METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE GROUNDS 1919
1919Two sepia prints. (a) Looking across a lawned area, where there are three trees with wooden garden seats under them. There are three girls seated and one kneeling on the seat on the left and two girls seated on the right. In the foreground is the corner of an open suit case. Printed beneath the image is [UNDER THE ALMOND TREES. 1919 (M.L.C.)] (b) A view from the rear of the building to the south east across the river. In the foreground is the corner of a building, small trees and an electricity pole. On the left of the river is Claremont Jetty and Baths. Printed beneath the image is [VIEW FROM BACK BALCONY. 1919 (M.L.C).]
Methodist Ladies' College, Claremont was founded in 1907 and was seen as a 'modern school for girls', fostering academic achievement, service, justice and peace and caters for a range of abilities. It opened in 1908 with 23 boarders and 31 day girls. As well as general subjects, students were offered typing, shorthand, dressmaking and millinery. James Hine was the architect & the original site overlooked Freshwater Bay on part of the old Corry Lynn Estate. The school is affiliated to the Uniting Church and is situated on Stirling Highway, Claremont. From the 1990s, it provided pre-primary, Junior and Senior Schools.
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Other items from Town of Claremont Museum
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CLAREMONT HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE GROUNDS AND BUTLER'S SWAMP
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METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE SPORT
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BENSON FAMILY MEMBERS
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BENSON FAMILY AND FRIENDS
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LEDGER, EDGAR AND MARY WITH FAMILY
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LEDGER, AMY AND RAY
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Pennywise Gift Shop, Bay View Terrace, Claremont
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Claremont State School Football Team Premiers 1903
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Claremont Primary School Football Team 1919
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Claremont Central School A1 Soccer Team 1919
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Claremont Primary School Soccer Team 1918
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Claremont High School Football Team 1955
