Clearing The BHS Site On Boulters Heights c.1922
c. 1922A photograph of men at work clearing the sand dune Boulters Heights site prior to the construction of Bunbury High School.
Among the men at work were Alby Gibson with horse "Punch". (19 yrs old - 2nd from right at front), Bob Prosser, Charlie Riley and Howard House.
Planning for a Bunbury High School (BHS) began in 1917. The school was to be built on top of a sand dunes known as Boulter's Heights. The site chosen by the Minister for Education, Sir James Mitchell.
Surveying was completed in 1920. The contract to construct Bunbury High School was let on the 9th January, 1922. The contract for the school went to Totterdell & Bros. of Perth.
By the 1st October, 1922, a two-storey building comprising of 8 classrooms, 2 science laboratories and a gymnasium was completed at a cost of £15,189.00
Premier Sir James Mitchell officially opened Bunbury High School on the 9th February 1923. The school opened with 162 students and 11 staff.
Details
Details
Copy of the photograph was donated by Mrs Olive May, a BHS student (1937-1938) and daughter of Alby Gibson.
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Acknowledgements to be made to 'Bunbury Senior High School 6.2'.
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Source: Bunbury Senior High School 6.2
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