Tag: history
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Maroondah celebrates National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week is held between the 27th of May and the 3rd of June and aims to foster mutual respect and wellbeing between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. Maroondah celebrates Reconciliation Week through an official launch, which was held today to acknowledge National Sorry Day on the 26th of May. National Sorry Day was formed…
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Media Release: Maroondah prepares to celebrate National Reconciliation Week
A program of events and workshops has been organised by Council to celebrate National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) in Maroondah. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said the program would focus on providing a variety of opportunities to explore Indigenous culture and heritage. “I’d like to extend an invitation to the community…
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Commemorating Anzac Day
Maroondah has two Anzac Day Dawn Services, one at the Ringwood Clocktower and the other at the War Memorial in Croydon. The services are organised through the RSL branches and this morning I attended the Dawn Service along with Councillors Nora Lamont, Ann Fraser and Natalie Thomas. The Ringwood service was attended by approximately 3000…
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Media Release: Lifting the lid on Victoria’s wartime history
A new guide released by the State Government will produce hours of enlightening reading for those who have an interest in Victoria’s wartime history. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said Remember Them: A guide to Victoria’s wartime heritage included the stories of three Ringwood and Croydon soldiers who had served in various theatres of…
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U3A Croydon Annual General Meeting
The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a community based organisation that provides educational opportunities to retirees and seniors. Maroondah has two local U3A organisations, with one in Ringwood and in Croydon, these two groups are part of the U3A Network Victoria, which includes other U3As across the State. This morning I was invited…
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Maroondah Journal: bid to restore cottage
The Ringwood Miner’s Cottage, a reminder of Ringwood’s history with antimony mining, was tragically destroyed by arsonists on the 20th of November. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the aftermath of the cottage’s destruction and council’s efforts to date: Mayor Alex Makin said discussions between the council and the historical society would take place early…
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Delegates’ Report: Theatre, recognising volunteers and documenting Ringwood’s history
On the 20th of October I attended the Monkami Drama Group’s Performance of the Picnic at Hanging Rock. This is now the third year of the Monkami Drama Group and it is great to see the group expanding its talents. Monkami is a service provider for adults with intellectual disabilities and strongly believes in providing…
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Book Launch: From Horse Shoes to High Heels – The History of Eastland
This evening I attended the launch of From Horse Shoes to High Heels, a history of the Eastland Shopping Centre site, written by Richard Carter, the former President of the Ringwood Historical Society. The launch was held at the Urban Life Cafe in Ringwood and Richard was introduced by Phil Turner, Maroondah’s Director of City…
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Ringwood Uniting Preschool – 50th anniversary
The Ringwood Uniting Preschool is located in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood near Bedford Road and was opened as an approved centre in February 1959. The work, however, began in 1957 when a Committee of Parents and Friends discussed the possibility of starting a kindergarten to reduce the large waiting lists that existed at the time. Today’s…