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NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Folder: of documents used for researching the history of NMIT for the 2012 centenary
... Folder: of documents used for researching the history of NMIT for the 2012 centenary...Folder: of documents used for researching the history of NMIT for the 2012 centenary......History...NMIT...Manila folders of documents, some photocopies, some original used when researching the history of NMIT for the 2012 centenary. Headings of folders include: Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE Interim & Proposed permanent structure 1980s X 2 Organisational charts Preston College of TAFE – Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE . ...Preston College of TAFE Preston Institute of Technology Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE History NMIT Manila folders of documents, some photocopies, some original used when researching the history of NMIT for the 2012 centenary. ...Manila folders of documents, some photocopies, some original used when researching the history of NMIT for the 2012 centenary. Headings of folders include: Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE Interim & Proposed permanent structure 1980s X 2 Organisational charts Preston College of TAFE – Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE . Amalgamation process Preston College of TAFE and Collingwood College of TAFE. Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE Constitution (includes Model constitution for TAFE College Councils and Consultation paper issued August 1991 by State Training Board. Preston Technical College, Preston Institute of Technology to 1990; Heidelberg Campus of Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE. All folders housed in a box preston college of tafe, preston institute of technology, northern metropolitan college of tafe, history, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Book: TAFE triumphs: the NMIT experience
... NMIT history...NMIT history TAFE history Paulyne Pogorelske NMIT Book of 126 page by Paulyne Pogorelske, published by NMIT in 2003. ...Book of 126 page by Paulyne Pogorelske, published by NMIT in 2003. ISBN 0646424890. Five copies held; one is signed by Ron Barassi who is a past student of Preston Technical School. nmit history, tafe history, paulyne pogorelske, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Folder - CTS, Collingwood Technical College. College History. Part 1, 1960s
... ...History...NMIT...Collingwood Technical School CTS Collingwood Technical College CTC History NMIT Each document has a numerical inscription relating to the Collingwood Technical School archives. ...Part 1 contains the history of CTS. Includes reports, media clippings and letters. Dates from circa 1934 to 1967, and reports on history from 1912.A broad collection of information regarding the early years of CTS.Red plastic folder with plastic inserts.Cover title: Collingwood Technical College. College History. Part 1. A variety of documents, correspondence, etc relating to the history of CTC and Collingwood Technical School.Each document has a numerical inscription relating to the Collingwood Technical School archives.collingwood technical school, cts, collingwood technical college, ctc, history, nmit, -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Folder - CTS, Collingwood Technical College. College History. Part 2, 1960s
... ...History...NMIT...Collingwood Technical School CTS Collingwood Technical College CTC History NMIT Each document has a numerical inscription relating to the Collingwood Technical School archives. ...Part 2 Includes list of principals 1912-1970, correspondence re name change CTS to CTC. Lists/spreadsheets of staff(?) 1912-1985 at what appears to be staff meetings.A broad collection of information regarding the early years of CTS and CTC.Red plastic folder with plastic inserts.Cover title: "Collingwood Technical College / College History. Part 2". A variety of documents, media releases, correspondence, etc relating to the history of CTC and Collingwood Technical SchoolEach document has a numerical inscription relating to the Collingwood Technical School archives.collingwood technical school, cts, collingwood technical college, ctc, history, nmit, -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Folder - CTS, Collingwood Technicl School History. Part 3, 1970s
... ...History...NMIT...Collingwood Technical School CTS Collingwood Technical College CTC Collingwood School of Design History NMIT Some documents have a numerical inscription relating to the Collingwood Technical School archives. ...Part 3 A general history of Collingwood, of schools of design from 1885 and Collingwood School of Design. Includes copies and transcripts of articles from books and newspapers regarding the school and those associated with it. Background history of CTS and the area surrounding it.Red plastic folder with plastic inserts. Part 3 A general history. Includes copies and transcripts of articles from books and newspapers regarding the CTS and those associated with it.Some documents have a numerical inscription relating to the Collingwood Technical School archives.collingwood technical school, cts, collingwood technical college, ctc, collingwood school of design, history, nmit, -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Book: All the way to Z ... Chester Eagle, Book by Chester Eagle, All the way to Z: an essay in the form of a memoir and vice-versa
... ...History...NMIT...Preston Technical School Chester Eagle Staff History NMIT 185 page spiral bound book downloaded (with permission) from Trojan Press (www.trojanpress.com.au) Book by Chester Eagle, All the way to Z: an essay in the form of a memoir and vice-versa Book: All the way to Z ... ...185 page spiral bound book downloaded (with permission) from Trojan Press (www.trojanpress.com.au)preston technical school, chester eagle, staff, history, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Book: Coltech: a story of technical education in Collingwood 1870-1987, Book: Coltech: a story of technical education in Collingwood 1870-1987 by Ian D. Scott
... ...History...NMIT...Collingwood Technical School CTS Collingwood Technical College Collingwood College of TAFE Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE History NMIT Spiral bound book of 136 pages with photographs published in 1988. ...Spiral bound book of 136 pages with photographs published in 1988. Second edition has a slightly different title 'Coltech: technical education in Collingwood 1870-1987'.collingwood technical school, cts, collingwood technical college, collingwood college of tafe, northern metropolitan college of tafe, history, nmit, -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Book: An essay on A history of Collingwood Technical School 1912-1987 by Paul Scofield
... ...History...NMIT...Collingwood Technical School CTS Collingwood Technical College Collingwood College of TAFE Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE History NMIT One copy is signed by the author A 43 page A4 size stapled book with some images. ...A 43 page A4 size stapled book with some images. Six copies held, one copy is signed by the author. Also held is a set of the typed pages on which the book is based.One copy is signed by the authorcollingwood technical school, cts, collingwood technical college, collingwood college of tafe, northern metropolitan college of tafe, history, nmit, -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Book: Fairfield Hospital Victoria 1904-1954
... Hospitals Victoria History...NMIT...Fairfield Hospital Hospitals Victoria History NMIT 8 page booklet giving a brief history of Fairffield Hospital from 1904-1954. ...8 page booklet giving a brief history of Fairffield Hospital from 1904-1954. It includes a Souvenir 'Programme of Golden Jubilee Celebrations' held on 9th October 1954, and some imagesfairfield hospital, hospitals victoria history, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Photograph: CTS Junior School Assembly in Old School Hall 1929, Photograph of Collingwood Technical School Junior School Assembly in Old School Hall 1929
... Collingwood Technical School Junor School Assembly Students Classes NMIT Photograph of Collingwood Technical School Junior School Assembly in Old School Hall 1920s. From Scott's history he dates this photo as 1929. ...Photograph of Collingwood Technical School Junior School Assembly in Old School Hall 1920s. From Scott's history he dates this photo as 1929. Also photo of empty Old School Hall with seating undated but probably 1920s - 1930s.collingwood technical school, junor school assembly, students, classes, nmit, -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Photographs of Fairfield Hospital Nurses 1977-1984
... History...Fairfield Hospital Nurses...NMIT...Fairfield Hospital Hospitals Victoria History Fairfield Hospital Nurses NMIT Coloured photographs of Fairfield Hospital Nurses, probably graduating nurses. ...Coloured photographs of Fairfield Hospital Nurses, probably graduating nurses. Includes: 1977 PTS 85, 87, 88. 1978 PTS 83, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, Fever Group 16. 1979 PTS 95, 99. 1982 PTS 103, 104, 105. 1983 PTS 106, 108 109. 1984 PTS 111.fairfield hospital, hospitals victoria history, fairfield hospital nurses, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Photographic Slides, Preston Technical School Activities 1981-1982, 1981-1982
... History Part 2. 44 col slides (processing date on slides APR 82.) Box of slides (no date) Slides of school areas “To use whenever guests are around” (36 slides) Loose slides (in elastic band) Various school activities. 31 col slides (processing date on slides 1982) A visual record of activities at PTS during 1981-1982. Preston Technical College PTC Camps Excursions Canberra Beechworth Mt Martha Bonnie Doon NMIT ...Sets of slides in named folders: PTS Activities Programme. 51 col slides (processing date on slides DEC 75) 1975 Preston Technical School Camping Programme 1. 14 col slides (processing date on slides MAY/DEC 75) Preston Technical School Staff/Student Cricket match. 18 col slides (processing date on slides OCT/NOVDEC 75) Schools in! An overview of PTS . 52 col slides (processing date on slides JUL 75)1975 PTS visits Melbourne Zoo. 48 col slides (processing date on slides OCT 79) 1979 PTS Activities Programme. 24 col slides (processing date on slides MAY 75) 1975 7C Bonnie Doon Camp 1981 26 col slides (processing date on slides DEC 81) Preston Tech School Snow Trip 1981 19 col slides (processing date on slides AUG 81) Bonnie Doon Camp 1981 21 col slides (processing date on slides OCT 81) Bonnie Doon 1982 29 col slides (processing date on slides FEB 83) Canberra Year 9 1982 Part 1 40 col slides (processing date on slides AUG 82) Canberra Year 9 1982 Part 2 45 col slides (processing date on slides AUG 82) Canberra Year 9 1982 Part 3 45 col slides (processing date on slides AUG 82) Canberra Year 9 1982 Part 4 47 col slides (processing date on slides AUG 82) Scenic pictures of Canberra 1982 Part 3 35 col slides (processing date on slides AUG 82) Mt Martha Camp Year 7 1982. 72 col slides (processing date on slides MAR/SEP 82) Outdoor Education Camp Bonnie Doon 1982 Part 1. 30 col slides (processing date on slides MAR 82) Outdoor Education Camp Bonnie Doon 1982 Part 2. 32 col slides (processing date on slides MAR 82) Tasmanian Trip Year 10 1982 Part 1. 35 col slides (processing date on slides AUG 82) Tasmanian Trip Year 10 1982 Part 2. 40 col slides (processing date on slides AUG 82) Year 11 Beechworth Camp Art/History Part 1. 31 col slides (processing date on slides APR 82.) Year 11 Beechworth Camp Art/History Part 2. 44 col slides (processing date on slides APR 82.) Box of slides (no date) Slides of school areas “To use whenever guests are around” (36 slides) Loose slides (in elastic band) Various school activities. 31 col slides (processing date on slides 1982) A visual record of activities at PTS during 1981-1982.22 folders containing sets of photographic slides from 1981-1982 depicting Preston Technical School activities. Each set of slides is housed in a cut down manilla folder. Also 2 sets of unnamed slides and one short reel of staff portraits.Each folder is marked with the name of the activity and slides are marked with cataloguing details (Dewey number) from PTS library.preston technical college, ptc, camps, excursions, canberra, beechworth, mt martha, bonnie doon, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Handbooks: Curriculum Booklets - PTS, Curriculum booklets, Preston Secondary College. 1989-1993, 1989-1993
... These booklets detail the history of subject change and innovation at PTS. Preston Technical School. PTS Handbooks Curriculum NMIT Collection of curriculum booklets, some in plastic pockets. ...Curriculum booklets outline the courses offered by Preston Technical School. In this collection there is a booklet published for each year level.These booklets detail the history of subject change and innovation at PTS.Collection of curriculum booklets, some in plastic pockets. Bundled together 1989-93.preston technical school. pts, handbooks, curriculum, nmit, -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Handbook - PTC, Preston Technical College Staff Manual 1979, 1979
... Preston Technical College PTC Handbooks Staff NMIT Hand written on cover " College History" A5 booklet with orange cover. ...Information for staff at Preston Technical College relating to school organisation and staff responsibilities.A snapshot of the administration of PTC in 1979.A5 booklet with orange cover.Hand written on cover " College History"preston technical college, ptc, handbooks, staff, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Book: Diamond Valley remembers; 1939 to 1945
... Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE Reports New Work Opportunities Project NMIT Bound A4 size book of 186 pages published by Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE. Subtitle: an oral history project: and "An Australia remembers New Work Opportunities Project funded by the Department of Employment Education and Training". ...Bound A4 size book of 186 pages published by Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE. Subtitle: an oral history project: and "An Australia remembers New Work Opportunities Project funded by the Department of Employment Education and Training". northern metropolitan college of tafe, reports, new work opportunities project, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Brochure - NMIT Fairfield campus, Fairfield Campus: a piece of history, 2001
... It includes details of proposed courses and information about how to reach the campus. fairfield fairfield campus nmit Tri-fold brochure with text, colour illustrations and map. Fairfield Campus: a piece of history. ...This brochure contains information on the 'new' NMIT campus at Fairfield, opened in 2001. It includes details of proposed courses and information about how to reach the campus.Tri-fold brochure with text, colour illustrations and map. fairfield, fairfield campus, nmit, -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Report: A History of Inner Northern Group Training by Paul Scofield 2008
... Reports NMIT Spiral bound report with clear cover with 104 pages published by Apprenticeships Plus Report: A History of Inner Northern Group Training by Paul Scofield 2008 Report: A History of Inner Northern Group Training by Paul Scofield 2008 ...Spiral bound report with clear cover with 104 pages published by Apprenticeships Plusreports, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Booklet: A History of technical education in Victoria by Joe Ciavarella [1987]
... History...Joe Ciavarella...NMIT...Collingwood Technical School History Joe Ciavarella NMIT A4 size typewritten document of 22 pages, stapled together, publication date unclear but estimated to be 1987 Booklet: A History of technical education in Victoria by Joe Ciavarella [1987] Booklet: A History of technical education in Victoria by Joe Ciavarella [1987] ...Focuses on Collingwood Technical School 1965-1986 and written by Joe Ciavarella as part of his Bachelor of Education course.A4 size typewritten document of 22 pages, stapled together, publication date unclear but estimated to be 1987collingwood technical school, history, joe ciavarella, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Booklet: The History and development of Collingwood Technical School by R.M. Cronks [1913], Booklet: The History and development of Collingwood Technical School by R.M. Cronks [1913]
... History...R.M.Cronks...NMIT...Collingwood Technical School History R.M.Cronks NMIT A4 size document of four typewritten pages stapled together. ...A4 size document of four typewritten pages stapled together. Date written is unclear but estimated to be 1913collingwood technical school, history, r.m.cronks, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Folder: of copy Articles and documents on the history of Technical Education 1970
... History...Technical education...Paul Scofield...NMIT...Collingwood Technical School History Technical education Paul Scofield NMIT Manila folder of copy articles and documents used by Paul Scofield in his research on the history of Collingwood Technical School. ...Manila folder of copy articles and documents used by Paul Scofield in his research on the history of Collingwood Technical School. collingwood technical school, history, technical education, paul scofield, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Folder: Of Copy documents and articles used for researching the history of technical education 1980s
... history...Paul Scofield...NMIT...Collingwood Technical School History Technical education history Paul Scofield NMIT Manila folder of copy articles and documents used by Paul Scofield in his research on technical education 1980s-. ...Manila folder of copy articles and documents used by Paul Scofield in his research on technical education 1980s-.collingwood technical school, history, technical education history, paul scofield, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Folder: Of documents, forms and articles used for researching the history of ESL education at CTS 1970s
... Collingwood Technical School ESL NMIT Manila folder of A4 size containing copy of various documents, forms and articles used for researching the history of English as a Second Language education at Collingwood Technical School, from the 1970s. ...Manila folder of A4 size containing copy of various documents, forms and articles used for researching the history of English as a Second Language education at Collingwood Technical School, from the 1970s. Includes ESL Syllabuses, Programmes, copy articles, documents and forms. Includes various school forms and brochures in LOTE languages collingwood technical school, esl, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Folder: Of documents, forms and articles used for researching the history of CTS
... History...Paul Scofield...NMIT...Collingwood Technical School History Paul Scofield NMIT Folder of articles, documents and forms on the history of CTS including: Educational reform from the end of the 19th century; Appointment of M Richmond; Classes started; Enrolments – Student Numbers; Finance Support; First Council meeting; Buildings; Sports; Notes of speech at Laying of foundation stone of boot and shoe trade school on 21st February 1945 by the Hon. ...Folder of articles, documents and forms on the history of CTS including: Educational reform from the end of the 19th century; Appointment of M Richmond; Classes started; Enrolments – Student Numbers; Finance Support; First Council meeting; Buildings; Sports; Notes of speech at Laying of foundation stone of boot and shoe trade school on 21st February 1945 by the Hon. T. T. Hollway, MLA, Minister of Education; Extra-curricular activities; Discipline; Certificates and Exams; Ethnic intake era 1950s, 60s, 70s; TAFE student statistics; Split with TAFE 1980s;collingwood technical school, history, paul scofield, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Photograph: CTS School Council members 1912-1913
... NMIT Black and white photograph of a photo of the School Council 1912-13 which may have been in a frame. There is a plaque at bottom of photo with the words 'Martin Hannah Esq M.L.A. / First President of the / Collingwood Technical School / from his Colleagues on the Council 1912/13'. Also a separate list of the members of the Council. Members of the First Council are listed in Scott's history ...Black and white photograph of a photo of the School Council 1912-13 which may have been in a frame. There is a plaque at bottom of photo with the words 'Martin Hannah Esq M.L.A. / First President of the / Collingwood Technical School / from his Colleagues on the Council 1912/13'. Also a separate list of the members of the Council. Members of the First Council are listed in Scott's history as: Hon. M. Hannah, MLA (President), J.W. Billson, W.R. Butcher, R. Harper, G. Pinkerton, D. Provan, Hon. J.G. Membrey (MLA), Cr. W. Rain, Cr. H.S. Trevena, A.C. Wright, M. Richmond (Principal). (Scott p5)collingwood technical school, school council, m.h.hannah, mla, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Photographs: CTC 1971 Amateur Radio Club VK3Bk and teacher John Wilson, Photographs: CTC 1971 Amateur Radio Club VK3Bk and teacher John Wilson
... Collingwood Technical School Radio Station VK3BF NMIT There is also a paragraph taken from Scott's history which records the development of the Club. ...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 -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Photograph: CCOT 1982 Principal and College Council President
... Collingwood College of TAFE Administrative Records NMIT Black and white photograph of a group of men at a desk signing papers. According to Scott's history p. 86 they are identified as Collingwood College of TAFE Past President of College Council, Mr. ...Black and white photograph of a group of men at a desk signing papers. According to Scott's history p. 86 they are identified as Collingwood College of TAFE Past President of College Council, Mr. A.J.Cuthbertson, signing contract for supply and maintenance of main frame computer, watched by Ian Scott (Principal) and two representatives of the suppliers, Prime Computers of Australia Ltd. 1982.collingwood college of tafe, administrative records, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Photograph: CTC Guitar class 1971 with teacher Bob Tate, as a student, Photograph: CTC Guitar class 1971 with teacher Bob Tate as a student
... 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 ...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 -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Photographs: CTS 1943-1946 Boot and Shoe - Footwear Building, Photographs: : CTS 1943-1946 Boot and Shoe - Footwear Building
... Collingwood Technical School Buildings Boot and Shoe Building Footwear Building Fires NMIT A number of black and white photographs recording the history of Collingwood Technical School's Boot and Shoe building. ...A number of black and white photographs recording the history of Collingwood Technical School's Boot and Shoe building. This building was burnt down in 1943. Machinery valued at £14,000 was lost. Total damage was estimated at £25,000. It was the only bootmaking school in Melbourne. (Scott p.48). It was replaced by the Footwear Trades building which was constructed between 1945 and 1947. The foundation stone for the new building was laid on 21st February 1945 by the Hon. T. T. Hollway, MLA, Minister of Education. The photographs include: The original Boot and Shoe classroom [1929]-1943; The Burnt out building 1943; Six photographs of the Laying of the Foundation Stone event on 21st February 1945 by the Hon. T. T. Hollway, MLA, Minister of Education (note the band on the roof in most of these six photos); Two photographs of the progressive construction of the new building. See Scott's history p.49.collingwood technical school, buildings, boot and shoe building, footwear building, fires, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Photograph: CTS 1944 Defence trainees with teaching staff
... Collingwood Technical School Defence Forces Training Scheme 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) Photograph: CTS 1944 Defence trainees with teaching staff Photograph: CTS 1944 Defence trainees with teaching staff ...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 -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Photograph: Mr. George Thomas Teacher and Councillor CTS 1937-1972
... NMIT 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 ...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
