Historical information

The Ruyton Reporter (formerly known as Ruyton Reports) captures the essential Ruyton Girls' School experience for the broader school community. It has been produced since 1986.

Significance

The record has strong historic significance as it pertains to the fourth oldest girls' school in Victoria, Australia. Ruyton was founded in 1878 in the Bulleen Road, Kew, home of newly widowed Mrs Charlotte Anderson (now High Street South). Thus, the record can be used as a reference example for research into Victorian school history. It also gives insight into the types of activities and events undertaken at Ruyton Girls' School during the period of its production.

The record's significance is further enhanced by its exceptionally well-documented provenance, having remained the property of Ruyton Girls' School since its production.

Physical description

Black and white newsletter printed on paper with staple binding. 8 pages.

Inscriptions & markings

Front Page:
A FAIR /
VOL. 1 NO. 1 MAY 1986 /
TO REMEMBER /
R /
RECTE ET FIDE LITER /
RUYTON /
REPORTS /
From Ruyton Girls' School /
12 Selbourne Road, Kew. 3103 /
Telephone (03) 819 2422
It was "Hey Ho Come to the Fair" - and come they did! Over 60 attractions including Paddington /
Bear; Cobb and Co. Coach Rides; and ice-cream parlour; an Art Show and a disco drew a huge crowd /
who ate, drank and bought goods which had been made or donated by many generous friends /