The original Ringwood village emerged in the mid to late 19th
century, following the initial sale of land in the 1850s and the
local proliferation of grazing, fruit growing and brick making
activities.
The construction of the railway from Hawthorn to Lilydale
(through Ringwood) in 1882 resulted in a consolidation of township
facilities, including the provision of local churches, banks and
schools to accommodate for a growing village and regional
population. In 1889, Ringwood Station was erected as a symbol of
the increasing importance of the township along the railway.
The proclamation in 1924 of the Borough of Ringwood coincided
with the electrification of the railway line, providing a stimulus
for Major Township development and subdivision. Considerable
suburban expansion during the post-war period gave rise to the
declaration in 1960 of the City of Ringwood.
At this point Ringwood gained formal recognition as part of the
broader metropolitan region, emphasised by the erection of Eastland
in 1967 as a major 'new format' retail Centre.
This is located near one of Victoria's oldest hotels that was
built in 1840.
This is a micro cache that will take some small swaps.
***** You will need to bring your own
pen.*****
FTF prize is a Geocaching Australia Pathtag
Enjoy and happy hunting.