A5 blue paper flyer for 1956 Children's Art Exhhibition in the Lower Town Hall, Ringwood. To be officially opened by Mr Eric Westbrook (Director, National Gallery). See also VC 906 for 1957 Exhibition

"Under Auspices North Ringwood State School Committee. President R. Pullin Secretary H.A. McWilliam" On Reverse, Advertisement for Brockhoff Morning Coffee Biscuits "Pause for Refreshment, Cause for Enjoyment"

Collection of handwritten documents relating to proposal to establish Higher Education school in Ringwood: VC11775-1 - Single page with what appears to be a formal motion from a meeting 21.11.1938 VC11775-2 - 3 page handwritten document entitled "Necessity for Higher Education School in Ringwood". References Box Hill High School as the nearest school to Ringwood VC11775-3 - 3 letters and notes - one to the Mayor re the proposal, two letters from Department of Education and Legislative Assembly re Minister receiving delegation VC11775-4 - 6 page handwritten propsal presented to Ringwood Borough Counvil Meeting 1.12.1938 "The Case for Higher Education In Ringwood", presented by D. V. Dungey, J.F. Maher, E.C. Garing VC11775-5 - 2 page handritten document and typed version "The Case for Some Form of Secondary Education in Ringwood". Undated, no author or context. VC11775-6 - 1 page typed foolscap letter from Town Clerk, Borough of Ringwood to Sir J. Harris, Minister for Education, in support of establishment of "Central classes" at Ringwood State School for Secondary education.

Newspaper Clipping

Summary of the three articles by CoPilot: Together, these three articles form a nostalgic, first‑person account of early schooling in the Mitcham–Heatherdale–White Horse Road district from the late 19th century into the early 20th century. They describe a small, close-knit rural community where education was improvised, roads were rough, and children travelled long distances through bushland to reach school. 1. Early School Days — Mitcham (1948) The writer recalls that Mitcham had no state school fifty years earlier. Lessons were held in the Roman Catholic church, and many children had to walk to Blackburn or East Mitcham for schooling. The family moved to the corner of White Horse Road and Deep Creek Road in 1887, the year of Queen Victoria’s jubilee. A new school was later built near the Heatherdale railway gates. The writer describes the landscape as dense bush with rough roads and towering gum trees, contrasting it with the more developed and less charming Mitcham of 1948. 2. The School Near White Horse Road — Community Memories This article expands the picture by listing the families whose children attended the old school. It emphasises the strong community bonds and the simplicity of early education: one teacher taught all six classes in a single room, assisted by older pupils. The writer imagines the old school site becoming a children’s playground in the future. Families and pupils mentioned: Hands, Davis, Schwerkolt, Swartsman, Calder, Miller, Turnbull, Swindon, McPhee, Mashiter, Kendall, Dickson, Kennedy, Murphy, Brown, Sandars, Cox, Smith, Dobbins, Banks, Frost, Clements, Hill, Quigly, Wiggins, Foster, McGhee, Walker, Richard Bros., Voarse, Tankard, de Valles, Pomeroy, Kenny, Schmidt, Ainger, Stein, Lee, Wheeler, Cook, Shannon, Irley, Thum, Tunstall, Hewish. 3. Early School Days (1935) — Alf Antonio In this continuation piece, Alf Antonio of East Camberwell recalls Mr Sweeney, the teacher who managed the entire school alone. He is remembered as firm but kind, maintaining good discipline without harshness. Serious misbehaviour was rare. Younger students were encouraged to listen to lessons for higher grades, helping them prepare for advancement. Winter memories include children drying wet boots and stockings by the fire. The writer ends by noting that many more memories could be shared but restrains himself to avoid overwhelming the reader. (Co-Pilot 10/10/2026)