White, black and red soft covered book, the Ballarat Teachers' College magazine 'Extra Muros' for 1964. ballarat teachers college, monica miller, tom turner, garry dark, arch cuthbertson, john gilbert, peter sargeant, peter fryar, mary egan, mavis canty, alan sonsee, jon russell, kent moyle, norman broad, beaufort house, john caine, mary osullivan, sue volk, peter skilbeck, genevieve duffy, james gunn, tom gordon, gillies street, ballarat paper mills

This book was produced as part of a raft of community projects under the umbrella of COWCH (City of Whitehorse Community Houses) with funding from the federal government. Projects aimed to celebrate the Centenary of Federation by recording a broad base of aspects of life and experience in Whitehorse drawn from a cross-section of ordinary members of the community. The steering committee for the book worked with the management of the Vermont South Community House - Marjorie Morgan, Carol Pawsey, Val Eldridge, Sue Barnett, Anne Jones, Margaret Banks and Murray Lewis (editor).A collection of stories contributed either as written memoirs or drawn from oral histories that reflect the ways in which the contributors have been associated with the City of Whitehorse. Title page: stamp top right hand corner :Surrey Hills/ Neighbourhood Centre / 157 Union Road; Hand written note "Gifted to Sue Slonek/by Sue Barnett/ Sept. 2012; stamp: Surrey Hills History - top of page.whitehorse, (ms) susan barnett, (ms) susan johns, (mr) arthur tonkin, (mrs) kathleen beanland, (mrs) nancye gration, (mr) norman kerr, (mr) murray lewis, tara cameron, andy hannam, christine howarth, danielle burgess, yeek hoon tija, ian grandy, frances warren, jessie williams, joan nethercote, joyce kotze, john pawsey, hope hughes, thelma osborn, margaret sharp, merle forrest, catherine jenkins, ted o'rourke, judy gordon, george ellis, rene stevens, albert stevens, jessie barnes, mary roberts, howard broadstock, valda broadstock, nelliesutherland, jean johnson, evan walker, joan roberts, pat nitz, joan crummy, patrick crummy, ray stanfield, plaatjien braaf, kath ferrugia, noelene whitaker, margaret wood, phyllis johnson, marie stubbs, eileen pearson, jennifer o'sullivan, joy edwards, virginia burns, walter thompson, mae buckingham

This book was produced as part of a raft of community projects under the umbrella of COWCH (City of Whitehorse Community Houses) with funding from the federal government. Projects aimed to celebrate the Centenary of Federation by recording a broad base of aspects of life and experience in Whitehorse drawn from a cross-section of ordinary members of the community. The steering committee for the book worked with the management of the Vermont South Community House - Marjorie Morgan, Carol Pawsey, Val Eldridge, Sue Barnett, Anne Jones, Margaret Banks and Murray Lewis (editor).A collection of stories contributed either as written memoirs or drawn from oral histories that reflect the ways in which the contributors have been associated with the City of Whitehorse. A Federation Project of the Collective of Whitehorse Neighbourhood and Community Houses.whitehorse, (ms) susan barnett, (ms) susan johns, (mr) arthur tonkin, (mrs) kathleen beanland, (mrs) nancye gration, (mr) norman kerr, (mr) murray lewis, tara cameron, andy hannam, christine howarth, danielle burgess, yeek hoon tjia, ian grandy, frances warren, jessie williams, joan nethercote, joyce kotze, john pawsy, greg bawden, hope hughes, thelma osborn, margaret sharp, merle forrest, caterhine jenkins, ted o'rourke, judy gordon, george ellis, rene & albert stevens, jessie barnes, mary roberts, howard & valda broadstock, nellie sutherland, jean johnson, evan walker, joan roberts, pat nitz, joan & patrick crummy, ray stanfield, plaatjien braaf, kath farrugia, noelene whitaker, margaret wood, phyllis johnson, marie stubbs, eileen pearson, jennifer o'sullivan, joy edwards, virginia burns, walter thompson, mae buckingham

This 1993 group photograph of Prep students and their teachers at Jacana Primary School offers a valuable glimpse into the foundational years of education within a public school setting in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Established in 1959 and active until the early 2000s, Jacana Primary was a vital institution that supported generations of local families through learning, connection, and community engagement. The image reflects the school’s dedication to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for its youngest learners. It also captures the broader social and cultural shifts occurring in Jacana during the late 20th century, as suburban development brought together families from diverse backgrounds. As part of the school’s visual archive, this photograph contributes to a deeper understanding of how public education shaped local identity, fostered social cohesion, and left a lasting legacy in the lives of children and their communities.This 1993 group photograph of Grade Prep students and their teachers at Jacana Primary School offers a vivid portrayal of early school life within a community-oriented educational setting. Operating from 1959 until the early 2000s, Jacana Primary was a foundational institution in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, shaping the educational experiences and social connections of generations of children. The image reflects the school’s enduring values of inclusivity, friendship, and belonging, capturing not only the individuals present but also the collective spirit that defined Jacana’s learning environment. It also provides insight into the broader social context of the suburb during a time of suburban expansion and increasing cultural diversity. As a historical artifact, the photograph contributes to a deeper understanding of how public schools like Jacana Primary fostered community identity, supported social cohesion, and left a lasting legacy in the lives of students and families.Colour Photograph on Satin Finish Paper, mounted on card backingBack; (Blue Label): PH-5558 (Manufactures Mark): Fujicolor/ Paperjacana primary school, education, photograph, group photograph, 1993, dwayne norman, elke-beth koistinen, jywei luong, danielle szuhai-andrews, robbie brewer, tulin cayvarli, krystle phillips, kevin le, jessica kidd, matthew haby, timothy blaney, nemate hamad, khaled nahas, steven churchill, sonia born, faye dabrowski, chen zhao, peter cindric, matthew tracey, ammoun houssein, neddy changtave, miss s bouchier, n. greisser, mrs. k smith, mr brian o'dea