Collection of Black and White photographs, and Negatives. No information on back of photos. Identification of School came from article in Ringwood-Croydon Mail, 20th July, 1983 p.11 (See C:\Master_Docs\SC0138 (Item 3161) Notes.pdf, copy attached)

Plaque reads: "This music centre and 'Pioneer Place' were officially opened on 20th July, 1983 by Ellie V. Pullin, M.B.E. President Ringwood Historical Research Group."

Photocopied Newspaper Article "Complex Gains Support" (1/10/1973) about jint project vy Maroondah H.S., the Education Dept, Croydon West Primary School, and Ringwood and Croydon Councils for a school-Community centre complex. Photocopied article c1979 containing a brief history of the Community Centre and a small plan and image of a model. Source Unknown.

Photcopied Street Plan including Maroondah High School, Cutts Ave, Beaufort Rd, Ainslie Park, Sacred Heart Monastery etc. Source and date unknown but probably c1972.

Series or short typed essays about the Opening of the Music Room and Pioneer Place, written by students of Mrs Morris's Year 7 English Class Also a Newspaper article about the opening with the Principal of Maroondah High School, Mr Harry Fletcher pictured in front of the school's new music centre.

Includes descriptions of the events, guests (including Mrs Pullin, Ringwood Historicl Society, who opened the music room), and participants including Mr Fletcher, Mr Corr, Mrs Lee, Mr Constable and their classes.

The article, “School’s day of grandeur – New centre is opened” (written by Roth Jones), reports on the official opening of Maroondah High School’s new community centre on Wednesday, March 5, 1980. The event was led by Sir Zelman Cowen, the Governor-General of Australia, who visited both Croydon and Ringwood as part of the occasion. Sir Zelman Cowen arrived in a Rolls-Royce, greeted by enthusiastic cheers from approximately 1,200 children. He inspected the newly completed 225-seat hall, met staff and students, and spoke with local government representatives. The dignitaries named in the article include: - Sir Zelman Cowen – Governor-General of Australia - Cr Pat Gotlib – Mayor of Ringwood - Mr. S. Gotlib - Cr Terry Kinley – Mayor of Croydon - Mrs Terry Kinley – Mayoress of Croydon - Mr Les Hutchinson - president of the School Council - Mr Lacy - Minister for the Arts and Assistant Minister for Education - Grant Hutchinson, student member of the School Council, who thanked teh Governor-General - Julie Blair - Form 8 student - who "presented Lady Cowen with a bouquet of yellow flowers". The article highlights the significance of the new community centre for Maroondah High School and the excitement surrounding the Governor-General’s visit. (Summary by Co-Pilot 1/8/2026).

Photo Caption: Sir Zelman Cohen meets the Mayor of Ringwood Cr Pat Gotlib with her husband, Mr. S Gotlib. In teh rear partly hiddne are the Mayor and Mayoress of Croydon, Cr and Mrs Terry Kirley.