Historical information

These certificates were given to John Richard Watson, the son of Thomas and Eliza Watson of "Gracedale," Yendon. He was their 5th child of 11 children, the first to be born at Yendon.

Physical description

A large printed certificate given to State School students in the 1880's. Beige background with gold, red and blue lettering. Personal details hand written in black ink.

Inscriptions & markings

.1 Department of Education, Victoria. Certificate of Progress.
This is to Certify that John Richard Watson has been Examined in the Third
Class at Yendon State School,
and has Passed in every subject.
Dated at Yendon
this 30th day of July 1885
(Signed) Samuel Summons MA LLB Inspector of Schools
John Kemp Head Teacher
.2 As above except "Fourth Class" and "Dated 10th day of August 1886" Letters after inspector's name not added.