Teachers from all across Victoria enlisted in the Australian Imperial Army to fight overseas. 752 from the Victorian Education Department are listed as signing up. Many were teachers but also included were clerical staff, medical officers. Included in the book are details of the contributions made by others through donations of "comfort items" and subscriptions. There are details of The Young Workers' Patriotic Guild, the war savings effort in the schools and general school subscriptions. 703.1 was presented to Jarrahmond School and 703.2 to Corringle School. Neither school exists today. This is a useful reference tool for the study of the particpation of teachers of the East Gippsland area in World war 11.Two copies of a hard back book with a light brown/orange cover with the title, "The Education Department's Record of War Service 1914-1919' in gold print. It contains portraits and biographical notes on "the men who fell" and "the men who returned". world-war-11 department-of-education-victoria

Certificated awarded to Phyllis Matthews for passing the test for juniors in swimming, diving, floating and method of resuscitation in 1915.Department of Education Victoria. Junior Swimming Certificate. "This is to certify that Phyllis Matthews has passed the test for juniors in swimming, diving, floating and method of resuscitation. Date: 30.4.1915. No. 11053. Signed by the Director of Education.swimming certificate, phyllis matthews, alice robinson

The Findlay family were well known in the area.HistoricalPhotocopy of a letter in 1945 from the Education Department of Victoria to Mrs Elsie Findlay thanking her for 18 years service on the Cowes State School Committee.Education Department Victoriaelsie findlay, education, cowes state school

The Lynn family is well-known in the Orbost area. Ethel Lynn is believed to have been working at Bairnsdale in 1924. Ethyl Lynn was the only child of Samuel James Lynn and Elizabeth Jane Lynn ( nee Warren). Samuel Lynn (1865-1949) was a farmer and grazier at Jarrahmond and bred ClydesdalesThis item is a part of the educational history of the Orbost district.A black / white certificate of merit from the Education Department, Victoria for Ethel Lynn. The certificate is 20969. It is dated at Jarrahmond State School No. 2745 on the 1st march 1907 and certifies that Ethel Lynn has passed in all subjects of instruction for the Sixth Class. It has been signed by E.R. Davey, Inspector of Schools.education jarrahmond lynn-ethel

Martin Peter Hansen, Director of Education 1928-1932. He was born in 1874 and began teaching in 1894. He resigned in 1895 but rejoined in 1896. In 1900 he left the department and taught at Wesley College for nine years - Senior Master. 1909 he rejoined the Education Department as Inspector of Registered Teachers and Schools. Later he was appointed Chief Inspector of Secondary Schools. He died in December 1932 aged 58.Certificate printed on beige paper. Name and signature added Signature of Director of Education: M A Hansen Certificate made out to Maurice B Proven Certificate number: 2324

Frank Tate was the first Director of Education for Victoria, 1902-1928. During this time World War I occurred and he enlisted. Due to his support for the French during this time he was awarded "Chevalier of the Legion of Honor". Certificate printed on beige paper. Name and signature added Signature of Director of Education: Frank Tate Certificate made out to Ed M Roberts Certificate number: 4 "Credit" hand written after statement of pass Red school stamp - Ballarat School of Mines

Alexander McDonell was the director of Education from 1960-1965.Certificate printed on beige paper. Signature of Director of Education: A McDonell Student's name: Stephen Harold Strickland Certificate number: 130437 Date

Major General Sir Alan Hollick Ramsay, Director of Education 1948-1960 when he retired. He was born 12 March, 1895 and began teaching in 1912. He enlisted in the AIF as a gunner - 21/07/1915. He resumed teaching on his return from the War in 1919. In 1939 he enlisted in the 2nd AIF as Commander Royal Artillery 9th Division. He was appointed GOC (Major General) of 5th Division. He returned to the Education Department, eventually becoming Director of Education and served under both a Labour and Liberal Premier.Certificate printed on beige paper. Signature of Director of Education: Alan H Ramsay Student's name: Jennifer Lorraine Sarah Certificate number: 65356

Alexander McDonell was the director of Education from 1960-1965.Certificate printed on beige paper. Signature of Director of Education: A McDonell Blank form Certificate number: 94325 Dateeducation department, director of education, a mc donell, junior technical certificate, a.w. steane, albert steane

Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905, the daughter of John and Annie (nee Cameron) Gilbert. She had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. She died in 1989 aged 84. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community. Mary Gilbert was not only the founder of the Orbost Historical Society and Museum but was a teacher at bhe Orbost High School for many years. She contributed much to the community as she was involved in so many aspects of it. Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert. She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community.A black / white photograph of an elderly women accepting an award from a young womanl. Below the photograph is a medal and inscription on a light blue buff card. This is all inside a light blue wooden frame with gold edging.on front - "British Empire Medal, Miss M. Gilbert for Services to Orbost High School and Education in Greneral"gilbert-mary-orbost

These educational publications covering a topical monthly theme and providing a slice "of the era" in general knowledge, was used by schools in Victoria as a basic starting point for a particular level of perceived knowledge. The general articles and extracts contained within, were not targeting a specific gender or socio economic sector but designed for all children at a particular stage of their development. This publication did have a format of: 1st page topical, e.g. ANZAC day scouting (U.N.), one page of regional Victoria, one page of poetry, one page of short stories, one page of world history and the last page of a song, complete with appropriate notes. These publications were produced during the second World War and made special references to it. This publication occurred during a period when the Education Department was highly authoritarian in its approach to State levels of learning. Fragmenting "special" schools like later "New Age" teaching methods and doctrines (home schooling) were repressed with considerable force.This binder full of monthly educational studies was particularly important to "hidden away" rural communities such as in the Kiewa Valley, especially at this point in time (World War II). The teaching methods used by local schools provided the necessary break through required by local school children to stop any adverse knowledge deficiencies due to factors of regional isolation. School children with in the Kiewa Valley would be able to integrate with children from all regions, weather in cities or larger towns. This hard cover (card) binder contains 11 monthly publications produced by the Victorian Department of Education for Grades 7 and 8 in the year 1947. Each issue has 16 pages with the cover page covering the major theme for the month. Each issue is placed within the folder by the folded middle page constrained by a thin cord. This is the only method to contain each monthly edition as they have no clasp or are stapled.The folder"SCHOOL PAPER COVER" underneath and to the left is a sketch of the world (revolving desk top stand) on top of a book and next to this "Name ------------ " underneath "Grade-----------" underneath "School---------" all enclosed by a thin border line.school paper, victorian education curriculum, education news letters, loose leaf educational binders

This is a certificate for Mary Stratford indicating that she has attended school to a sufficient standard. It has been signed by the inspector A. Jackson.A small white paper certificate with black print and hand-written details. It is a "certificate of a child being sufficiently educated" issued by the Victorian Education Department for Mary Stratford of Banyena. In the top left corner is the seal of the Victorian Education Department.education-1889 stratford-mary

"Having a monthly circulation of 211,670 copies, the Victoria "School Paper" is claimed by the Education department to form the staple provision for leading matter in the elementary schools." -( December 29, 1920, The Argus). In Victoria the Education Department's School papers were compulsory reading for children until the 1930s when the Victorian readers became compulsory and the School Papers supplemented them. This one is for Grades V and VI.This item is an example of a school text book used in the very early 20th century. School textbooks reflect the development of education in Australia.From them we can understand what was taught and how children learned in Australian schools in earlier times.A collection / compilation of magazines called the "The School Paper". Binding is string and the back cover is cloth covered. on front - "William Brown"education school-reader the-school-paper-1900

"Having a monthly circulation of 211,670 copies, the Victoria "School Paper" is claimed by the Education department to form the staple provision for leading matter in the elementary schools." -( December 29, 1920, The Argus). In Victoria the Education Department's School papers were compulsory reading for children until the 1930s when the Victorian readers became compulsory and the School Papers supplemented them. This item is an example of a school text book used in the very early 20th century. School textbooks reflect the development of education in Australia.From them we can understand what was taught and how children learned in Australian schools in earlier times.A collection /compilation of The School Paper magazines. It has a hard cloth cover with string binding. The front cover is brown and the spine has blue and white stripes. Pasted on the inside cover is a photo of a school group.education reader the-school-paper-1902

Issue no 233 - 229 of The School Paper Jan - Nov 1918, 11 Editions. This binder with copies of The School Paper was owned by Roy and Wilfred Marriott, children of one of the pioneer families of City of Moorabbin.Issued by the Education Department of Victoria, printed Albert J Mullett, Government Printer, Melbourne 1918 Issue No 223-229 of The School Paper January – November 1918 This School Paper was owned by one of the pioneer families of City of Moorabbin, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VICTORIA / SCHOOL PAPER / For Grades V and VI (1918); Issue no 233-229 Ed. Dept of Victoria / Poetry Number Signed W Marriott education, victoria, australian history, victorian education department, marriott, moorabbin, bentleigh

Sample copies of the Ballarat TEachers' College Diploma of Teaching Primary, signed by F.H. Brooks, with a gold seal of the Department of Education, Victoria.ballarat teachers' college, f.h. brooks, victorian education department, department of education victoria

These certificates were completed by the relevant educational institution and distributed to students on behalf of the Education Department Victoria. This collection of blank certificates includes Leaving and Intermediate Technical Examination certificates.Certificates printed on buff card with blue and black printing. Includes Education Department crest at top of page. Also blank Certificates from Preston Technical College. Also uncollected Certificates from Preston Technical College, Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE, Collingwood College of TAFE, Education Department of Victoria, ranging in date from 1982-1992.Signed by various Directors-General of Education.leaving technical certificate, intermediate technical certificate, education department victoria, preston technical college, nmit

These certificates were given to John Richard Watson, the son of Thomas and Eliza Watson of "Gracedale," Yendon. He was their 5th child of 11 children, the first to be born at Yendon. A large printed certificate given to State School students in the 1880's. Beige background with gold, red and blue lettering. Personal details hand written in black ink..1 Department of Education, Victoria. Certificate of Progress. This is to Certify that John Richard Watson has been Examined in the Third Class at Yendon State School, and has Passed in every subject. Dated at Yendon this 30th day of July 1885 (Signed) Samuel Summons MA LLB Inspector of Schools John Kemp Head Teacher .2 As above except "Fourth Class" and "Dated 10th day of August 1886" Letters after inspector's name not added. certificate of progress, department of education victoria 1880's, state schools victoria 1880's, yendon, yendon state school, samuel summons, jonh kemp, john richard watson, gracedale yendon

Merit Certificate presented to Robert WATTERS having completed satisfactorily the prescribed Course of Study for his 2nd year at High School. The Head Teacher's name was Robert A SMITH.Robert Watters, 2nd year High Schools, Middle Park Central School, education - secondary schools, robert cornelius watters, robert a smith

This plate was most probably used at the Ballarat Teachers' College. Having been found at the University of Ballarat Mt Helen Campus it probably arrived with the staff of the Ballarat Teachers' College in 1975.White plate with green line edge and crest of the Victorian Education Department.Stamped Verso "Duraline super vitrified Ivory Grindley Hotelware Co. England. Loftus Moran Pty Ltd Melbourne 3-51"education department, ballarat teachers college

An Extract of Vision & Realisation. Education department Schools Shire & Town of Stawell. as a record of all Education Deptment Schools in the District.Pale Blue Card Cover with Dark Blue Taped Spine. with Text written in Black"Vision & Realisation" Education Department Schools. Shire and Town of Stawell ( Stawell Underlined)stawell education

Swimming medal. The Swinton family is one of the earliest families to settle in the area and one of the oldest remaining retailers existing to the present day. Along with this swimming medal is a certificate awarded to Alex Swinton from Department of Education Victoria. 30/04/1923.Circular metal disk. Dark grey in colour. Male nude with towel and holding palm frond leaning against banner floral decoration at the base all in base relief. Reverse has female figure with trident . Two children in the water.Circ. swinton, swimming medal, education department victoria, alexander swinton, warrnambool, warrnambool

This item forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.An important item of mixed-media commemorating a child's participation in fundraising during the First World War. Dorothy Richardson's brother died in Alexandria after being wounded at Gallipoli. This item formed part of a larger collection comporting service in World War 1.Young Workers’ Patriotic Guild commemorative certificate. The certificate was awarded to Dorothy Richardson, a pupil of Kew Primary School. Forty-two buttons, created to support the war effort, surround the certificate. The Young Workers’ Patriotic Guild was formed in Victorian schools in 1916. Each child who raised one pound ‘by personal productive effort’ received a certificate. The money was used for the war effort. [Dorothy Richardson is better known as the historian Dorothy Rogers].young workers patriotic league, world war 1, first world war, department of education -- victoria, dorothy richardson, dorothy rogers, rogers collection, wwi

Document. Swimming Certificate. Department of Education Victoria Junior Swimming Certificate No. 90501. Presented to Gertrude Perry. Black print on buff coloured paper.person, individual, gertrude perry, gertrude perry collection, swimming certificate