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Swanbourne Preparatory School

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A photograph of Swanbourne Preparatory School students. Peg Johnson at rear. Malcolm McMillan centre front.

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-a

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Written in blue ink on the back [Swanbourne Preparatory School formerly run by Ranyer Family, then about very late 1930's by Geo Johnson & Wife Peg. Peg at Rear. Malcolm McM centre front.]

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Claremont Museum.

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Saturday, 27 December, 2025

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Life of creator +70 years

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

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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

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