The first Mitcham State School was erected in 1888 on the site that is now (2012) Coles Supermarket. The current brick building in Mitcham Road was first used in 1929.Black and white photograph of grades 3 and 4 at Mitcham State School in 1933mitcham primary school, no 2904, mitcham state school

A number of students from local state schools were awarded a scholarship to undertake a subject at the Ballarat School of Mines. R. Menzies from Humffray Street State School (No. 34) is Robert Menzies who became Prime Minister of Australia in 1939. Menzies topped the State scholarship examination in 1907.Foolscap page with handwritten list of State School Students who were awarded a scholarship to study a subject at the Ballarat School of Mines.ballarat school of mines, scholarship, state school scholarship, robert menzies, john basil bell, reginald smith, t. marsh, hugh main, h. benson, j.j. buchanan, clement a. hoskin, william williamson, alister p. sutherland, bishop, warren dean, ernest marsh, leo w.h. anderson, harry ellingham, ray wasley, harrie r. wilson, g. swenson, harold carey, samuel tongway, eric austin, reginald eva, r. ramsey, edward roberts, john montgomery, samuel bell, ernest pridgeon, charles nicholls, norman martin., samuel taong-way, state school students

Framed Mission Statement for Southwood State School No.4857Southwood State School No.4857 - We want to see a Southwood that teachers will want to teach in, that children will want to attend and to where parents will wish to send their children, a Southwood where every child will receive every possible assistance in learning, where the teachers will have the use of every possible aid to teaching and where the grounds will be sufficiently attractive to make this a most pleasant place of learning.

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 2, Kew State School, 1075, 1921. Xkew state school, kew primary school

The following names were on the Kooroocheang State School World War One Honour Board - A.H. White, C.H. White, L.C. White, H.E. White, G. Croucher, P. LaFranchi. L. LaFranchi, T. LaFranchi, W. Pickering, H. Pickering, J. McMahon, R. Hull, J. Neale, D. Williams, W. Risk, J. Waddingham, R. Waddingham, G.A. Heron, W.F. Heron, D. Dunstan.Colour photograph of the former Korrocheang State School.kooroocheang state school, kooroocheang, education, a.h. white, c.h. white, l.c. white, h.e. white, g. croucher, p. lafranchi. l. lafranchi, t. lafranchi, w. pickering, h. pickering, j. mcmahon, r. hull, j. neale, d. williams, w. risk, j. waddingham, r. waddingham, g.a. heron, w.f. heron, d. dunstan, peter la franchi

Installed 29-May-1956.Plaque, engraved, white infill, text: 'This tablet commemorates the official opening of the Norwood State School/ by/ The Honourable J.S.Bloomfield M.L.A.,/ Minister of Education/ on the 29th May, 1956.' +Additional Keywords: Bloomfield, J.S. MLAThis tablet commemorates the official opening of the Norwood State School/ by/ The Honourable J.S.Bloomfield M.L.A.,/ Minister of Education/ on the 29th May, 1956.'

Photo is understood to have been taken at Linton Reservoir Reserve on a school trip into the bush looking at/for native plants. Inscription indicates the postcard was given in 1913 to Stanley Bennett for good attendance at band practice. Mr H.B. Williamson was head teacher at Linton State School from 1911-1913, and also bandmaster of Linton Flute Band.Sepia postcard photo of a large group of children seated on the ground, in bush setting, accompanied by a few adults. A gentleman wearing a suit and hat (thought to be H. B. Williamson, Linton State School head teacher) is standing at one side of the group.On back of postcard, original inscription? in pencil: "Stanley Bennett for good atendance at Band Practice 1913 / 206 marks". Additional comments in ink on back of postcard: "Mr Bennett's son". "Mr Williamson was band master Linton Flute band". "Linton State School Mr Williamson Headmaster taken in reservoir reserve on trip to bush for native plants". h.b. williamson, linton reservoir, linton state school no. 880, pupils

kinglake, state, school, primary, buildingPhotograph of KInglake State School original building with teachers residence attached, opened in October 1879 and burnt down in February 1927

Evidence of Lara RSL Sub-Branch continuing support for Lara Community and resulted in it's membership growth by 30.14% Evidence of Lara RSL Sub-Branch continuing support for Lara Community.A4 picture frame containing a parchment of a Certificate of Appreciation given by the State Executive of the Victorian Branch of the Returned & Services League of Australia to Lara RSL Sub-Branch for accounting for the membership increase by 30.14 % dated 8/7/2010On the top of the Certificate of Achievement is the RSL Official Badge symbol and signed on the bottom by the State President and Chief Executive Officer.parchment for certificate of achievement, glass front, wooden frame, white card board back

Black and white class photograph of Blackburn State School 1961 Class 6B. Students E;inor Scambler, Annette Todd, Bronwyn Meaby, Gail Cockroft, Heather MacDonald, Susan Woolley, Bronwyn Thiele.Black and white class photograph of Blackburn State School 1961 Class 6B.blackburn state school, 1961, class 6b

5 copies of Near the Big One; Ni Ni East State School 3045 and District 1890-1946. Soft cream-colored cover, with a picture of the Ni Ni East State School on front. Written and published by the Ni Ni East Reunion Committee, in 1994; 89 pagesnon-fictionHistory of the Ni Ni East State School 3045 and the families of the districteducation, ni ni east state school, school - history, ni ni east - history, school days, australian history, nhill free press

Antwerp is near Dimboola, Victoria. The schoo, originally named Antwerp South State School, opened c. 1891.The building was condemned by the Shire of Dimboola in 1909 on health grounds due to overcrowding, and rebuilt. It continued operating until it was closed at the end of 1981 due to falling enrolments, and the buildings were removed from the site. John Gilbert was teaching at Antwerp State School when this photograph was taken. Photograph of students lined up in the playground at Antwerp State School. It shows the school garden in front of the school.john gilbert, antwerp state school

Wodonga township’s first school was conducted in a small rented wooden cottage from September 1857. It was called the Belvoir National School. The building of a new schoolhouse, No. 378, began in October the same year near the corner of High and South Streets. In 1872 it changed to No. 37 Wodonga. The name was changed to Wodonga State School in 1875. This name remained until which remained until 1938 when it became a Higher Elementary School. In 1951 the Victorian Education Department purchased 12 acres of land in Ariel Street for the purpose of re-siting the State School. At this stage there were 600 pupils attending the school of which 170 were in the secondary section. Initially the Infant department moved into pre-fabricated classroom on the new site and by 1954 the whole primary school had been transferred.. The building was used became the temporary home of the Wodonga High School and later the Wodonga Technical School until they moved to new premisesA black and white image of school building mounted on card.At bottom of image: "WODONGA STATE SCHOOL 1920"wodonga state school, education wodonga

Produced and distributed in 1942 to ensure the safety of young children during World War II. The billeting of children was compulsory.Produced and distributed in 1942 to ensure the safety of young children during World War II.Printed leaflet, note and envelope produced by the Government of Victoria State Evacuation Committee dated 10th September, 1942. The leaflet contains information under several headings: To Whom Does it Apply?, Information or Assistance, What the Householder is Required to Provide, Health Conditions of Evacuees, If an Evacuee Becomes Ill and Billeting Allowances. The note states that Mr. and Mrs. Suttie of Scarsdale must accept up to a maximum of 5 evacuees. Image of children holding belongings on front.Text: ' GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA / STATE EVACUATION COMMITTEE / An Appeal and / An Explanation. 'government of victoria, state evacuation committee, world war ii, evacuations, children, billeting

This letter was sent by The State Savings Bank of Victoria to General Secretary for the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, dated 9th March, 1943. It reads "Dear Sir, re: Mortgage: The Trustees of Recreation Ground for the Blind to this Bank. With reference to your letter of 1st instant, we herewith return agreement - the Trustees to the Association - which has been duly noted. Yours faithfully, G. Cartwright, Acting Secretary. 1 typed bank with State Savings Bank of Victoria letterheadassociation for the advancement of the blind, kooyong club house

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.Photograph of 35 children in Grade 1, Kew State School, 1920. Inscription on front "Year 1920"; on reverse: "KH-285. Kew S. School. Donated by Mr Heward, 1978. Grade 1 1920." This photo, unlike 1978.0019 is on a cardboard mount.schools -- kew (vic.), government schools - kew (vic.), primary schools -- kew (vic), kew state school, kew primary school

A History of the "Old Pleasant Creek" Illawarra State School No. 1681 compiled by John G. MiddletonRed Card cover with black plastic binding. Title is in script print with line drawing of old building and children, further print below.Inkwells at Illawarra. Old Pleasant Creek Illawarra State School No.1681 1875-1932.stawell education

The Melton and District State Schools Third Annual Sports held in October in 1939 lists EW Barrie and S Rodgers as announcers. Stan an d/or Alan Rodgers were featured in this role for many years. E.W. Barrie’s appears on the Sports Booklet in 1962, and his association with the sports continued to 1973. In 1968 he donated the House Athletic Shield to the schoolPoster for the Melton and District State School Third Annual Sports eventeducation, sport

The Title for the land on which this building stands was granted on 27 August 1857 and the land was bought by Keith Field and A. Maitland. It stood on 1 / 2 acre of land with 250 lengths down South Street and 200 lengths along Sydney Road. The 1 / 2 acre block on the northern side was also purchased by the same buyers. The State Savings Bank was built in 1915, just three years after the State Savings Bank of Victoria was established. It was branch number 731. The building served as a bank until about 1970. It is now owned and used as an office by a local law firm. It is a single storey rendered masonry building with a parapet concealing the roof. Key features of the High Street facade are horizontal bands of masonry, timber windows outlined with moulded details and ornamentation accentuated the door. A more modern branch was opened in a more central location in HIghs Street. The State Bank of Victoria was taken over by the Commonwealth Bank in 1990. These images record the premises of a bank which served the Wodonga community and businesses for many years.3 photos of the State Bank of Victoria in High Street Wodonga at various points in its history.state bank, wodonga businesses, financial institutions wodonga

Linton State School No. 880 was established in 1867, although it is understood that the building was not completed until about 1873.Black and white photograph showing a brick building with several chimneys, and a timber addition, understood to have originally been built as head teacher living quarters.On back of mount: "LINTON STATE SCHOOL NO 880 BUILT 1873" / "facing Grant Street".linton state school no. 880, buildings

The original Mitcham State School was built in 1888 and was closer to Mitcham Road, Whitehorse Road intersection than this 1929 (and present 2005) location. The donor, Helen Driscoll (nee Fitzsimone) was born in 1922 and lived at 20 Haines Street, Mitcham at the time of the opening.Black and white photograph of the opening of the Mitcham State School No 2904, Mitcham Road in 1929mitcham state school no. 2904

Buninyong State school was built and opened in 1873. This1890s photograph shows staff in contemporary dress and the original windows and belltower. Historic and social significance for the Buninyong communityBlack and white photograph of an original photo. Seven members of the teaching staff in front of Buninyong State School circa 1896Staff identified as J. Anderson, Mr. Costella, Mrs. Davye, Florrie Milner, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Douglas, Mr. Walker (source of names unknown)buninyong primary school, teachers, building, buninyong state school

The original Mitcham State School was built in 1888 and was much closer to the Mitcham Road-Whitehorse Road intersection than the 1929 (and present 2005) location. The donor, Helen Driscoll (nee Fitzsimone) was born in 1922 and lived at 20 Haines Street, Mitcham at the time of the openingBlack and white photograph of the opening of the Mitcham State School No 2904, Mitcham Road in 1929mitcham state school no. 2904

Kew Tapestry The eight panels depict the history of Kew. This was a 1988 Australian Bi-Centennial Project carried out under the auspices of City of Kew Council and the Kew Historical Society Incorporated. Nearly 600 citizens including many children participated in the production by adding a few or more stitches. A book records their names and the panels upon which they worked. Artist: Joy Stewart Co-ordinator: Dorothy BenyeiSydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.3. East Kew State School. A Handcoloured cartoon created by the artist Joy Stewart as a template for the third of a series of embroidered panels depicting the history of Kew. Wool colour codes at left. Inscription: "EAST KEW STATE SCHOOL. Typical country school attended by children from surrounding farms and market gardens". Signed by the artist "(c) JStewart, 1988"bicentennial project (kew), joy stewart

Updated Information from Bruce Frazer: This is Frazer's (not "Fraser") orchard, sold to A.V. Jennings Co. For housing development c1970. Address was "Alkoomi", Oban Rd. North Ringwood. State School 4120 was enclosed on its north & east sides by the orchard. Owned by Harold & Sylvia Frazer, 12 acres, growing mainly cherries plus plums & lemons. Photo was taken from neighbouring apple orchard (Williams) & shows street construction in the middle distance.Written on back of photograph, "Remains of [Fraser's] orchard. State school on left".

The first Mitcham State School was erected in 1888 on the site that is now (2012) Coles Supermarket. The current brick building in Mitcham Road was first used in 1929.Mounted black and white photograph of the infants attending Mitcham State School - date unknown. Fence and large tree behind.mitcham state school no 2904, mitcham primary school no 2904