History of Maroondah
Maroondah has a rich history and is fortunate to have two active historical societies. Brief information is available on the history of Croydon and the history of Ringwood on this site, or you can contact the historical societies directly.
Croydon Historical Society
Les Hutchinson
03 9294 5648
Museum
Library Complex
Civic Square
Croydon
The Croydon Historical Society meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 8pm at:
Glen Frost Room
Croydon Library Complex
Civic Square, Croydon
For further information please call either Les Hutchinson 9723 2322 or Jane Moore 9723 3955.
3 March
Ray Lawrence - Radio Years
7 April
Hon. Tony Smith MHR - Life in Federal Politics
5 May
Marcos Alphonso - The Gallipoli Submarine
2 June
Darryl Arnott - The Kokoda Trail
7 July
Diane Moore - Life in Local Government
4 August
Ray Purdey - Chief Clerk Victorian Parliament (AGM)
1 September
Pamela Baragwanath - History of the Mechanics Institutes
6 October
Brian Amos - My Years in Broadcasting
7 November
Excursion to be arranged
1 December
Nick Anchen - History Research and Writing
Ringwood Historical Society
Russ Haines
03 9876 4367
More about the Ringwood Historical Society including its meeting dates can be found on the Ringwood Historical Society web site.
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History of Croydon
A history of Croydon - from sheep and cattle grazing to the making of a shire.
View History of Croydon -
History of Ringwood
Ringwood's origins - from orcharding and antimony mining to thriving retail centre.
View History of Ringwood
