Historical information

A school was built in 1871, a shingle roofed wooden building built by the local residents. It was replaced in 1873 with the old school becoming the teacher's residence.
The continues with a timeline, a pupil's insight into life at the school, a list of teachers and families. An interesting history of the area and education of the time.

Significance

Gundowring is a farming town in the Kiewa Valley. The book gives an insight into the education and lifestyle of the time.

Physical description

Mustard cardboard cover with brownish print. Across the top "Centenary Celebration, Saturday, March 31st, 1973". It has 18 pages, some colored, printed on both sides and held together by 2 staples. It includes sketches.

Inscriptions & markings

Glued inside the front cover "Mr & Mrs Roper & family" - Invitation. Also a newspaper cutting titled "Gundowring"