Paperback; 100 pages; illustratednon-fiction"The Colonisation of Australia is a record of what was taught in a small-town Victorian primary school sixty years ago about the arrival of the first European explorers and settlers, and what they saw when they got here. Included are over 50 scanned pages of the author's Grade 5 and 6 Social Studies workbooks."--Back cover. Retired teacher Robbo Bennetts book is part biographical, part history of education and part commentary. Robbo documents his childhood growing up in Lower Plenty and his attendance at Lower Plenty State School between 1955 and 1961. Most of the book is based on his interest of the First Nations history and reflections on what he was taught at school, acknowledging shortcomings at the time. robbo bennetts, lower plenty state school, reminiscences, childhood, school work, lower plenty

activities, education program, eltham district historical society, eltham primary school, eltham state school no. 209, local history centre, school group, harry gilham, jim connor

These photos were taken to support an application regarding 'greening' in school landscapes. The school went on to win a voucher for education supplies from 'Windmill'. Eltham East Primary School was opened in August 1963.eltham east primary school, grove street

These photos were taken to support an application regarding 'greening' in school landscapes. The school went on to win a voucher for education supplies from 'Windmill'. Eltham East Primary School was opened in August 1963.eltham east primary school, grove street

These photos were taken to support an application regarding 'greening' in school landscapes. The school went on to win a voucher for education supplies from 'Windmill'. Eltham East Primary School was opened in August 1963.eltham east primary school, grove street

These photos were taken to support an application regarding 'greening' in school landscapes. The school went on to win a voucher for education supplies from 'Windmill'. Eltham East Primary School was opened in August 1963.eltham east primary school, luck street, wildlife sanctuary

These photos were taken to support an application regarding 'greening' in school landscapes. The school went on to win a voucher for education supplies from 'Windmill'. Eltham East Primary School was opened in August 1963.eltham east primary school, luck street, wildlife sanctuary

These photos were taken to support an application regarding 'greening' in school landscapes. The school went on to win a voucher for education supplies from 'Windmill'. Eltham East Primary School was opened in August 1963.eltham east primary school, luck street, wildlife sanctuary

These photos were taken to support an application regarding 'greening' in school landscapes. The school went on to win a voucher for education supplies from 'Windmill'. Eltham East Primary School was opened in August 1963.eltham east primary school, luck street, wildlife sanctuary

These photos were taken to support an application regarding 'greening' in school landscapes. The school went on to win a voucher for education supplies from 'Windmill'. Eltham East Primary School was opened in August 1963.eltham east primary school, luck street, wildlife sanctuary

These photos were taken to support an application regarding 'greening' in school landscapes. The school went on to win a voucher for education supplies from 'Windmill'. Eltham East Primary School was opened in August 1963.eltham east primary school, luck street, wildlife sanctuary

ELTHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS (EDHS Newsletter No. 170 September 2006) On 12 August the school celebrated its 150th anniversary with a most successful open day. Many former students, teachers and parents attended, together with local members of parliament and councillors. A congratulatory message from Premier Steve Bracks and Education Minister Lynne Kosky was read to the large crowd assembled to listen to the various speakers. Our members Jock Read and Geof Braithwaite were there as two of the longest surviving former students. Jock joined the youngest present day student in cutting the large birthday cake. Displays included historical information on Eltham and the school arranged by our Society and photos of school groups arranged into decades. The celebrations included the launch of a book to commemorate the event and titled "We Did Open a School in Little Eltham". The title is taken from a line in a letter from first head teacher David Clark who opened his first private school in a bark hut. This excellent publication of some 262 pages far exceeds the standard of most school commemorative histories, both in content and presentation. The three joint writers are all parents of students at the school. Ian Anderson, Barry Carozzi and Tarja Fellowes have spent many months researching and writing and are congratulated on the outcome. In the book they acknowledge the contribution of our President Harry Gilham and of Peter Cuffley, great grandson of Eltham pioneer Thomas Sweeney, Many of the photographs were provided by our Society. The stone building is the earliest building remaining on site today. It was built in 1875 and was the second school building replacing the original 1856 building of stone walls with wooden shingles on the roof. That building needed to be replaced after the stone walls collapsed outwards. In August 1912 the school issued a requisition for remodelling of the school concerned with replacement of the existing windows with larger and wider windows to allow additional light into the school rooms and the erection of a wooden partition in the centre of the room. An extension to the building at rear and skylights in the roof were added in 1921. Only two low wooden stairs were originally provided to enter the porch. These were rebuilt by 1928. A steel mud grate was introduced 1930s/1940s and an infant shelter shed circa 1945.fay bridge collection, eltham, 150th anniversary, 2006-08-12, eltham primary school, eltham state school no. 209

Newspaper article: Auction part of Eltham History, Diamond Valley News, 11 March 1980, auction on 15 March of The Hawthorns and other properties by the Burgoyne family. On same page another article :"The unusual on a hill" about Robert Marshall, Shire Councillor and architect's own home. On reverse side real estate advertising including several Woodridge Estate properties. Newspaper article: Centre becomes a second home, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, September 23, 1986, p3 about new child minding centre. On same page "residents carry on fight for road works" about planned road works in Kirwana Grove, Montmorency and "Advice bureau needs volunteers" about Eltham Citizens Advice Bureau. On reverse side (page 4) advertising for Kentons Shoes closing down sale at Shop 3 Eltham Mall, Arthur Street and article "Nursing mums donate books" featuring Eltham Branch of Nursing Mothers Association (with photo).main road, eltham, property, the hawthorns house, burgoyne family, harry burgoyne, hawthorn hedges, 816 main road eltham, advertising, avril benson, child minding centre, eltham citizens advice bureau, eltham high school, eltham rsl sub-branch, eltham shire council, john stevens, kaye mount, kirwana grove, main road child minding centre, montmorency, montmorency primary school, roadworks, rob stanley, ruth kirkpatrick, angela hennel, arthur street mall, banner project, diamond valley childbirth education association, kentons shoes, nursing mothers association, sue gavan, woodridge estate, mudbrick, robert marshall, st andrews

Includes a brief history of Montmorency Primary School up to 1970montmorency primary school, montmorency state school no. 4112

A newspaper article from the Port Phillip/ Caulfield Leader of 01/11/1999 about the renovation of Chiselhurst, located at 28 Sandham Street, Elsternwick, to be used as administrative offices for St Joseph’s Primary School. The article provides a brief history of Chiselhurst. The file also includes two undated, unattributed black and white photographs (90mm x 90mm; 90mm x 140mm) of the exterior of Chiselhurst. Also included is a one page printed undated, unattributed document with an exterior sketch (82mm x 111mm) and a brief history of Chiselhurst. The file also includes a one page handwritten, undated, unattributed research note containing a brief history of Chiselhurst.mansions, chiselhurst, cromarty, school houses, schools, primary schools, independent schools, st joseph’s primary school, cromarty school for girls, presentation covent, st joseph’s church, elsternwick, orrong road, sandham street, methodist ladies college, convents, architectural features, cast iron work, fireplaces, stairs, verandahs, chimneys, balconies, architectural styles, victorian style, living john, day annie, day jeannie, day louie, mangin wendy, presentation sisters, nuns, principals, students, education, beecham henry sir

Copies made from original register held by Eltham Primary School as part of the school's sesquicentennial recognition 1856-2006. Lists students by registration number commencing with William John Taylor (No. 1) in 1864. Initially recorded as the Register of the Common School at Eltham No. 209, it lists child's name, years of attendance and classes attended, age when first admitted, date of admsission, date of leaving and occupation of parents. The register was revised to the Register of the State School at Eltham No. 209 capturing students from 1873. Some overlap between the two variants exists. The latter register includes additional information of date of passing the Standard of Education, names of parent or guardian and residence of parent or guardian. The register was discontinued in 1917. Later pages of the original register are very damaged with large sections illegible.eltham state school no. 209, register of students, dalton street, eltham primary school

Susan Zull was the daughter of Florence Ada and Robert Henry Zull of Brunswick when she attended Coburg School, no 484 in the early 1960s. This undated progress report, cites numerical scores for June and December for Grade three for the subjects: speech, reading, composition, english, spellling, writing, arithmetic, social studies, nature study, health knowledge, art, and needlework. It also provides a short report on Susan's progress. The report is signed by W. E. Thomas Head teacher and Robert H. Zull The family would move to Eltham in 1963. susan zull, susan bennett, coburg school, report card, grade 3, education, primary, elementary, subjects, robert zull, w. e. thomas

Handwritten letters by individual primary school students from Eltham East primary School sent to Eltham District Historical Society following an excursion to the Eltham Local History centre and heritage precinct.10 pages of handwritten letters in landscape format on lined paperHG Booklet 19harry gilham collection, eltham east primary school, education program, thank you, letters, school tours

Information collated about the early history of Eltham Primary School (n 209) from the Education Department Victoria, 1970 (some duplicated) and School no. 371 "Little Eltham" operated by the Church of England. Includes hand written extracts from correspondence registers of the denominational school board from Public Records Office Victoria (marked pages 77-83 from Chappel file). Copy of handwritten letter from the PROV file dated April 20 1872 advocating the need and preservation of the two schools in the township. 12 pages. PhotocopiesHG Booklet 40harry gilham collection, church of england school, eltham primary school, eltham state school