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Shows programme for the year, committee and the CWA Collect (prayer)
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Shows programme for the year, committee and the CWA Collect (prayer)
Parent Record for Archive collection of photographs and documents relating to CWAs in RIngwood and District
Black and white photograph
"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood C.W.A. Ball - 1953. Left to Right: Mrs. Hart Allen (Group President), Mrs. Spittle (C.W.A. Past State President), Mrs. Greenshields (Past Group President), Mrs. Corr (Mayoress), Mrs. Giles (President Ringwood CWA), Mrs. Mai (Secretary). Written on back of photograph, "Mail 6/8/1953".
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Written on back of photograph, 'Ringwood C.W.A. Ball "Mail 6/8/53". Mrs. Spittle, Guest of Honour, CWA Past State President'.
Newspaper cutting - "The Mail" May 29-1952, Ringwood C.W.A.
Small buff coloured card for the CWA Heathmont Branch with meeting times, syllabus, prayer and Rules. Provision to write names of President etc - but these have not been filled in.
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Small buff coloured card for the CWA Heathmont Branch with meeting times, syllabus, prayer and Rules. Provision to write names of President etc.
Handwritten entries: President: Mrs Perrott Vice-President: Pam Gallienne Secretary: Mrs Cattermole Treasurer: Joyce Austin (Committee names not written)
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From Ringwood Mail 23rd March 1961. Branch President Mrs Hunter, attended by Mayoress Mrs G Horman and wife of Ringwood Council's Town Clerk, Mrs Dwerryhouse
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Standing Mrs Byrne, Miss Morgan, Mrs Freeman, Mesdames Lavis, Allen, Corr, Wedge, Patterson. Seated Mesdames Burgess, Smith, Gile, Jenkyn
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Shows programme for the year, committee and the CWA Collect (prayer) (but half unreadable due to damage)
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Shows programme for the year, committee and the CWA Collect (prayer)
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Shows programme for the year, committee and the CWA Collect (prayer)
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Shows programme for the year, committee and the CWA Collect (prayer)
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Shows programme for the year, committee and the CWA Collect (prayer)
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Shows programme for the year, committee and the CWA Collect (prayer)
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Shows programme for the year, committee and the CWA Collect (prayer)
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Shows programme for the year, committee and the CWA Collect (prayer)
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Transcript (kindly completed by Ken Briscoe using ChatGPT) RINGWOOD BRANCH COUNTRY WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION INC. February 13, 1946 in the Ringwood Town Hall, the Mayoress, Mrs. H.E. Parker, called the meeting and Ringwood Branch Country Women's Association was formed, and would be in the Yarra Valley Group. Speaker for the day was Mrs. Wray, Group President, Yarra Valley Group. Office bearers elected were: • Mrs. Greenshields (President) • Mrs. Shields (Secretary) • Mrs. Roberts (Treasurer) At the inaugural meeting, 93 ladies joined, and the first general meeting of the Ringwood Branch was held March 7, 1946, and by the end of August the membership grew to 160. In 1946 the joining fee was 4/- and you never attended a meeting unless you wore hat and gloves. The first year, meetings were held in the main Town Hall, then they were transferred to the small hall, which had a creche next door, at the baby health centre, where mothers could leave their little ones, while mum enjoyed the meetings, demonstrations or entertainment. The Branch had a very good Choir, conducted by Mrs. Dorrie Davidson, also a very talented theatrical group. Each birthday they put on excellent stage shows, some beautiful costumes being hired from well-known Melbourne theatrical company. The 1956 Olympic stage show had some well-trained, but out of form, athletes. Highlight of the year was the Annual Ball and two Debutante Balls. New branches were formed in the district, Everard, East Ringwood, Heathmont, South Warrandyte. There was also, Ringwood Younger set, a night branch (later years was renamed Marana). It was then that our membership dropped. As more and more branches were started in the district, Ringwood was then allocated to the newly formed Maroondah Highway Group. Craft classes and demonstrations were of a high standard, with some interesting things being made such as millinery, dressmaking, pottery, etc. In 1960 when Ringwood was made a City, a C.W.A. float was entered in the procession, this was a mammoth task, as hundreds of flowers were made and wired to the float, which was in green and gold C.W.A. colours. The time came when the Town Hall was to be demolished, and we moved to the Church of England Hall, Civic Place, but after a short time, this hall was also demolished. Meetings were then held at Ringwood Library until the library was no longer available. Our last move was to our present meeting room at Lionswood. Today you dress as you wish and membership is $12.00. The Ringwood Branch in 1995 has 2 life members and 21 members. Alice Milner March 15, 1995 As a matter of interest, of those 160 members who joined in the first year, only one active member is left with the Branch
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Transcript (kindly completed by Ken Briscoe using ChatGPT) During the second World War, a group of Ringwood ladies sent tins of fat to England. When the War ended in 1946, the Mayoress, Mrs. H.E. Parker, called a meeting and a branch of the Country Women's Association was formed. The subscription was four shillings and two shillings for associate members. Meetings were held in the lower Town Hall, the President and Secretary sat on the stage, the Treasurer at a table on the floor and the hostess at the door to welcome members. Birthdays were held in the Town Hall. There was an active drama group who performed at competitions. After the Olympic Games in Melbourne in 1956, members re-enacted some of the events. A yearly ball was held for several years. Members catered for the Scout Jamboree. They looked after victims of the bush fires - the Town Hall was covered in beds. Mrs. Pratt, Senior, whose husband took up a selection in Ringwood, gave a block of land to the C.W.A., but the late Councillor Mr. Frank Corr, told his wife (a member) that the Council would not permit a hall to be built on this land so the block was sold to the Masonic Lodge for 250 pounds. Cards were enjoyed monthly in the Presbyterian Church Hall in Adelaide Street. Craft group met in the Church of England Hall in Ringwood Street.
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At the Lutheran Church Hall, City Road, Ringwood on 20th March 1996
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Also Service Certificates presented to others
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Audrey Lavis, Irene Hodges, May Stuart, Rita, Prins, Margaret Mann and Bessie Stephen
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Three colour phototraphs forming composite panoramic aerial view (undated).
"Ringwood Bypass Landscape Concept Plan"
Parent Record for Archive collection of Birth and Deathe Registers and Voters Rolls in the Ringwood District
Original Register of Births from which official information was submitted to the Victorian Births Deaths and Marriages Registry.
A3 Birth Register of Victoria "Schedule A" in the District of Ringwood. Original Births Registration Document, handwritten for Ringwood Births between 1883 and 1893, Registration numbers 1 - 244. Signed by Postmistress and Deputy Registrar Marianne Thomson. High resolution images of individual pages are available on request from Ringwood and District Historical Society.
Digitised video (2.73GB). Duration: 58 minutes. Recorded July, 2024. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)
Guest Speaker, Peter Hanson grew up in Warrandyte surrounded by signs of gold mining activities including in his own back yard. In this presentation, Peter talks about the numerous diggings in the area, with images, maps and drawings of the mines, tunnels, shafts and structures above and below ground.
Sepia photograph
Image shows timber yard with men and horse-drawn vehicle outside building. Warrandyte Road on right leading to Kennedy's orchard. Shop on corner was 'A. Wagner, Hairdresser. Photograph received from a Mr. Harrison, E.S.& A Bank Manager , Frankston. (Peter Paynes photographer).
18 pages of newspaper articles featuring council reports on Ringwood and Ringwood East ranging from the years 1906 to 1969. Featuring articles: Ringwood East Progress League, Ringwood East Railway League, Ringwood East Reserve, Ringwood East School Committee and the Ladies Guild. East Ringwood Recreation Ground.
Building report Ringwood East Reserve from C Merry, Building Surveyor and Mr Lucas to the Mayor and Councillors Borough of Ringwood 17/7/51. Building can be jacked up and reblocked where necessary. 300' of flooring is necessary in the west section. Roof, spouting and downpipes require overhauling. Needs some repair work inside and outside. Estimated cost 220 pounds.
A report to the Mayor stating it was decided a Committee of Management be appointed to manage the East Ringwood Reserve. Mr T Hall and Mr Reddish (Representative of the Cricket Club) Mr Howship and Mr Birch (Representatives of the Tennis Club) Mr. Wamsley and Mr R Gues (Representatives of the Progress Association Mr Benson (Representative of the Football Club)
The objects of the committee is to act under the authority and subject to control of the Council of the Borough of Ringwood as the Local Board of Management and to act as an advisory consultive and operational Committee, to lay out, and effect improvements and works of beautification, ornamentation and use for the benefit and enjoyment of citizens and to keep and maintain such Reserve in good order and condition and raise funds for improving and mataining such Reserve. The Committee shall consist of two Councillors and Town Clerk and two representatives from each: Football Club, Cricket Club, Tennis Club and Progress Association and 2 Citizens.
One postcard and same view duplicated in a larger photo. Houses across centre are in Warrandyte Road.
Black and white photograph taken just below where Mullum Mullum Road meets Warrandyte Road.
The Mullum Mullum Bridge can be seen in the dip, with numerous houses on the ridge on Whitehorse Road (Maroondah Highway). The fencing was post and rail, with Warrandyte Road unmade, sealed with crushed rocks.
Proposed Pre-School Cente for Ringwood East Progress Association Community Project. Designed and drawn by RC Horman 26.5.1950
A pamphlet from the Ringwood East Progress Association asking for assistance in raising funds for a Community Centre with a Public Hall. How to help: Fill in the form by raising funds by: Running a Card Evening Assisting to organise a Fete, Bazaar or Barbecue Running or organising a Street Stall Making a cash Donation for .... enclosed herewith. Support your local Traders. G.V. Birtchnell, Variety Box J.E. and A.M. Bould, T Conn, Butcher E Edwards, Greengrocer B.J. Hall, East Ringwood Pharmacy Hampson's Newsagency & General Store Mayford Pty Ltd R.L. and B. C Mullins, Eastwood Lending Library and Milk Bar A.R. Page, Ringwood East Store and Post Office K.W. L. and M.A. Whyte, Milk Bar, Delicatessen, Licensed Real Estate Agent. M.E. and G.R. Withers
Keep this Date Free! East Ringwood Gymkhana on Cup Day November 1st. Flag Race, Bending Race, Novelties, Hacks and Riding Competitions. Watch for Program
An A5 flyer from the East Ringwood Reserve Management Committee in conjunction the Mountain District Horse and Pony Club announcing a Gymkhana at the East Ringwood Reserve on Cub Day, Tuesday November 1st for raising funds for the installation of a Children's Playground and second oval. Looking fo donations to cover or part cover the event. President: Mr. R. Guest. Treasurer: Mr F.S. Hardidge. Hon. Sec.: Mr C.C. Davis.
Laminated Parish map of Ringwood detailing original Land Owners' names, property locations and acreages. Details reproduced in 1957 by the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, from original surveys of varying dates.
Black and white photograph/Postcard.
Written on back of image: "Methodist Church and Sunday School from site of present church. 1914."
Green covered 12 page newsletter giving details of classes, community living centre courses and activities.
Black and white photograph (2 copies)
Image shows 2 businesses- A.C. Beilby Stores Men & Boys Department, and Millward Bros, Authorised Newsagents, Stationers, Confectioners & Tobacconists.
Green covered 12 page newsletter giving details of classes, community living centre courses and activities.
Sepia photograph/postcard
Written on front of image: "Ringwood, Vic."
Double sided bi-fold leaflet advertising subdivision site, layout of streets and allotments, summary of local features and services and terms of sale. Inset photographs of local views.
Auction Saturday November 22, 1919. 58 Orchard Allotments. Formerly the residence and orchard property of Count Von Horn. Subdivision includes Wantirna Road, Ellison Street, Haig Street. Free annual railway tickets presented to cash buyers of two blocks. Agents - F.H. Patterson & Co., 19 Queen Street, Melbourne, Tel Central 4308, Sydney T. Haynes & Co., 60 Queen Street, Melbourne, Tel. Central 3400, J.B. McAlpin, Opp Railway Station, Ringwood, Tel. Ringwood 7. Auctioneer - Mr. Sydney T. Haynes. Solicitors - Messrs. Russell, Bona & Russell, 19 Queen Street, Melbourne.
Double sided bi-fold leaflet advertising subdivision site, layout of streets and allotments, summary of local features and services and terms of sale.
Auction Saturday June 14th, 1919. 55 Lots. Subdivision includes Warrandyte Road, Tamar Street, Mersey Street and Derwent Street. Property Sales - Dunlop & Hunt Home Builders Ltd., 317 Collins Street, Melbourne, Tels 10104-10105. Agents - J.B. McAlpin, Tel. Ringwood 7. Auctioneers - Sydney T. Haynes & Co., 60 Queen Street, Melbourne, Tel. 3400. Solicitors - Hodgson & Finlayson, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne. Inset photographs of local views including existing 4-roomed bungalow on Lot 37 Tamar Street.
Double sided multi-fold leaflet advertising subdivision site, layout of streets and allotments, summary of local features and services and terms of sale. Inset photographs of local views.
Auction Saturday March 29th, 1919. 58 Lots. Subdivision includes Warrandyte Road, Mullum Mullum Road, Hobart Street, Paxton Street, Arnold Street. Agents - Dunlop & Hunt Pty Ltd., 317 Collins Street, Melbourne Tel. Cent. 10104-10105, J.B. McAlpin, Tel. Ringwood 7. Auctioneers - Sydney T. Haynes & Co., 60 Queen Street, Melbourne, Tel. 3400. Solicitors - Hodgson & Finlayson, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne.
Double sided leaflet advertising subdivision site, layout of streets and allotments, summary of local features and services and terms of sale. Inset photographs of local views and residence of F.W. Purches on the Estate.
Auction Saturday September 6th, 1919. 52 Lots. Subdivision includes White Horse Road, Witt Street, Mitcham, Station Street (later Victory Street, Mitcham). (Railway Avenue marked on the map did not eventuate). Agents - Knight & Harwood, 315 Collins Street, Melbourne in conjunction with Godbehear & Co, Phone Ringwood 49, selling through their auctioneer - Sydney T. Haynes. Solicitor W.H. Peers, 395 Collins Street, Melbourne.
Giant Community Fair organised by the Ringwood East Chamber of Commerce to be held in the Drill Hall Grounds Dublin Road Ringwood East on Saturday December 2nd 1961. All proceeds to aid Local Charities which include: Ringwood East Red Cross Company, Ringwood East Pre-school, Warrawong Holiday Kindergarten, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Maroondah Pre-School Centre, Eastwood Mothers Club, Ringwood East Mothers Club, St. Francis School Mothers Club, Ringwood East Tennis Club, Legacy, Yarra Valley, Police & Citizens Youth Club, Ladies Guilds of District Churches. Events include Dog Competition, Marching Girls, Boxing and Judo Display, Police Exhibition, Cake Stalls and a visit from Father Christmas. Advertising including Spences Foodland, Harry Wiltshire's East Ringwood Hardware, Whytes, Buchanan's Newsagency, Ian E Russell, Barry Hall Chemist, Orleans' Florist - Pet Shop, Sunrise Secretarial Service, Eastwood Cycle & Sports Store, Jenny & John Gift Shop, J.W.F. Sloan Butcher, Bill Patterson Motors, Shir-Vonne Beauty Salon, Eastwood Cake Shop, H.E. & M.D. Burridge, Kellettskornor and Joan's Handy Bar.
Kariwang School Magazine from Mitcham High (subsequently renamed to Mullauna College), 1967. 44 pages. Coloured Cover, rest is Black and White.
Kariwang School Magazine from Mitcham High (subsequently renamed to Mullauna College), 1966. 44 pages. Coloured Cover, rest is Black and White.
Kariwang School Magazine from Mitcham High (subsequently renamed to Mullauna College), 1965. 40 pages. Coloured Cover, rest is Black and White.
Kariwang School Magazine from Mitcham High (subsequently renamed to Mullauna College), 1964. 35 pages. Coloured Cover, rest is Black and White.
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