Historical information

Eaglehawk State School opened as a National School in 1854, with the first classes held in a tent. A timber schoolhouse was built in 1856. In 1862 it became a common school and then in 1873 was designated as a State School. Despite continual extensions, the school became too small and the present brick building was built in 1874.

Physical description

Black and white photo on board. School Photo. 46 students, 1 teacher.( 18 boys + 28 girls) standing in 5 rows in front of a brick wall, with 3 multiple-paned sash windows. Boys are dressed in collars and sashes, girls dressed in below-knee dresses with high necks with long sleeves and sashes. They have black lisle stockings and ankle length boots. The teacher is wearing a 3 piece suit with a fob pocket watch and Butterfly collar. He has a goatee beard and moustache. Girls have long hair, tied back from faces. Inscription: Miss L Hall/3,a Black 4/- (Hand Written in Pencil). Faint traces of writing in centre of mounting board (Miss Mall?)