Newspaper, Ringwood East Primary School - Newspaper Clipping - 29 June 1994 - "Fire destroys former classrooms"

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Summary: A fire destroyed a block of 10 former classrooms at the old East Ringwood Primary School site around 3 a.m., causing about $200,000 in damage. Detectives, including Senior Detective Boyd McKittrick, believe the blaze was deliberately lit, noting several smaller fires around the grounds. Two Ringwood firefighters received minor injuries while containing the blaze. The site had been sold just a week earlier to Wilbow Peck Corporation, whose general manager Robert Boscarato said the damaged building was already scheduled for demolition and the area would now be cleared for safety. A nearby historic red‑brick classroom was saved with only minor damage. Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the arson squad or Crime Stoppers. (Co-Pilot 4/7/2026)

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Photo Caption: "NOTHING LEFT: fire completely destroyed a block of 10 classrooms at the former East Ringwood Primary School site early Monday morning. The buildings were due to be demolished early next month"

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