history – Page 4 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau – 2008 end of year function

Nov 21, 2008

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Citizen’s Advice Bureau provides emergency relief and referral services for some of Maroondah’s most vulnerable residents. The Bureau is staffed almost entirely by volunteers and today’s end of year luncheon provided an opportunity to thank the committed individuals who dedicate their time to assist other people in need. This year has seen a…

Delegates' Report: community inclusion, appreciating local history and recognising our many volunteers

Nov 17, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Thank you, as per previous months there are a few items I will be reporting on this evening: On the 23rd of October I had a meeting with the Maroondah Skylarkers. The skylarkers is a group that delivers musical performances for senior citizens centres, nursing homes and retirement villages. The skylarkers are already booked out…

Recollections of Ringwood East

Nov 9, 2008

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alex

in Maroondah City Council

The Ringwood Historical Society’s Heritage Weekend continued through to the Sunday with the launch of the Recollections of Ringwood East, a collection of thirty-five stories from past and present residents about their memories of living within Ringwood East. The launch was a tremendous success with a large number of community members, as well as long-standing…

The re-opening of Hutchinson Legal

Nov 8, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon Hutchinson Legal celebrated its relocation to 10-12 Warrandyte Road, one of the oldest properties within Ringwood and which served as a former doctor’s clinic and later as part of Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC). The building maintains its original facade and while the interior has been adapted for the requirements of a legal firm.…

Historical Tour of Ringwood East

Nov 8, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

After launching Heathmont Recollections in 2006, the Ringwood Historical Society has followed up with the history of Ringwood East through organising a Historical Weekend to promote the history of the Ringwood’s oldest established areas. On Saturday the society provided two bus tours of Ringwood East, both of which were completely booked out. I attended the…

Media Release: No show candidates proves lack of commitment

Nov 6, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

Alex Makin, a candidate for the Mullum Ward has slammed the council candidates who failed to attend a community forum at North Ringwood Community House. “It is bitterly disappointing that a council candidate would choose to ignore a designated candidates’ forum”, Alex Makin, candidate for the Mullum Ward said. “This lack of attendance clearly demonstrates…

Media Release: United call to support genuine candidates

Nov 6, 2008

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

Genuine candidates in the Maroondah City Council elections have formed www.genuinecandidates.com amid growing concern over candidates aligned with developers or resorting to the use of ‘dummy candidates’ “The candidates featured on the website do not have running mates and are not aligned with the influx of developer interests”, Alex Makin, candidate for the Mullum Ward…

Ringwood Historical Society celebrates its 50th Birthday

Oct 28, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This evening I attended the 50th birthday celebrations of the Ringwood Historical Society. The organisation, which was founded on the 9th of September 1958 was just one of six suburban based historical societies at the time. In its early existence, the Ringwood Historical Society had a particular emphasis on the history around the the proclamation…

Delegates' Report: celebrating our history, supporting our sporting clubs, cultural events, volunteers and community houses

Oct 20, 2008

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alex

in Libraries, Maroondah City Council

On the 23rd of September I attended the Ringwood Historical Society’s AGM. The Society meets each month at Federation Estate with the aim of preserving our heritage for the future. The society has developed extensive archives over its 50 year history and is one of the oldest historical society’s within the eastern suburbs. In fact…

Ringwood East Heritage Weekend

Oct 12, 2008

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood and District Historical Society has organised a Ringwood East Heritage Weekend to commemorate the oldest township within the Maroondah area. Ringwood East with its large and prosperous mining industry was already well established from the late 1860s while other parts of Maroondah were still sparsely populated. Events include a guided bus tour of…

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