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Newspaper Clipping with handwritten date.
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Summary: In October 1968, Ringwood State School conducted an innovative interstate school visit when 35 pupils, accompanied by Mr F. Rogers and Mrs Rogers, travelled to Deniliquin. The excursion grew from correspondence between Mr Stevenson, Head Teacher of Deniliquin School, and Mr Rogers, a Ringwood teacher with a strong interest in nature study. Mr Rogers had established a lunchtime Nature Club at Ringwood State School, and its members formed the travelling party. The students journeyed by train via Bendigo to Deniliquin, where they stayed with local families, many on farms some distance from town.
During the visit, the students explored the natural environment of the Deniliquin district, observing birds, flowering plants and the vegetation of the vast plains. Highlights included sightings of a grey kangaroo near the railway line and extensive displays of white paper flowers that made the landscape appear snow-covered. The article also noted that Deniliquin School, which was more than 100 years old, used its original school building as the headmaster's residence. Many local pupils travelled long distances to attend, including some who crossed the Edwards River by rowboat. The exchange was presented as a memorable educational experience that broadened the students' understanding of rural life and natural history.
(Co-Pilot 24/10/2026)
