Historical information

Slate and satchel commonly used in primary schools prior to World War 2; exercise book was produced by local traders in the Brunswick and Brunswick West area for free distribution to students.

Physical description

Leather school satchel, with slate and exercise book. Exercise book entitled "Brunswick West and North-West State Schools Homework Exercise Book", probably produced between 1926 and mid 1930s. The Advertised Bruce Small/Malvern Star business was located at 134 Sydney Road in the 1931-1934 period.

Inscriptions & markings

Slate and exercise book marked "Doug Elliott"