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Old Boyanup School
c. 1923Subcollections
Overview
Black and white image of a brick and timber construction. The building features high windows and two chimneys. The building is framed by woodlands, and a decorative garden can be seen in the foreground.
Historical information
The Boyanup State School was located on the South Western Highway in Boyanup. The first room was constructed in 1898 and a second room added in 1912. The old school was closed in 1970.
Upon its opening in 1898 the school mistress was Mrs Eliza Clively, who, according to the 'Southern Times', managed to earn "golden opinions from the little ones and their parents" (see link to article below).
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cwa-org-54-IMG1766
Item type
Photographs
Material
Paper
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Historic significance
Public location
Ron Maidment Archives
Links to additional resources
Southern Times, 21 October 1899 [trove.nla.gov.au]
Article on page 5 describes a tea and concert organised by Mrs Clively of Boyanup School in order to raise funds for school prizes.
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Friday, 17 February, 2023
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