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Swanbourne Preparatory School

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c. 1940

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A photograph of Swanbourne Preparatory School students. Peg Johnson left rear. Geo Johnson right rear. Likely to be Malcolm McMillan thrird row second from the left.

Historical information

Swanbourne Preparatory School was located at the western end of Otway Street, Claremont on a block which extended to Shenton Road. Mrs EM Rayner was Principal from 1928-1934/5. Mr Geo Johnson was Principal from 1935. He was assisted by his wife Peg.

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cwa-org-28--5-2-b

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Claremont Museum.

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Saturday, 27 December, 2025

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Date of creation +70 years

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Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 05.2b'.

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rbClaremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

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