PROCLAMATION OF RINGWOOD AS A CITY SATURDAY, 19th MARCH, 1960 ^^artn&rA in "I approve of having something pre-eminent and kingly in a state; something must also be assigned to the authority of the leading citizens; lastly, something must be left to the judgment and will of the common people." — CICERO. COMMONWEALTH CO-OPERATION federal ^^AT£ CITY OF RINGWOOD A1.A1.B.1V. C.R.B. SIR DALLAS BROOKS H.R.H. QUEEN ELIZABETH Governor of Victoria RINGWOOD — a City of Co-operation and Conservation The end of World War II in 1945 saw Ringwood, the young Rural Borough which had seceded from Lilydale some 21 years earlier, still very much an orchard district, and showing little promise of the development which was in such a short time to bring it to the status ot a City. Situated, as it is, only 15 miles from Melbourne at the foot of the Dandenongs, it has emerged as a beautiful residential suburb, determined to retain its rural beauty which can barely be rivalled by any other City in the Metropolis. The rapidity of its progress has posed the 22,000 inhabitants with a challenge that they have already proved they are prepared to accept, the provision of the capital improvements vital in a modern society — community services, cultural development, sporting facilities and the like. Tribute is paid to the citizens who, through the agency of more than 100 voluntary organisations, have co-operated with the Council to a commendable degree in its dual tas of developing its nine square miles of territory to meet the needs of the people, whilst at the same time conserving, wherever possible, the natural beauty of Rmgwood. A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR . As we approach Proclamation Day, I am sure every citizen is proud of the beautiful municipality in which we live. The road has not been easy — thousands of people have chosen to live here in the past decade, creating prob lems which are a challenge to a young and vigorous com munity. Many things remain to be done, the amenities neces sary to a prosperous and growing community come slowly in these days of high capital cost, but we have done well. To those who have assisted our pioneers; the citizens who came later; our Members of Parliament; my Council and its officers; and the many organisations in Ringwood, I extend sincere thanks. I hope you will enjoy and remember the celebrations which proclaim us the City of Ringwood. Cr, A. G. LAVIS, J.P, Mayor of Ringwood 19lfi March, 1960 CO-OPERATION Formed and/or Sealed Roadway 100 miles Paved Footpaths 12 „ MADE THESE Constructed Channeling 45 „ Parks, Gardens and Reserves 300 acres A REALITY! Trees planted in last five years 5,000 Street Lights 562 Parking Facilities in Ringwood Shopping Area for 450 cars Sewerage Scheme — Adelaide Street Cost £.15,000 Baths, Health Centres, Youth Buildings, Pre-School Centres, Sporting Ovals, Tennis Courts, Bowling Greens, Croquet Greens, etc. N.A.V. U.C.V. Year Buildings Population £ £ 1951 2,876 9,170 180,816 2 3,232 10,395 235,104 904,076 3 3,572 11,598 264,719 1,237,175 4 3,996 13,079 270,808 1,246,094 5 4,436 14,612 318,472 1,270,163 6 5,016 16,494 323,056 1,312.391 7 5,509 18,056 699,385 3,415,154 8 6,060 20,034 756,153 3,551,034 9 6,585 21,955 845,416 3,666,610 RINGWOOD CITY COUNCIL - 1960 Mayor: Cr. A. G. Lavis, J.P. East Ward'. Cr. J. F. Hodgkins. Cr. R. C. Horman, J.P. Cr. P. Verger.s, J.P. Norlli Ward: Cr. D. J. Baxter. Cr. B. J. Hubbard, J.P. Cr. R. O. Spencer, J.P. Sonih Ward: Cr. M. D. Deutcr. Cr. A. G. Lavis, J.P. Cr. L. H. McLeod. Town Clerk: F. P. Dwerryhouse, A.I.M.A., J.P. City Engineer: A. C. Robertson, C.E., A.M.I.E. Ausl. > A PAGEANT OF PROGRESS ro^ramme SATURDAY,19th MARCH,1960 2.30 p.m. Proclamation of Rlngwood as a Mounted Troopers of the Vic City by His Excellency, the toria Police Force. Governor of Victoria, General 4.00 p.m. Special City Council Meeting. Sir Dallas Brooks, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O., 4.30 p.m. Carnival, Ringwood Recreation K.St.J. Reserve, conducted by Jubilee A Guard of Honour will be pro Park Development Auxiliary; vided for His Excellency from Rides, Merry-go-rounds, etc. 3rd Field Engineer Regiment. Ansett-A.N.A. Helicopter flights. The Southern Command Band 8.00 p.m. East Ringwood Play Reading will be in attendance. Group presents two 1 Act Plays 3.00 p.m. Procession of floats, Marching at the Community Hall, East Girls, Chinese Dragon, Youth Ringwood. Organisations, etc., led by 8.30 p.m. Proclamation Ball, Town Hall. SUNDAY,20th MARCH,1960 MONDAY,21st MARCH,1960 10.00 a.m. An exhibition of art objects will Morning to be on display in the Town Hall. 9.00 p.m. The Exhibition has been made 11.00 a.m. Special Church Services at all available by the Trustees of the Churches in City. National Gallery of Victoria. The exhibits range from paint 11.30 a.m. Special Mass at Our Lady's ings, silver, china to antique Church. furniture. 7.00 p.m. Carnival, Ringwood Recreation Reserve. TUESDAY,22nd MARCH,1960 10.00 a.m. Exhibition of art objects. Town Afternoon to Hall. 9.00 p.m. 3.00 p.m. Band Recital at Ringwood Lake Park. Hawthorn City Band, 7.00 p.m. Carnival, Ringwood Recreation Kingsville and Yarraville Band. Reserve. WEDNESDAY,23rd MARCH,1960 THURSDAY,24th MARCH,1960 (Children's Day) 10.00 a.iii. Croquet Tournament, Ringwood 10.00 a.m. Croquet Tournament, Ringwood Bowling Club. Bowling Club. 10.00 a.m. Massed Choir, with representa- to tives of children from all schools 2.30 p.m. Reception in Town Hall to 12 noon in the City. Citizens who were resident Marching. Each school repre in Ringwood when Borough sented by two teams of 24 boys was created in 1924, are now 50 and 24 girls. years or over and still resident in Folk Dancing by representatives Ringwood. from High Schools and Primary Schools. 2.00 p.m. School children to be entertained 7.00 p.m. Carnival, Ringwood Recreation by Council at various functions. Reserve. 7.00 p.m. Carnival, Ringwood Recreation Reserve. 8.15 p.m. Ballet Night, Town Hall. The 8.15 p.m. Grand Variety Concert, Town Australian National Theatre Hall. Mr. Eric Fox, well-known Movement presents a night of personality in musical circles, Ballet, consisting of "Les Syl- presents a programme compris phides," "Divertissements," and ing high-class artists of various "Peter and The Wolf." types of entertainment. FRIDAY,25th MARCH,1960 7.30 p.m. Naturalisation Ceremony, Town Hall. • SATURDAY,26th MARCH,1960 1.30 p.m. Bowls Tournament — Men's 2.30 p.m. "Back to Ringwood," Ringwood Fours, Ringwood Bowling Club, Lake Park, Maroondah Highway. Warrandyte Road. Carnival, Ringwood Recreation Reserve. Ansett-A.N.A. Helicopter Sights, 2.30 p.m. Ringwood Horticultural and Ringwood Recreation Reserve. Agricultural Society, Autumn ^ ^ Show, Town Hall. Regiment, Jubilee Park. Opening ^ , ■ ,n Display by Units from Metro- The Mayor, Cr. A. G. Lavis, J.P. politan Fire Brigade, Jubilee Park. • Ringwood Swimming and Life-Saving Club conducting Annual Club Cham pionship from 21st February to 20th March, I960. Member obtaining highest points receives special trophy. • Ringwood Rifle Club, Shooting Competition, Saturday, 12th March, 1960. R.S.S.A.I.LA. Erected by a grateful public as a tribute to Ringwood citizens who served in World War I, the Memorial Clocktower serves as the focal point for all R.S.L, Ceremonial. The Ringwood Sub-Branch had several temporary meeting places in the years leading to 1952, when property was purchased in Station Street to provide a permanent "home," in the form of Memorial Club Rooms, which have been improved and extended to cater for all forms of club activities. The interest created by having its own premises has built mem bership to more than 600, and this has allowed the R.S.L, to greatly expand its welfare activities. In the past year Welfare Activity has increased two-fold, all records have been broken for the sale of Anzac Day, Poppy Day and Legacy Appeal Badges, and hospital visitation and blood-bank dona tions have been Instigated. The recent purchase of additional property adjacent to the existing club rooms will permit the Sub-Branch to fulfil Its intention of further expansion. RED CROSS Ringwood Emergency Service Company No. 1 was the first Com pany formed in Australia. Two of its members, Mrs. H. E. Parker and Mrs. Cribbes, have received medallions and two bars for forty years of service. In recent years new Companies have been formed at Ringwood East and Heathmont, with Junior Red Cross Circles at Ringwood East and Winnington Grammar School. Members are instructed in First Aid and Home Nursing; also assist with immunisation services, the Mobile Blood Bank, and are in charge of Medical Loan Equipment. Ringwood East Company gives valuable service in transporting incapacitated patients to and from hospital. Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Cribbes who have received forty year certificates. PUBLIC UTILITIES The Utility Services which are an accepted part of our community life are provided by a number of inter-related public and semi-public organisations.