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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
This is the parent record for the large archives collection of the Ringwood Bowls Club formerly the City of Ringwood Bowls Club), consisting of various photos and documents from the club's beginning in 1929. Individual items fall in the VC Reference Number range 30000 - 31999 and where possible are grouped by year.
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Ringwood Bowling Club- Group of members, c1950's. (No names)
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Written below one of the photographs, "Ringwood Bowling Club - Old clubhouse behind burned down".
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"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Bowling Club L to R: W. Wademan, J. Archbold, H. Dowsing, A.J. Roberts, Sec. W. Bamford, S.H. Hunt, Moulder, G. Young, Tom Roberts, J Tancoe, Pres. Webber (?).
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Ringwood Bowls Club, Miles Avenue, c1950. Bowlers on green.
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Typed below photograph, "Ringwood IIC Pennant Team 7/10/33. Warrandyte Rd. bridge on right". Written on back of photograph, "Hawthorn player, J. Archbold, G. Young, O. Pratt, T. Roberts, M. Flower, A. Dwight, L. Travers, F. Tilson, A. Ibbotson, F. Hardy, P. Moulder, J. Knox, E. Nethercotes, F. Clota, J. Guest, ? Stevens".
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"Written on back of one of the photographs," L to R: 1. Joe Archbold, 2. J. Roberts, 3. B. Tann, 4. W. Bamford, 5. C. Palmer, 6. J. Tancoe, 7. G. Young, 8. S. Hunt, 9. Horace Dowsing, 10. T. Roberts, 11. G. Cox". Year c1947.
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"Written on back of photograph" Opening Ringwood Greens. President Mr. D. Leigh and Mr. Joe Archibold - 'Mail' 24/9/1959.
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"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Bowling Club , 11/9/58. Left to right: W. Bamford, Mr. Cateron, Mr. Leigh, Mr. Manson, M.L.A., A. Dale, S.E. Dickins.
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Note attached to photograph- Ringwood Bowling Club, 1954. Cnr Miles Ave/Warrandyte Rd. Green opening day, 9.9.54 Prior Clubhouse fire.
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Note attached to photograph- Ringwood Bowling Club,1958. Cnr Miles Av/Warrandyte Rd. Green opening day 11.9.58. Prior to Clubhouse fire.
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"Written on back of photograph" Mrs. W. Bamford, (Ringwood), putting down the kitty, opening season Croydon Bowling Club. The back of the photograph states, "Mail" 17/9/1953".
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"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Bowling Club now has it's own off street parking block.
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"Written on back of photograph " Opening of Ringwood Bowling Green. The first bowl, Mrs. Gil Aird, President, Ladies Club.
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"Written on back of photograph" Opening Ringwood Bowling Green - 1959.
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Ringwood Bowling Club. c1950's.
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"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Bowling Club, Ladies Spider. Photo by J Gallagher, Mitcham. Mail 6/10/1960.
"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Bowling- Green Opening, Men's Spider. Photo by J Gallagher. Mail 6/10/60.
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Note attached to photograph: Ringwood Bowling Club 1959 season. Mrs Leigh throwing the kitty. Rear Mrs Gil Aird- First Ladies Club President.
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"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Bowling Club- The ladies' president, putting down the first bowl, Ringwood. Mail 15/9/60
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"Written on back of photograph" Mrs. S. E. Dickens, wife of Club President throwing the kitty. Mail 15/9/1960.
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Officials and Members on Green Opening Day L. to R. Mr and Mrs Cafron(?), Mrs. Russell, Mayor Cr. Horman, Mrs. Horman, S.E. Dickens, Mrs. Dickens.
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"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Bowling Club. Ringwood bowlers, L. to R. D.B. Leigh, G. Gordon, W. Hancock, C. Paris who received trophy for second prize". c1970/71. (Occasion unknown).
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"Written on back of photograph" Bowling green and new clubrooms. 22.11.72. Miles Avenue site. Clubrooms were built in 1968 after the old clubrooms were destroyed by fire.
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"Written on back of photograph" Mrs Parkinson rolling the kitty.
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30242(a)- Presentation of Life Member badges at Annual Presentation Night - 1957. J Roberts, J Archbold, A.J Roberts. 30242(b)- Group of bowlers on green, J Archbold in centre.
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Typed below photograph, "Ringwood Bowling Club - 1947". On back of photograph: Newspaper cutting titled "Bowls in the Early Days" with list of names. Front Row: (L to R). J. Archbold, M. Flowers, R. Anderson, A. Long (Town Clerk), J.K. McCaskill (Mayor), S. Hunt (Pres.), E. Tann, Sec., A. Ibbotson, C. Merry (Building Inspector). 2nd Row: C. Wedge, G. Wood, G. Devenish, J. Proundley, R. Wilkins, B. Hubbard, C. Ward, H. Watson, E. Purser, J. Bray (Engineer).Back Row: T. Williams, F. Caterer, A. Burgess, R. Ramsey, T. Roberts, E. McKibbon, G. Hood, T. Hall, H. Martin, J. Smith, J. Knox, Rev. Leewin, F. Moore, - Evans: J. Grenville (Dep. Town Clerk), G. Young, E. Moran".
1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Hand-written letter from the Hon. Secretary of the Ringwood Bowling Club to Borough of Ringwood Mayor and Councillors requesting the terms and conditions of occupying Bamford's Park. Dated 19th July 1929.
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Hand-written letter from the Hon. Secretary of the Ringwood Bowling Club to Mr McCaskill requesting attendance at next general meeting. Dated 11th September 1929.
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Hand-written letter from the Hon. Secretary of the Ringwood Bowling Club to Borough of Ringwood Council giving thanks for access to Bamford Park. Dated 18th September 1929.
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Hand-written letter from the Hon. Secretary of the Ringwood Bowling Club to Mr McCaskill requesting attendance at next general meeting. Dated 8th January 1930.
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Typed letter to Ringwood Borough Engineer from Arthur Blood confirming gift of land adjoining Bowling Green for road-making purposes. Dated 10th August 1930.
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Hand-written letter to To Borough of Ringwood's Town Clerk from Ringwood Bowling Club re stray cattle. Dated 18th January 1937.
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Hand-written letter from Philip Bamford to To Borough of Ringwood's Town Clerk giving a parcel of land for park and recreation purposes. Probable site for bowling green and croquet lawn. The land would adjoin similar donation from Capt Miles [Miles Park]. Dated 18th October 1926.
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Small invitation cards
(1) The President, Cr A Blood, invites to official opening of new green on 10th October 1931 by RG Menzies MLA, (2) official opening of the bowling and croquet greens on 1st October 1932 and (3) opening of the green on 23rd September 1939.
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
From Country Roads Board re compensation for road-widening land from Mr Bamford. Dated 14th March 1929.
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
From Borough of Ringwood Council, agenda for next council meeting on 23 July 1929. Ringwood Bowling Club requesting conditions for use of Bamford Park as a bowling green.
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
From Ringwood Bowling Club calling public meeting on 8th September 1929. Dated 28th August 1929.
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Ringwood Bowling Club Constitution first adopted on 17th September 1929 then amended on 31st July 1935 at a special general meeting. Signed by A Blood, President, and W Cock, Secretary.
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Ringwood Bowling Club requesting to meet councillors regarding the use of Bamford Park in 1929
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Two letters
Ringwood Bowling Club wanting the council to ask the Electricity Commission for low tariff power in 1930
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Ringwood Bowling Club wanting the council to ask the Electricity Commission for low tariff power in 1930
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Two letters
Ringwood Bowling Club wanting loan of wire fencing until the hedges grow in February 1930
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
JK McCaskill objecting to the Bowling Club using further public reserve land. Undated.
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Ringwood Bowling Club asking the council for a grant for improvements to Bamford Park in July 1930.
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Ringwood Bowling Club notices (3) for the Annual General Meetings on 14th August 1930, 18th August 1931 and 1st August 1932 at the Pavilion
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Ringwood Bowling Club asking the council for further support to provide shrubs and flowers for Bamford Park and the bowling green area in 1931. Also letter of thanks for 12 pounds, six weeks later.
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Ringwood Bowling Club thanking the Mayor and councillors for the many favours given to the Bowling Club, written in 1936
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1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.
Borough of Ringwood engineer stating that a road between Warrandyte Road and Adelaide St has been completed in 1931. The proposed name of Bamford Grove.
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The event was to also officially open the 1932/33 season.
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The event was to also officially open the 1932/33 season.
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"On front of photograph" Ringwood Bowling Club Warrandyte Road, 1991
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Team members Back Row L to R: D.B.Anderson, A.Ellis, J.Sharpley, H.Brown, W.Kane, G.Aird, R.Anderson, W.Daniels, R.Robinson, G.Gordon. Front Row L to R: C.Richmond, W.Wademan, D.A.Dale, W.Hancock, S.Hunt. Inset: W.Gillespie.
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"Written on back of photograph" Opening Day, 1954-55
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"Written on back of photograph" Opening Day, 1953-54.
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"Written on back of photograph" Opening Day, 1953-54.
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"Written on back of photograph" Opening Day, 1954-55.
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"Written on back of photograph" Opening Day, 1953-54.
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"Written on back of photograph" Opening Day, 1954-55.
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"Written on back of photograph" Old Club, near Eastland, Ringwood, 1994.
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"Written on back of photograph" Old Club, near Eastland, Ringwood, 1994.
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"Written on back of photograph" Old Club, near Eastland, Ringwood, 1994.
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"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Bowling Club Men's Championship- 23.1.1994. Les Pieper & Doug Corrigan, winners.
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"Written on back of photograph" Greens flooded.
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President 1958-59
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President 1980-81
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President 1982-83
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Club Champion 1988. (6 titles)
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"Written on front of photograph" City of Ringwood Bowls Club 60th Anniversary- Season 1989-90 Official R.V.B.A. Visit. Club President, Arnold Bartling ( 5th from right, front row), with R.V.B.A. President Bob Poulton and Vice President Sam Murphy. Opening Day 26th August 1989.
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"Written on front of photograph" City of Ringwood Bowls Club 60th Anniversary- Season 1989-90 Members of the Men's Section on Opening Day, 26th August, 1989.
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"Written on front of photograph" City of Ringwood Bowls Club Visit to Parliament House, Melbourne. 21st March, 1990. Hon. Kay Setches (Member for Ringwood) with Club Chairman Arnold Bartling and members of the Club side which played a City of Croydon side on the Parliament House green.
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"Written on front of photograph" City of Ringwood Bowls Club Ladies Section- 1990-91 No 3 Side, Section Winners, Division B2, Sect 5. Back Row- L to R: S.Cornell, M.Williams, J.Riddell, B.McLean, L.Hodge, R.Stanfield, F.Robinson, L.Seddon, D.Levins, H.Turner, M.Price, B.Harusler, R.Anderson. Front Row- L to R: M.Snow, M.Stone, H.Jacobs, B.Hawkins.
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"Written on front of photograph" City of Ringwood Bowls Club 1994-95 J.Clayton, B.Sanderson, J.Baxter, J.Boyd. Winners- Group 17 Fours Championship. Equal third- State Championship.
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"Written on front of photograph" City of Ringwood Bowls Club Mens Section- 1989-90. No 6 side. Section winners. Division 12. Back Row- L to R: J.Shandley, M.Milne, B.Anderson, B.Clark, R.Bailey, F.Beattie, D.Trengrove, A.Murtagh. Front Row- L to R: R.Hodgson, B.Robinson, S.Hall, E.Mathews, B.Quinn.
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"Written on front of photograph" City of Ringwood Bowls Club 1986 D.MacCubbin, C.Lavender, W.McRae, K.Bird. Winners, Group 12 Fours Championship. Runners up, Metropolitan Fours Championship.
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Attached to photograph Members assembled prior to the Opening Day game, Saturday 26th August, 1989.
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Shield contains winners from 1986 to 1993
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Shield contains winners from 1982 to 1995.
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Shield contains winners from 1984 to 1995.
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Shield contains winners from 1985 to 1995.
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Shield contains winners from 1985 to 1995.
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Shield contains winners from 1989 to 1995.
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Shield contains winners from 1988 to 1996.
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Photograph shows piled up rubbish of demolished building of old Club in Miles Avenue.
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Photograph shows dug up greens of old Club in Miles Avenue.
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Photograph shows piled up rubbish of demolished building of old Club in Miles Avenue.
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Photograph shows bowlers playing at old Club in Miles Avenue.
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Photograph shows remnants of demolished old Club in Miles Avenue.
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Photograph shows remnants of demolished old Club in Miles Avenue.
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Photograph shows remnants of demolished old Club in Miles Avenue.
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Photograph shows bowlers playing at old Club in Miles Avenue.
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Attached to photograph. In 1929 the first green-keeper at Ringwood Bowls Club was Mr.Jack Wilkins. (Pictured in the photograph) The clubhouse was built by the Wilkins brothers. Photograph was donated by Betty and Allen Wilkins.
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Invitation to meeting to be held on 24th March 1959. Signed by Arthur Catron, Hon Secretary.
Hand written copy of minutes
Minutes include election of Office Bearers and Committee. Certified correct by President M Aird.
Sepia photograph of Honour Board
Board contains list of Foundation Members. President: W.Aird Sec-Treas: J.Robertson. Committee: M.Russell, G.Gabbe, M.Healey, D.Adams, S.Lowry, E.Biggin, D.Lunn, B.Bower, I.Moore, L.Cassimer, R.Nally, M.Coleman, M.Richmond, O.Davidson, M.Stuchbery, E.Gordon, M.Thompson, D.Jones, D.Vagg, B.Kempson, D.Warren.
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Board lists name of President, Secretary and Club Champion from 1932 to 1996. Board presented by J.Knox & V.Field.
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Board lists name of President, Secretary and Club Champion from 1958 to 1996. Ladies Section. Board presented by J.Knox.
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Board lists name of Leader & Skipper. Board presented in memory of Keith Lawton.
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Boards lists name of Leader & Skipper. Ladies Pairs board in memory of Ruby Kofoed, presented by her family 1977. Mixed Pairs board donated by C & V Purchase.
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Fours Championship Board lists Group 12 Champion. Achievements Board donated by Roy Hampson.
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"Written on front of photograph" Back Row: T.R.G. Williams, C.V. Ward, F.R. Lucas, F. Clota, A.J. Dwight, H.A. Aldag, R.G. Wilkins. Front Row: O.J. Pratt, W.W. Cook, A. Blood, A.M. Ibbotson, H. Pump, N.H. Cooper. Presented by A. Blood Esq. Opening Day 10/10/31 as a Memento of the Inaugural Committee.
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Note attached to photograph: Judging by the lack of bowling attire it was a non-bowling day.
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Note attached to photograph: Vice-President Harry Munro, President Allan Clayton, Lady Mayoress Mrs Pat Corr, Mayor Cr. Pat Gotlib, City Engineer Mr Alan Robertson, and General Secretary Ian Embling.
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Photograph shows ladies playing a game at Miles Avenue.
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Photograph shows ladies playing a game at Miles Avenue.
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Photograph shows men playing a game at Miles Avenue.
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Photograph shows men playing a game at Miles Avenue.
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Photograph shows earthworks for greens at new Bowls Club at Laughnan Road.
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Photograph shows earthworks for greens at new Bowls Club at Laughnan Road.
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Photograph shows earthworks for greens at new Bowls Club at Laughnan Road.
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Photograph shows earthworks for greens at new Bowls Club at Laughnan Road.
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Photograph shows earthworks for greens at new Bowls Club at Laughnan Road.
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Photograph shows construction of new clubrooms of new Bowls Club at Laughnan Road.
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Photograph shows construction of new clubrooms of new Bowls Club at Laughnan Road.
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Photograph shows construction of new clubrooms of new Bowls Club at Laughnan Road.
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Photograph shows old Club buildings being demolished.
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Photograph shows old Club buildings being demolished.
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Group photograph of Mens Section bowlers on Opening Day of new Bowls Club at Laughnan Road, complete with list of all names.
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Group photograph of Ladies Section bowlers on Opening Day of new Bowls Club at Laughnan Road, complete with list of all names.
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Group photograph of Ladies Section bowlers on Opening Day- 1996/97 season. No names listed.
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Photograph shows group of ladies together for the annual opening of the greens, with the Club Runner-up Champion Avis Holliday rolling the jack, and the Club Champion for the 1995/96 season Bobby Sanderson rolling the first bowl.
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Ladies Section, Ringwood Bowls Club. 7th September, 1995. Play was called off due to a heavy downpour of hail stones which covered the greens at the Ringwood Bowls Club at Miles Avenue
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Ladies Section, Ringwood Bowls Club. 7th September, 1995. Play was called off due to a heavy downpour of hail stones which covered the greens at the Ringwood Bowls Club at Miles Avenue
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"Written on back of photograph" Back Row- L to R: Mabel Bartling, Shirley Pearce, Joyce Clayton, Betty Edsell, Nell Mathison, Dorothy Douglas, Val Walton, May Simpson, Avis Holliday, Robyn Jansen, Eileen Aanensen, Bettye Wilson. Front Row- L to R: Maureen ?, Margaret Round, Vera ?, Peg Mathews, Bev Clarkson, ?, June Boyd. Section winners, A2, 1999. Promoted to A1 for the first time in eight years.
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Names on front of photograph. Back Row- L to R: H. Sanderson, A. Clayton, J. Lindsay, R. Hollow, I. Spencer, D. Corrigan, K. Bird, D. Stevens, G. Allenby, H. Filliponi, G. Gartside, C. Lavender, R. Smyth, M. Brown. Front Row- L to R: G. Ellis, K. Aird, L. Pieper, A. Bartling (President), W. McRae, L. Hinchcliffe, R. Rees.
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Ringwood Bowls Club Inc Mens Section 1995-96 Names listed: Maurice Firth, Sid Ellis, Les Pieper, Les Hinchcliffe. Peter Laird, Frank Draper, Ray Pitts, Alex McQuarrie. Manager: Arnold Bartling. President: Peter Ford. No 1 Side Section Winners, Division 3. Maurice Boyd, Max Johnson, Cliff Purchase, Ron Hollow. Ken Aird, Gordon Unwin, Ron Smyth, Hugh Murray.
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"Written on back of photograph" Joe Archibald- Note Club colours inter-woven in blazer. (See R.B.C. monogramm from blazer pocket of H.E. Watson- Father of Mrs Vera Wigley.
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Mr Jim Mulcahy, of Mulcahy Motors of Ringwood was the chief sponsor of the Club and its only Honorary Member.
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Match was against Heathmont in 1958. Division 8, Section 5, Round 13. Score card shows players names and the final scores- Ringwood 54, Heathmont 4.
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The visit by an official RVBA party was on the occasion of Ringwood Bowls Club Jubilee Year. The group was led by RVBA President Bob Poulton, with Vice-President Sam Murphy, Treasurer Cliff Martin, and 13 Councillors.
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Request for sign to facilitate directions to Ringwood greens for the Bowling and Croquet Clubs metropolitan visitors. Letter signed by Joseph Archibald, Acting Hon. Secretary, Ringwood Bowls Club.
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Letter signed by Claude Skelton, Honorary Secretary, Ringwood Bowling Club.
Copy of typed letters.
Letter to Council signed by Hon. General & Bowling Secretary A.J. Roberts, correcting some misinformation given to Council from Ringwood Bowling Club regarding the availability of a site for the proposed Club. The attached letter from the Victorian Bowling Association to the Borough Council suggests that provision be made in recreation areas for sites for bowling greens in municipalities throughout Victoria.
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Hand written details of miscellaneous events and correspondence at various times from 1926 to 1943.
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Included are list of Office Bearers for 1972-73 and reports from various portfolios.
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Ringwood Bowling Club Presentd to Joe. Archbold In grateful recognition of valuable service and willing co-operation in the interests of the Club. John Roberts- President Arthur Catron- Secretary
Original clippings from Ringwood Mail relating to Bowls Club events and information including some photographs.
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Small booklet with green cover.
Revised Constitution governing the Ringwood Bowling Club. (Adopted May 13th, 1943). President- A.J. Tann. Hon. Secretary- A.J. Roberts.
Small booklet with green cover.
Revised Constitution and Rules governing the Ringwood Bowling Club. (Adopted 4th March, 1959) President- D.B. Leigh. General Secretary- A.R. Catron.
Small booklet with white cover.
Revised Constitution and Rules governing the City of Ringwood Bowls Club Inc. (Adopted 17th March, 1984) President- I.L. McRae. General Secretary- R.R. Taylor.
Small booklet with yellow cover.
International Bowling Board Laws of the Game of Bowls. ABC By-laws and Constitution. RVBA Constitution, By-laws and Rules for Competitions. May 1988. Secretary: P.J. Wiltshire.
Small booklet with salmon cover.
The "Sports Trader" Series Bowls & Game of Points. Rules as adopted by the International Bowling Board. Hartleys Sports Stores, Melbourne.
Typed pages folded
"On front of document" Ringwood Bowling Club Notice of Annual Meeting, Season 1959/1960. Annual Report to Members and Financial Statements, Season 1958/1959. (Annual Report to Members not included in document.)
Blue coloured booklet
On front cover Directory of Members, 1980-1981 City of Ringwood Bowls Club Miles Avenue, Ringwood, Vic, 3134. Inside booklet is typed list of Members in alphabetical order with address and phone number.
Copy of floor plan of new clubrooms.
Fully dimensioned floor plan. Architects: Sheppard & Dwyer Pty Ltd, Richmond.
Manila folder containing set of related documents.
Documents included in folder: Report to Committee of Management dated April 1995 Minutes of meetings of the Management Restructure Subcommittee. Copy of the Bundoora Bowling Club Inc- Statement of Purposes and Rules, Issued May 1993.
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Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at Cup Eve function held in Clubrooms, 1992. Images numbered 30207(a) to (j).
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Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at Cup Eve function held in Clubrooms, 1992. Images numbered 30207(k) to (t).
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Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at Cup Eve function held in Clubrooms, 1992. Images numbered 30207(u) to (z).
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Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at Cup Eve function held in Clubrooms, 1992. Images numbered 30207(aa) to (aj).
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Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at Cup Eve function held in Clubrooms, 1992. Images numbered 30207(ak) to (at).
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Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at Cup Eve function held in Clubrooms, 1992. Images numbered 30207(au) to (ax).
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Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at Grand Final Brunch. Present: VLBA President Dawn Berner, Noel Berner, President Ladies Section Shirley Pearce, Group 17 Vice President Mabel Bartling.
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Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at Grand Final Brunch. Present: VLBA President Dawn Berner, Noel Berner, President Ladies Section Shirley Pearce, Group 17 Vice President Mabel Bartling.
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Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at several Club funtions. Images numbered 30209 (a) to (j) End of season dinner, 1990. Xmas dinner for beginners, 1989. LVBA play-off at Carnegie, 1989.
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Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at several Club funtions. Images numbered 30209 (k) to (t) End of season dinner, 1990. Xmas dinner for beginners, 1989. LVBA play-off at Carnegie, 1989.
Coloured photographs(10)
Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at several Club funtions. Images numbered 30209 (u) to (z) End of season dinner, 1990. Xmas dinner for beginners, 1989. LVBA play-off at Carnegie, 1989.
Coloured photographs(10)
Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at several Club funtions. Images numbered 30209 (aa) to (aj) End of season dinner, 1990. Xmas dinner for beginners, 1989. LVBA play-off at Carnegie, 1989.
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Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at several Club funtions. Images numbered 30209 (ak) to (at) End of season dinner, 1990. Xmas dinner for beginners, 1989. LVBA play-off at Carnegie, 1989.
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Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at several Club funtions. Images numbered 30209 (au) to (az) End of season dinner, 1990. Xmas dinner for beginners, 1989. LVBA play-off at Carnegie, 1989.
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Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at several Club funtions. Images numbered 30209 (au) to (az) End of season dinner, 1990. Xmas dinner for beginners, 1989. LVBA play-off at Carnegie, 1989.
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Variety of images of Bowling Club personalities at several Club funtions. Images numbered 30209 (ba) to (bd) End of season dinner, 1990. Xmas dinner for beginners, 1989. LVBA play-off at Carnegie, 1989.
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Photographs include: Club personalities at old Club . Internal and external images of new Clubrooms and greens. Various team photographs. Final Premier Division 1999. Images 30210(a) to 30210(i).
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Photographs include: Luncheon at Rembrandt, May 1984. Visit to Coal Creek. Cup Eve, 1984. Annual Dinner, March 29th 1985. Ladies World Bowls, 1985. Smorgesboard Social Bowls 17th November 1985. Miscellaneous photographs.
82 page typed document.
The Research Team: Stan Bannan- Primary Researcher. Graham McGrath- Director and Reviewer. Bob Hedrick- Member and Reviewer. Peter Bertie- Member and Reviewer. Covering letter with final report to Ringwood Bowls Club.
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Gala Day 1991.
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Gala Day 1991.
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Presentation Day, 1993.
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Presentation Day, 1993.
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Ladies Section Opening Day, 1996/1997 Season.
Copy of Letterhead.
Ringwood Ladies Bowling Club Telephone WU 6767 Hon Secretary, Mrs. J. M. Robertson, 12 Lois Street, Ringwood East.
Copy of Letterhead.
Ringwood Bowling Club Club Pavilion Hon General Secretary, A. R. Catron, Telephone: WU 8281, 4 Byron Street, Ringwood. Ringwood 21. 6.1961.
Copy of Letterhead.
Ringwood Bowling Club Telephone 87-6767 Hon Secretary: Norman W. Parker, J.P. 114 Heathmont Road, Heathmont. 87-5261. Ringwood, Jan 5th, 1962.
Copy of Letterhead.
Ringwood Bowling Club Ladies Section Miles Avenue, Ringwood, Vic., 3134. Telephone: 870 6767. 25th November 1969
Copy of Letterhead.
City of Ringwood Bowls Club Miles Avenue, Ringwood, Vic., 3134. Telephone: 870 6767. 18/3/74.
Copy of Letterhead.
City of Ringwood Bowls Club Inc. Miles Avenue, Ringwood, Vic., 3134. P.O. Box 149, Ringwood, 3134. Telephone: 870 6767. 14th March, 1984.
Copy of Letterhead.
Ringwood Bowls Club Inc. 2-12 Loughnan Road, Ringwood, 3134. P.O. Box 149, Ringwood, 3134. Telephone 9870 6767. Fax 9870 6711. 27th January 1997.
Copy of Letterhead.
Ringwood Bowls Club Inc. A0001899A 2-12 Loughnan Road, Ringwood, 3134. P.O. Box 149, Ringwood, Vic 3134. Telephone (03) 9870 6767. Fax (03) 9870 6711. www.ringwoodbowls.asn.au 25th February 2000. Photograph of greens included.
Copy of Letterhead.
Ringwood Bowls Club Inc. A0001899A 2-12 Loughnan Road, Ringwood, 3134. P.O. Box 149, Ringwood, Vic 3134. Telephone (03) 9870 6767. Fax (03) 9870 6711. www.ringwoodbowls.asn.au [email protected] 18th April 2000. Photograph of greens included.
Copy of Letterhead.
Ringwood Bowls Club Inc. Established 1929. 30th June 2004.
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Photograph shows sign "RINGWOOD BOWLS CLUB" in foreground, with a view of the new greens and Clubrooms at Laughnan Road. Photo taken 1999.
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The synthetic green. Photo taken 1999.
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VLBA Metropolitan Pennant Section winner, Division B2 Season 1997-1998. Back Row: B. Clarkson, B. Wilson, M. Kellett, R. Janson, B. O'Grady, J. Riddle, F. Couch, R. Daley, D. McKenzie, L. Patten. Front Row: M. Simpson, P. Youren, J. Watson, J. Bensch, B, White, S. Burchall, M. Basile.
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"The number two green". Photo taken 1999. New Clubrooms in background. Laughnan Road premises.
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The "Don McArdle Rose Garden" in foreground.
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Ringwood Bowls Club Inc. 1999. Life Members Back Row- L to R: Vera Purchase, Arnold Bartling, Allan Clayton, Rod Taylor, Ian Embling, Beryl O'Grady. Front Row- L to R: Avis Holliday, Rita Stanfield. Insert: Ian McRae.
Yellow coloured cardboard ticket.
Royal Victorian Bowls Association Premier Division 1999-2000 Pennant Final Grand Final Brunch Sunday 26th March 2000 starting @ 9.30 am at the Ringwood Bowls Club, Laughnan Road, Ringwood. Sponsors: RVBA, Ringwood Bowls Club, Marbletrend, Pensioners Network, Bendigo Bank. Admission Pass, Table No 5.
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"Attached to photograph" Front Row- L to R: Alma Pope, Judy Keily, Eileen Barnard, Margaret Goldsmith, Phil Youren. Back Row- L to R: Teresa Jeffries, Ida Marsh, Hazel Marshall, Maureen Ferry, Betty Mead, Lyn Wise, Helen Keiker, Jan Corrigan, June Riddle-Watson, Pat Cheney, Betty Edsell, Eileen Aanensen Side Captain.
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"Attached to photograph" On 31st August, 2004 the VLBA ladies open day was held with Sue Hudson rolling the new yellow jack on the synthetic green. Sue was runner-up in the Ladies Club Championships. The Club Champion for 2003/2004 was Gordana Baric shown putting down the first bowl of the season. Gordana represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games in 2002.
Newspaper clipping
"Note attached to image" Ringwood Bowling Club, 1959 Team selectors. Left- Gil Aird.
Typed letter
Ringwood Bowling Club- Circular to Members includes a short resume showing the present position of the Club and proposed future programme. Letter also asks for assistance for the Club by labour at working bees or donations to the Club funds.
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Ringwood Bowling Club- New Clubrooms at Miles Avenue, 1931.
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"Note attached to photograph" Foundation President, Cr. Arthur Blood, introduces Mr R G Menzies, M.L.A. to officially open the new Club on 10th October 1931.
Sepia photograph (3 images)
Image 1: General view of the Ringwood Bowling Green, 1933. Image 2: Ringwood 1, "C" Pennant Team, 1933. Image 3: Ringwood 2, "C" Pennant, 1933. L to R: (Hawthorn player), J Archbold, G Young, O Pratt, T Roberts, M Flower, A Dwight, L Travers, F Tilson, A Ibbotson, F Hardy, P Moulder, J Knox, E Nethercote, F Clota, J Guest, ? Srevens.
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Framed plaque presented by A. C. Loughman Esq. Vice President representing Victorian Bowling Association, to the Ringwood Bowling Club. S. F. Hunt. President. A. J. Roberts. Secretary.
Sepia photograph
Photograph shows bowlers holding Pennant, with names as follows: Back Row- L to R: R Hopkinson, A Kofoed, S Luckie, R Stephenson, L Mulgrew, R Minto. Front Row- L to R: N Sinclair, J Harding, K Lawton, L Beagley, I Embling, C. Lavender.
Sepia photograph
"Attached to photograph" From the Members of the Ringwood Bowling Club and the Ladies Section, to their President ---- Mr. A. A. Williams ---- in appreciation of his untiring efforts to achieve our new Clubrooms ..... 7-9-68.
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"Attached to photograph" Players names" Back Row- L to R: A Holliday, D Sommerville, D Ivory, P Nicks, M Westmore, L Williams, G Gabbe, M Allsop. Front Row- L to R: M Henchel, A Dixon, O Turner, M Causon, R Kofoed, S Lowry, C Montgomery. Absent R Nally.
Sepia photograph
"Attached to photograph" Players names: Back Row- L to R: V MacDonald, M Stuchbery, H Lowen, N Bradley, O Wines, T Mullens, L Gosbell, D Green. Front Row- L to R: J Keating, P Lord, J Nichols, M Coleman, R Brown, M Dewer, D Lunn, A Lowe.
Black and white photographs (3)
"Written under photograph" Image 1. L to R: Gordon Chapman, Win Chapman, Ian Embling, Elizabeth Baker (granddaughter of Bob and Hilda Emmerson), Hilda Emmerson. Image 2. Opening Day, 1971-72, group photograph outside clubrooms. Image 3. President Bob Emmerson delivering a speech.
Black and white photographs (3)
"Written under photograph" Image 1. L to R: Joyce Embling, Bern Papworth, Hilda Emmerson, Elizabeth Baker (Granddaughter of Bob and Hilda Emmerson), President Bess Bower, Doris Green, Hon. J W Manson MLA, Flo Craigie. 1971-72. Image 2. L to R: Gordon Chapman, Win Chapman, Ian Embling, Hon. J W Manson MLA, Hilda Emmerson, President Bob Emmerson, President Bess Bower, Doris Green, Flo Craigie. Image 3. 1972/73 Ian Embling, President Eileen Mason, Hilda Emmerson.
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Photograph shows a cloth banner from the Victorian Ladies Bowling Association, housed in a wooden frame.
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Plaque reads- The President and Committee of the City of Ringwood Bowls Club express their appreciation of the many members of this Club who gave so generously of their time and talents in the redevelopment of the Greens and Surrounds of the Club during our Jubilee Year 1979.
Black and white photograph.
"Written under photograph" Back Row- L to R: R. Hopkinson, A. Kofoed, S. Luckie, R. Stephenson, L. Mulgrew, R. Minto. Front Row- L to R: N. Sinclair, J. Harding, K. Lawton, L. Beagley, I. Embling, C. Lavender.
Black and white photographs (2)
Photographs show volunteers constructing the flood wall along the Miles Avenue frontage. Text attached to photos includes names of Committee Members who accepted the responsibility of recommending changes in 1979 including the flood wall.
Colour photograph
"Written under photograph" Rex Bailey (Skip) and Gordon Chapman. Club Pairs Champions- 1981-82.
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Photograph was taken off the video shots taken by Jack Shandley. The flooding occurred on 10th April, 1989, when four inches of rain fell in 1½ hours.
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Photograph was taken off the video shots taken by Jack Shandley. The flooding occurred on 10th April, 1989, when four inches of rain fell in 1½ hours. Photograph shows No1 green when the flood had dropped by a foot or so.
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Photograph was taken off the video shots taken by Jack Shandley. The flooding occurred on 10th April, 1989, when four inches of rain fell in 1½ hours. Photograph shows the height of the water in relation to the top of the Mullum Creek viaduct.
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Photograph was taken off the video shots taken by Jack Shandley. The flooding occurred on 10th April, 1989, when four inches of rain fell in 1½ hours. Photograph shows how the West side of No 2 green looked next morning. Everything was covered with yellow mud and rubbish.
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Pictured are members of the RVBA party together with City of Ringwood bowlers. "Text attached to photograph" The City of Ringwood Bowls Club Jubilee Year, was highlighted on January 18, with a visit by an official RVBA party. The group was led by RVBA President Bob Poulton, with Vice-President Sam Murphy, Treasurer Cliff Martin and 13 councillors. A commemorative pennant was presented to Club President Arnold Bartling. Special mention was given to Merv Pottenger and his garden helpers for the beautiful gardens around the greens.
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Newspaper article attached to photograph is headed- "Hedge fire was arson". A hedge valued at several thousand dollars was partially destroyed by fire at the Ringwood Bowling Club in the early hours of last Friday, 12 January, 1990, destroying a 10 metre section.
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Note under photograph- February 1991- Improvement begins to show.
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Image shows members working on development of new garden. Note under photograph- Autumn 1990- The transformation is well under way.
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Note under photograph- The dwarf Michaelmas Daisy border planting attracted the bees so close to the green that it had to be replaced with variegated dwarf geranium to avoid concern to players.
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Note under photograph- February 1992- The Red Hot Cat's Tail (Acalypha- hispida) which created an attractive background planting resulted from a single self-sown plant appearing in the garden near the No2 green.
Colour photograph of Award Certificate
Certificate includes the names of team members who won Championship. Note under the photograph- Season 1994/95- VLBA State Title Championships- Inaugural Group 17. Fours Winners: Congratulations were in order to Ringwood's team comprised of Joyce Clayton (Skip), Bobbie Sanderson, Jean Baxter and June Boyd, for their success in winning the Inaugural Group 17 Fours in the VLBA 1994/95 State Title Championships. The team went on to a very creditable performance in finishing Equal Third in the State Finals.
Sepia photograph
Pennants are for Division 3 Section Winner, and Division 3 Runner Up, Pensioners Network, 1995-96.
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Group photograph of all members outdoors on the green.
Newspaper cutting
Heading reads- Ringwood bowlers enjoy last season on present site. Move to North Ringwood. Image included in cutting shows Immediate Past President Peter Ford raising the new Ringwood flag.
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Photograph shows construction of new clubrooms and earthworks for new greens.
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Photograph shows internal construction of new clubrooms.
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"Written on back of photograph" Bill Aanensen winning 'B' Grade with Ted Mathews Runner-up, 1996-97 Les Hinchcliffe winning Club Champion with Ray Pitts winning the 'A' Grade Runner-up, 1996-97.
Original standard Clearance form.
CLEARANCE No 1610 The Committee of the Croydon Ladies Bowling Club hereby grant Mrs Aird a clearance to the Ringwood Ladies Bowling Club. Dated 25th September, 1959. Signed- H Houghton, Hon Secretary, Croydon Ladies Bowling Club.
Original standard Clearance form.
CLEARANCE No 1181 The Committee of the Bacchus Marsh Ladies Bowling Club hereby grant Mrs J. M. Robertson a clearance to the Ringwood Bowling Club. Dated 23rd September, 1959. Signed- Mrs J. H. Tudball, Hon Secretary, Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club.
Original standard Clearance form.
CLEARANCE No 1608 The Committee of the Sunshine Ladies Bowling Club hereby grant Mrs D. Jones a clearance to the Ringwood Ladies Bowling Club. Dated 23rd September, 1959. Signed- A Mann, Hon Secretary, Sunshine Ladies Bowling Club.
Original standard Clearance form.
CLEARANCE No 1821 The Committee of the Wonthaggi Associates Bowling Club hereby grant Mrs M Russell a clearance to the Ringwood Bowling Club. Dated 13th October, 1959. Signed- Joan E Jones, Hon Secretary, Wonthaggi Bowling Club.
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"Attached to photograph" Players names: Back Row- L to R: A.Parker, R. Nally, K. Burgess, A. Corbett, D. Lunn. Front Row- L to R: B. Kempson, D. Jones, E. Gordon, M. Russell, O. Willaton, D. Vagg, N. Jordan.
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"Written on back of photograph" Opening Day, 1981. L to R: Councillor M. Corbett, President A. Holliday, Vice President D. Sommerville, Social Secretary P. Nicks.
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"Written below photograph" Councillor May Corbett opened the season.
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"Written below photograph" At their opening day on 29 August, 1989, lady members were kept indoors by inclement weather.
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"Attached to photograph" Players names: Back Row- L to R: K. Carlton, M. Williams, B. Cleator, S. Norton. Front Row- L to R: I. Bryan, K. Vickers-Willis, I. Francis, N. Broadway.
Colour photograph of Honour Board
Board lists the name of President, Secretary and Club Champion from 1958 to 1978. Board presented by J. Knox.
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The new clubhouse. The synthetic green at Loughnan Road.
Colour photograph.
"Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. 2001/2002 Ladies Pairs Winners: Margaret Round- Skip. Eileen Aanensen- Lead. Runner- up: Gordana Baric- Skip. Anne Miles- Lead.
Colour photograph.
"Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. 2002 Club Champion: Gordana Baric. Runner-up: Anne Miles.
Colour photograph.
"Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. 2003 Club Champion: Gordana Baric. Runner-up: Pearl Bickers.
Colour photograph.
"Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. Brief snippets- 2002/2003. Pennant practice at Corowa over two days- 22.9.2002 and 23.9.2002. Members seated inside clubrooms.
Colour photograph.
"Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. Vera Purchase, Audrey Dardel, Teresa Jeffries and Margaret Goldsmith enjoy a drop of birthday cheer.
Colour photograph.
"Note attached to photograph" Linda paul, the Ladies favourite Wally Fabian, Doris Maidment and Beryl Fabian.
Colour photograph.
"Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. Birthday girl Rosemary Jolley at her 70th birthday with Bev Clarkson, Jan Corrigan, Muriel Williams and Marion Kellett.
Colour photograph.
"Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. Guests at the Birthday party included Peter Jolley(son), Ron Marshall, Ray Pitts and John Goldsmith.
Colour photograph.
"Note attached to photograph" Ringwood Bowls Club- Ladies Section. Group 17 Ladies Bettye Wilson and Leonie Hunter having afternoon tea with Upwey Tecoma President, Val.
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"Written on back of photograph" Charity Shield winners, 2002/03. Gordana Baric (skip), Anne Miles (third), Margaret Round (second), and Eileen Aanensen (lead).
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"Attached to photograph" 2002/03- Ladies Pairs. Winners: Gordana Baric (skip), Anne Miles (lead). Runner-up: Pearle Bickers (skip), Marion Styles (lead).
Typed letter
Letter addressed to W.W.Cock Esq., Hon Sec Ringwood Bowling Club, giving permission for the Club to have full control of the ground and its assets should the site in Bamford Park be used for a Bowling Green and Croquet Lawns. Signed by A.F.B.Long, Town Clerk, Borough of Ringwood, 7/9/1929.
Typed letter.
Letter includes thanks to the many voluntary ladies for their time and effort during the War period to make the donation possible. Signed by Mr A. B. Long, Town Clerk, Borough of Ringwood.
Standard format receipts (3)
. 30027a: Receipt dated 29/9/1931 for Membership subscription of £2-2-0 from Mr McCaskill to Ringwood Bowling Club for year ending 31/7/1032. . 30027b: Receipt dated 6/1/1934 for donation of £2 from Mr McCaskill to Ringwood Bowling Club for electric lawn mower. . 30027c: Receipt dated 22/8/1945 for (a)- Membership subscription of £3-3-0 from Mr McCaskill to Ringwood Bowling Club for 1945/46 year. (b)- Payment of £3-3-0 by Mr McCaskill to Ringwood Bowling Club for 'Whole of Roller Levy'.Total receipt amount £6-6-0.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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Writtren on back of photograph: "May 1969, bus terminus at Railway Station. Site of Station Masters house.
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Image shows ES&A Bank to left, Chemist and Jimmy's Handy Bar towards station entrance.
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).
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.
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.
Black and white photograph
Shops include CBC Bank on corner of Railway Station entrance, and A.N.Z Bank at 116 Maroondah Highway.
Black and white photograph (2 copies)
Image taken from Town Hall roof and shows cleared site of coolstore on corner of Maroondah Highway and Wantirna Road.
Believed to be a simple alpahbetical register of births kept by Marianne Thomson, Ringwood Postmistress and local registrar.
Foolscap sized notebook with handwritten index to Births A-Z by surname. Each entry is simply the surname, christian names and Ringwood District Birth Registration Number. Believed to have been entered by Marianne Thomson, Postmistress and local Registrar. The actual Register images and searchable pdf of the registers are found in VC records 50001, 50002 and 50003 This handwritten notebook is kept only because it appears to hae been written by Marianne Thomson. All the information in it is in the full searchable transcription pdf in the above VC records.
Inside front cover: "Index of Births Registered in Ringwood District."
Includes players names, signatures and scores
Includes the first VFL Park tie, first Sydney Swans tie and the Clive Fairbairn Rapier Bats tie. Donated by the Ferguson family.
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.
Black and white photograph (2 copies)
Nil Image shows C.B.C. Bank on western corner of station entrance.
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).
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.
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.
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Image shows excavator digging trench for water main on Main Road (Maroondah Highway. Towards the north-east, near the corner of Warrandyte Road. Bently's timber yard and Pratt's butcher.
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Old Ringwood Town Hall, circa 1934
Land sale advertisement for 50 home sites with map of Sub-division showing layout of streets and allotments, summary of local features and services and terms of sale, and copy of sectional map of Crown Allotments 20 & 21B Parish of Warrandyte also showing layout of Sub-division.
Subdivision includes Grandview Grove (later Bemboka Road), Merrill Crescent and Kerry Road, Warranwood. Estate Agents - V.C. Swift & Son R.E.S.I., Main Street, Croydon, Phone 20. Solicitors - Morgan, Fyffe & Mulkearns, 108 Queen Street, Melbourne. Handwritten 1970s real estate price notations for some blocks.
Digitised video (3.05GB). Duration: 58 minutes. Recorded September, 2024. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)
This month's guest speaker, Peter Le Get, RDHS Secretary, has had a life full of studying and participating in many different sports. He has toured the world mostly competing in Masters athletics and counts as one of his favourite sporting hightlights - carrying the Olympic torch through Melbourne CBD as it neared the final leg in the opening ceremony of the 1956 Games at the MCG, where in later years he has also shown many visitors around as a tour guide.
Victorian Collections acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.