Botanical Suburbs of Melbourne
Once again, Gerry Robinson has been busy with his next project. The greater area of Melbourne has a number suburbs named after flowers, shrubs or trees. This time, Gerry is linking the horticulture and the history of these suburbs by taking us through this fascinating subject. A night not to be missed.
28th July, 8pm at Room 4, Federation Estate, Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood. All welcome.
The time has come to highlight the history of this interesting suburb. The majority of Ringwood’s orchards were in this area. The society will be holding a weekend of activities on 6/7th November 2010. A committee has been formed to look at:-
A historical bus tour of the area (this was so popular with the East Ringwood weekend)
A Recollections Book (we need more relatives of pioneers or orchardists here)
School Activities
Tree Plantings
Already Heathmont had its turn in 2005 and 2006 (48 Courts), then East Ringwood in 2008.
Ring Russ Haines on 9876-4367 or 0418-103-256 for details or offers of help.
The next meeting is on Tuesday, 24th February, 8pm at Federation Estate, Greenwood Avenue.
Ringwood First Church of Christian Science - John Hutchinson
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Bus Tour - 8th November - of historic Ringwood East - ** SORRY, ALL FULL **
“Recollections of Ringwood East” book launch and a large photographic display of Ringwood East’s history - 9th November at 2-5pm, Ringwood East Community Hall, Knaith Road. Gold Coin donation for entry and afternoon tea.
Contact Russ Haines on 9876-4367 for details of either event.
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The next meeting is on Tuesday, 24th June, 8pm at Federation Estate, Greenwood Avenue.
Early Cameras and Photography - Greg Wade
Architecture of Ringwood Houses - Samantha Westbrooke
The next meeting is on Tuesday, 27th May April, 8pm at Federation Estate, Greenwood Avenue.
Children of the Early Licensees of the Coach and Horses Hotel
We will devote the whole evening to Anita Barker’s study of this amazing subject. Anita is in the final stages of submitting a thesis, to complete her university studies. The historical society has been working with Anita in gathering material.
The difficulty is that children are not recorded in voter’s rolls or many other similar types of references. They are the forgotten people.
As well, the licensees only stayed in the area for a few years, before moving on, so little is written in our newspapers about them, particularly for an institution such as a hotel.
As an offshoot to this study , Anita “unearthed” a previously undiscovered area of children’s toys. The 54 boxes of material removed from the site, due to Eastlink, will be used to piece together the solutions to mysteries.
There has been no similar research done in Australia, or even worldwide, on this subject. Anita has gone to extraordinary efforts to delve into details.
This is a meeting not to be missed. It will not be repeated.
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