Hastings school, 12/09/1924

OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Hastings school, 12/09/1924

DATE1924

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.P224

HISTORY

This photograph of Hastings School children belonged to Mary Oliver(nee Haddock). Mary is one of the students. Mary is the sister of William Haddock. Written on the back of the photograph in blue biro is: “Mary Oliver Watts Rd Hastings 791412”.

DESCRIPTION

This image shows four rows of school children posing for a photograph. There are twelve boys in the back row, eleven boys in the second back row, thirteen girls in the second front row and ten girls sitting in the front row. One girl is holding a backboard which reads: “Hastings School No 1098 12-9-24”. A brick wall with four large windows is behind them. An air vent can be seen on the far left-hand side of the photograph. Parts of wooden school forms can be seen on the right-hand side.

SUBJECTS

Children, Local history, Primary schools, Schools

KEYWORDS

Haddock, Mary, Hastings Primary School, Oliver, Mary