Historical information

The first Mt Dandenong School was established in William Ferguson's shed in 1897. On 11th May 1897 Head Teacher Ethel Gruber opened State School #3284. The locals lined the building and the Education Department supplied the windows. An average of 31 pupils attended. In 1901 the school transferred to a State owned building across the road.

Physical description

Black and white photograph showing a group of about 17 men sitting and standing beside a simple wooden structure.
Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke

Inscriptions & markings

1897
Working Bee at the first school on Mt Dandenong which was in Ferguson's shed on Lot 19 Section 2 of the Village Settlement in Blythes Road.
Ellis Jeeves is fourth man standing from the right. Ernest Badenhop is thought to be the young man standing side on in centre of picture.