Black and white photos of members of the Collingwood Technical College Brass Band of 1971. One is of Gary Cincotta Form 1E 1971 playing the Tenor Horn in Room 2C5 (from Scott p.66). One of three Trombone players in the Junior Brass Band 1971 named left to right, as Victor Germankis (1A), John Thomas (1A) and Stephen Boyd (2B). Last two are of Mr. Bill Shea conducting the band.collingwood technical college, students, brass bands, nmit

Black and white photograph of a Collingwood Technical College Guitar class, annotated on the reverse side as 'Oct 1971 Room 2C3 / Mr. R. Tate. Solid Geometry teacher .. / Student of Guitar / Daniel Schiodino Form 3A / Anthony Lawler Form 2B / Mario Iacccone Form 1B / Gregory Marshall Form 4A / Ljubivoje Bzenic Form 3C / mr. R. Howard Guitar Teacher (Not in this photo'. Also referred to in Scott's history p.66.collingwood technical college, students, guitar class, nmit

Black and white photograph of the Preston Technical School staff of 1950. Principal Beanland is in centre front, and the other staff in the front row are named in Beanland's book A Lifetime in Technical Education p.54. Left to right they are: A.Rae, J.Barberis, C.Blacker, C.H.Beanland, G.Hamilton, A.Treweek, H.Smith.preston technical school, staff 1950, nmit

Black and white photo of Preston Technical School staff in front of the main school building. It is undated but a copy of the photo is annoted with the year 1948. preston technical school, staff 1948, nmit

Photocopy of a Black and white photograph of 1949 Preston Technical School staff standing outside main building with Beanland as Principal. Source unclear but possibly out of school magazine for that year which we do not hold.preston technical school, staff 1949, nmit

A number of black and white photographs recording the history of Collingwood Technical School's Boot and Shoe building. This building was burnt down in 1943. Machinery valued at £14,000 was lost. Total damage was estimated at £25,000. It was the only bootmaking school in Melbourne. (Scott p.48). It was replaced by the Footwear Trades building which was constructed between 1945 and 1947. The foundation stone for the new building was laid on 21st February 1945 by the Hon. T. T. Hollway, MLA, Minister of Education. The photographs include: The original Boot and Shoe classroom [1929]-1943; The Burnt out building 1943; Six photographs of the Laying of the Foundation Stone event on 21st February 1945 by the Hon. T. T. Hollway, MLA, Minister of Education (note the band on the roof in most of these six photos); Two photographs of the progressive construction of the new building. See Scott's history p.49.collingwood technical school, buildings, boot and shoe building, footwear building, fires, nmit

Black and white photograph of the Collingwood Technical School 1944 RAAF Electroplating Trainees with Principal Alex Strang and Fred Beringer in charge Electroplating (Scott p41) Also pages 40-43 from Scott, Ian D Coltech: a story of technical education in Collingwood 1870-1987 written in 1988.collingwood technical school, raaf electroplating trainees, students, nmit

Large black and white photograph of Collingwood Technical College teacher Ray Collier entertaining secondary school students, possibly drama class. Scott p.68collingwood technical college, buildings, boot and shoe building, staff, performing arts, nmit

Black and white photograph from Allan Studios which according to Scott's history includes AIF, RAAF, USAF trainees with Principal Strang and other staff 1944 (Scott p.55)collingwood technical school, defence forces training scheme, students, nmit

Black and white photograph of a table of model aircraft and Collingwood Technical School teachers who donated one week in December 1941 to make aircraft models to be used to train ared services personnel in aircraft identification. (Scott p.46)collingwood technical school, armed forces training, nmit

Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical School students manufacturing Morse code key and buzzer sets for the Defence Department. Some students are in Defence Force uniforms. Also photo of the key and buzzer sets being presented to the Defence Department representatives. Principal Strang at left with glasses. (Scott p46, and Harrison p.29)collingwood technical school, defence forces training, nmit

Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical School students in Electroplating and polishing classes in 1940. (Scott p.36)collingwood technical school, students, nmit

Four-sided program for the Official Opening of NMIT's Fairfield Campus on Wednesday 4 October 2006 at NMIT Fairfield Campus Chapel. Also the Invitation card to the opening.fairfield campus, programs, nmit

Mr. George Thomas' connection with Collingwood Technical School began as a junior technical student at Collingwood in 1913. He then became an apprentice in the electrical trades during which time he also undertook a Diploma course in Electrical Engineering. Mr Thomas was appointed as a teacher (part-time) of Electrical Wiring at Collingwood in 1922 having had previous experience teaching in Geelong at the Gordon Institute of Technology. In 1930 Mr Thomas became a full-time teacher in Electrical Trades, the year of the commencement of the Apprenticeship Commission in Victoria. In 1937 he was instrumental in introducing electroplating as a trade whereas it had previously only been taught as a section of the Electrical Trades. This was a period of severe economic constraints following the Great Depression and spending on education was limited. Needing the latest knowledge of industrial practices, Mr Thomas canvassed electroplating industries around Melbourne seeking employment opportunities and met with favourable responses. He approached Quinton’s electroplating firm in North Melbourne with the proposal to work for them on Saturday mornings without payment. In return for his labour, he asked to be taught the basics of the trade. During the week he was able to impart his knowledge to his students. Initially, he wanted to develop electroplating as an outlet for the Youth Employment Training Scheme. Once the class was firmly established, he submitted a proposal to the Education Department to establish an Electroplating Department, and this became the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere. He gave up teaching in 1939 to become the Northcote City Electrical Engineer where he served for 26 years. During this time he was also a Consulting Electrical Engineer to Box Hill and Port Melbourne Councils. His association with Collingwood Technical School (and later, College) continued, first as an examiner on the State Electricity Commission (SEC) panel and from 1947 as a member of the School Council. He was president of the Council in 1961 and 1962. He also represented the College on the Northern Regional Council and participated in the selection of Electrical Trades teachers. For four years, 1967-1971, he represented the metropolitan Technical Schools and Colleges on the Council of the Monash University, in which capacity he gave outstanding service to technical education. George H. Thomas attended his first Council meeting on June 12, 1947 and remained on the Council until the secondary and post-secondary sections were separated in 1981 – a period in excess of 34 years. (See Scott p36).Black and white photographs of Mr. George Thomas who had a long association with Collingwood Technical School and Collingwood Technical College, spanning the years 1937-1972. He began his connection with the school as a teacher and went on to become a member of the School Council. He introduced Electroplating as a trade to be taught at Collingwood Technical School in 1937. (Scott p36) The photographs include one of Mr. George Thomas in Monash University regalia 1971. Another of Collingwood Technical School Council 1972 with Mr. Thomas. Images also include an excerpt from Mr. Scott's history.collingwood technical school, george h. thomas, electroplating course, nmit

Black and white photograph of Collingwood Technical School deputation to the Minister of Education (the Honourable A. A. Inchbold) on 21 July 1950 re the Electrical Trades Building. Minister is on the left next to Mr. Alex Strang, Principal and Mr. George H. Thomas. Scott 36-37, and p67. Also see copy of names on reverse of photograph.collingwood technical school, electrical trades building, nmit

Colour photograph of 1984 staff at Collingwood Technical School.collingwood technical school, staff, nmit

Colour photograph of Collingwood Technical School Staff 1985collingwood technical school, staff, nmit

Coloured photograph of Collingwood Technical School staff 1989. Two copies heldcollingwood technical school, staff, nmit

Neil Harvey attended Collingwood Technical School from age 12 (1940). He visited the school in 1948 when these photos were taken.Black and white photos of cricketer Neil Harvey visiting Collingwood Technical School. Date unclear but circa 1948. Neil was a student at Colingwood Technical School in the 1940.collingwood technical school, neil harvey, students, nmit

Black and white photograph of Collingwood Technical School students and instructor in Junior Woodworking class.collingwood technical school, students, nmit

Four Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical School Junior Woodworking students. Undated. c1930s.collingwood technical school, students, woodworking students, nmit

Silver cup trophy approx. 26cm tall, with inscription (very worn and difficult to read) / COLLINGWOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOL / HOUSE COMPETITION / AGGREGATE …’ / From 1960 or 1961 to 1973 or 1975collingwood technical school, trophy, nmit

Silver cup trophy approx. 19cm tall, with inscription / ‘V.S.S.B.A. / OVER 12 QUARTET / COLLINGWOOD T.S.’ Dates on cup range from 1961-1975. collingwood technical school, trophies, vssba, nmit

Black and white photograph of Preston Girls Technical School Staff 1956. (See school magazine 1956). The school was officially opened on 15 October 1959. preston girls technical school, staff, nmit

Timber trophy shaped as a shield on a timber stand. Across the top of the shield is written 'St.George's Dragons vs Albert's Knights. In the centre is a set of cricket stumps and a cricket bat and around the outside are six silver shields engraved with details of each year's winners. Four are completed with 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981; two shields are blank. preston technical college, trophy, cricket competition, nmit

Black and white photograph of seven students in and around a sports car with sign in front of shot 'Collingwood / Technical School / Motor Sport Club / 1971.collingwood technical school, students, motor sport club, nmit

Black and white photograph of students and teachers in class. On reverse there is a note 'Science Department / Physics'. Possibly demonstrating Hookes law (weight and stretch of spring). Undated and estimated to be c1920s.collingwood technical school, students, physics class, nmit

Black and white photograph of students in a classroom reading, teacher at the fron tdesk also reading.collingwood technical school, students, 1920s, nmit

Black and white photograph of two students working on moulds, possibly plaster. Undated but c1930s.collingwood technical school, students, 1930s, nmit