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AUSTRALIA    (General)

AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL CENTENARY & JUBILEE HISTORIES:  A Select Bibliography. (Compiled by: Geoffrey Burkhardt)  1995. 155pp.  A listing of school historical books published within Australia. (New) 22.00
 
PIONEER SCHOOLS OF AUSTRALIA.  H/C  (L.J. Blake)  1977.  63pp.  A history of some early Australian schools. SOLD
 
PIONEER SCHOOLS OF AUSTRALIA.   H/C  (L.J. Blake)  1977.  63pp.  A history of some early Australian schools. Ex library copy.  Special. 5.95
 

 

QUEENSLAND

100 YEARS OF EDUCATION 1901 - 2001: YARRAMAN P 10 STATE SCHOOL. S/C (Yarraman State School P10 Committee) 2001. 144pp. An excellent historical account of this school, situated in the Lower South Burnett region, north-west of Brisbane. 27.50
125 YEARS OF SCHOOLING ON THE COOMERA: 1873 - 1998.  S/C  (Gloria A. Coghill) 1998. 180pp. An interesting account of the past and present schools in the Coomera Valley / Gold Coast Hinterland. These include: Coomera State School 1873 - present day; Coomera Upper State School 1976 - 1964; Maudsland State School 1879 - 1963; Guanaba State School 1930 - 1942; Fern Hill State School 1910 - 1914. A large number of roll calls are included. SOLD
A CLASS OF ITS OWN: A History of The Queensland University of Technology.  S/C (Noeline Kyle, Catherine Manathunga & Joanne Scott) 1999. 248pp. This university is situated in George Street, next to Parliament House. 40.00
A HISTORY OF EDUCATION: ROMA DISTRICT.  (Compiled by: Peter Keegan)  1995.  60pp.  125 Years Primary and 75 Years Secondary Education, Roma district, Queensland, 1995.  SOLD
ALLENSTOWN STATE SCHOOL, ROCKHAMPTON: Centenary 1877 - 1977S/C 1977. 84pp.  An enormous amount of information on past pupils here. SOLD
AMIENS STATE SCHOOL: Golden Jubilee 1919 - 1970.   (No author)   16pp.  A history of this Granite Belt school near Stanthorpe. SOLD
BALMORAL STATE HIGH SCHOOL. 1983. 44pp.    Silver Jubilee Magazine     From 1958 to 1983. 20.00
BANANA, Central Queensland - Yesterday and Today. Banana State School Centenary 1874 - 1974.  S/C  (No author) 1974. 112pp. An excellent local history of this town and surrounding area. 23.00
BEAUDESERT STATE SCHOOL CENTENARY.     (Beaudesert State School Centenary Committee)  1982. 40pp.  A souvenir booklet detailing the history of the school over the past 100 years. SOLD
BOGGO, YERONGA and BEYOND:   Leaving Footprints - Making Pathways   1871 - 1996.  S/C (R. Gillespie) 1996. 186pp.  This book relates to the Yeronga State School (on Brisbane's south-side) The story of 125 years: a school, a community and a locality. 35.00
BRIBIE STATE SCHOOL: 1924-1974. (Bribie State School) 1974.  16pp. Golden Jubilee booklet. 10.00
BRISBANE CENTRAL STATE SCHOOL. 1975. 16pp. Centenary Souvenir Jubilee booklet. Booklet  1875 - 1975. SOLD
BRISBANE GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL: The First 60 Years 1875-1935.  H/C   (Peter Prideaux) 1985. 247pp. A comprehensive narrative history, by period of headship. (New) 25.00
BROOKFIELD STATE SCHOOL CENTENARY.   (Brookfield State School) 1971.  12pp.  Original roneoed copy.  Covers the history of the school 1871 - 1971. 3.00
BULIMBA STATE SCHOOL. (Bulimba State School) 1966. 46pp.    Centenary Celebrations Souvenir Programme. This is a photocopied copy and bound. 10.00
BULLDUST, BOOKS AND BOREWATER: The History of Schooling in Tambo.  S/C  1998. 128pp. This is the history of the Tambo State School (1876 - 1998) and St. Joseph's Convent (1953 - 1973). 19.50
BUSH SCHOOLS AND GOLDEN RULES: The Spirit of Mudgeeraba State School.  S/C  (R. Burrows)  1992. 108pp.  A history of this South-east Queensland School incorporating a history of Bonogin Creek State School, Neranwood Provisional School, Austinville State School and Mudgeeraba Upper State School. Ex lib.  25.00
CAMBOOYA STATE SCHOOL CENTENARY: 1882 - 1982.  S/C  (Written by: E. Hannaford) 1982. 88pp.  An historical account of the school and district. 18.00
CAPALABA STATE SCHOOL CENTENARY 1880 - 1980.  (Capalaba State School) 1980. 74pp.    A history of the school throughout the past 100 years. 15.00
CECIL PLAINS STATE SCHOOL: Official Opening - Secondary Dept. (Cecil Plains State School)  1966.  12pp.  Includes a history of this Darling Downs school which commenced in 1898. SOLD
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS. (Forest Hill State School Centenary Committee)  1993.  244pp. Includes the Centenary of the Forest Hill State School 1893 - 1993 and history of the Forest Hill district on the eastern Darling Downs.  37.50
CENTENARY OF CEDAR CREEK SCHOOL: 1874 - 1974. (Cedar Creek State Primary School) 1974. 24pp. This school situated on Tamborine Mountain marked its Centenary on 12/10/1974. (Original roneoed copy) 8.00
CHALLENGE '81: SALISBURY HIGH SCHOOL. (Brisbane) School magazine.  1981. 108pp. 6.00
CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL: Silver Jubilee Festival.    12-17 October 1981.  12pp.  History and programme. 2.00
COORPAROO STATE SCHOOL CENTENARY. (Coorparoo State School)   1976. 21pp. A souvenir history booklet 1876 - 1976. SOLD
CORINDA STATE PRIMARY SCHOOL: Golden Jubilee 1927 - 1977. (Corinda State Primary School)  1977.  24pp.  A history of the school in one of Brisbane's South-western suburbs. 12.00
COULSEN STATE SCHOOL & DISTRICT: Centenary Souvenir 1881-1981.   (Edited by: Coulsen State School Centenary Committee)  1981.  68pp.  A history of this area in South-east Queensland of its early settlers and school. SOLD
DAGUN STATE SCHOOL: Golden Jubilee 1924 - 1974.   (Dagun State School)  16pp.  A history of this school in the Mary Valley , near Gympie. SOLD
DAYBORO STATE SCHOOL: CENTENARY 1874 - 1974. (Dayboro State School) 1974.  42pp. History of the Dayboro School, and also history in brief of Upper North Pine, Mt. Pleasant, Lacey's Creek, Forbes Creek, Armstrong Creek, Mayfield, Ocean View and Mt. Pleasant Banana Settlement School in South-east Queensland. 20.00
DOWNLANDS: The First Fifty Years.   H/C    (J.F. Mooney)    1981.   300pp. This book covers the years from 1931 to 1981 of this Toowoomba (Q'ld.) college.  22.50
EMU CREEK STATE SCHOOL CENTENARY - Souvenir Booklet (Saturday 24th May 1975).     1975. 20pp.  A brief history of the area and school as well as a school roll dating back to 1875 can be found here. 18.00
ENLIGHTNED HORIZONS: The History of Education in the Proserpine District. S/C (Neville Smith)  1988. 227pp.  A history on the following schools are included: Kelsey Creek1895-1963; Mt. Marlow 1900 - 1956; Foxdale 1904-1972; Bona Vista 1906-1963; Strathdickie 1907-1963; Cannon Valley 1910-1969; Palmgrove 1916-1918 & 1926-1951; Crystalbrook 1916-1967; Windermere 1922-1942; Gregory 1922-1962; Banana Pocket 1922-1948; Lethebrook 1948-1964; St. Catherine's Convent 1925 - to date; Andromache River 1926-1927; Bloomsbury 1927- to date (?); Dittmer 1938-1951; Mt. Proserpine 1938-1963; Riordanvale 1938-1963; Hayman Island 1969 - to date; Cannonvale 1969- to date; Hamilton Island 1986- to date; Proserpine State School 1897- to date; Proserpine State High School 1961- to date. 35.00
FERNY GROVE STATE SCHOOL: Upper Kedron Days / Ferny Grove Days Centenary Booklet: 1875 - 1975. A history of this North Brisbane school. Original roneoed format. Ex lib. 8.00
FIG TREE POCKET STATE SCHOOL. (Fig Tree Pocket State School)    8 pp.   Centenary Day Booklet 1871 - 1971. SOLD
FRENCHVILLE STATE SCHOOL: Centenary 2000. S/C (Editorial Team: Fiona Bond, Sybil Pawley & Estelle Woodhouse) 2000. 150pp.  This school is situated in Rockhampton. This book contains a vast number of enrolment lists of the last 100 years. 33.00
GENERALLY QUITE ENJOYABLE: YULEBA STATE SCHOOL CENTENARY 1880 - 1980. S/C   (Gwen Fox)  1980.  104pp.  A record of the school and its pupils over the past 100 years.  The cover is a little stained - otherwise the book is fine. SOLD
GRACEMERE STATE SCHOOL.   (Gracemere State School)   1971. 120pp  Centenary Souvenir 1871 - 1971. 20.00
GREENSLOPES STATE SCHOOL CENTENARY: 1890 - 1990. S/C  1990. 68pp.  An excellent account of the school and of days gone by. Includes quite a number of recollections by past students. 25.00
GOOVIGEN and DISTRICT SCHOOLS: Golden Jubilee 1926 - 1976.  S/C  (Goovigen Golden Jubilee Committee) 1976. 136pp. This book is a history of several schools including Goovigen, Rannes, Woolein, Lake Pleasant and Jooro in the Callide Valley in the vicinity of Biloela. Many school registers and information on the early pioneers and families of the area can be found listed here. 28.00
HAMILTON STATE SCHOOL. (Hamilton State School) 1982. 12pp. Roneoed A4   stapled booklet. Covers the history of this Brisbane school and its 75th Anniversary, 1907 - 1982. SOLD
HARRISTOWN STATE HIGH: Celebrating Fifty Years 1955 - 2005. S/C (Editor: Brian Gilroy)  2005. 67pp.  A record of this school situated in Rockhampton.  Well illustrated in colour.  18.00
HISTORY OF SOMERVILLE HOUSE (The Brisbane High School for Girls:1899 to 1949)  H/C    (Phyllis G. Freeman)  1949.  100pp.   Scarce. 30.00
IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1863 - 1963.  H/C  (J.H. Allsopp)  139pp.  Also includes memorabilia  (postcard, sticker, newspaper cuttings etc.)  Scarce.  (This is the Boys' Grammar School) 45.00
IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL - 1987.  S/C  1987.  100pp. This book presents a record of the school's activities for 1977. 7.50
IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1863 - 1988.  S/C  (Edited: Elizabeth McKenzie)  1988.  196pp.  This is the school's yearbook detailing the activities for 1989 as well as commemorating 125 years. Includes the 125 year sticker. 10.00
IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1863 - 1989.  S/C  (Edited: Elizabeth McKenzie)  1989.  183pp. This is the school's yearbook detailing the activities for 1989  10.00
KOLAN SOUTH STATE SCHOOL: Centenary 1878 - 1978. (Kolan South State School)  1978. 24pp. A history of the school situated between Mount Perry and Bundaberg in Queensland's South Burnett district. SOLD
KUMBIA STATE SCHOOL. (Kumbia State School) 1974. 40pp. Diamond Jubilee 1914 - 1974.   SOLD
KUMBIA STATE SCHOOL: 75 Years. (Kumbia State School) 1989. 106pp. 22.00
LEYBURN STATE SCHOOL.  (Leyburn State School Centenary Committee)  1962.  20pp. A booklet produced for the school's Centenary: 1862 - 1962. A history of the Leyburn School and district. 18.00
LOWOOD: THE FIRST 100 YEARS. (Lowood State School Centenary Committee) 1981.  60pp.  A salute to the pioneers of Lowood, South-east Queensland. SOLD
MAROON STATE SCHOOL: Centenary Celebrations 1891 - 1991.  S/C  (Maroon State School) 1991. 80pp. Reviews 100 years of achievement and progress also a brief history of the Maroon District in S.E. Queensland. 12.00
MILLMERRAN & DISTRICT SCHOOLS: Centenary 1882 - 1982.  S/C (Millmerran and District School Centenary Committee)  1982.  152pp.  A history of the Millmerran and  other schools in the surrounding district.  Cover marked. SOLD
MOOROOKA STATE SCHOOL JUBILEE: 1929 - 1979.  (Moorooka State School Jubilee Committee)  1979. 68pp.  A history of the Moorooka (Brisbane) district and the school on the south-side of Brisbane. 20.00
MORE MOUNT ALFORD MEMORIES: Mt. Alford State School 110th Anniversary 1888 - 1998.  (no author)1998.  A history of Mt. Alford & State School, District schools, Coochin Coochin, 100 year Admission Roll.  (New)      SOLD
MORNINGSIDE STATE SCHOOL. (Morningside State School)  1976.  120pp. Golden Jubilee Book 1926 - 1976. SOLD
MOUNT GRAVATT STATE SCHOOL: 1874 - 1974.  (Mount Gravatt State School)  1974. 28pp. Centenary Booklet.   SOLD
MURGON STATE SCHOOL: 75th Anniversary 1908 - 1983.  S/C  1983. 44pp. A history of the Murgon State School and surrounding schools. 18.00
MURRAY'S BRIDGE STATE SCHOOL: 1937 - 1987. S/C (Murray's Bridge State School)  1987. 84pp. This booklet covers an account of 50 years of Education of this school and the history of the Loch Lomond, Elbow Valley & Wildash (Lord John Swamp) schools which are now closed. This area is just south-east of Warwick in South Queensland. A full register of names is included going back to 1883. SOLD
NANANGO STATE SCHOOL - 125th ANNIVERSARY: 1866 - 1991.    S/C  (Nanango State School)  1991.  80pp.  A complete history of this school situated in the Lower South Burnett district.   (New)  15.00
NORTH CAIRNS STATE SCHOOL: 75th Anniversary 1917 - 1992.  S/C (No author)  1992.  60pp. A history of the school with lots of school and pupil  photographs.  28.00
NUDGEE: 1934. A copy of the Nudgee College Magazine for Year 1934. 30.00
OAKWOOD STATE SCHOOL:  60 YEARS 1924 - 1984. (No author)  1984.   43pp. Near Bundaberg, Q'ld. 15.00
ON A DRY SANDY RIDGE. (Edited: P. Thomson)   1983.  104pp.    A history of Chinchilla State School Centenary 1883 - 1983 and District Schools. 20.00
ON THE POINT OF A SPUR.  S/C (Compiled and Written by: C. Campanaris) 1986. 176pp. This is a history of the Mt. Whitestone State School 1886 - 1986 and District. SOLD
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AT WILSONTON: A History of Wilsonton State School. H/C (R. Pennycuick) 1993. 208pp.  This is now an outer suburb of Toowoomba. 15.00
PADDOCKS TO PAVEMENTS. (Sunnybank State High School, P & C Association) 1985.  99pp.  A folk history of the Sunnybank district, Brisbane, to honour the Centenary of the extension of the railway 1885 - 1985. SOLD
PENTLAND STATE SCHOOL: Centenary 1885 - 1985. (Pentland State School Centenary Committee)  1985.  64pp.   A history of the area and school which is situated west of Townsville, North Queensland. 20.00
PIMPAMA STATE SCHOOL: 90th JUBILEE. 1962. 6 pp.  A tiny booklet produced on the early history of the area. 2.00
PIMPAMA STATE SCHOOL: CENTENARY  1872 - 1972. (Pimpama State School) 1972.  23pp.  A history of the school and the area which is situated between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. 18.00
PROSTON & HIVESVILLE STATE SCHOOLS: Golden Jubilee 1924 - 1974.   S/C  1974.  38pp. A booklet detailing the histories of these two schools in Queensland's South Burnett region. 15.00
RAGLAN STATE SCHOOL CENTENARY: 1879 - 1979. S/C   (Raglan State School) 1979. 112pp. Also includes a local history of this area 20.00
RAINWORTH STATE SCHOOL - 75th Anniversary 1928 - 2003. S/C  (Rainworth State School) 2003.  137pp.  A history of this near city Brisbane school together with a full school register of all pupils who attended this school from 1928 onwards. SOLD
RANGEVILLE STATE SCHOOL: 90th Anniversary 1909 - 1999.  S/C (Compiled & Edited by: Angus Lucas and Eddie Habben)  1999. 122pp. An excellent account of this school  which is in the city of Toowoomba, west of Brisbane. 27.50
RAVENSWOOD JUNCTION - MINGELA TOWNSHIP SCHOOL CENTENARY 1882 - 1982.  S/C  (Mingela Centenary Committee) 1982. 32pp. SOLD
REDBANK PLAINS STATE SCHOOL CENTENARY.  (Redbank Plains State School) 1974.  40pp.  A Centenary Souvenir Booklet 1874 - 1974 on the pioneers and school history which is situated between Brisbane and Ipswich. SOLD
REDLAND BAY STATE SCHOOL: 1881-1981. (Redland Bay State School) 1981.  36pp.  A history of one of Brisbane's bay-side schools. 10.00
REMEMBERING RACEVIEW: A Journey of 100 Years   1901 - 2001.  S/C   2001 172pp.  This book was published by the Raceview State Primary School, near Ipswich. 30.00
ROCHEDALE STATE SCHOOL: GOLDEN JUBILEE 1931 - 1981.   (Compiled by: G.R. Klupp, Rochedale State School Jubilee Committee)  1981.  61pp.  The story of the school and the surrounding district. 20.00
ROSS ISLAND "MUD-PICKERS" - A HISTORY OF ROSS ISLAND / TOWNSVILLE SOUTH STATE SCHOOL:  1884 - 1984.     S/C   (Compiled by: J.J. (One-Eye) Page) 1984.   144pp.  It also includes 26 pages of student names from 1905 to 1983.  Cover marked. 22.00
SADDLES, SAND BURR, SPEECH NIGHTS and SOFTWARE. S/C  (Editors: A. Gersekowski & P. Scott) 1998. 210pp.  This is a collection of memories from 100 years of education in Cecil Plains incorporating Tipton, Branch View, Haslemere and Nangwee Schools.  35.00
SARINA STATE SCHOOL: 75th Anniversary 1897 - 1972.(Sarina State School) 10pp. A history of this Central Qld school. 8.00
SARINA STATE SCHOOL: JUBILEE. (Sarina State School) 1972.  33pp. A roneoed booklet on school activities. 10.00
SCHOOLS BESIDE THE TRACK: 1917 - 1992.    75th Anniversary of Guluguba State School.  S/C (Compiled by: Lyn Bahnisch & Assisted by: Doris Stiller) 1992.  107pp.  This is a history of the Guluguba, Gurulmundi, Giligulgul and Downfall Creek Schools. Near mint condition. 30.00
SHARON STATE SCHOOL CENTENARY 1883 - 1983.  S/C  1983. 72pp. (No author named) A history of this old school near Bundaberg. 22.50
ST. GEORGE STATE SCHOOL - Centenary 1874 - 1974. (St. George State School)  1974.  27pp.  A history of this south-western Queensland school. SOLD
ST. JAMES'S SCHOOL, BOUNDARY ST., BRISBANE. Photocopy of the Centenary programme & miscellaneous letters. 1.00
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE. TOOWOOMBA: Jubilee 2000.      S/C (No author)  Edition Number. 16.   2000. 116pp. This is a copy of the annual magazine of the College. 18.00
STANTHORPE STATE SCHOOL: Centenary 1874 - 1974.     (Stanthorpe  State School) 1974. 16pp.  A history of this school, situated near the Queensland / New South Wales border. SOLD
STAR OF THE SEA - SOUTHPORT.   (Sister Rita Huxley)   1991.  237pp. Commemorative magazine: 1900 - 1990. 17.50
SUCCESS CROWNS EFFORT: 125 years of Schooling in the Killarney District.   S/C  1999.  156pp.  A history of this South - East Queensland town. 25.00
TAMBO STATE SCHOOL CENTENARY: 1876 - 1976. S/C (G.R. Johnston)  1976. 62pp. This is a history of the school, the town and the surrounding area. (Includes copy of the type-written corrections) 35.00
TAPESTRY OF TIME: Rocklea State School Centenary 1885 - 1985. (Centenary Committee of the Rocklea State School) 1985. 128pp. A history of the school and surrounding district. SOLD
TELLING TALES.  (Susan Pechey & Paul Thomas)  1992.  227pp.  An oral history of the Kelvin Grove College, Brisbane, 1942 - 1990.   (New)    22.00
THAT'S WHY WE'RE HERE!.   H/C  (James C. Francis) 1988 (?) 116pp. A pictorial history of All Souls' and St. Gabriel's School, Charters Towers, Queensland, for the years 1920 - 1987. Inscription by author dated 35/11/88. 20.00
THE CLEVELAND LOG: History of South Moreton Bay Area from 1770 - 1990's.   (M.N. Beitz, Cleveland State School) 36pp. A collection of historical events occurring within this general area. SOLD
THE FIRST HUNDRED YEARS.  H/C    (Keith Willey)   1968.   385pp.   The story of Brisbane Grammar School from 1868 - 1968. SOLD
THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED YEARS: Ipswich Girls' Grammar School. H/C + D/W  (Thalia R.L. Kennedy)  1991.   138pp.   23.50
THE FUTTERS OF KINGS. H/C + D/W  (William J. Pickard)  1984. 143pp.  The book examines in detail the family's history which culminated in the generous bequest to the School in 1950 under Mrs Violet Macansh's will. It is a story with special significance for The King's School community. There is particular reference to the first settlers at Bungonia (near Goulburn) and to the squatters in the Murrumbidgee and Lachlan districts. The author was Bursar of the school for 26 years. Signed by author.  30.00
THE HISTORY OF BEERWAH STATE SCHOOL:  1888 - 1988.  S/C (B.S.S. Centenary Committee)  1988. 120pp.  An historical account of this school which is situated in the Glass House Mountains north of Brisbane.  Includes a full register of names and plenty of school photographs.  Scarce. 30.00
THE HISTORY OF THE ROCKHAMPTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL: CENTENARY 1881 - 1980.    H/C    (Toby A. Clinch)  1982.  323pp. 30.00
THE HISTORY OF THE ROCKHAMPTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL: CENTENARY 1881 - 1980.    S/C    (Toby A. Clinch)  1982.  323pp. 25.00
THE MAKING OF MEN. H/C + D/W (J.R. Cole) 1986. 462pp. A History of Churchie  1912 - 1986. This the Church of England Grammar School, East Brisbane, Q'ld. This copy is in mint condition with posting box. 45.00
THE PRICKLY-PEAR PATCH: Kingsthorpe State School 1911-1986. S/C Booklet. 1986. 62pp. An account of this school  which is in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane. Front cover and a couple of pages slightly damaged at the bottom of the page. 20.00
THE QUEENSLAND GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.   H/C  (T. M. Hawkins)  1965.  324pp. 20.00
THE SUMMIT STATE SCHOOL: Golden Jubilee 1921 - 1971. (The Summit State School) 1971.  52pp. A history of the school and the surrounding area situated in Queensland's Granite Belt. SOLD
THE WIND BENEATH THEIR WINGS: A History of John Paul College 1982 - 1992. H/C + D/W  (Noel Quirke) 1992. 278pp. A history of this private school on the south-side of Brisbane. 30.00
THE WYNNUM NORTH STORY. S/C (Wynnum North State School) 1982.  96pp.  This covers a "Century of Progress  1882 - 1982" of this Brisbane bay-side school.  Cover a little foxed and back page torn/ damaged - otherwise OK.  SOLD
TINANA STATE SCHOOL: 125 Years of Memories 1875 - 2000.  H/C + D/W (Jocelyn Kemp)   2000   156pp.  This book traces the history of state-supported primary education in the Tinana district south of Maryborough, Queensland. Much information for the family historian or those interested in local history. 27.50
TINGALPA STATE SCHOOL. (Tingalpa State School)   1973.  8pp.    Centenary booklet 1873 - 1973.  A history of the school and district. 8.00
TOOWOOMBA GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1875 - 1975: A Centenary History. S/C (R. Goodman)  1976. 144pp.  25.00
UPON THIS ROCK. H/C  (Edited by: Tess Livingstone) 1995. 271pp. The first 50 Years of St. Peters Lutheran College, Brisbane. Includes teacher and students registers. 22.00
WALKERSTON STATE SCHOOL. (Walkerston State School) 1974. 26pp.  A roneoed booklet produced for the school's Centenary 1874 - 1974 which is near Mackay in Central Queensland. 10.00
WEST END INFANTS STATE SCHOOL 1879 - 1979. (West End Infants State School) 1979. 46pp. A history of this school situated over the river from Brisbane city. SOLD
WITTA STATE SCHOOL 1892 - 1972. (Witta State School) 1972.  20pp.   An original roneoed booklet produced by the school celebrating its 80th Year which is near Maleny on the Sunshine Coast. 10.00
WYNNUM STATE HIGH SCHOOL: 50 Years  1942 - 1992.  S/C  1992. 168pp.An account of this school situated in one of Brisbane's bay-side suburbs. SOLD
YANGAN STATE SCHOOL CENTENARY: 1874 - 1974. S/C 1974. 40pp. A history of the life and achievements of the residents of Yangan and the surrounding district, east of Warwick, Queensland. SOLD
YEPPOON STATE SCHOOL: Centenary 1885 - 1985. S/C   No author. 1985. 103pp. A history of the school and the town. SOLD
YERONGA STATE SCHOOL: Centenary Celebrations.      (Yeronga P & C  Committee) 1971.  64pp. A history of this old school and the surrounding area on the south-side of Brisbane. 15.00
SCHOOLS - General   (Queensland)
LOOKING BACK: The First 150 Years of Queensland Education.  H/C + D/W (H. Holthouse)  1975. 211pp. An excellent book for those doing research on old schools within the state of Queensland.  Ex lib. Special. 24.95
SECONDARY EDUCATION IN QUEENSLAND: 1860 - 1960.  H/C  (Rupert Goodman)   1968.  396pp. 14.00
SIXTY YEARS IN QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS.  (Thomas Hanger)  1963.  110pp.  A narrative describing the experiences as a school teacher in Central Queensland & Gympie, Inspectors, Committees and Examinations.  Scarce. 25.00
SOLDIERS OF THE SERVICE.  (Edited by: Greg Logan & Tom Watson)  1992.  182pp.  Some early Queensland Educators and their schools.   (New) 27.50
SCHOOL READERS   (Queensland))
READER FOR QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS - Grade 5  H/C (Department of Education) 1964,    182pp.   12.00
READER FOR QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS - Grade 7  H/C (Department of Education) 1963,    216pp.   15.00

 

NEW SOUTH WALES

ASCHAM Remembered: 1886 - 1986.  H/C = D/W  (Edited by:  Caroline Fairfax Simpson, Annette Fielding-Jones Dupree & Betty Winn Ferguson)  1986.  246pp.  This limited edition is an historical account of this Sydney Girls' School.  33.00
 
CENTENARY OF THE WARDELL SCHOOL & DISTRICT: 1867 - 1967. S/C  (Helen and Ian Lockton) 1967. 64pp. History of the school and district situated in the Northern Rivers area. Includes reminiscences, articles, photographs and relics  by some of the residents.  Cover worn.  Hard to find. 20.00
 
CRANBROOK: The First Fifty Years  1918 - 1968.  H/C + D/W  (A.C. Child)  1968.  263pp. An historical  record of this Sydney school.  Includes the school register. 27.50
 
GOULBURN SCHOOL "STRIKE" : The Inside Story.     (Bishop J.N. Cullinane)  No date.  76pp. 4.00
 
GOWAN BRAE: The First Hundred Years 1889 - 1989. S/C  (Drawings by: Graham Johnson. Text by: Bruce Hilliard)  1989.  64pp.  17.50
 
MEETING THE CHALLENGE: The History of Public Schools in the Blayney DistrictS/C (Frank Barr, Blayney High School) 1st Edition, 1983. 98pp.  This book includes many of the early nearby schools now closed. The schools listed are:   Barry; Beneree; Blayney; Blayney High, Boxland(s); Brown's Creek; Burnt Yards; Campfield; Carcoar; Errol; Errowanbang; Flyers Creek; Forest Reefs; Gallymont; Garland; Greghamstown; Hadsonville; Hanover; Haverton Hill; Hazelwood; Hobbys Yards; Ingliswold; Junction Reefs; Kings Plains; Lyndhurst; Mallowgrove; Mandurama; Marangulla; Millthorpe; Milpost; Moorilda; Neville; Newbridge; Norton; Osborneville; Panuara; Platform; Shaw; Springmount, Tallwood; Teesdale; Thommond; Trendon Grange & Wattleville. 22.00
 
NEWRYBAR PUBLIC SCHOOL 1890 - 1990.  (No author)   1990.  103pp.  An historical account of this school near Bangalow, Northern New South Wales including photos and pupil lists. 22.00
 
RIVERVIEW: A History.   H/C + D/W  (Errol Lea-Scarlett) 1989. 423pp.  Aspects of the story of Saint Ignatius' College and its peninsula 1836 - 1988. This college is situated on the Riverview Peninsula on the Lane Cove River, 5 miles from the heart of Sydney. 25.00
 
SCHOOLS - General  (New South Wales)  
 
SYDNEY AND THE BUSH: A Pictorial History of Education in New South Wales.  H/C  (New South Wales Department of Education) 1980. 271pp. An excellent account of education in the early days. Lots of photographs.  25.00
 
TELLING TALES OUT OF SCHOOL.  S/C (Edited by: M. McPherson)  1996. 180pp. This is a delightful concoction of entertaining and universally appealing documented historical anecdotes depicting life in New South Wales government schools within the context of Australian society c. 1850's to the 1950's. Ex lib. 16.00
 

 

VICTORIA

A DECADE OF GROWING AND CARING: BILLANOOK COLLEGE. H/C + D/W (Roger Hawthorn) 1990. 256pp. Billanook College is a school of the future fashioned from the past.  27.50
 
ERROL STREET: The first hundred years  1857 - 1957.   S/C  (Elaine Warne)  October, 1974.  67pp.  A history of this old school in North Melbourne. 24.00
 
HISTORY OF WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL: 75th ANNIVERSARY  1909 - 1984S/C  (Edited by: Dawn and Lyn Barr)  1984.  152pp. 22.00
 

 

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