Framed Letter - Bogong State School 1946, 6 May 1946

Historical information

Bogong State School was awarded First Prize in its Class for 'the Project Book'.
The school received a cheque for the purchase of library books or approved equipment.

Significance

Bogong is a town established by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.
The project "displays some most artistic work in illustrating birds of the district" confirming that the principal at the time had a very good reputation especially with his knowledge of the surrounding bush and wild life.

Physical description

Dark wooden frame, glass cover, cardboard back not attached to the frame. 2 rings screwed at the top on the sides of the frame with string attached to each.
Paper yellowed letter titled "Australian American Association" dated 6 May 1946 addressed to the Principal Bogong State School.

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