Like the first half of the year, we have a wonderful array of most interesting speakers and subjects.
Tue, 27 July 2010
Ian Munro, Fireman and Historian, will present an audio-visual History of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and its early roots
Tue, 24 August 2010
Associate Professor John Murphy, from the School of Historical Studies, the Australian Centre at Melbourne University will talk about the history of poverty in Australia with emphasis on welfare and social implications.
Tue, 28 September 2010
Gerry Kennedy, Cinema & Theatre Historical Society, will take us through some most interesting Tales of the Cinema. The AGM will precede his talk.
Tue, 26 October 2010
John Wayman, from the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria, will talk about the History of Early Tramways, including Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs
Tue, 23 November 2010
Lionel Sharpe, from Australian Jewish Historical Society, will present a talk on The Contribution of Early Jewish Settlers in the Colony of Victoria.
All meetings are at Federation Estate (old Ringwood State School) in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, Room 4, starting at 8pm. All visitors most welcome and supper provided free of charge. Come and join a friendly bunch of local historians!
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 in November 2012. 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
- In this edition:
- History of Fires
- Tribute to the Aherns
- Schedule for 2009
Download http://www.rhs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/ringwood-historical-society-feb2009-newsletter.pdf
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.
Click to access flyer:
The newsletter for August 2008