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Typed below photograph, "Commemoration Tree at North Ringwood State School. ... Planted in sand from Gallipoli." Image shows newly planted eucalyptus tree in protective wooden framework with notice reading: "Commemoration Tree. This tree was planted on Remembrance Day, 11th November, 1955 by Maj. Gen. Beavis, CB, CBE, DSO. In memory of all Servicmen who took part in the wars of 1914-18 and 1939-45. Lest We Forget." See also VC No 1593 for later images of this tree with a permanent plaque dated 1965.

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Commemoration Tree and plaque in the grounds of North Ringwood Primary School in Oban Road. These coloured photographs are undated, however the playground equipment suggests circa 1990s. The plaque mounted at the base of the tree in 1965 reflects the wording of a sign attached to the tree when it was planted ten years earlier, in 1955. (See also Reg. no. 139 - "Commemoration Tree"). Writing on plaque reads: "Commemoration Tree. This tree was planted on Remembrance Day 11th November 1955 by Maj. Gen. L.E. Beavis, C.B, CBE, DSO in memory of all servicemen who took part in the wars of 1914-18 and 1939-45. Lest We Forget. Presented by Ringwood Sub-branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. 11th November 1965."

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Image shows class being conducted in new room.

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Image shows Ron Mason's coach in the grounds of the school during the celebrations.

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Image shows people mingling in the grounds of the school during the celebrations.

Black and white photographs (4 images- SC0116 A,B,C,D)

SC0116A- New section of school. SC0116B- Original section of school at back. SC0116C- View of front of school. SC0116D- Work around school.

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SC0117A- Cars parked outside school in Oban Road. SC0117B- Inside school grounds.

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Written on back of photograph: "War Memorial Tree, North Ringwood State School - December 1972. Planted by Major General Beavis, 1955."

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Image shows a weatherboard building with a small child standing on front porch. Sign on front of building reads- 'North Ringwood State School No 4120'.

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Group photograph of all students at school in 1935.

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Written on rear of backing sheet: "North Ringwood State School. Additions to new section 1973."

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Written on rear of backing sheet: "North Ringwood State School Adventure playground - 1973."

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Sign on front of building reads- 'Ringwood North State School No 4120'

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Images show the original school building with new school at back.

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Typed below large photograph: "Ringwood North State School. Presenting children's art show with Albert Aird."

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Sign on the framework surrounding the planted tree reads: "Commemoration Tree. This tree was planted on Remembrance Day, 11th November 1955, by Major General L.E.Beavis."

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4 images of the exterior of the school. Sign on front of the building reads- 'North Ringwood State School No 4120'.

Newspaper Clippings relating to North Ringwood State School, plus handwritten historical notes about establishment of the scool, and expansion to 5 acres in 1957.

Handwritten notes include: “2 acres of land for this school given as a gift by Mrs W.S. Williams. Tenders were called for the work of building of the school and the successful tenderer was Mr E. S. Murray, Builder of Ringwood. The contract price accepted being £679.10.0. The school was opened on the 24th October 1923 and the first head teacher was Mr Rowland J. Mason. Increased to 5 acres 1958.” And notes by Ellie Pullen: “Tree planted in the school grounds 1955 – lemon scented gum. " "RP (Ron Pullin) made a memorable return to Gallipoli in 1936 while serving with the navy in HMAS “Australia”. His ship together with the HMAS “Sydney” took the first Australian servicemen to Gallipoli to commemorate the 21st Anniversary of the landing”

Small buff typed letter dated Junly 29 1927, unsigned but possibly from State Education Department.

July 29 1927 Head Teacher North RingwoodState School. Dear Friend. This is to intimate that the department concerned has granted holiday for half a day on Tuesday August 2nd. 1927 to North Ringwood scholars; for the purpose of attending opening of new Municipal Buildings Ringwood. Yours Faithfully. (Unsigned)

Small green poster advertising the North Ringwood State School Fair and Highland Dancing Competition, Saturday 1st Nov. (1969) Commencing 10am in the School Grounds - Oban Rd.

*Art Display * Pottery Display *Sewing Machine Demo *Stalls * Tractor Rides * Hot Dogs *Hamburgers * Pies * Sandwiches * Tea * Coffee * Drinks *Ice Cream Lucky Number 1952 Transistor Radio - Drawn 1 PM sharp. Be there to win it!

2 x single page financial statements for the Mothers Club - 1 (foolscap) for year ending 28th February 1957, and 1 (A4) for year ending 28th February 1958.

Single quarto page newsletter for North Ringwood State School Mothers' Club March 1958, re upcoming activities, rag drive, testimonial (Social Evening) to Mr R. Pullin for his term of office on the school committee, etc. Other names mentioned include Mr Arnott, Mrs Hubbard, Mr A. Aird. Reference to attachment of Financial Statement - see VC 11451 for copy of this.

Single foolscap typed page with brief history of the North Ringwood State School 4120, from building commencement in 1928. Author unknown, possibly Ellie Pullen. No date, but written post 1968.

Newspaper clipping on growth of school, inluding photograph of Mr Don Brown, Principal, and Teacher Mrs L. Cairns with student Andrea Simmons. Other names mentioned: Teachers Mrs Fuller, Mr Allan Neve (fencing instructor), Mrs Marty Campbell, Mrs Sue Thatcher, Miss Wendy Stewart, and reference to new Principal Mr Reg Evans.

Copper commemorative plaque and cardboard brochure container.

Brochure reads: Cover: North Ringwood Primary School / 50th Anniversary / 1923 1973 Interior: This etching shows the original school as it was when built in 1923 with fifteen pupils attending. With increased enrolments an extra 12 feet was added to the single class room in 1929 and more windows added. Further rooms were added to the original building in 1955 and in 1968. With the development of the district it was felt that a complete new school would be necessary to cope with the large number of enrolments in the future.......

Ringwood North Primary School, Oban Road, North Ringwood on 26th April 1976. "I would like to thank you for your helpful information passed on to my Secretary regarding the history bsurrounding the "ANZAC Tree". A copy of our weekly newsletter that includes your story is enclosed. Yours fathfully, B Crothers, Principal."

Ringwood Mail, 23 February 1993 Page 3 - Report by Janine Jones.

Group photo caption: Ringwood North Primary's school choir are back to school aftger the success of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Picture: Chris Rostron.