Reply to a letter written by the Secretary of the She Oaks, State School, who had summitted a petition against the closing of the school, as they were down to 6 pupils. The Education Department claimed due to a shortage of teachers, the schhol would close.type written letter on paper, on a Education Department letterhead, dated 6th August 1951. Reply to a protest letter, regarding closing of the school.signed by D.H Wheeler, Secretary, Education Department. She Oaks underlined.victoria, education, school, department, , petition, she, oaks, 1286, 1951, closure 1951, section, 25, act, 1928

Cowes School, wooden, name on front section of wooden building above high wide small window. The larger recessed section of school building has triple-joined long windows. four single long windows, a small water tank is on left side back of building adjacent to a low wooden shed. A Flag pole is attached to front of building. Large overhanging branch of tree across all of photograph.Cowes School, Thompson Avenue, Coweslocal history, photographs, buildings - historic, schools, black & white photograph, mary robb

Charlie Richardson was the son of William Richardson and grandson of Joseph Richardson who arrived on Phillip Island in 1868. Mr Charlie Richardson was for many years the Mate of the Rhyll-Stony point Ferry. He grew up at Rhyll and attended the Rhyll State School with his brothers and sisters.Coloured photograph showing Charlie Richardson on verandah of his home at Rhyll, Phillip Island.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, housing, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, charlie richardson

Built in the 1880s, the hall was leased by the Education Department for use as a school. 35 children were in attendance.Coloured photograph of the Rhyll Mechanics Halllocal history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, rhyll mechanics hall

The Ventnor School had its beginning in the Ventnor Hall, which was built by parents of the children. It was opened on 5th May 1915 and Miss Ruby Bright was the first Head Teacher. Later an area was purchased from Mr Thomas Jones and a new school was erected at a cost of £790.2.6. The school was occupied on 6th September 1923 and was un staffed in 1964.Photograph of old Ventnor State School No. 3895 and Shelter Shed. Man with dog in foreground.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, schools, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, ventnor state school

From Jessie Smith's collection of Island Events & Landscapes. Early education facilities. Sold off to private owners c 1990.Back view of Ventnor State School with chimney at right - landscape flat.local history, photographs, state schools, black & white photograph, early education, ventnor state school, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

From Jessie Smith's collection of Island Events & Landscapes. Group photographed at school function.Numerous group at side of Ventnor State School building. Children & adults. Verandah facing left, chimney at right.local history, photographs, schools, students, ventnor school, phillip island, black & white photograph, early education, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

From Jessie Smith's collection of Island Events & Landscapes. Ventnor State School Students.Grade photo mixed girls & boys in front of weather board wall - doors at right. Two girls in white with beads front row. All look very serious!! Possibly 1919 or 20 and possible list of names following: Front Row: Nancy Grayden, Alma Forde, Ivy Forde, Ethel West, Berta Grayden, Elma West 2nd Row: Teddy Chapman, Harold Jones, Len Jenner, Sid Forde, Reece Jones, Len West, Isobel Chapman, Gwen Minus 3rd Row: Bert West, Ray Jenner, Gordon West, Charlie Grachan, Allan Jenner, Isla Chapman, Estelle Grayden, Dolly Dixon 4th Row: John Minus, Rex Dixon, Ken McKindlay, Billie Hunter, Teacher - Kath Cummings, Myrtle Jones, Pearl Kent, Mabel Jones.Ventnor S. S. No. 3895local history, photographs, state schools, black & white photograph, early education, ventnor state school, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

Lord Stradbroke visited Phillip Island to unveil the Cairn at Rhyll 1925. Photograph from the Jessie Smith Collection.Lord Stradbroke outside windows at Cowes State School. local history, photographs, buildings, historic, black & white photograph, jessie smith collection, lord stradbroke

Back to Cowes School 1926. Cowes School was built in 1874 and demolished in 1976. Primary School now located in Settlement Road, Cowes.People in summer time outside Cowes State School - side view. Back to Phillip Island 1926.local history, photographs, celebrations - back to cowes school phillip island, black & white photograph, state schools, celebrations, jessie smith collection

The school was built in 1874 prior to that the school was in St Philip's Church. Photograph from the Jessie Smith CollectionCowes State School building with women's group under shade of branch top right. Back to Phillip Island 1926.local history, photographs, celebrations, state schools, black & white photograph, back to phillip island, jessie smith collection

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Arthur Woodley with a Model Yacht and Model Steam Tug made by him during his school dayslocal history, photography, photographs, model ships, two seaworthy model boats and arthur woodley, black & white photograph, shipping, models, arthur woodley, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the Figure Head of The "Speke" after restoration by School Boys and their Teacher.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, ship relics, figure head of the "speke", black & white photograph, shipping, wrecks, the speke figure head, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandAerial photograph of the Cowes Kindergarten in Chapel Street, Cowes. Now next to the Cowes State School in Settlement Road. (JG 2017)local history, photography, cowes kindergarten, black & white photograph, kindergartens, chapel street cowes, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Ventnor Reserve looking north along the wire netting fence fronting Ventnor Road and showing ornamental trees with young Manna Gums behind.Notice in foreground...Planted by Phillip Island Tree Planters Association assisted by Phillip Island School Children.local history, photography, photographs, ventnor reserve, manna gums, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of rows of young Manna Gums planted by Phillip Island School Children in 1959.local history, photography, photographs, ventnor reserve, manna gums, john jenner, bryant west

Wilhelmena, born 7/08/1856 on ship from Scotland. Married James Young. Was the first Sewing Mistress at Phillip Island School. Died 20/09/1938.Wilhelmena aged 4, 1860. Standing beside chair dressed in check frock, hat with feather.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, wilhelmena anderson, phillip island, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Wilhelmena, Born 07/08/1856 on ship from Scotland. Daughter of Robert and Margaret Anderson. Married James Young. Was the first Sewing Mistress at Phillip Island School. Died 20/09/1938.Wilhelmena aged 50, 1906. A fine looking woman wearing glasses, dressed in black.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, wilhelmena young nee anderson, phillip island, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Wilhelmena, born 1856 on the ship "Wilhelmena" en route to Australia. Parents Robert and Margaret Anderson. Glen Isla was built in 1868 (added to in 1887-88) to become a Boarding House, run by Wilhelmena. Married James Young, became first Sewing Mistress at the Phillip Island School. died 20/09/1938.Wilhelmena Young seated in cane chair, covered with shawl. Home Glen Isla in background, shortly before her death.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, wilhelmena young nee anderson, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of a group of children outside Cowes State Schoollocal history, photography, cowes state school children, black & white photograph, cowes state school, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the pupils outside the Cowes State School.c. 1918local history, photography, cowes state school children, black & white photograph, cowes state school, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip Island1923 photograph of the pupils and teachers of the senior grades of Cowes State School - No. 1282. local history, photography, cowes state school, senior grades, black & white photograph, john jenner, bryant west

Students were from Cowes State School. One of those students was Helen Forrest who believes it was in 1948. One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of stranded whale at Cat Bay with school children examining it. local history, photography, stranded whale, black & white photograph, wild life, whales, coastline, cat bay, john jenner, bryant west, cowes primary school

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the figurehead of the "Speke""Speke" sailing ship "Speke" wrecked Feb 1906 Figurehead reconstructed and erected by children of SS Cowes Nov 1941local history, photography, figurehead from the speke, black & white photograph, sailing ships, wrecks, the speke figurehead, cowes state school pupils, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of pupils of Cowes State School being addressed by Councillor J. B. Grayden at tree planting on Cowes Esplanade 1944.local history, photography, cowes state school pupils, black & white photograph, cowes state school, cr j b grayden, tree planting, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph from the air of Cowes State School and Residence c. 1960local history, photography, cowes state school, black & white photograph, education, schools, john jenner, bryant west

Published to celebrate the centenary of the Greensborough Primary School in 1980. Centenary celebrations were postponed for two years while new buildings were constructed.Contains the history of the school as well as current (1976-79) information and photos of staff and students. Principal: Ron Lucas84p., black and white illus., bright green card cover. 3 copies. Copy 3 is a photocopy.Inside front cover: Alan R Ely 1-11-80greensborough primary school, ron lucas