish, Rita, Elma and Gwen (Mrs Ron Westmore). Miss Thomas was well known in the district and for some years in business in Main Street, Ringwood. She was associated with church work including superintendent of the kindergarten at the Methodist Sunday school and the Junior Christian Endeavor.

Two death notices for Harry Osbourne Thomas, died 8 November 1945 aged 79 years.

Dear father of Grace, Winifred (deceased), Rhys, Horace, Cornish, Rita, Elma and Gwen (Mrs R. Westmore).

Newspaper report of two deaths around the date of Ringwood Show, March 1917. Mr Thomas Thomas aged 66 - haemorrhage following coughing fit 22/3/1917, and Master Stan Milne aged 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Milne and grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hann of Ringwood - struck by merry-go-round part 25/3/1917.

Mr Thomas leaves a wife and grown family. Corporal E. Thomas was a son of the deceased and was one of the heroes of war invited to a place of honor on Show Day. In his absence, Sergt. S. Chivers made feeling reference to the death of Mr. Thomas.

Death notice in local newspaper - Ringwood Mail 19/12/1947, recently retired from his position as engineer to the Ringwood Cool Stores.

Beloved hustand of Gertrude, dearly loved father of Jack, Clifford (deceased), Lloyd and Res, loved father-in-law of Joy. Aged 62 years. Outside his home and his work, his two great interests in life were his Lodge and bowls. He was one of the foundation members of the Ringwood Masonic Lodge, consecrated in 1925. He was Worshipful Master in 1929 and was appointed secretary in 1934. He took all the degrees in Masonry and was a member of the Grand Lodge. In the wporting world he took a keen interest in bowls and was a foundation member of the Ringwood Bowling Club. He was president of the Club in 1942, 43, 44 and 45.

Clipping from Ringwood Mail 19/12/1947 reporting death of the father of Mr. A. Tann of Mullum Road, Ringwood.

The late Mr Tann had reached the ripe old age of 79 years. He was an enthusiastic bowler and adherent of the Glendsary Methodist Church. A large circle of friends will join in sympathy with Mrs Tann senr., and her two sons, Messrs A.J. and J.C. Tann in their sorrow.

Local Ringwood Mail newspaper clippings 19/12/1928.

Notice of Death on December 12th at her residence in Wantirna Road, Ringwood, Catherine, beloved wife of Ernest William Taylor, with note of thanks to Dr. A.T. Langley, Cr. A. Temple Miles, Mr. C.E. Carter, and Mr. A.C. Beilby. (Misprint in Obituary in the same edition incorrectly names deceased as Kathleen).

Newspaper article (unnamed/undated) featuring the authors of “Around The Campfire Ashes - Tales of Old Gippsland” by Eddie Clements and Keith Shepherd. (First edition 1986).

Local newspaper clipping with two notices.

Loving wife of the late Alldin Roy, mother of Christine, Mother-in-law of Bob, Nanna-San of Mark, Tara and Phillip. Mother of Sue, Mother-in-law of Ken, Nanna in hospital to Natalie and Aaron. Proudly remembered loved forever, Stephen. Dearly loved sister-in-law of Garnet (dec.) and Dot, loving Aunty of Bruce, Ronda, Peter, Kenneth, Edward and families.

Local newspaper clipping - Ringwood Mail, 3/10/1957. Death of Prominent Ringwood Citizen.

Roy Wilkins, a prominent builder and contractor, was well known and respected throughout the district. He was keenly interested in sport and public affairs. First secretary and life member of Ringwood District Cricket Association. Foundation Bowls Club member and president. Foundation member of Borough of Ringwood when Council formed in 1924.

Ringwood Mail death notice 15/2/1945 and Obituary 16/2/1945 reporting the death of Ernest Wieland of Canterbury Road, Heathmont, on Thursday February 8, 1945, aged 67.

Beloved husband of Beatrice, dear father of Stanley, Norman (deceased) and Alan (AIF). Mr. Wieland was born and grew up at Heathmont. A successful orchardist, he also took a keen interest in all local affairs. He was a member of the Heathmont Progress League, President of the Recreation Reserve Committee, a member of the Ringwood Bowling Club, and a member of the Dads' branch. The flags at the Town Hall and the Bowling Club were at half mast.

Death notice and memorial gathering details clipped from un-named newspaper following death of Harold Newbery Wardle on 1st April, 1990.

Loving husband of Susie, beloved father of Beatrice, Alasdair, Hilary and Cynthia, father-in-law of Richard, Christine, David and Michael, grandfather ofEmily, Andrew, Katrina, James and Stefan.

Death notice and funeral details clipped from The Age newspaper 18th January, 1962 following death of Charles Edward Lyndhurst Wedge in his 90th year on 17/1/1962.

Loved husband of the late Emily Isabella Wedge, loving father of Charles (deceased) and John, father-in-law of Doris.

Death and Bereavement notices for James Main White - died November 10, 1943, and Edith White - died December 30, 1943, both of Whitehorse Road, Ringwood.

James, loving husband of Edith and father of Amos and May (deceased), grandfather of Edith, Jean, Amos and Dawne. Edith, loved wife of the late James Main, and loved mother of Amos and May (Mrs. Martin, deceased).

Death notice from Ringwood Mail 9/3/1927 for former Ringwood resident

Catherine, beloved wife of John Wilson, loving mother of Rosanna, Kate (deceased), Anne, Honora and Leslie.

Obituary - Ringwood Mail 29/9/1938

The late John Wilson was one of the few remaining old pioneers of Ringwood ... passed away at his residence, "The Mines", Ringwood East (Wilson Street) at the age of 80 years. He was, in the early years, associated with the antimony mine ... highly respected and esteemed throughout the district.

Death notice and tributes - Ringwood Mail, January 30, 1941.

The residents of Ringwood and district were shocked when the news came through of the tragic and sudden death of Fireman Jack Wilkins of Warrandyte Road Ringwood, while working on a fire at the Cooper Case Company's mill in White Horse road, Ringwood, during the early hours of Sunday morning. He was found by his comrades in a state of collapse after winding up the hose, and died almost immediately ... Fireman Wilkins joined up with the Ringwood Fire Brigade at its inception in March, 1926, as part time fireman, and has been with the brigade ever since ... A carpenter and builder by trade, he has built many homes in the Ringwood district. One of his hobbies was his garden. He was an expert grower of dahlias, and exhibited successfully in many shows. He was a member of the M.U.I.O.O.F., and was keenly interested in sport. He played cricket right up to last year with the Ringwood Cricket Club, and captained the C Grade team for years ... He was also keenly interested in football, and for a number of years officiated as goal umpire in the Ringwood District Football League. He is survived by a wife and six children. Tributes include Jay (Jack), dearly loved husband of Alice Marion, loving father of Walter (A.I.F.), Allan, Winnie, Ronald (deceased), Margaret, William and Edward ... Youngest son of John B. and the late Mrs. M. Wilkins ... Loved brother of Olive and Bess (Mrs. B. Anderson, Mildura) ... Loved brother of Henry, Arthur and Lil Wilkins ... Loved brother of Field and Florrie Wilkins ... Loved brother of Violet and Bob ... Loved brother of Myrtle and Jack.

Local newspaper clipping - 15/3/1945 - Passing of Old Pioneer.

Born in Gloucestershire, England ... Settled in Ringwood and was employed at the old Federal Brickyards. It was here that he lost his arm, getting his hand caught in machinery. This handicap did not greatly interfere with his working capacity, and for years he was employed as carter at Bamford's timber yards. He married and settled down at Mt Dandenong Road, Ringwood East and acquired various properties. Interred Box Hill Cemetery on Friday, 9th March.

Newspaper report of the death of Edgar Edwards Walker, aged 74, at his home in Mitcham, Victoria. (Newspaper name/date unknown).

Mr Walker was governing director of the Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty. Ltd., Mitcham ... a company he founded 49 years ago. He was a member of the Nunawading Shire Council for 25 years, and was several times president. He took a keen interest in local affairs and was a trustee of the Mitcham Methodist Church and Memorial Hall. His funeral took place at Box Hill cemetery (December 1936).