The first teachers college established in regional Victoria in 1926. Originally it was at the Long Gully Primary School. The college catered for female students until 1946 when 8 male students were included. Comersdale:- Originally built by James Hendry and named after his pastoral property at Yakool, in NSW. It was acquired by the Bendigo Teachers College in 1949 and in 1950 began as the second hostel for student teachers. Jessie Carnegie Burnett (1902-11/9/1994):- was the daughter of David Burnett and his wife Bridget.She was born, trained as a teacher and died in BendigoA brown envelope containing correspondence and various contributions pertaining to the history of Bendigo Teachers' College largely written by Miss J.C. Burnett. It includes a brief history of the college, staff profiles, reports on reunions and subject description. 1926 - 1972bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college history, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, teaching, history, students, bendigo teachers' college history, correspondence, bendigo, tertiary education, miss j. c. burnett

The first teachers college established in regional Victoria in 1926. Originally it was at the Long Gully Primary School. The college catered for female students until 1946 when 8 male students were included. Comersdale:- Originally built by James Hendry and named after his pastoral property at Yakool, in NSW. It was acquired by the Bendigo Teachers College in 1949 and in 1950 began as the second hostel for student teachers. Jessie Carnegie Burnett (1902-11/9/1994):- was the daughter of David Burnett and his wife Bridget.She was born, trained as a teacher and died in BendigoA brown manilla folder with the word "Comersdale" on the front. It contains a variety of correspondence, Bendigo Teachers' College staff profiles, and other items all relating to the history of the college and organised by Miss J.C. Burnett.1926 - 1972.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college history, bendigo, education, staff, students, correspondence

Two typed sets of notes 'Bendigo Teachers' College 1926-1931' and 'A Chronological History of the development of Bendigo Teachers' College.' These notes are part of Ms. J.C. Burnett's collection in her preparation for her book 'History of Bendigo Teachers' College, 1926-1973.' This book was published by Cambridge Press in 1973.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college history, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, history, bendigo teachers' college, ms. j.c. burnett, book, history of bendigo teachers' college 1926-1973, teacher training

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff and students. 1948.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, bendigo teachers' college students, bendigo, education, photo, photograph, photographs, photography

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff in the 1950's.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, tertiary education, teacher training, photo, photograph, photographs, photography

Two black and white photos of an unidentified male with a connection to Bendigo Teachers College.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, teacher training, male, person, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, photo, photograph, photographs, photography

A black and white photograph of the staff at Bendigo Teachers' College in 1957.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo, education, staff, teacher training, tertiary education, photo, photograph, photographs, photography

A draft of notes compiled by Miss J.C. Burnett in preparation for her book titled, 'History of Bendigo Teachers' College, 1926 - 1973' which was published by Cambridge Press in 1973. This set of notes is titled, 'Bendigo Teachers' College 1926-1931'. (18 parts in total).bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college history, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college history, bendigo teachers' college 1926- 1973, miss j.c. burnett, book, 'history of bendigo teachers' college 1926 - 1973, ' history, teaching, teachers, tertary education, teacher training

BHS CollectionAn envelope which contained multiple copies of photos of students at Bendigo Teachers' College in 1947, the 1950's and the 1960's. on rear of photo is stamped: Geoff & Pam Pryor, "Langley" 50 Miller Street Bendigo 3550, Tel: (054) 424471. One black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College students in 1947 taken at the base of the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park Bendigo. One black and white photo of Bendigo Teachers' College students in the 1950's. Man in second row extreme right named as George Vincent. One black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College students in the 1960's. 15 copies of a black and white photo of Bendigo Teachers' College students in the 1960's. Two black and white photos of Bendigo Teachers' College students in the 1960's. 2 copies.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, photography, photo, photographs, photograph, bendigo teachers' college, male, female, students, education, envelope, bendigo teachers' college students, bendigo, teacher training, tertiary education, history, bendigo teaches' college history

A manilla folder containing hand written notes by Ms. J.C. Burnett outlining the history of Bendigo Teachers' College. 1925 onwards. This is in preparation for her book titled "History of Bendigo Teachers' College, 1926-1973.' The book was published by Cambridge Press in 1973.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college history, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, history, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college history, teaching, teacher training, tertiary education, ms. j.c. burnett, 'history of bendigo teachers' college 1926-1973, book, books

A black and white photograph of the staff of Bendigo Teachers' College taken in the early 1950's.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college staff, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, tertiary education, teacher training, history, photo, photography, photograph, photographs

A black and white photograph of the Bendigo Teachers' College Halls of Residence in Retreat Road. 1959.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo teachers' college, halls of residence, education, tertiary education, accommodation, hostels, bendigo teachers' college students, buildings, photograph, photo, photographs, photography

BHS CollectionColoured photographs of Bendigo Teachers' College students names and date unknown.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, teacher training, history, bendigo teachers' college, students, photo, photograph, photographs, photography

Seven Bendigo Teachers' College handbooks from 1970 through to 1976. They contain information for students attending Bendigo Teachers' College. Information includes information on subjects, finance, courses, accommodation and SRC constitution.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college handbooks, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, students, staff, bendigo teachers' college, information, history, handbooks

BHS CollectionA black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College students with their lecturer Mr. Ron Strauch. 1956.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, students, photo, photography, photograph, tertiary education, teacher training, history, bendigo teachers' college

An unnamed black and white photograph of the Bendigo Teachers' College Student Representative Council (S.R.C.) 1947.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, student representative council, s.r.c., bendigo teachers' college students, tertiary education, teacher training

BHS CollectionA black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff. Names and date unknown.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo, education, staff, teacher training, tertiary education, photo, photograph, photographs

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff in the 1940's/1950's. Names unknown.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, bendigo, collection, education, tertiary education, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, teacher training, photograph, photographs, photography

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College students showing each other their results. The photograph is titled 'Bendigo Teachers' College Exits.' The students are standing in the doorway of a brick building. The fashions of the day are in evidence. 1952. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, teacher training, tertiary education, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, bendigo teachers' college, photograph, photographs, photo, photos, fashion, costume, clothing, history

BHS CollectionA black and white photograph of a female student having a piano lesson with Bendigo Teachers' College music lecturer, Mrs. B. Hyett.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college music dep, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college student, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, mrs. b. hyett, bendigo teachers' college music department, piano, bendigo, education, tertiary education, teacher training, photo, photography, photograph, photographs

Two black and white photographs of Bendigo Teachers' College staff and students in front of Long Gully State School in 1926.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college collection, education, bendigo, bendigo teachers' college students, bendigo teachers' college staff, long gully state school, schools, teaching, teachers, photo, photograph, photographs, photography, tertiary education, teacher training

A set of typed notes titled ''Bendigo Teachers' College 1926-1931'. These notes are part of Ms. J.C. Burnett's preparation for her book titled 'History of Bendigo Teachers' College, 1926-1973. This book was published by Cambridge Press in 1973.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college history, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, teacher training, history, bendido teachers' college, book, 'history of bendigo teachers' college 1926-1973, ms. j.c. burnett

Two typed sheets titled 'Bendigo Teachers' College Board of Studies Minutes of Meeting 17th March, 1971'.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college history, la trobe university bendigo collection, bendigo teachers' college, collection, bendigo, education, teacher training, history of bendigo teachers' college 1926-1973, book, books, tertiary education, ms. j.c. burnett, meetings, minutes

A black and white photograph of the drive in to Bendigo Teachers' College buildings C. 1960's. On the left is the administration block and on the right is the residence.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, education, bendigo, bendigo teachers' college, buildings, bendigo teachers' college grounds, bendigo teachers' college building, building, place, photo, photograph, photographs, photography, tertiary education, teacher training

A black and white photograph of the Bendigo Teachers' College male students under the Look Out Tower in Rosalind Park in 1947.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college students, rosalind park bendigo, tertiary education, teacher training

BHS CollectionA black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff. Names and date unknown. Appears to be at the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park, Bendigo.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, bendigo teachers' collection, collection, photograph, photo, photography, bendigo teachers' college staff, staff, bendigo, education, treaching, teachers, tertiary education, teacher training

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College students in the 1960's. Names unknown. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, latrobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo teachers' college, students. tertiary education, teacher training, j.c. burnett, geoff pryor, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, history

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College students in the 1960's. Names unknown. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college students, students, tertiary education, teacher training, education, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, history, j.c. burnett, geoff pryor

A small black and white photograph of the Bendigo Teachers' College staff taken in 1967 in front of the Administration Block.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, staff, photo, photograph, bendigo teachers' college staff, history

BHS CollectionA black and white photograph of four Bendigo Teachers' College students performing during creative drama. Their lecturer is Mr. G. Colson.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college students, bendigo, education, students, creative drama, mr. g. colson, drama, teacher training, tertiary education, history, photo, photograph, photographs, photography