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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - John & Betty reader from Nott Street Primary School, Port Melbourne, Education Department of Victoria, c.1951
... Education - Primary Schools.... Education - Primary Schools Nott Street Primary School David P/11 ...It was used at Nott Street Primary School in the mid 1970s.A small book with an orange coloured cover. There is an illustration of a boy & dog in green and girls in pink. Called 'John & Betty', it was' produced as a child's first reading book. It contained simple text illustrated by coloured pictures. David P/11education - primary schools, nott street primary school -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Clive SANSOM, Acting Rhymes Introductory Book, c.1970
... Education - Primary Schools...'s. Education - Primary Schools Nott Street Primary School .... It was used at Nott Street Primary School in the mid 1970's.Small blue covered book with the title & author in beige. The picture panel shows a soldier, sailor, clown & policeman. It was produced in Great Britain for use there and in the Commonwealth and contains poems & rhymes for young children to sing, speak and act out.education - primary schools, nott street primary school -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, W M DAUNT, Adventures into Poetry Book 1, c.1940
... Education - Primary Schools.... Education - Primary Schools Nott Street Primary School S S Nott ...It was used at Nott Street Primary School in the mid 1970's.Beige covered book with green & red writing plus the drawing of a bird. 'Adventures into Poetry' was produced in Great Britain for use there and in the Commonwealth. and was designed to be used in primary schools. S S Nott Streeteducation - primary schools, nott street primary school -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Souvenir - Wine glass celebrating Graham Street Primary School's 110th Anniversary in 1999, Peppermint Projects Pty Ltd, 1999
... Education - Primary Schools... anniversary of Graham Street Primary School, Port Melbourne. Education ...Glass part of a set of six made for the 110 year anniversary of Graham Street Primary School, Port Melbourne.Wine glass with outline of picture of school, text & rim band in gold.education - primary schools, graham strret primary school -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Primary School Number 502 Named Students 1947
... Education - Primary School 502... grampians Education - Primary School 502 Stawell Education Stawell ...Education - Primary School 502stawell education -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Staff and students of Surrey Hills Primary School, Empire Day celebrations, 1911
... celebrations education primary education schools cadets beatrice avenue ...Date is approximate; early Empire Day celebrations were held in May each year between 1906 and 1911 to commemorate Queen Victoria's birthday. Headmaster, George Bennett was later headmaster at Balwyn State School, which his son Gordon (later General Gordon Bennett) attended. Miss Amy Wise was a teacher at Surrey Hills State School for her entire career. (There is information in filing cabinet re Amy Wise). Note (undated) from John Reaburn states that an issue of SHNN claimed Major General Bennett was a pupil at SHPS. He stated: "I very much doubt this, as he was 19 years of age when his father was headmaster in 1906. Before that the whole family attended Balwyn State School. The statement should be substantiated or corrected".Black and white photo copied from a postcard of staff and students assembled outside Surrey Hills Primary School for Empire Day celebrations. Some children carry Union Jack flags. The cadet corps of the school stands in line on the path against the picket fence of the school carrying drums and 'rifles'. The male students are assembled in line at the edge of the road and the female students are assembled in the middle of the road. There are a number of adults in the background, presumably teachers and parents; two are identified. Centre is headmaster, Mr George Bennett and at the right is teacher, Miss Amy Wise. The photo is taken in Beatrice Avenue looking towards Canterbury Road. An Edwardian or Victorian style house can be seen on the corner of Beatrice Avenue and Canterbury Road.Within the original image: State School, Surrey Hillssurrey hills primary school, empire day celebrations, education, primary education, schools, cadets, beatrice avenue, post card, mr george bennett, miss amy wise, mr john reaburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Something special at Blackburn Primary
... Education in Primary Schools'.... no. 2923 science technology education Blackburn Primary School ...Blackburn Primary School, established 1889,Blackburn Primary School, established 1889, this week commenced an innovative new program 'Science and Technology Education in Primary Schools'.Blackburn Primary School, established 1889, primary schools, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, science, technology, education -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Ephemera - SHELFORD GIRLS’ SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
... tertiary education secondary education secondary schools primary ...This file contains 7 items relating to advertising for the school and its events: 1/1 2 page advertisement for Shelford, dated February 2010, from an unknown publication. 2/1 1 page advertisement for Shelford Scholarships from ‘DUX 2010’, South Edition, published by Leader News. 3/1 advertisement for Shelford tours and the opening of the Performing Arts Precinct 03/04/2011, published in the ‘Melbourne Weekly Bayside’ 23/03/2011. 4/1 advertisement for Shelford tours and the opening of the Performing Arts Precinct 03/04/2011 published in the ‘Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader’ 29/03/2011. 5/1 advertisement advertising Shelford school and its upcoming events, published in the ‘Melbourne Weekly Bayside’, 11/05/2011. 6/1 advertisement advertising Shelford school and its upcoming events, published in the ‘Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader’, 17/05/2011 7/1 advertisement for Shelford school from ‘DUX 2011’, South Edition, published by Leader News.education, schools, shelford, music, sport, shelford girls’ school and kindergarten, art, anglican church, hood crescent, caulfield, ciolli judy, theatres, dillon paul, walker kathy, drama, tertiary education, secondary education, secondary schools, primary education, preschool education, advertisements, advertising -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Surrey Hills Primary School 1911 dramatic production, 1911
... concerts children education primary education music schools (mr ...Group of 38 male and female students of varying ages from Surrey Hills Primary School. It is taken outside the school buildings and students are accompanied by 2 female teachers. Most of the students are dressed in oriental costume. surrey hills primary school, school concerts, children, education, primary education, music, schools, (mr) john reaburn, operetta -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph (copy), Surrey Hills School No 2778 Grade Va 1939, 1939
... .. clothing and dress 1939 education surrey hills primary schools Mr ...Don Murray who was a member of this class has supplied us with this photo naming almost all the pupils. Please refer to Surrey Hills State School vertical file for list of names and where they are located in the photo..A black and white photograph of 30 boys and 23 girls from the 1939 Grade Va at Surrey Hills State School No.2778clothing and dress, 1939, education, surrey hills, primary schools, mr kevin boxhall, mr don cam, mr tom dellar, mr fred kneale, mr bill bedggood, mr ken newell, mr ron salmon, mr keith greenwood, mr jack raisbeck, mr ray mcdonald, mr ken brown, mr ian tweedie, mr vernon coster, mr norman henry, mr keith rimmer, mr ken wheat, mr colin bentley, mr ron brown, miss valerie muir, miss fay mcbain, miss audrey broomhead, miss dorothy stout, miss gwen skinner, miss jean mollison, miss lucy deuchar, miss irene dunn (jones?), miss barbara hoskin, miss june -, miss ruby clemson, miss ettie redfern, miss pam skerrett, miss valreen church, miss merle yeomans, miss thelma mcconville, miss dorothy freeman, miss merle christie, miss helen james, miss melba moore, mr len yeomans, mr douglas mathews, mr norman bell, mr don murray, mr john flower, mr bob holborn, mr alan wadsworth, mr john atkinson, mr barry broadbent, mr barry dimelow, mr colin couper, miss mcleish, teachers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Katamatite East Primary School, 1985
... Primary School No. 3663... East Primary School No. 3663 Cream cover. Three school views ...A record of 75 years of education at Katamatite East Primary School No. 3663Cream cover. Three school views 1940, 1974, 1985. Title on front. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Skipping classes [Greensborough Primary School Gr2062], 01/06/1995
... Education Week at Greensborough Primary School. ... their children during Education Week at Greensborough Primary School ...Parents had the opportunity to join their children during Education Week at Greensborough Primary School. Newspaper clipping, black and white text and colour image.greensborough primary school, education week -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, From Protectorate to Premier Smaller Town, 1985
... years of Education and Achievement" Murchison Primary School... incorporating "125 years of Education and Achievement" Murchison Primary ...A brief history of murchison 1840-1985 incorporating "125 years of Education and Achievement" Murchison Primary School 1860-1985Yellow soft cover book. Green text and 2 pictures on the front. Picture of the town on the back cover.murchison, education, back to murchison, books, history, local -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - GOLDEN SQUARE P.S. LAUREL ST. 1189 COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS
... during the Laurel St Primary School's Education Week activities.... EDUCATION Primary golden square laurel st p.s. Golden Square Primary ...Newspaper cutting photo showing Lisa Yankos and principal Merv Hall playing netball in a teachers versus students game during the Laurel St Primary School's Education Week activities.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square primary school 1189 collection - newspaper cuttings, lisa yankos, merv hall, laurel street primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Twilight school is highlight for students [Greensborough Primary School Gr2062], 22/06/1995
... Education Week at Greensborough Primary School. This gave parents... (1.30 to 7.30pm) during Education Week at Greensborough Primary ...Classes were moved to the afternoon (1.30 to 7.30pm) during Education Week at Greensborough Primary School. This gave parents a chance to attend school with their children.Newspaper clipping, black and white text and colour image.greensborough primary school, eduation week -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Strathfieldsaye buildings
... of Education at Strathfieldsaye Primary School.... celebrations of Education at Strathfieldsaye Primary School. Photograph ...B&W typed and photocopied sheets of Strathfieldsaye buildings. Two typed pages and ten pages of photocopied photographs (seven coloured and ten B&W photos). Information gained during discussions with Alf Ryall in 1997, during 125 years celebrations of Education at Strathfieldsaye Primary School.strathfieldsaye, local buidings., history -
Orbost & District Historical Society
document, EARLY DAYS, ORAL HISTORIES as told to the Grade 6 children Orbost North Primary School 1988
... and was funded by Country Education for Orbost North Primary School... and was funded by Country Education for Orbost North Primary School ...The original document was published as a hard cover book and was funded by Country Education for Orbost North Primary School. It describes the social life and customs of the older people in Orbost.A black and white printed A3 photocopy of document produced by Grade 6 children of Orbost North Primary School. 44pages.orbost social-life orbost-north -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, K Gregory, B Pearson, W Stewart et al, From Protectorate to Smaller Town, 1985
... and achievement Murchison Primary School 1860-1985. Booklet for "Back... of education and achievement Murchison Primary School 1860-1985 ...2nd book. L3518. Incorporating 125 years of education and achievement Murchison Primary School 1860-1985. Booklet for "Back to Murchison" 18-20 October 1985.Yellow soft cover booklet. Green test and 2 pictures on front. Top on of river scene. Lower scene of street buildings. Aerial scene of town on back cover. 79 pages -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Plaque - GOLDEN SQUARE PRIMARY SCHOOL COLLECTION: BRASS PLAQUE 125 YEARS OF STATE EDUCATION, 10th October, 1998
... Square Primary School No 1189 was unveiled by Hon Ron Best M.L.C... BENDIGO Education golden square primary school Brass plaque ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Lost in cyberspace [Greensborough Primary School Gr2062], 19/03/1996
... at Greensborough Primary School discusses computers and education. In 1996... computers and education. In 1996 Greensborough Primary School hosted ...Sharon Marmo, science and technology teacher at Greensborough Primary School discusses computers and education. In 1996 Greensborough Primary School hosted a technology symposium to assist educators from several schools to understand the new technology.Newspaper clipping, black and white text and colour image.greensborough primary school, computers in education, sharon marmo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BELL TOPPER - THE SCHOOL ON THE HILL, 1985
... and Community Attitudes to Education at California Gully Primary School... and Community Attitudes to Education at California Gully Primary School ...54 page spiral bound soft brown cover book entitled 'Bell Topper, the School on the Hill. A Survey of Parental and Community Attitudes to Education at California Gully Primary School'. By Dr.A.Dudley and A.Potts of the Faculty of Education, Bendigo C.A.E. The study undertaken in Nov 1985.A.Dudley & A. Potts -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: ENROLMENT REGISTER 1906 - 1914
... Enrolment register 1906 - 1914 Golden Square Primary School... BENDIGO Education golden square primary school Golden Square pupil ...Enrolment register 1906 - 1914 Golden Square Primary School, Education Department, Victoria. Contains lists of pupil names, parent names, addresses and occupation of father, years attended current school, previous school attended. Blue A3 size folder with lined inserts. On front, 1906 - 1914 written in black pen.Education Department, Victoria. Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer, Melbourne Form No. AT. 52bendigo, education, golden square primary school, golden square, pupil, school, bendigo, laurel street 1906 - 1914 -
Supreme Court of Victoria Library
Portrait, George Higinbotham
... to the introduction of the free and secular primary school education.... primary school education. The portrait of George Higinbotham ...The portrait was commissioned after Higinbotham's death in 1893. A committee was appointed to investigate the making of a portrait and they appointed Mr L Bernard Hall, instructor and later director of the National Gallery of Victoria. George Higinbotham (1826-1892) had a distinguished career as a newspaper editor and politican before becoming a Judge of the Supreme Court in 1880 and the third Chief Justice in 1886. Higinbotham was a long serving attorney-general in the 1860s colonial administration. Higinbotham was active in the education, land and constitutional debates of his time. He played a prominent role through his chairmanship of the of the Royal Commission into Public Instruction with regard to the introduction of the free and secular primary school education.The portrait of George Higinbotham is of historic significance as the depiction of an important public figure in 19th Century Victoria. The painting is also of interest as an early example of L Bernard Hall's Australian works. Portrait in Oils of George Higinbotham. Higinbotham is seated at his desk, pen in hand. He is dressed in his judicial robes, ready for Court.Signed Lower right B Hall 95. Plaque on frame : The Hon. George Higinbotham Judge of the Supreme Court 1880-1886 Chief Justice of the Supreme Court 1866-1892supreme court, higinbotham george, hall bernard -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Reference Remedial Education, "Backwardness in the Basic Subjects", 1942 First Edition, reprinted 1952
... various symptoms uncovered by pre-school and primary school...-school and primary school education facilities was that "one ...This publication was produced in the mid 1900s when the study of learning disabilities in children was in its infancy stage. The complexities of teaching methodologies to cover various symptoms uncovered by pre-school and primary school education facilities was that "one method suites all". This format changed in the later 1900s when specific "tailor made" teaching facilities where introduced and the "average" pre-school and primary school teaching professionals where not "on the whole" faced with the requirement to apply special remedial programs themselves but instead instigated a referral to dedicated specialists. This book covers the rural student with slow reading, comprehension and writing problems, in an environment where specialist speech therapists and child psychologists were and are still rare.This book although very thorough and highlights the major "communication and reading symptoms, in school children" and remedial treatment, places undue pressure upon those teachers, who, at some rural schools are faced with teaching classroom of students varying in age and thereby abilities of comprehension. Schools in rural Australia sometimes had smaller numbers of classrooms and facilities due to their small feeder population and their regional isolation. The Kiewa Valley before the dramatic increase in population in the mid 1950s (SEC Hydro Scheme) was one of these rural communities whose "schooling population" was diverse and small. This reference book, which was used at a Kiewa Valley primary school, reflects upon the Department of Education in Victoria as a highly professional organisation readily applying "modern" learning techniques to all of the department's regional areas. By this broad based application, no school was seen as having any disadvantage due to physical and/or financial isolation.This book has a plain red, cloth bonded, hard cardboard cover with an envelope attached to the inside back cover. The book has a one front blank flyleaf and two rear flyleaves. All lettering ,diagrams, sketches are in black on white as is the only photograph.There is three double sided "preface" pages and nine "contents" pages. There are 508 double sided pages covering 20 chapters and 25 double sided Appendices (5) and four double sided "Index Of Subjects". The cover has printing only on the spine.On the spine at the top "BACKWARDNESS IN THE BASIC SUBJECTS" underneath "SCHONELL" and at the bottom "OLIVER & BOYD"teacher reference books, remedial programs for disadvantages school children, special needs education programs, teacher training -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph - Lantern Slide, c1900
... for students after current-day primary-school age and the education ...This picture shows an angle of Beechworth Primary School (State School number 1560) which is also pictured in the building's entry in the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR record 1718). The school began as a national school in 1858 as an alternative to Wesleyan and Anglican schools already operating in the area. Its name was changed to Common School number 36 in 1862 and the Beechworth Academy prior to being taken over by the Education department in 1873. The new premises were built in 1875 utilising the skills of architect Henry Bastow though the original design may be attributable to the firm Wharton and Vickers. The design was used with modifications for other schools in Victoria, including the Competition School in Errol Street, North Melbourne. The school moved to the building pictured from its original premises in Loch Street, designed by Thomas Dalziel, which later became the office of the Ovens Advertiser. The school was opened on 2 July 1875 by former Beechworth resident G.B. Kerferd, who was then the Premier of Victoria. The image shows approximately ninety older students at the school in approximately 1900. There are approximately equal numbers of boys and girls pictured, with most of the individuals pictured appearing to be between the ages of twelve and fifteen. Although the school had more than 1000 students enrolled at its height, enrolments had declined to 304 in 1890. Also visible is a fringe of sequoia pines which were planted by the school children as a project lasting through to the late 1930s. Lantern slides, sometimes called 'magic lantern' slides, are glass plates on which an image has been secured for the purpose of projection. Glass slides were etched or hand-painted for this purpose from the Eighteenth Century but the process became more popular and accessible to the public with the development of photographic-emulsion slides used with a 'Magic Lantern' device in the mid-Nineteenth Century. Photographic lantern slides comprise a double-negative emulsion layer (forming a positive image) between thin glass plates that are bound together. A number of processes existed to form and bind the emulsion layer to the base plate, including the albumen, wet plate collodion, gelatine dry plate and woodburytype techniques. Lantern slides and magic lantern technologies are seen as foundational precursors to the development of modern photography and film-making techniques.The image is significant because it sheds light on the educational infrastructure present in Beechworth in the early part of the Twentieth Century, including the prevalence of education for students after current-day primary-school age and the education of girls. It also provides insight into the building and design practices used by Government departments at the time. Thin translucent sheet of glass with a circular image printed on the front and framed in a black backing. It is held together by metals strips to secure the edges of the slide.Obverse: L / burke museum, beechworth, lantern slide, slide, glass slide, plate, burke museum collection, photograph, monochrome, schools, education, high school, primary school, common school, state school, state school 1560, common school 36, beechworth academy, g.b. kerferd, thomas dalziel, henry bastow, victorian heritage register, beechworth primary school, girls education, boys education, public schools, education department, pines, trees, sequoias, competition school -
Orbost & District Historical Society
certificate, November 1894
This is Certificate No. 5293 and certifies that Maurice Clifford has been educated up to the standard of education required by "The Education Act 1890." It is dated at Briagolong on 26th November, 1894. Briagolong Primary School was established in 1875 when the town of Briagolong came into being. Maurice William Clifford was a farmer in Briagolong. He was killed in action at Ypres, Belgium on 4 October, 1917. Having served in the 10th Australian Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces, he enlisted on 22 February 1916 as a private in 37th Battalion D Company.The 1890 Act called for all children in Victoria between the ages of 6 and 13 to attend school forty days in each quarter of a year. Section 13 of the Act states that “Two hours before noon on any two days or two hours after noon on any two days” is deemed to be equal to one day's attendance. One of the reasons for exemption from compulsory attendance was if the child lived more than two miles from a school (or two and a half miles if aged 9 or over). If a student had reached a sufficient level of education an exemption could be granted.A white paper certificate with black print. It is issued by the Victorian Education Department for the exemption from compulsory attendance for Maurice Clifford. The certificate is printed with hand-written details.education clifford-maurice-william -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1919
Ian and Jean McDonald were the children of Mr and Mrs Norman McDonald of 42 Gladstone Street, Orbost. This photograph was taken in late January, 1919 on Jean's first day at school.. It was taken at the home of John Rowe, the former headmaster of Orbost Primary School. He was then living opposite the school. Norman Alexander McDonald was a book-keeper at Macarthur‟s and was very musical. He was proprietor of the Capitol Cafe, Nicholson Street, Orbost, selling the business to Mr Coad on 4th December 1947. This photograph record an important event in the life of an Orbost family in the early 20th century.A black / white photograph of two young children, a boy and a girl, sitting on the verandah of a house.mcdonald-ian mcdonald-jean education-orbost -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c1924
Taken in 1924, depicted are eleven young men dressed in school uniform attire standing in the playground of Beechworth State School. This group of young men were part of a farcical play titled "School Days" as part of Beechworth State School Concert series. Beechworth Primary School (formally known as Beechworth State School) was constructed in 1875 by architect Henry Bastow (1839 - 1920). Bastow was the chief architect and surveyor for the Victorian Government’s Department of Education. During his chiefship, over six-hundred schools were constructed across the state which was in response to the Victoria’s Education Act of 1872 legislating free, compulsory, and secular education. Performances such as this “School Days” play were common forms of entertainment within Beechworth up into the early twentieth century. This stems from the goldrush period in Beechworth (1852-1866) when travelling entertainers would tour the goldfields offering performances in singing, acting and circus tricks. These were usually held in a local pub or designated concert spaces, such as the Star Theatre in Beechworth. Entertainment offerings begun to slow down mid-twentieth century when the population begun to dwindle. Many locals took up this responsibility and put on their own plays and shows across the town. This photograph is historically significant as it provides insight into the types of entertainment activities held at the Beechworth School during the early twentieth century. It also demonstrates how students engaged with their school outside of their regular schoolwork. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on board. Obverse: W.Howes / Beechworth Concert Party 1924 / State School / Beechworth Cyril Smith (Squidgy) / Keith Prowse / Bill Howes / J. Warde / J. Heatherly (Jumbo) / Gea Foster / B. Shallard (Shinky) / A. Foster / Ernie Smith / Jerry Burns / Ted Warden / School Master / Geo Foster in a Farscial Play “School Days” / Reverse: A03065 / 1997.2520 / 79.19.1 / school uniform, beechworth school, school days", concert series., henry bastow, beechworth primary school, victorian government’s department of education, education, victoria’s education act of 1872, beechworth state school -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail", 14-9-93, P 11. NEWS Watch - MP slams taskforce. by Leonora Elliot-Bruce State Liberal MP Phil Honeywood has slammed an Education Directorate Quality Provision recommendation to close Norwood Primary School. Mr Honeywood said the taskforce rcommendations were not accurate or comprehensive.` -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1910
... . The Higher Elementary School supplied post-primary education.... The Higher Elementary School supplied post-primary education ...the Orbost State School opened on19th of March 1886. The school had first operated temporarily in a leased building, and on a half-time basis with SS2745 Jarrahmond, The head teacher was Campbell Mackay who remained in charge only until 12th of May 1886. The second head teacher, John Rowe, served until 1908. On 30th of June 1887, a portable room was provided; it being brought to the area by schooner. The school now had accommodation for 30 pupils; the teacher's welfare was considered because quarters of two rooms were attached. As the population increased so did the needs of the school. This was reflected in the provision of a larger classroom in 1898. During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department for the establishment of a Higher Elementary School in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost. The Higher Elementary School supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948. When fire destroyed the school in 1941 local halls were used as classrooms until a new school was built, opened by the Hon. A. E. Lind, MLA, on 13th of February 1942. But Orbost continued to develop and the new school was soon overtaxed. This resulted in the erection of two Bristol classrooms in 1947. By 1950, when the school population had reached 500 pupils the opening of the new school at Orbost North was welcomed by all concerned. In 1963 the Department purchased land diagonally opposite the school and developed it as a playing area.This item is associated with education in the Orbost district.A black / white photograph of a large school building with two men standing out the front.orbost-state-school education-orbost