Ringwood in Maroondah, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
WWI Peace and Celebrations
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Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, April 8, 2026
1. WWI Peace and Celebrations Marker
WWI Peace and Celebrations
The Armistice between the Allies and Germany was signed in Paris on 11 November, 1918 and marked the end of WWI.
In Ringwood the celebrations could be best summed up via this report from the Box Hill Reporter, 15 November 1918:
"The news that the armistice had been signed reached Ringwood at about 8:30pm on Monday, the first intimation being the loud whistling of the engine coming down the Mitcham Hill and the news was quickly disseminated by the railway officials. Within a quarter of an hour, the whole place was thronged and processions of an amusing character were formed in almost every street."
(Picture Caption 1) "Welcome Home" banner draped across Adelaide Street in Ringwood
(Picture Caption 2) Local Ringwood Baker celebrating "Peace with Victory" at the end of 1918
Erected by The Australian Government, Maroondah City Council, Ringwood & District Historical Society and the Ringwood RSL. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Peace • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is November 15, 1918.
Location. 37° 48.975′ S, 145° 13.647′ E.
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Regionally, it is in Oceania, in Australasia, in the Pacific Ocean, in South Pacific, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ringwood Clock Tower and War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); QF 25 Pounder Field Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); WWI Enlistment (within shouting distance of this marker); Ringwood's WWI Casualties (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Conscription and Honours (about 90 meters away); Ringwood Signal Box (about 150 meters away); WWI Recruitment (about 150 meters away); Ringwood's WWI Honour Boards (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ringwood.
Also see . . . Armistice Heritage Walk: Stop 10 - WWI Peace and Celebrations.
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, April 8, 2026
2. WWI Peace and Celebrations Marker
Near the Walking Path behind the War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
