Parent Record for Archive collection of photographs and documents relating to Maroondah High School / Melba Secondary College, Croydon West High School and Croydon Secondary College.
Croydon West High School became Maroondah High School, then renamed Maroondah Secondary College. This was merged with Croydon Secondary College to form Melba College in 2013.
Collection of Black and White photographs, and Negatives. No information on back of photos. Identification of School came from article in Ringwood-Croydon Mail, 20th July, 1983 p.11 (See C:\Master_Docs\SC0138 (Item 3161) Notes.pdf, copy attached)
Plaque reads: "This music centre and 'Pioneer Place' were officially opened on 20th July, 1983 by Ellie V. Pullin, M.B.E. President Ringwood Historical Research Group."
4 page typed history of Coydon West HIgh School, beginning February 1965. Last entry relates to first Leaving Certificate in 1969. Author and Date unknown.
17 page hanwritten history of Coydon West HIgh School entitled "The First Five Years (The Croydon West Years), dated April 1989. Author unknown.
6 page photocopy of handwritten History of the Area adjacent to Marrondah High School, by Eva Buchanan. Also a Word Trasncription of same. Date unknown. Includes references to Nelson's Hill, Burnt Bridge, Cutts Avenue naming, Samuel Cutts, W. S. (Billy) WIlliams, de Pelsenaire family, Cheevers family, Brentnall Road naming, Muldowney Family, Alfred Brentnall, Ainslee Park.
5 page photocopy of handwritten "Development of Marrondah High School Grounds", by Eva Buchanan (undated). Also a Word Transcription of same. Includes references to Anne Tally, Michael Duffy, William McCree, Samuel Smith, Lloyd family, Croydon West High School Buildings and grounds construction. Alfred Brentnall, Community Centre, Prizes fro gardens and grounds, the "LION Park", and students Marita Ginty, Kylie Hermus, Mark Antonio, John O'Neill, Vivienne Gardner, JUlie Whatnall, Alison Sloane, Annette Williams.
