Six page report, A5 size pages. Written by Principal C.H. Beanland. Preston Technical School 1949preston technical school, reports, c.h.beanland, nmit

Four sided A5 size with a vertical red, yellow and blue stripe down left side of cover. Held at Preston Town Hall on Tuesday 13th December 1949. preston technical school, students, awards, nmit

Black and white (sepia) photograph of the Collingwood Technical School Boxing team. On back '1932 / On stage in old hall'. Two teachers identified as Mr. G.E.Whitaker on the right of the group and Mr. A.R. Shannon on the left of the group.collingwood technical school, students, staff, nmit

Black and white photographs. One of John Wilson, a teacher, operating a radio. On the wall there is a VK3BF banner and maps of Australia and of Victoria. The photo is undated but is referred to in Scott's history of Collingwood Technical School 'Coltech' and probably dates in the 1970s. The second photo is of members of the 1971 Amateur Radio Club of Collingwood Technical College Also Amateur Radio Club Membership Certificates for 1971 and 1981There is also a paragraph taken from Scott's history which records the development of the Club.collingwood technical school, radio station, vk3bf, nmit

Black and white photograph of Lisa Howden, the first female Plumbing apprentice student in Victoria, at Collingwood Technical College 1978. (Scott p.78).collingwood technical college, students, plumbing course, nmit

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 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

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

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

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

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. 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

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

Black and white photograph of students in boxing uniforms around a boxing ring, with two students in the ring. On reverse there is a note 'On stage in old / hall / (Hall Later burnt out) / 1923 / Sport / Boxing.collingwood technical school, students, boxing class 1923, nmit

Black and white photograph of group of people including students in uniform, surrounding official party in centre, standing in front of the side of building B at Preston Technical School. Undated but estimating this to be 1937.preston technical school, official opening, 1937, nmit

Black and white photograph and copy pages from Turawan the school magazine of Collingwood Technical School about the Prefects.collingwood technical school, students, prefects, nmit

Two Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical School students in Cadet uniforms. One has on the reverse 'Platoon 1' and the other 'B/Ball team'. Undated but estimated to be c1960s.colingwood technical school, students, cadets, nmit

Black and white photograph of Collingwood Technical School Form Captains for 1962.collingwood technical school, students, form captains 1962, nmit