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11165-3 Freedom of Entry 2001 - Image of Scroll taken from Program Booklet
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Program Booklet for the Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal Australian Engineers 4th Combat Engineer Regiment, Sunday 18 March 2001. The Program booklet includes:
- Order of the Ceremony
- Image of the Freedom of Entry Scroll
- List of serving Officers of the Regiment, including the Commanding Office, Lieutenant Colonel D. G Hughes
- List of Councillors including the Mayor, Cr Peter Gurr
- Information about the Regiment
Parent Record for Archive collection of photographs and documents relating to City of Ringwood Freedom of the City Ceremonies, Parades and Souvenirs. Including Presentations to Royal Australian Engineers
Typed on back of one photograph, 'Lt. Col Baldwin receiving the key and the certificate of Freedom from the Mayor. Town Clerk, F. Dwerryhouse seated at back. The unit paraded on the reserve at the back of the Town Hall. 27 Mar. 1965'. Written on back of another picture, "Mayor Ben Hubbard handing "Freedom of City" to Capt.. 3rd Div. Engineers'. Last photograph states below it, 'Freedom of the City' on back of same picture, '27th Mar. 65. Mayor (Cr. B.J. Hubbard presenting scroll of Freedom of City to Royal Australian Engineers'. Typed below 11172-2: 1965 Mayor Cr. B. Hubbard presenting scroll qwith Major General His Honour Norman A. Vickery & Major Gen R. J. H. Risson, and handwritten on the reverse: "This is the Scroll presented to the Royal Australian Engineers 3rd Division on 27 March (1965) granting them the freedom of the City of Ringwood. From Left the Mayor of Ringwood (Cr Benjamin Hubbard), The Commander 3rd Division (Major General His Honour Judge Norman A. Vickery) and Major General RJH Risson who represented the Colonel Commandant, Royal Australian Engineers"
Written on back of photograph, '27 Mar. 1965. Mayor Ben Hubbard inspecting guard of honour'. Catalogue card reads, 'Freedom of City 1965. Mayor Ben Hubbard inspecting Guard of Honour - 3rd Division Engineers'.
Black and White Photograph. See also ABC silent movie of the event in VC record 11129. Ringwood Mail Newspaper article about the ceremony and parade is in VC 11129 Lt. Col. E.R. Baldwin Being challenged.
Written on back of one copy of photograph, 'Photo ... Southern Command, Army Public Relations.' Catalogue card reads, 'Freedom of the City. Taken when Ben Hubbard was mayor.' Typed on back of another copy: Police Inspector A. Angus challenging the R.A.E. on their right to enter Rignwood. O.C. replies. this took place outside the entrane to the Railways Station. Date Stamp 27 Mar 1965.
Catalogue card reads, 'Freedom of the City. Taken when Ben Hubbard was mayor.'
Black and White Photographs
Catalogue card reads, 'Freedom of the City. Taken when Ben Hubbard was mayor.' On Reverse of the enlarge cropped photo: "Lt. Col. E.R. Baldwin thanking Ringwood for the "Freedom".
Black and White photographs of RAE band from Kapooka, N.S.W.
Catalogue card reads, 'R.A.E. Band. "Freedom of City". 34d Div. Engineers'. Written on backing of photograph, 'RAE band from Kapooka, N.S.W. 7/3/65. "Freedom" 3rd Div. Eng.' Two photographs and two extra slightly cropped versions. Handwritten on the back of 11168-4 "The Royal Australian Engineers Corps Band from Kapooka (NSW) moved into position near four Mounted Troopers during a march through Ringwood on March 27. The troopers supported Police Inspector A. Angus, who acted as Town Marshall to challenge 200 Members of the Royal Australian Engineers, 3rd Division. The Regiment gained entry to the City by the production of a Freedom of the City Scroll presented by the Mayor of Ringwood (Cr. B.J. Hubbard)."
Buff coloured book referring to the freedom of entry to the City of Ringwood being granted upon Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division, including how the ceremony originated for granting freedom of entry and order of ceremony.; History of the Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division 1948-1965 and history of the development of Ringwood.
1. Metal ornamental key with lettering on head and base in black presentation box..; 2. Box with lid lined with silk and a with a small plaque in the centre. The base of the box is lined with blue velvet. +Additional Keywords: 1. Key - 11.75 x 4.5; Box - 8 x 16.5 x 2.5
Plaque: 'Presented to R.A.E. 3 Div by the Council of the City of Ringwood on the occasion of granting of the Freedom of Entry to the Municipality 27th March, 1965.'
Postcard size black and white photograph
"Written on back of photograph" 14.7.90. The Mayor addressing the parade.
Postcard size black and white photograph
"Written on back of photograph" 14.7.90. Parade at attention
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"Written on back of photograph" 14.7.90. Arrival of the C.O. for the parade
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"Written on back of photograph" 14.7.90. Parade at the salute for the Mayor's arrival
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"Written on back of photograph" 14.7.90. The parade - Eastland car park
Postcard size black and white photograph
"Written on back of photograph" 14.7.90. The Pipe Band - Seymour St
Postcard size black and white photograph
"Written on back of photograph" 14.7.90. Turning out of Seymour St to Ringwood St
Postcard size black and white photograph
"Written on back of photograph" 14.7.90. The band
Postcard size black and white photograph
"Written on back of photograph" 14.7.90. Taking the salute
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"Written on back of photograph" 14.7.90. The Parade
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"Written on back of photograph" 14.7.90. Saluting stand at Clock Tower awaiting the Parade
Copy of Newspaper articles
Ringwood Post July 11 1990. Pomp & Circumstance Ringwood Post July 18 1990. Freedom of the City
16mm Kodak Film (Eastman Plus-X Reversal Safety Film Type 7276) of the presentation of Freedom of the City of Ringwood to the Royal Australian Engineers in March 1965 (later renamed to 22nd Engineer Regiment, RAE). The film title indicates made by ABC but no other information. There is no sound on the film. It was digitised in 2023 by Aidem Media and the resulting .mp4 is attached to this record. Two newspaper items giving further information are also attached - one has a number of photos which match scenes in the film, verifying the occasion
Copy of A4 handwritten manuscript with comments and corrections to the 1965 Freedom of entry to the City of Ringwood booklet, for future booklets.
Buff coloured booklet referring to the freedom of entry to the City of Ringwood being granted upon Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division. This booklet is the Procedure for Official Guests. Two copies - one has Offical Car Park sticker affixed inside.
Buff coloured letter dated 11th March 1965, stating the Council has "decided that as a fitting climax to the ceremony of conferring upon the Unit (Royal Engineers 3 Division) the Freedom of Entry to Ringwood, a Ball be held at the Unit's depot in Dublin road, Ringwood east, on the night of the ceremony - that is, the 27th March next" Proceeds to the appeal for erection of the proposed Maroondah Cojmmunity Hospital. Invitation signed by B.J. Hubbard, Mayor - City of Ringwod Note: At the time of cataloguing (May 2024), no photos of the Ball have been found, nor any reference to the Ball in local newspapers.
Ref A/1/9, Town Hall, Ringwood
2 Invitation Cards for the Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division, 1965. Invitations for Mr. And Mrs. R. A. Pullin, and Mr. J.K. McCaskill
The cards read: His Worship the Mayor (Cr B. J. Hubbard, J.P.) and Councillors of the City of Ringwood request the pleasure of the company of Mr and Mrs R.A. Pullin (Invitation no. 117) (and on second card, Mr. J.K. McCaskill, invitation no. 101) at the Conferring of The Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal AUstralian Engineer 3 Division at Ringwood 2.30pm Saturday, 27th Marchd, 1965 RSVP 19th March, 1965, Town Clerk, Town Hall, Ringwood On Receipt of Acceptance Entree Cards will be forwarded.
Program Booklet and Invitation Card for the Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal Australian Engineers 7th Field Regiment, 1981. The Program booklet includes: - Image and Description of the Presentation Scroll - How the Ceremony Originated - Serving Officers of the regiment - Brief History of the Royal Australian Engineers, and of the 7th Field Engineer Regiment - Brief History of the Development of Ringwood
The Invitation card reads: His Worship the Mayor (Cr F. J. Corr J.P.) and Councillors of the City of Ringwood request the pleasure of the company of Mr and Mrs Rob Atkins at the Conferring of The Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon The Field Engineer Regiment, Royal Australian Engineers at Ringwood 2.30pm Saturday, 11th July, 1981 RSVP 1st July, 1981, Town Clerk, Civic Centre, Ringwood On Receipt of Acceptance, Entree Cards will be forwarded.
Program Booklet for the Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal Australian Engineers 7th Field Regiment, Saturday July 14th 1990. The Program booklet includes: - Order of the Ceremony - List of Councillors and Serving Officers of the Regiment - Description of the Ceremony - Brief History of the Unit
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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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2 photographs (1 black and white, 1 sepia)
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.
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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.
Black and white photograph
Written on back of photograph: "Nov 1969, Cnr Mt Dandenong Road and Maroondah Highway."
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Written on back of photograph: "Nov 1969, cnr of Braeside Ave and Maroondah Highway."
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Written on back of photograph: "Ringwood from Civic Centre."
Newspaper clipping from "The Mail", September 7, 1993, P 25 SPORTS star, Step at a time.
North Ringwood teenager Simone Kuppler has taken her walking a long way and competed in several competitive walking events. At the August Australian all-schools championships in Perth, Simone blitzed the competition by walking 3km in just over 15 minutes. Simone said "that time was nothing to skite about. I was sick during the race...."
Black and white photograph
Written on back of photograph: "From Civic Centre, Nov 1969.
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Written on back of photograph: "Loughnan's Hill from Civic Centre. Nov 1969.
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Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" 28-9-93, P 3. NEWS watch. "Basketball stadium comes a step closer" by Jodie Haythorne
Ringwood Basketball Association and Ringwood Council are forging ahead with plans for the municipality's first big basketball complex. The council has allocated $400,000 in its 1993-1994 budget towards the $1.3 million project.
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Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" 12-10-94, P 7. Help for farmers
The Ringwood RSL has come to the rescue of drought stricken farmers by scheduling an auction on Sunday November 20. But the RSL desperately needs items to be auctioned. All proceeds from the auction will go directly to Queensland farmers, RSL President Mr Ron Burch said.
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Black & white west-facing view over Oban Road along Mullum Mullum Road and Creek. Foreground showing early subdivision development of "Dunn's Orchard Estate" with formation of Frederic Drive (named after the orchardist - Frederic Dunn), Baron Court, Towerhill Drive, Tyson Court, Adele Court, Marilyn Crescent, Abbey Court, Highland Boulevard, Ailsa Court.
Black and white photograph
Written on back of photograph: "From Civic Centre looking across Mullum Road oval, Nov 1969."
Two composite black & white aerial photographs with north-facing view over Maroondah Highway, including Railway Station precinct, Civic Centre precinct, Eastland, Mount Dandenong Road, Bedford Road, Ringwood Street, Warrandyte Road, Mullum Road, Loughnan's Road.
Department of Crown Lands and Survey. Maroondah Highway Project - Run 3 - 20.1.72 - 3,900' ASL.
Black and white photograph
Written on back of photograph: "Norwood High from Civic Centre, Nov 1969."
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Sign on construction site reads: New Municipal Offices and Council Chamber for the City of Ringwood. Also shows names of Architects and other Contractors.
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Written on back of photograph: "New municipal offices being built."
Black and white photograph
Written on back of photograph: "New municipal offices being built".
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