Thoughts of bygone days at Laurel Street 1940 - 1960. Recollections from Graham Flynn and Brenda Berry ( nee Hollis )bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Three photos ( photocopied ) of grades, Grade 1A 1927 ?, Grade 4 1932, Grade 4 1938.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Recollection of George Manallack and Jack Harper on their time at Golden Square Primary School. Photo of Mary Elizabeth Oxnam ( nee Sampson ) teacher from 1905 - 1910, and her son Jack, husband George and daughter Winifred.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Typed draft of foreword to 125th. Anniversary of Golden Square PS, 1189, written by Ron Payne, Principal. School originated as the Golden Square Wesleyan School.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Handwritten letter from Mary Kentish re missed entries in anniversary booklet. Elsie James 1895 and Ethel james 1900, but mother Stella James 1898 and Carloine James 1891 are not in the book. Also Uncle Percy or Percival James born 1888. A photocopoy of the original letter is also included.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Handwritten letter to Mr. Payne, from Dorothy McLeod re David Smith scholarship. Earliest winner Lucy Pocock.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Handwritten letter re 125th. Anniversary, requesting copy of booklet. Mentions family who attended, Percy Owen and twin Alfred, Theodore, 1894, llewellyn 1896, Rita 1897, mother Edna 1899, and Ella 1902. Brothers Owen 1929, Neil 1933, Margaret ( writer of letter ) 1931bendigo, education, golden square primary school, golden square primary school laurel street:

Handwritten letter from Glenys Davenport, 25 Pitt St., Ashburton, Victoria, September 25th '1998 requesting that information regarding the 125th. Celebrations be sent to her mother, Gwenyth Davidson, now Bannerman, aged 87 and living in Castlemaine. She attended Golden Square PS from 1917 - 1924. Her sisters are Doiraine Hart and Zoe Bell.bendigo, education, golden square primary school, hart, bell, davidson, bannerman, golden square primary school laurel street:

Handwritten letter form Joyce Mackie, 12 Fairhills Parade, Glen Waverly, 16th. September 1998, re family history request. No names given for three brothers she requested information about.bendigo, education, golden square primary school, mackie, golden square primary school laurel street:

Handwritten letter from Valda Cohn, 15 Wirth Street, Flora Hill, 3550. 26.6.98 addressed to mr. S. Rodda, re securing 2 tickets for the Dinner Dance for the 125th. Anniversary of the Golden Square School. Valda Oldhan attended 1931 - 1938. Mother Grace Clapton also did her schooling there, with sister Irene Clapton and 6 brothers, Arthur, len, Bill, Stan, George and Clarrie.bendigo, education, golden square primary school, golden square primary school laurel street: clapton, cohn

Photocopied list of records held at Laverton relating to history of schools, correspondence, building grants, schedule of teachers, applications for aid, inspectors reports etc. Dated 5.12.1978. (5 sheets)bendigo, education, golden square primary school, schools, history, records, correspondence, registers, inspector

Handwork for Schools by W.R.Dean and H. Jolly. 1953 Reprint. Book has light blue cloth cover with black printing. Back cover has part of the jacket which is light brown with dark red and blue printing and decoration pasted on it. Subjects covered are: Modelling and Carving; Pattern and Decoration; paper and Cardboard Handwork; Printed Decorations; Weaving; Handwork in Wood; Other Crafts; Decorative Needlework and PuppetryGeoffrey Cumberlege, Oxford University Press, Melbourne. Wellington. Brown, Prior, Anderson Pty Ltd., 430 Little Bourke Street., Melbourne, C.1.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - handwork for schools, w r dean, h jolly, geoffrey cumberlege, oxford university press, j mcrae, g s browne, a h ramsay

Golden Square Primary School Centenary 1973 badge. Yellow with dark blue printing and plastic over the front. 3.7 cm diameter badge.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - centenary 1973 badge

Three copies of the Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 Centenary 1873 - 1973 booklet. Centenary held on August 10th, 11th, and 12th, 1973. Book contains some photos, history, newspaper articles, List of Head Teachers, List of School Inspectors, Presidents of the School Committee, Presidents of the Mothers Club, Honor Rolls, and Names of Teachers.Cambridge Press Bendigo.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school centenary 1873 - 1973, b comte, l raeburn, d munari, j w hendry, f kinsman, mrs l jackman, mrs e bradley, mrs l mckerlie, mrs j wynne, mr n pinch, cambridge press, foley's bendigo caravan park

Letter to Shayne Rodda from Violee Davey thanking him for the photo taken at the Celebration for Federation Day at the Golden Square School. She mentions Jack Harpin, Basil Miller and herself were educated at that school. Also has the stamped envelope addressed to Mr. S. Rodda, State School, Laurel Street, Golden Square, Bendigo.Violee Daveyeducation, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - letter from violee davey, shayne rodda, jack harpin, basil miller

Handwritten note mentioning when Violee was at school one day, a swarm of bees settled in the school yard where the children were playing. It mentions how Violee's family removed the bees.Violee Daveyeducation, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - bees in the school yard, violee davey

Letter from Barry Goode, certifying that Roy Johnstone, 16 Booth Strteet, Golden Square, attended Golden Square Primary School. Until 19.12.1969. No letter head but from Golden Square Primary School, Barry Goode Principal.bendigo, education, golden square primary school, bendigo, goode, roy johnstone.

Letter from Andrew Bruns, re Mary Lesetta Bruns b 1861 and Johann Herman Bruns b 1864. Both became orphans when their father was killed in a mine accident in 1864. Both attended Golden Square PS. Johann Bruns married Phillipa Blewett at the Methodist Church, Golden Square. Children Herman Eric, Lawrence Henry, Irene Phyllis, Alan Lindsay, Harriet Isobel, Sara Lisette.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Letter ( 2 pages ) from Shane Rodda to Ron Smith in response to a query regarding Ron's great grandfather's involvement with the Golden Square PS and the scholarship set up in his name. Ron Smith's letter attached.bendigo, education, golden square primary school, bendigo, david smith, ron smith, golden square primary school

Colour photo mounted on board. On top 'Laurel Street State School, BJCA Premiers 1987-88' Underneath image : Laurel Street 3/165 defeated KFYMCA 4/159. Standing D. Holahan, M. Gerolomou, D. Johnson, S. Rodda, G. Smith, C. Coghlan, M. Waters, N. McCauley. Seated B. Breheny, S. Ellerton, B. McCauley, S. Johnson, b. Rodda.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Colour photo on board, image shows netball team 1991, A-2 premiers. On top of image ' Laurel St. A-2 Premiers, GCNA 1991. On bottom : back row: Katie Rodda, Angela Tremain, Carol Tremain, Belinda Driscoll, Josephine Postema. Front row : Martinique Diss, Nemesha Smith, Melinda Browning, Sharon Rainbow.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Colour photo on backing board On top B.J.C.A premiers 1989 - 90, underneath image: Laurel Street 4/163 - St. Monica's 6/127 Names of people ; standing M. Anasiasi, A. Bentley, H. Gouskos, M. Leske, S. Crouch, M. Hubber, D. Hinck, K. Holahan, S. Rodda. Seated D. Byrne, H. Webster, N. McCauley, S. Ellerton, B. Rodda, M. McCorkelle, L. Thompson.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

[a] Original photograph of William Davey descendants. Photocopy of photograph [b] from donor has handwritten caption, 'Methodist Sunday School Picnic', Kangaroo Flats 1898-1899. Five members of family are named, with arrows pointing towards them. Documents [cde] relate to family tree of Davey descendants from 1858. Various members resided in Sandhurst at different times.bendigo, history, church picnic

Bendigo School Committees Association Shield, Schools Choral Competition, silver plaques with enamel centre mounted on wood, finally won by Golden Square S.S. 1927.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Brass plaque, mounted on timber. Plaque reads' Golden Square Primary School No. 1189, These upgraded school facilities were opened by Hon Bob Cameron, MP, Member for Bendigo West on 20th. September 2002. The construction of the facilities was jointly funded by State and Commonwealth Governments.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Brass plaque mounted on timber. Plaque states ' this plaque, commemorating 125 years of State Education at Golden Square Primary School No 1189 was unveiled by Hon Ron Best M.L.C., member for North Western province on 10th. October 1998.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Schools Choral Competition shield trophy, Bendigo Competitions Challenge Shield VI Grade presented by Bendigo School Committees Association, finally won by Golden Square School 1939. Wooden shield with attached silver embossed and engraved shield.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Bendigo School Choir Competition trophy presented by H.M.Leggo & Co Ltd Bendigo,wooden shield with silver cartouche finally won by Golden Square S.S. 1927STG.SILbendigo, education, golden square primary school

Bendigo 1950s. Float called 'King of Easterland' entered by a group/school from Eaglehawk,old ambulance following float 5/6/1958. Probably Easter Procession. Easter Monday was 7 April 1958 date on slide may be wrong.Kodachromeevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair, float called 'king of easterland' entered by a group/school from eaglehawk, ambulance, 5/6/1958. probably easter procession. easter monday was 7 april 1958 date on slide may be wrong.