Historical information

The Macclesfield State School opened in 1904. This is a photograph is of a group event at the school c1920s. This and other photographs and postcards came from the estate of David Moyle (1938-2015) who was a police officer in Emerald during late 1960s-early 1970s, and subsequently at Belgrave in the early 1980s. David Moyle was closely associated with the now defunct Sherbrooke Historical Association.

Significance

This postcard is significant because of it adds to the history of state schools in the local area. it is also part of a collection belonging to a community member who had a close association with a local historical society.

Physical description

Photographic print of a group of adults and children outside the Macclesfield State School c1920s