Historical information

In the 1930s the Victorian Education Department published The School Paper monthly for primary school students. Each one featured a combination of Australian poetry, literature and imperial values. The magazines were edited by teachers. George Wallace served as the editor from 1925 to 1934 and then John Ramsden Lyall from 1934 until 1940.

Physical description

Document. School Papers published by Education Department Victoria Australia, in a cardboard cover. Cover made of two pieces of black, white and grey marbled card with blue cloth hinge glued in place. A set of strings is looped around the hinge. School papers are inserted under single strings. Label on front cover ''School Papers, Name Jean Badham Class V111 Gravel Hill''. 1935 grades 7 and 8, February. March. April. May. June. July. August. November.

Inscriptions & markings

Front Cover 'School Papers'
'Name Jean Badham. Class VIII Gravel Hill.'