In February 1913 the Ballarat Junior Technical School opened its doors to its 86 pupils. The old bluestone building in the grounds of the Dana Street Primary School became their temporary for eight years. In its early years the school offered only a two-year course. The first year was of a general nature giving a thorough grounding in Mathematics and Instrumental Drawing, and introducing students to the various branches of trade work. The second-year students studied for the Junior Technical Certificate and specialized in a course of their choice - either a trade (Woodwork or Fitting and Turning) or a course leading to higher studies at the School of Mines. The photograph shows the students outside the school building. Musical instruments, trophy and shield are shown. When World War 1 began, the school formed a 16 piece Bugle Band. A squad of Junior Cadets led by Mr A Williams and later Mr H Wakeling competed at the South Street contests. Mr A Steane (the Headmaster) is shown to the right of the bass drum.Black and white copy of original photograph that is mounted on brown card. Photograph shows the students and staff outside the bluestone building at Dana Street Primary School - first location of the Ballarat Junior Technical School. Drums, a shield and a trophy are located in the foreground. The Headmaster, Albert E. Steane is seated in the centre front row. ballarat junior technical school, bass drum, steane, drum, dana street primary school, bluestone, albert steane, a steane, dana st, world war 1, south street contests, junior cadets, williams, wakeling, bugle band, junior technical certificate, mathematics, instrumental drawing, woodwork, turning and fitting, dana street state school

Born at the Victorian town of Sandhurst (now Bendigo, Albert Steane attended the Gravel Hill State School until the fourth class, then transferred to the Central School 1976 where he gained the Merit Certificate. The monitor system of teacher training had been introduced and he passed as a fourth, third, second and first class pupil teacher. At about 16 years of age Steane was appointed a teacher monitor at £12 per annum. Albert Steane was awarded the Teachers' Certificate of Competency in 1897. He was the first headmaster of the Ballarat Technical School, and opened the Sloyd (woodwork) Centre in 1902 at the Ballarat East Art School (later known as the Ballarat East Free Library). According to the Ballarat Courier of 23 March 1957 Steane established the Ballarat Junior Technical School in February 1913, a part of the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat. The beginning classes with 86 pupils were held at a temporary site at the Dana Street School. Classrooms were so scattered that Steane recalled without his motorbike he would never have covered the ground! By 9 September 1921 the Junior Technical School Building was officially opened on the site of the old Ballarat Gaol. In a confidential report of 1916 Steane was described as one of the best organizers in schools at that time, and he was noted for his strong but fair discipline. In the 1926 school report the Chief Inspector wrote that 'no boy is neglected'. Steane held the position of headmaster at the Ballarat Junior Technical School for 29 years retiring on 16 April 1942. Steane is known for the teaching of Sloyd or woodwork, which was an important point in his career, and for his love of gymnastics. He was made a life member of the Ballarat Y.M.C.A. in 1968 aged 91 years. The teaching of woodwork in Victoria began in 1901 and Steane was chosen, among 18 others for the inaugural training course at Queensberry State School in Melbourne. Because of his lifelong love of gymnastics Steane organized a gymnastic display for the Education Department in 1902 at Bendigo's Golden Jubilee Exhibition. He was one of those instrumental in establishing the Ballarat Y.M.C.A. and directed its physical culture evening classes in 1906. In 1908 Steane toured the world visiting the Swedish Naas Institute and the Gymnastic Festival in Germany. Steane in his reminiscences recalls: "In 1908 I obtained leave of absence and undertook a world trip to further my knowledge of both manual art training and physical training. On this trip I visited U.S.A., Canada, Scotland, England and Europe. Notable events were the attendance at the great 11th Deutche Turnfest at Frankfurt, inspection of the Naas Training School for Sloyd at Naas, Sweden inorgorated [sic] by Otto Solomon, and attendance at Physical Education Demonstrations at London given by the Swedish institution. These P.E. demonstrations were given to assist the organization and introduction of P.E. training in London schools.On returning to Ballarat I resumed my position at the Ballarat East Sloyd Centre and continued my studies at the Ballarat Art School gaining the Drawing Teachers' Certificate." Steane died, aged 93 years, on 13 July 1970, at Sydney, leaving his widow Grace Elliott Steane and children Eric and Violet. Steane is listed on the University of Ballarat Honour Roll at https://www.ballarat.edu.au/curator/honour-roll/honourroll_steane.shtml Printed green book with soft cover. The book lists all masonic bodies, including lodges and chapters, that have worked within 30 miles of Ballarat during the first 100 years of Freemasonry in the district. Includes a Loose, one page addenda et Corrigenda.The image of Albert Steane in the front of the book is inscribed "Yours faithfully A.W. Steane."ballarat, freemason, freemasonic, lodge, albert steane, a a w steane, a j dean, mark lodges, royal ark mariners, royal arch chapters, masonic orders

Albert Steane was an advocate of sloyd and became the first Principal of the Ballarat Junior Technical School. Victorian Education Science certificate printed onto parchment. It certifies that Albert W. Steane passed examination in swimming and life saving. Signed by A.A. Wilson, minister of public instruction and Frank Tate, Director of Education.steane, albert steane, victorian education department, physical education, swimming, life saving, life saver, parchment

Two typed pages relating to Albert W. Steane's career.albert w. steane, steane, south street, freemason

Albert Alfred Whitlock Steane had an Education Department number of 13372. He became the inaugural principal of the Ballarat Junior Technical School in 1913.A white sheet of paper with Victorian Education Department letterhead with writing in ink. The writing is an inspector's report for Albert Steane of the Ballarat East Sloyd Centre. steane, albert steane, victorian education department, sloyd, sloyd centre, sloyd centre ballarat east, woodwork, physical education

Green coloured paper form with handwritten information Official stamp of the Education Department, Victoria Signed by A James, Secretary of the Departmentalbert a steane, sloyd teacher, ballarat east, certificated, a james

Age of the couple, and Mrs Steane's orchard spray suggests it may be a Golden Wedding portrait.Black and white photograph of Albert W. Steane and his wife, Grace Steanealbert steane, albert w. steane, grace steane

Albert Steane went on to become a teacher, specialising in Sloyd. He was the first Principal of the Ballarat Junior Technical School.White paper Certificate of Merit to certify that Albert Steane passed Grade 6 (Year 6) at Bendigo State School (no 1976). The certificate is signed by Colin H. Campbell, Inspector of Schoolssteane, albert steane, victorian education department, bendigo state school, bendigo primary school, a.w. steane

Albert Steane was an early teacher of Sloyd and was appointed Principal of the Ballarat Junior Technical School in 1913.Printed Victorian Education Department certificate on parchment. It certifies that Albert Alfred Whitelock Steane was successfully examined in Field Exercise part 1 and 2, and was deemed competent to give instruction in Military Drill. It is certificate number 11194.steane, albert steane, victorian education department, military drill, military, armed forces, field exercise, parchment

Photographic portrait of Albert Steanea.a.w. steane, ballarat school of mines, ballarat junior technical school

Albert Steane was born at Sandhurst (now known as Bendigo) in 1877. He attended the Gravel Hill State School until the fourth class, then transferred to the Central School 1876 where he gained the Merit Certificate. The monitor system of teacher training had been introduced and he passed fourth, third, second and first class pupil teacher. At about 16 years of age he was appointed a teacher monitor at 12 pounds per annum. Albert Steane was awarded the Teachers' Certificate of Competency in 1897. The teaching of woodwork in Victoria began in 1901 and Steane was chosen, among 18 others for the inaugural training course at Queensberry State School in Melbourne. Steane was known for the teaching of Sloyd or woodwork, which was an important point in his career. He opened the Sloyd (woodwork) Centre in 1902 at the Ballarat East Art School (later known as the Ballarat East Free Library) at the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat (SMB). In 1913 Albert Steane, the young head of the East Ballarat Sloyd Centre, was appointed to establish a junior technical school in Ballarat becoming the first headmaster of the Ballarat Junior Technical School. Steane's lifelong interest in gymnastics brought him as much fame as his reputation as a headmaster. He organised the Education Department's gymnastics display at Bendigo's Golden Jubilee Exhibition in 1902. He played a major role in the establishment of the Ballarat Y.M.C.A. and from 1906 responsible for evening classes in physical culture. In 1968, aged 91, he was made a Life Member of the Association. Steane was in complete command of his school, his staff and students. It must be remembered that schooling was not as permissive, tolerant and informal as today. A.W. Steane retired in 1942 after 29 years as Headmaster of Ballarat Junior Technical School. Many visible memorials are evident of his time and influence on the growth of the Junior Tech. A good school also lives on in the memories and affections of its old boys. Many remained in touch to talk about "the old days". A simple lesson he taught was "Win Through". No matter what path was chosen by the students, many were true to his teaching. On his retirement, Mr Jeffery was appointed the new Headmaster. On 19 March 1942, a farewell meeting was held presided over by Mr Jeffery. Those present included A.F. Heseltine, G. Netherway (representing the Old Boys' Association), N. McHuthchinson (District Schools' Inspector), G.A. Simcock (High School), E. Youlden (Pleasant Street State School), and J.A. Ewins (Citizens' Representative). The following presentations were made: G Netherway - nickel-plated smokers' stand with the Old Boys' badge A. Robinson - an illuminated scroll (B&W photograph above) C. Jeffery - lounge room clock with inscribed silver plate Steane died, aged 93 years, on 13 July 1970, at Sydney, leaving his widow Grace Elliott Steane and children Eric and Violet. Black and white image of an illumination for the retirement of Albert W. Steane. Written in calligraphy and signed by the President and Secretary of the Old Boys' Association. Dated March 19th 1942 .1) Framed colour illumination with ribbons in School coloursSignatures of H. Daykin, President and Alan Robinson, Secretary of the Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys' Association. Dated March 19th 1942.albert steane, sandhurst, bendigo, gravel hill state school, teacher monitor system, teaching certificate, sloyd, ballarat sloyd centre, gymnastics, y.m.c.a., ballarat junior technical school, n. mchutchison, a heseltine, george netherway, c jeffery, old boys' association, illuminated scroll, h. daykin

Born at Sandhurst, Victoria Albert Steane attended the Gravel Hill State School until the fourth class, then transferred to the Central School 1976 where he gained the Merit Certificate. The monitor system of teacher training had been introduced and he passed fourth, third, second and first class pupil teacher. At about 16 years of age he was appointed a teacher monitor at 12 pounds per annum. Albert Steane was awarded the Teachers' Certificate of Competency in 1897. He was the first headmaster of the Ballarat Technical School (1913), and opened the Sloyd (woodwork) Centre in 1902 at the Ballarat East Art School (later known as the Ballarat East Free Library). of Mines and Industries Ballarat (SMB). Steane is known for the teaching of Sloyd or woodwork, which was an important point in his career, and for his love of gymnastics. He was made a life member of the Ballarat Y.M.C.A. in 1968 aged 91 years. The teaching of woodwork in Victoria began in 1901 and Steane was chosen, among 18 others for the inaugural training course at Queensberry State School in Melbourne. Steane died, aged 93 years, on 13 July 1970, at Sydney, leaving his widow Grace Elliott Steane and children Eric and Violet. (See http://guerin.ballarat.edu.au/curator/honour-roll/honourroll_steane.shtml)Victorian Education Department License to Teach Certificate printed and handwriiten on to parchment like paper, made out to Albert Alfred Whitelock Steane. License No. .education, teaching, albert steane, aaw steane

Report form on pale green paper with hand written comments. List of subjects of examination and results achieved.Official stamp of the Education Department Victoria. Signature A James representing the Secretary. Purple stamp "Passed" beside subjects examined. Date of examination. Dated of report. Initials on top left corner.albert a w steane, a james, education department of victoria, bendigo, certificate of competency, steane

Report form on pale green paper with hand written comments. List of subjects of examination and results achieved.Official stamp of the Education Department Victoria. Signature A James representing the Secretary. Date of examination. Date of report. Initials on top left corner. albert a w steane, a james, education department of victoria, bendigo, certificate of competency, steane, classification of teachers

Report form on pale green paper with hand written comments. List of subjects of examination and results achieved.Official stamp of the Education Department Victoria. Signature (D W Newbary?) representing the Secretary. Date of examination. Date of report. Initials on top left corner. albert a w steane, education department of victoria, steane, classification of teachers, report of examination, sloyd centre, ballarat east, certificate of competency

Green coloured printed form with hand written commentsOfficial stamp of Education Department, Victoria. Signed A James on behalf of the Secretary. "Pupil Teacher" been crossed out and replaced with "Monitor"albert a w steane, bendigo central, monitor, candidate for 3rd class

"The Policy should be forwarded to the Education Dept. for transmission to the Public Service Board". This piece of information would have been provided to assist with obtaining an Insurance Policy as instructed to comply with regulations.Light grey paper form with sections filled in with handwritten informationOfficial seal of the Education Department, Victoria Signed: A James on behalf of the Secretary Stamp indicating when it was received Nos. S00/7997 00/C Note written in pencil up left side: "The Policy should be forwarded to the Education Dept. for transmission to the Public Service Board."albert a w steane, bendigo, nyah, education department, appointment, insurance, assistant, head teacher

Cream coloured paper formSigned: Frank Tate, President M Bottoms, Registrar Registered Number: 6584. Employed prior to Act Division: Special Subjectregistration board, certificate of registration, manual training, frank tate, registered number, albert a w steane, public library ballarat east

A.W. Hughes was a student of the Ballarat east Sloyd Centre, Eureka State School, in 1905. His instructor was Albert W. Steane. Albert Steane was one of the first trained sloyd teachers in Victoria.Black hard covered drawing book with drawings,done my hand, of sloyd models by A.W. Hughes.The work is drawn in black and red ink, each model is numbered and named, and the scale is given. ballarat junior technical school, steane, albert steane, a.w. steane, hughes, a.w. hughes, sloyd, ballarat east sloyd centre, eureka street school. drawing

In February 1913 the Ballarat Junior Technical School opened its doors to its 86 pupils. The old bluestone building in the grounds of the Dana Street Primary School became their temporary for eight years. In its early years the school offered only a two-year course. The first year was of a general nature giving a thorough grounding in Mathematics and Instrumental Drawing, and introducing students to the various branches of trade work. The second-year students studied for the Junior Technical Certificate and specialized in a course of their choice - either a trade (Woodwork or Fitting and Turning) or a course leading to higher studies at the School of Mines. The photograph shows the Albert Steane, the first Headmaster, with other members of Staff outside the Dana Street Primary School where the Junior Technical School first began. Black and white photograph of eight men in front of Dana Street Primary School. They are the original members staff of the Ballarat Junior Technical School. Standing left to right: Frank N. King, Harold G. Wakeling, Sam Mayo, H.Victor Maddison Sitting left to right: H.W. Malin, Albert W. Steane (Headmaster), William J. Paterson, Rex L. Cutter .1) is framed with oak mount and calligraphy.1) Staff Junior Technical School Old Building 1913-1921ballarat junior technical school, king, wakeling, mayo, maddison, malin, steane, paterson, cutter, education, school, teacher, dana street, headmaster, dana street primary school, bluestone, mathematics, instrumental drawing, woodwork, fitting and turning, junior technical certificate, school of mines, william j. paterson, albert steane, sam mayo, harold wakeling, "wendouree", dana street state school

A Ballarat Junior Technical School Sloyd class with teacher Albert Steane looking on. a.w. steane, albert steane, sloyd, ballarat junior technical school

The Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. The terrace garden was created under the direction of Albert W. Steane. Colour photographs of the former Ballarat Junior Technical School Terrace Gardenballarat junior technical school, ballarat school of mines, terrace garden, albert w. steane

The Ballarat Junior Technical School opened in 1913 under the jurisdiction of the Ballarat School of Mines. The first Principal was Albert W. Steane. Blue, hardcovered book with blue lined pages that have been written on in ink. The reports from 1923 are written by Ballarat Junior Technical School Principal Albert Stean, and have been countersigned by William Henry Middleton. From 1944 the reports were signed by C. Jeffery. and the one from 1949 they was signed by Mr Cutter. Contents include enrolment numbers, White Flat Improvement Committee, School Fair, Wireless Club, garden improvements, swimming, sports, Mothers' Club, Battery Paddock, football, orphanage boys, choir, scholarships, Empire Youth Day, ballarat junior technical school, bjts, junior technical school, middleton, steane, white flat, white flat improvement committee, wireless club, ripper, calder. whitla, jeffrey, ballarat school of mines, albert steane, w. middleton, r.v. maddison, w. trendle, c. whitla, william h. clarke, george dimsey, lancelot g. chegurni, w. hill, student statistics, a.e. potter, ana, a.j. reid, a.c. miller, charles jeffery, library, scholarships, victor cole, alan snell, raymond gleeson, william cooper, kenneth smith, kenneth williams, c. jeffery, r. cutter

The Ballarat Junior Technical School was started in 1913 as a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. The four men in this image are original teachers at the school. They were attending the Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys Association reunion.Four men stand on the stairwell of the Ballarat Junior Technical School during a reunion of the Ballarat Junior Technical School. They are four of the School's original teachers (L-R) Frank King, Herbert Malin, William Paterson, Albert W. Steane.ballarat junior technical school, ballarat junior technical school old boys association, king, paterson, malin, steane, reunion, william j. paterson, herbert malin, albert w. steane, frank king, principal

Type written letter. Paper yellowed with age. Outlines list of requirements to be provided for classes. Blue ink and black penDate written 1900. Signed A James on behalf of the Secretary.albert steane, a james, woodwork training class, queensberry street, bendigo central, classified roll, pension rights

The Ballarat Junior Technical School is a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. See Courier 23 March 1957.Photograph of eight men, teachers of the Ballarat Junior Technical School, outside the Dana Street Primary School. Standing left to right: F.N. King, Harold Wakeling, S. Mayo, V. Maddison Sitting left to right: H.W. Malin, Albert W. Steane, William John Paterson, R. Cutterballarat junior technical school, dana street primary school, f.n. king, harold wakeling, s. mayo, v. maddison, h.w. malin, albert w. steane, william john paterson, r. cutter, paterson, steane

Edward John Barker, O.A.M, Ballarat School of Mines Principal 1964-1976, Ballarat School of Mines Council President 1991 - Kenneth Joynson Flecknoe, Ballarat School of Mines Council President 1981-1988 Albert Whitelock Steane, Ballarat Junior Technical School Foundation Headmaster 1913-1942Invitation and Programme for the Official Opening of the Flecknoe Building, Barker Building and Steane Building printed on buff card with maroon ink. The card includes the order of ceremony, and included introductory remarks by Bill Gribble; official opening and naming by the Honourable Joan Kirner, A.M., M.P., Premier of Victorian; and Peter Shiells, Director of the Ballarat School of Mines. ballarat school of mines, e.j. barker, ken flecknoe, flecknoe, albert w. steane, steane, flecknoe building, barker building, steane building, peter shiells, joan kirner, bill gribble

Ballarat Junior Technical School was a section of the Ballarat School of Mines. The principal of the Ballarat Junior Technical School was Albert Steane.Sixteen boys, many in white aprons, are involved in a modelling class at the Ballarat Junior Technical School. 1915ballarat junior technical school, ballarat school of mines, education, trade, modelling, classroom

Two photographs of the Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys Association (Melbourne Branch) dinner. .1) Left to right: Neil G, Wishart (President), Keith Rash (Ballarat President), Albert E. Williams (Immediate Past President), Malcolm McE, Beith. .2) H.G. Beanland, G.W. Cowdell (Treasurer), T.G. Wasley (Vice-President), Albert W. Steane, Kieth G. Wishart (President)ballarat junior technical school, ballarat junior technical school old boys association, dinner, melbourne, steane, wishart, courdell, wasley, beanland, beeth, williams, rash, keith rash