Booklet - Catalogue, Maroondah City Council Art Collection
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Clippings, Death of Charles Wedge of Ringwood East - January, 1962
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.
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Newspaper - Clippings, Death of Harold Wardle of Ringwood, - April, 1990
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.
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Newspaper - Clippings, Death Notice and Obituary - Ernest Ferdinand Wieland - February, 1945
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.
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Newspaper - Obituary, Death notice for Ringwood resident, Roy Gladstone Wilkins - 26 September, 1957
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.
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Newspaper, Death notice for Ringwood resident, Elizabeth Ruth (Wendy) Wilkins - 24th October, 1983
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.
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Newspaper - Clipping, Book review “Around the Campfire Ashes” co-authored by Ringwood resident Keith Shepherd
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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Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Bus terminus at Railway Station, 1969
Black and white photograph
Writtren on back of photograph: "May 1969, bus terminus at Railway Station. Site of Station Masters house.
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Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Railway Station entrance, 1969
Black and white photograph
Image shows ES&A Bank to left, Chemist and Jimmy's Handy Bar towards station entrance.
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Newspaper, Death Notice and Obituary - Catherine Taylor of Wantirna Road, Ringwood - December, 1928
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).
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Newspaper - Obituary, Mr John Tann - September, 1935
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.
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Clippings, Death of Albert John Tann of Mullum Road, Ringwood, Victoria - December, 1947
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.
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Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Shops opposite old Town Hall site and Midway Arcade, 1969
Black and white photograph
Shops include CBC Bank on corner of Railway Station entrance, and A.N.Z Bank at 116 Maroondah Highway.
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Photograph, Ringwood Coolstore site after clearing, 1962
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.
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Administrative record - Register, Index of Births from District of Ringwood Registers 1883-c1905, Nos 1-820 - Names and Register numbers only
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."
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Photograph, East Ringwood Football Club Past Presidents 1930-1997
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Photograph, East Ringwood Football Club Life Members Annual Reunion 16 July 2005
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Photograph, East Ringwood Football Club Seconds Premiers 1951 and Reunion in 2001
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Photograph, East Ringwood Football Club ground circa 1990s showing old and new stadiums
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Photograph, East Ringwood Football Club Team Premiers 2002 display
Includes players names, signatures and scores
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Photograph, East Ringwood Football Club Team of the Century 2000-2009
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Clothing, East Ringwood Football Club Premiership Blazer 1974 and ties
Includes the first VFL Park tie, first Sydney Swans tie and the Clive Fairbairn Rapier Bats tie. Donated by the Ferguson family.
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Newspaper - Clipping, Ringwood Notes - 30 March 1917
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.
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Photograph, Entrance to Ringwood Railway Station- 1972
Black and white photograph (2 copies)
Nil Image shows C.B.C. Bank on western corner of station entrance.
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Newspaper - Clipping, Death Notices - H. O. Thomas of Alexander Road, Ringwood - 15 November 1945
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).
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Newspaper - Clippings, Death of Miss Winifred Thomas of Alexander Avenue, Ringwood - June 1942
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.
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Newspaper - Death Notice, Dr. Ian Thomas of Ringwood, 14 October, 1987
Newspaper cutting of the death of Dr Ian Thomas.
Dr Thomas established the Wantirna Road Medical Clinic until his retirement in 1985. He saw active service during WWII in the Army Medical Corps in New Guinea and was a member of Yarra Valley Legacy for 20 years. He is survived by his wife Betty, three daughters and one son.
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Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Laying water main in Main Street, 1935. Looking towards the east
Black and white photograph
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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Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Ringwood Town Hall - circa early 1930s
Black and white photograph
Old Ringwood Town Hall, circa 1934
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Flyer, Residential Land Sale Sub-division - Fairy Dell Estate, Warranwood, Vic. - circa 1950s
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.
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Peter Le Get Sports Nut" - Peter Le Get
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.