In 1909 students of Rutherglen State School sent an Australian flag to pupils of Rutherglen Scotland Schools, and a year later a Union Jack flag was sent to the Australian Rutherglen School and was used as a veil over the plaque to commorate 100 years since the laying of foundation stone.Newspaper article about the links between the schools of Rutherglen Victoria and Rutherglen Scotland. Photograph shows Rutherglen school students displaying the Union Jack flag. Also two photocopies of the article.schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, rutherglen state school

In 1909 students of Rutherglen State School sent an Australian flag to pupils of Rutherglen Scotland Schools, and a year later a Union Jack flag was sent to the Australian Rutherglen School. This established a relationship between the two regions, which has continued with letters, visits, and exchanges of gifts.Copy of an air-letter sent from Hugh Aitken, at the Gallowflat Junior School, Rutherglen Scotland, to Barry Warren, at the Rutherglen Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen Victoria.schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, gallowflat junior school, rutherglen higher elementary school, barry warren, hugh aitken

In 1909 students of Rutherglen State School sent an Australian flag to pupils of Rutherglen Scotland Schools, and a year later a Union Jack flag was sent to the Australian Rutherglen School. This established a relationship between the two regions, which has continued with letters, visits, and exchanges of gifts.Copy of a letter sent from Hugh Aitken, Headmaster at the Gallowflat Junior School, Rutherglen Scotland, to Mrs Dorothy Maddocks and to Barry Warren, at the Rutherglen Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen Victoria.schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, gallowflat junior school, rutherglen higher elementary school

In 1909 students of Rutherglen State School sent an Australian flag to pupils of Rutherglen Scotland Schools, and a year later a Union Jack flag was sent to the Australian Rutherglen School and was used as a veil over the plaque to commorate 100 years since the laying of foundation stone.Newspaper cuttings relating to a connection made with schools in Rutherglen Scotland. Article includes a photograph of the Rutherglen Common School in a derelict condition, before it became our Museum, and comments on the collection. schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, rutherglen common school

Rutherglen State School No. 522 was opened early in 1909 when the Rutherglen Common School (built in 1872 and opened in 1873) became overcrowded. Rutherglen State School is still operating as a primary school, and the Common School is now the Museum of the Rutherglen Historical Society.Black and white photograph, printed on postcard, with a decorative printed border. This one shows Rutherglen State School on the day of its opening in 1909.Printed at the bottom of the photo: "State School, Rutherglen"rutherglen state school, rutherglen common school, rutherglen primary school

In 1909 students of Rutherglen State School sent an Australian flag to pupils of Rutherglen Scotland Schools, and a year later a Union Jack flag was sent to the Australian Rutherglen School. This document was received with the flag.Typed document relating to a connection made with a Scottish school in Rutherglen Scotland and Rutherglen Victoria.schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection

One of a collection of photos taken from slides by Mr Redmond Wheler, during his time as Head Master a Rutherglen State Higher Elementary SchoolColour photograph of a house. Possibly residence of the Head Master of Rutherglen Higher Elementary Schoolrutherglen schools

In 1910, this flag was sent to Rutherglen State School No. 522 from a group of schools in Rutherglen Scotland, in exchange for an Australian flag sent to schools in Rutherglen Scotland. This exchange was part of the Empire Day Movement to celebrate Empire Day in 1911. This was one of nearly 300 flags that were exchanged between Australian and United Kingdom schools. The pupils of the woodworking classes of Rutherglen State School made a box to house the flag.Union Jack flag sent from schools in Rutherglen Scotland.schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, rutherglen state school

In 1909 students of Rutherglen State School sent an Australian flag to pupils of Rutherglen Scotland Schools, and a year later a Union Jack flag was sent to the Australian Rutherglen School. This is a photograph of the Australian flag flying at a school in Rutherglen Scotland.Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, showing a two storey school building with a large number of pupils posing in front of it around a flagpole. The flagpole is flying an Australian flag.At bottom of mount: "Hoisting The Flag 26th April 1911"schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection

Black and white postcard photograph showing Rutherglen State School, No. 522, in Murray StreetAt foot of photo: "State School, Rutherglen"rutherglen state school, rutherglen primary school, school buildings

One of a collection of photos taken from slides by Mr Redmond Wheler, during his time as Head Master a Rutherglen State Higher Elementary SchoolColour photograph of an unknown skyline with houses and paddocks. Presumed to be in Rutherglen.rutherglen schools

One of a collection of photos taken from slides by Mr Redmond Wheler, during his time as Head Master a Rutherglen State Higher Elementary SchoolColour photograph of a group of pupils and teachers outside a school building. Left side of photograph shows light damage. (end of film roll?)rutherglen schools

One of a collection of photos taken from slides by Mr Redmond Wheler, during his time as Head Master a Rutherglen State Higher Elementary SchoolColour photograph of a recently cleared block of land, possibly being cleared for an extension to a school.rutherglen schools

One of a collection of photos taken from slides by Mr Redmond Wheler, during his time as Head Master a Rutherglen State Higher Elementary SchoolColour photograph of a block of land being levelled by earth-moving machine, possibly for an extension to a school or school yard.rutherglen schools

One of a collection of photos taken from slides by Mr Redmond Wheler, during his time as Head Master a Rutherglen State Higher Elementary SchoolColour photograph of a sports field with a foot race in progressrutherglen schools

One of a collection of photos taken from slides by Mr Redmond Wheler, during his time as Head Master a Rutherglen State Higher Elementary SchoolColour photograph of a crowd of school students attending a sporting eventrutherglen schools

One of a collection of photos taken from slides by Mr Redmond Wheler, during his time as Head Master a Rutherglen State Higher Elementary SchoolColour photographs of a number of children mounted on horses, under close supervision by adults.rutherglen schools

One of a collection of photos taken from slides by Mr Redmond Wheler, during his time as Head Master a Rutherglen State Higher Elementary SchoolColour photograph of a young girl in confirmation dress, standing in front of shrubbery. rutherglen schools

One of a collection of photos taken from slides by Mr Redmond Wheler, during his time as Head Master a Rutherglen State Higher Elementary SchoolColour photograph of two young boys, wearing shorts and sandals, walking along an unpaved footpath next to a fence.rutherglen schools

In 1910, a Union Jack flag was sent to Rutherglen State School No. 522 from a group of schools in Rutherglen Scotland, in exchange for an Australian flag previously sent to schools in Rutherglen Scotland. This exchange was part of the Empire Day Movement to celebrate Empire Day in 1911. It was one of nearly 300 flags that were exchanged between Australian and United Kingdom schools. The pupils of the woodworking classes of Rutherglen State School made this box to house the flag.Wooden box with brass plaque on lid.On brass plaque: "Presented to the School Children of Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia by their School Mates in Rutherglen Scotland. June 1910"schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, rutherglen state school

One of a group of photographs of Rutherglen collected from magazines (Pix or People or Post), then pasted onto orange paper, date unknown. This one is of Rutherglen State Schoolrutherglen state school, schools

Eastfield School is one of the schools in Rutherglen Scotland that, for some years, maintained a relationship with Rutherglen State School No. 522 in Rutherglen Victoria. We have been told by a visitor from Rutherglen Scotland that this building has been demolished.Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, showing a two storey school buildingAt bottom of mount: "Eastfield School" Stamped on back: "L. Morrison"schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, eastfield school

Photograph was probably taken sometime before 2007, as another photo in this series does not show the "Big Red Shed" behind the school. That building is shown on Google Street View shots taken in 2007. Rutherglen Common School No. 522, which is now the Common School Museum, would be to the left of the current school in the photo.Colour aerial photograph of Rutherglen Primary School No. 522, showing the rear of the building and its rooftop.rutherglen primary school, rutherglen state school, school buildings

Donated by Mrs Jeanette Jasper, a member of the Rutherglen Historical Society, who has visited Rutherglen in ScotlandSmall postcard size, sepia, unframed photograph, stapled to a piece of white paper. Subject is a school in Rutherglen Scotland with pupils assembled around a flagpole which is flying the Union JackOn piece of paper: "The Union Jack flying from the flagpole at Spittal Public School, Rutherglen, Scotland. The school is assembled around the flagpole. 1911"rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, spittal public school, union jack, school buildings

Black and white postcard photograph of the front of the Rutherglen State School No. 522At bottom of photo: "Valentine Series No. 986" and "State School, Rutherglen" Written on back of card: " 'Tarrangower' | Carinish Road | Clayton Vic | 6/1/51 | Dear Mr & Mrs Lay. Just a card to with you both all the happiness and good luck for the year 1951. We have now been here about a month & just about settled down. Hope to have the pleasure of visiting you both in the near future. Trusting this will find you and the children enjoying the best of health. Kindest regards to all of you from Mrs R. and [illeg.] Yours sincerely T.F. Rollason"school buildings, rutherglen state school, lay family, rollason family

One of a series of photographs taken during the Victoria 150 celebrations. The Common School No. 522 is now the Common School Museum of the Rutherglen Historical Society.Colour photograph of two men standing on the front steps of Rutherglen Common School No. 522On back of photo: "Rutherglen 1985 | Bryan Jasper & Jack Stanton on steps of old 'Common School'. Jack the oldest pupil (92)"common school, rutherglen common school, jack stanton, bryan jasper, school buildings

Colour photograph of a large group of children in Rutherglen Primary School uniforms, with teachers in period costume. They are posing in front of the Rutherglen Historical Society, Common School Museum.rutherglen primary school, school pupils, reenactment, rutherglen common school

Black and white photo shows the front of the Rutherglen State School No. 522 with women in long dresses and big hats. Probably for the opening of the school. The colour photograph is a post card reproduction of a painting "The Sabbath Hat" from Henry John Dobson, R.S.W. (1858-1928)Two postcards pasted onto either side of a piece of green cardboard, probably cut from an album. One photo is a black and white photograph. One is a colour reproduction of a painting.At bottom of black and white photograph: "State School, Rutherglen" On the top left corner of the colour photograph: "A Happy New Year" At bottom right corner of the colour photograph: "The Sabbath Hat" rutherglen state school, school buildings, sabbath hat painting, henry john dobson

Donated by the Presentation Sisters of Mt Carmel Convent Rutherglen. Convent closed May 1990Black & white snapshot of pupils of St Mary's Parish School playing ball games (unmounted)"Playground St Mary's School - Rutherglen"st marys school, school sports, school games, playground

Colour photograph of a large group of children in Rutherglen Primary School uniforms, with teachers in period costume at either end of group. They are posing in front of the Rutherglen Historical Society, Common School Museum.rutherglen primary school, school pupils, reenactment, rutherglen common school