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Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea State School, Front view of the school, 1960
... Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue...Black and white photo of the front of Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of the front of Chelsea State School. Two cars parked on street in front of school.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, school playground, garden, opening -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph: Children at Newbridge State School, Children at Newbridge State School, 1910
... Photograph: Children at Newbridge State School...Children at Newbridge State School... in the outdoor yard at Newbridge State School This is a poor quality... depicting children in the outdoor yard at Newbridge State School ...Murray Comrie Collection. A monochrome photograph, image depicting children in the outdoor yard at Newbridge State School This is a poor quality, very dark copy of an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1960s.newbridge, school, children, education -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea State School, Grade 3B, 1962
... Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue... at Chelsea State School....Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.black and white photo of Grade 3B and a female teacher at Chelsea State School.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, grade 3b -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea State School, Grades VII and VIII, c. 1920's
... Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue...Sepia photo Grades VII and VIII, Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo Grades VII and VIII, Chelsea State School, in 1920's. chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea State School, Grade 7 & 8, 1928
... Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue...Black and white photo of Grades 7 and 8 at Chelsea State...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Grades 7 and 8 at Chelsea State School, in 1928chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, grade 7, grade 8 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, 2 x Black & White Beaumaris State School , Miss Reynolds 1906, 07, 1906, 1907
... Photograph, 2 x Black & White Beaumaris State School... dennis, cheltenham state school no.84, methodist chapel... by the Education Board and brick building built . 1872 State School 84...2 x Black & White Photographs of Beaumaris State School... building built . 1872 State School 84 Beaumaris was increasing ...Teacher Miss Reynolds is shown with her 'Upper Class' in 1906 and '2nd Class' in 1907. West Beaumaris School No 84 in Charman Road Stephen Charman, 1821-1906 a market gardener, donated land for the first Methodist Chapel, Cemetery and School in Charman Rd Cheltenham 1855. The enrolment was 36 pupils with Mr Frederick Meeres as Teacher. 1863 the school is called Beaumaris Common School No 84 with 70 pupils and Walter Meeres as Teacher. 1869 another 2 acres in Charman Road were granted by the Education Board and brick building built . 1872 State School 84 Beaumaris was increasing enrollments and 1878 a new brick school was built to accommodate 174 pupils and the name changed to Cheltenham State School No.84 1894 Mentone State School No.2950 amalgamated with Cheltenham SS No.84. 1910 the buildings were in disrepair, overcrowding was increasing and renovations were made 1912 with further additions in 1925 and 1937. Post WW11 extra prefabricated Classrooms were added as enrollment increased to 1038 in 1955.. Cheltenham East State School 4754 was opened as housing development spread over the City of Moorabbin . ( J Larson Sandringham HS)1855 Stephen Charman donated land to the Methodist Church so that a School could be established to educate the children of the early settler market gardeners and farmers in the Cheltenham area . Education was valued by the general community and as well as schools they established mechanics Institutes and Libraries in Moorabbin Shire. Cheltenham State School No. 84 was among the first schools in Melbourne.2 x Black & White Photographs of Beaumaris State School pupils with Miss Reynolds in 1906 and 1907Hand written ; Warburton, B. Wooff, R. Whelan, Miss Reynoldscity of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, parish of moorabbin, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, cheltenham state school no.84, methodist chapel cheltenham, methodist school cheltenham, beaumaris west state school, meeres frederick, meeres walter, education, early settlers, -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grade 5, Kew State School, 1925
... Grade 5, Kew State School...kew state school, kew primary school...Grade 5, Kew State School, 1925. .... Grade 5, Kew State School. Donated by Mr Heward 1978."... state school, kew primary school Inscription on front: "Year ...Grade 5, Kew State School, 1925. Inscription on front: "Year 1925." and reverse: "KH-282. Grade 5, Kew State School. Donated by Mr Heward 1978."kew state school, kew primary school -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, J F Armstrong, Grade 4, Kew State School, 1924
... Grade 4, Kew State School...kew state school, kew primary school...Grade 4, Kew State School, 1924. .... Grade IV, Kew State School. Donated by Mr Heward 1978."... Primary School now stands. kew state school, kew primary school ...ew Primary School is the oldest school in Kew and was established on November 1, 1870. It predates the commencement of State education with its genesis lying in the year the colony was founded, namely, 1851. Nicholas Fenwick was recognized as the founder of Kew when he purchased an area of 122 acres (Lot 87) on which Kew Primary School now stands.Grade 4, Kew State School, 1924. Inscription on front: "Year 1924." and reverse: "KH-284. Grade IV, Kew State School. Donated by Mr Heward 1978."kew state school, kew primary school, government schools -- kew (vic), primary schools -- kew (vic) -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea State School, Grade VII, 1920's
... Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue... at Chelsea State School....Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo of Grade ViII with a Mr Rogers, Head Teacher at Chelsea State School.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, grade vii, mr rogers -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea State School, Grades 3 and 4, 1917
... Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue... at Chelsea State School....Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo of Grades 3 and 4 with two female teachers at Chelsea State School.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, grade 3, grade 4 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, Black & White , Cheltenham State School No. 84 Prep Course A c 1915 Ada Pickering, c1915
... Photograph, Black & White , Cheltenham State School No. 84... dennis, cheltenham state school no.84, methodist chapel... . 1872 State School 84 Beaumaris was increasing enrollments...Black & White Photograph of pupils at Cheltenham State... by the Education Board and brick building built . 1872 State School 84 ...Ada Pearling Pickering was a descendant of George Box family who migrated c 1850 and established market gardens in the Brighton area of Dendy's Special Survey 1841. Stephen Charman, 1821-1906 a market gardener, donated land for the first Methodist Chapel, Cemetery and School in Charman Rd Cheltenham 1855. The enrolment was 36 pupils with Mr Frederick Meeres as Teacher. 1863 the school is called Beaumaris Common School No 84 with 70 pupils and Walter Meeres as Teacher. 1869 another 2 acres in Charman Road were granted by the Education Board and brick building built . 1872 State School 84 Beaumaris was increasing enrollments and 1878 a new brick school was built to accommodate 174 pupils and the name changed to Cheltenham State School No.84 1894 Mentone State School No.2950 amalgamated with Cheltenham SS No.84. 1910 the buildings were in disrepair, overcrowding was increasing and renovations were made 1912 with further additions in 1925 and 1937. Post WW11 extra prefabricated Classrooms were added as enrollment increased to 1038 in 1955.. Cheltenham East State School 4754 was opened as housing development spread over the City of Moorabbin . (J.Larson Sandringham HS) 1855 Stephen Charman donated land to the Methodist Church so that a School could be established to educate the children of the early settler market gardeners and farmers in the Cheltenham area . Education was valued by the general community and as well as schools they established mechanics Institutes and Libraries in Moorabbin Shire. Cheltenham State School No. 84 was among the first schools in Melbourne. Ada Pickering was descendant of the early settler Box family who migrated c 1850Black & White Photograph of pupils at Cheltenham State School No 84 c 1915 in Prep Course A with Ada Pickeringback Ada Pearling Pickering box george, box william, box elizabeth, pickering ada, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, parish of moorabbin, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, cheltenham state school no.84, methodist chapel cheltenham, methodist school cheltenham, beaumaris west state school, meeres frederick, meeres walter, education, early settlers, -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Booklet: Tarnagulla State School Roll of Honour, Tarnagulla State School Roll of Honour, c. 1918
... Booklet: Tarnagulla State School Roll of Honour...Tarnagulla State School Roll of Honour...A booklet with title 'Tarnagulla State School Roll... on front A booklet with title 'Tarnagulla State School Roll ...Murray Comrie Collection. A booklet with title 'Tarnagulla State School Roll of Honour'. Contains lists of Tarnagulla State School students from Tarnagulla, Waanyarra, Poseidon and Llanelly who served in the First World War, specifying the fate of each person. Also contains poems and other information relating to a Souvenir Flower Day, on 1st November 1918 in aid of soldier repatriation. Also outlines special war service honours earned by three Radnells (George Albert, George Duncan and Joseph Charles) and by Devon Grey, Harry Akers and Norman Graham. 'Murray Comrie' handwritten in pen on fronttarnagulla, waanyarra, llanelly, soldiers, ww1, service, military, school, radnell, akers, grey, graham -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea State School, 1920's
... Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue...Black and white photo of Chelsea State School. Mr Rogers...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Chelsea State School. Mr Rogers, the Head Teacher is standing in the doorway.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, mr rogers -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea State School, Group of girls, 1917
... Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue...Sepia photo of girls at Chelsea State School, in 1917. Some...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo of girls at Chelsea State School, in 1917. Some of the girls are holding "Cupie Dolls"chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, cupie dolls -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, Black & White x 2 Cheltenham State School 1913, 1913
... Photograph, Black & White x 2 Cheltenham State School 1913 ...cheltenham state school no.84... building built . 1872 State School 84 Beaumaris was increasing... State School No. 84 1913 1st Group & 2nd Group... . 1872 State School 84 Beaumaris was increasing enrollments ...Stephen Charman, 1821-1906 a market gardener, donated land for the first Methodist Chapel, Cemetery and School in Charman Rd Cheltenham 1855. The enrolment was 36 pupils with Mr Frederick Meeres as Teacher. 1863 the school is called Beaumaris Common School No 84 with 70 pupils and Walter Meeres as Teacher. 1869 another 2 acres in Charman Road were granted by the Education Board and brick building built . 1872 State School 84 Beaumaris was increasing enrollments and 1878 a new brick school was built to accommodate 174 pupils and the name changed to Cheltenham State School No.84 1894 Mentone State School No.2950 amalgamated with Cheltenham SS No.84. 1910 the buildings were in disrepair, overcrowding was increasing and renovations were made 1912 with further additions in 1925 and 1937. Post WW11 extra prefabricated Classrooms were added as enrollment increased to 1038 in 1955.. Cheltenham East State School 4754 was opened as housing development spread over the City of Moorabbin . (J.Larson Sandringham HS) The boys wearing round collars are from the Methodist Children's Home Cheltenham1855 Stephen Charman donated land to the Methodist Church so that a School could be established to educate the children of the early settler market gardeners and farmers in the Cheltenham area . Education was valued by the general community and as well as schools they established mechanics Institutes and Libraries in Moorabbin Shire. Cheltenham State School No. 84 was among the first schools in Melbourne.Faded, Black & White photograph x 2 of pupils at Cheltenham State School No. 84 1913 1st Group & 2nd GroupFront 1913city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, parish of moorabbin, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b., bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, cheltenham state school no.84, methodist chapel cheltenham, methodist school cheltenham, methodist children's home cheltenham 1892-1953, beaumaris west state school, meeres frederick, meeres walter, education, early settlers, cancel -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea State School, Students at Kismet Hall, Chelsea, 1925
... Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue...Sepia photo of students of Chelsea State School, in front...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915. Kismet Hall was located in The Strand, Chelsea.Sepia photo of students of Chelsea State School, in front of Kismet Hall. The teacher is Miss Cooper. chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, kismet hall -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, Black & White, Cheltenham State School Grade 3 5/3/1917, 1917
... Photograph, Black & White, Cheltenham State School Grade 3... dennis, cheltenham state school no.84, methodist chapel... . 1872 State School 84 Beaumaris was increasing enrollments...Black & White photograph of pupils at Cheltenham State... by the Education Board and brick building built . 1872 State School 84 ...Ada Pearling Pickering ( G Box ) Stephen Charman, 1821-1906 a market gardener, donated land for the first Methodist Chapel, Cemetery and School in Charman Rd Cheltenham 1855. The enrolment was 36 pupils with Mr Frederick Meeres as Teacher. 1863 the school is called Beaumaris Common School No 84 with 70 pupils and Walter Meeres as Teacher. 1869 another 2 acres in Charman Road were granted by the Education Board and brick building built . 1872 State School 84 Beaumaris was increasing enrollments and 1878 a new brick school was built to accommodate 174 pupils and the name changed to Cheltenham State School No.84 1894 Mentone State School No.2950 amalgamated with Cheltenham SS No.84. 1910 the buildings were in disrepair, overcrowding was increasing and renovations were made 1912 with further additions in 1925 and 1937. Post WW11 extra prefabricated Classrooms were added as enrollment increased to 1038 in 1955.. Cheltenham East State School 4754 was opened as housing development spread over the City of Moorabbin . (J.Larson Sandringham HS) Ada Pearling Pickering was descendant of the George Box Family who migrated in 1850,s and established market gardens in the Brighton area of Dendy's Special Survey 1841 . 1855 Stephen Charman donated land to the Methodist Church so that a School could be established to educate the children of the early settler market gardeners and farmers in the Cheltenham area . Education was valued by the general community and as well as schools they established mechanics Institutes and Libraries in Moorabbin Shire. Cheltenham State School No. 84 was among the first schools in MelbourneBlack & White photograph of pupils at Cheltenham State School No.84 Grade 3 1917 with Ada Pickering a descendant of the Box family early settlershand written Ada Pearling Pickeringbox george, box william, box elizabeth, pickering ada, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, parish of moorabbin, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, cheltenham state school no.84, methodist chapel cheltenham, methodist school cheltenham, beaumaris west state school, meeres frederick, meeres walter, education, early settlers, -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Photograph, SWIMMING BATH, State School, Sunshine Victoria
... SWIMMING BATH, State School, Sunshine Victoria...sunshine state school..., in and around a small pool at the SUNSHINE STATE SCHOOL. The class...Swimming Bath, State School, Sunshine... that swimming classes were taught at Sunshine State School. sunshine ...Photograph demonstrates the swimming uniforms worn in the early 20th century, and indicates that swimming classes were taught at Sunshine State School.The item is an enlarged photographic reproduction stuck to a 5 mm chipboard. The photograph is thought to be from circa 1910-1920. It shows a group of children, possibly all girls, in and around a small pool at the SUNSHINE STATE SCHOOL. The class appears to be under instruction.Swimming Bath, State School, Sunshinesunshine state school, swimming bath, pool, costume, class. -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea State School, The garden, 1921
... Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue... and girls working in the garden at Chelsea State School. ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Mr G Rogers, Head Teacher and girls working in the garden at Chelsea State School. chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, mr rogers, school playground, garden -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea State School, Mr Rogers, Head Teacher, 1917
... Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue...Black and white photo of Chelsea State School playground...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Chelsea State School playground. Mr Rogers, the Head Teacher is standing next to a picket fence.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, mr rogers, school playground -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea State School, Children and teachers in the yard of the school grounds, 1916
... Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue... of Chelsea State School, in 1916. Some Children are carrying...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of children and teachers in the yard of Chelsea State School, in 1916. Some Children are carrying gardening tools. chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, students, school yard, chelsea state school -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Papers - History of Mt Beauty State School No. 4644
... Papers - History of Mt Beauty State School No. 4644...mt beauty. state school. state electricity commission of... Beauty State School which was built in 1947 as a result...Two A3 papers with typed history of the Mt Beauty State... of history pertaining to the History of the Mt Beauty State School ...10 points of history pertaining to the History of the Mt Beauty State School which was built in 1947 as a result of the increase in student population due to the State Electricity Commission of Victoria's construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Sources sited from School records and S.E.C.V records.The papers give a detailed account of the History of the Mt Beauty State School with sources sited giving accuracy to the account.Two A3 papers with typed history of the Mt Beauty State School No. 4644 with sources sited.mt beauty. state school. state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, J F Armstrong, Grade 6, Kew State School, 1926
... Grade 6, Kew State School...kew state school, kew primary school...Grade 6, Kew State School, 1926. .... Kew State School. Donated by Mr Heward 1978." On mount... Primary School now stands. kew state school, kew primary school ...Kew Primary School is the oldest school in Kew and was established on November 1, 1870. It predates the commencement of State education with its genesis lying in the year the colony was founded, namely, 1851. Nicholas Fenwick was recognized as the founder of Kew when he purchased an area of 122 acres (Lot 87) on which Kew Primary School now stands.Grade 6, Kew State School, 1926. Inscription on front: "Year 1926." and reverse: "KH-283. Kew State School. Donated by Mr Heward 1978." On mount - Photographer: "J Armstrong / 4 Armadale St., Northcote"kew state school, kew primary school, schools -- kew (vic.), government schools -- kew (vic.), primary schools -- kew (vic.) -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea State School, Grade VII & VIII, 4 August 1918
... Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue..., a male teacher, GradesVII and VIII at Chelsea State School, on 14...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Mr G. Rogers, the Head Teacher, a male teacher, GradesVII and VIII at Chelsea State School, on 14 August 1918chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, grade 7, grade 8 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed Photograph, Courtney's Thelma Studio, North Wangaratta State School Honour Board
... North Wangaratta State School Honour Board...state school...Honour Board listing the 52 names of North Wangaratta State... photograph of the North Wangaratta State School Honour Board...Front: North Wangaratta State School Roll of Honour.... North Wangaratta State School 2391 was opened in May 1881 ...Honour Board listing the 52 names of North Wangaratta State School students who enlisted to serve their country during the First World War and commemorates those who lost their lives. North Wangaratta State School 2391 was opened in May 1881 and closed October 26 1969. Today a plaque commemorates the site of the old school in Eldorado Road North Wangaratta. The Honour Board preserves the names of past students who enlisted to serve their country during the First World War and commemorates those who lost their lives.The North Wangaratta School Trust Committee donated the Honour Board to the Wangaratta RSL for safe keeping and display to the publicOrnate carved wooden frame containing black and white photograph of the North Wangaratta State School Honour BoardFront: North Wangaratta State School Roll of Honour, The Great War 1914 to 1919, followed by 52 names. Back: Written in ink; J.L. Bell East Wangaratta. Sticker; Courtney's Thelma Studio, photographers & picture frame makers. We specialise in enlargements and guarantee our work to be the best that art can produce. Appointments in Town or Country attended to. We carry a complete stock of stationery and fancy goods, Christmas cards and novelties etc, and all school requisites. T. Courtney Proprietor, Phone 55honour board, north wangaratta, world war 1, school, state school -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea State School, The garden, 1921
... Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue..., in foreground viewing garden area at Chelsea State School. Three female...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Mr G Rogers, Head Teacher, in foreground viewing garden area at Chelsea State School. Three female teachers in background. chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, mr rogers, school playground -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea State School, Rear view of the school, 1917
... Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue...Black and white photo of Chelsea State School playground...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue ...Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Chelsea State School playground and the rear of the school building taken from corner of Fowler St and Glenola Road, showing unmade roads.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, mr rogers, school playground -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph,Black & White Cheltenham State School Fife & Drum Band c1908, c1908
... Photograph,Black & White Cheltenham State School Fife... state school no.84, education, keys robert, holloway josiah... and Libraries in Moorabbin Shire. Cheltenham State School No. 84... (Cheltenham) State School No.84 in the boy's Fife and Drum Band c 1908.... Cheltenham State School No. 84 was among the first schools ...1855 Stephen Charman donated land to the Methodist Church so that a School could be established to educate the children of the early settler market gardeners and farmers in the Cheltenham area . Education was valued by the general community and as well as schools they established mechanics Institutes and Libraries in Moorabbin Shire. Cheltenham State School No. 84 was among the first schools in Melbourne. Stephen Charman, 1821-1906 a market gardener, donated land for the first Methodist Chapel, Cemetery and School in Charman Rd Cheltenham 1855. The enrolment was 36 pupils with Mr Frederick Meeres as Teacher. 1863 the school is called Beaumaris Common School No 84 with 70 pupils and Walter Meeres as Teacher. 1869 another 2 acres in Charman Road were granted by the Education Board and brick building built . 1872 State School 84 Beaumaris was increasing enrollments and 1878 a new brick school was built to accommodate 174 pupils and the name changed to Cheltenham State School No.84 1894 Mentone State School No.2950 amalgamated with Cheltenham SS No.84. 1910 the buildings were in disrepair, overcrowding was increasing and renovations were made 1912 with further additions in 1925 and 1937. Post WW11 extra prefabricated Classrooms were added as enrollment increased to 1038 in 1955.. Cheltenham East State School 4754 was opened as housing development spread over the City of Moorabbin . (J.Larson Sandringham HS) Probably due to the Scottish heritage of many early settlers the Fife & Drum Band was established at the West Beaumaris (Cheltenham) State School . The Fife is similar to the piccolo, and usually made of wood, consisting of a tube with 6 finger holes and an embouchure hole that produces sound when blown across.The fife was used in folk music traditions to accompany dancing by all social classes. Also in the Military where drums accompanied the fife and originally these 'boy soldier ' bands were used to signal manouevres in the field for the infantry. Later Fife & Drum bands were used for marching bands in schools and community groups, 1855 Stephen Charman donated land to the Methodist Church so that a School could be established to educate the children of the early settler market gardeners and farmers in the Cheltenham area . Education was valued by the general community and as well as schools they established mechanics Institutes and Libraries in Moorabbin Shire. Cheltenham State School No. 84 was among the first schools in Melbourne.Black & White photograph of pupils at West Beaumaris (Cheltenham) State School No.84 in the boy's Fife and Drum Band c 1908Back Handwritten Mrs Whelan / Beaumariswhelan r, marriott geoff, meeres frederick, cheltenham state school no.84, education, keys robert, holloway josiah, king brothers, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Buninyong State School No.1270, 1994
... Buninyong State School No.1270...Buninyong State School...Colour photograph of Buninyong State School 1872 No 1270...Colour photograph of Buninyong State School No.1270 ... photograph of Buninyong State School 1872 No 1270 and part of grounds ...Colour photograph of Buninyong State School 1872 No 1270 and part of grounds taken in 1994Buninyong State School was opened in 1872 and has been a major part of community life since then.Colour photograph of Buninyong State School No.1270 buninyong state school, education, buildings -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Photograph - Lake Bolac State School 1893, Lake Bolac State School No. 854
... Photograph - Lake Bolac State School 1893...Lake Bolac State School No. 854 ... in 1867. The name was changed to Lake Bolac State School No. 854... State School No. 854 in 1870. The school was bluestone ...Application was made for a mixed school known as Parupa Common School in 1865. Building by Robert Pitkethley commenced in 1867. The name was changed to Lake Bolac State School No. 854 in 1870. The school was bluestone with galvanised iron roof. 30ft x 18ft x 10ft high with teacher residence attached. The building was used from 1867 to 1925 when it was sold for removal. Photograph shows Teacher William Bartlett and students in 1893.