Historical information

Thought to have been taken on a special school celebration day, as many of the children are either holding or wearing flowers.

Significance

This is the earliest photograph of pupils at Linton State School in the LDHS collection.

Physical description

Sepia photograph children and adults posed in front of a brick wall.

Inscriptions & markings

On typed label on back of photograph: "Linton State School No. 880 c1888. Todd, William Joseph born Linton 1882, front row, first on left marked X next to his brother Arthur (Paddy), with hat. As William is approximately 6 years old here, this would date the image at c1888. Thus the headmaster at the time was probably Geo. Clarkson (1887-1891). Miss Milne was the lady teacher. The other two boys marked with a cross in the front row are Dave Nicol on the left and Bert Roberts. The other boy marked with a cross in the body of the picture is M Murrell. The photographer was W H Nankervis, Scotts Parade, Ballarat".