Yarra Park State School, No. 1406 : a recovered history
Hind, Ian2024
Book
This book explores the extensive recovered history of Melbourne’s former Yarra Park State School on the corner of Punt Road & Bridge Road. Being one of the first schools constructed after the 1872 Education Act was passed, the primary school is an important building in Victoria’s educational history.
Main title:
Author:
Hind, Ian, authorEast Melbourne Historical Society, issuing body
Imprint:
[East Melbourne, Victoria] : [East Melbourne Historical Society], 2024.©2024
Collation:
viii, 233 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 30 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Contents:Introduction - 1. In the beginning2. 1872: secular, compulsory and free education3. 1873-74: The land and building and official opening4. 1874-90: 'Walker's School'5. The 1890s: Tough years6. 1901-14: The Tate era7. The Old Boys Association8. 1914-18: For King and Country9. 1919-24: The post-war years10. 1925-39: Difficult years11. School Sport and Physical Education12. Safety of the school community13. The 1940s14. 1950-74: The evolution of a 'migrant' school15. 1975-86: The fight for survival and eventual closure16. 1988-94: Heritage recognition & residential redevelopmentAfterword: School life and memories.
ISBN:
9781763558809 (paperback)
Dewey class:
372.99451372.9
Language:
English
Subject:
Index terms:
Australian
BRN:
827014
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Melbourne Library | Local History Reference | LH REF 372.9 HIND | Not for loan (Set: 21 Feb 2025) |