OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Mornington State School 1901

DATE1901

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1480

HISTORY

The Mornington State School in Vale Street was built in the 1870s and opened in February 1878 as State School number 2033 with some 80 pupils. The numbers increased and the school became overcrowded by the mid 1980s. Additions were made to the original schoolroom in 1908. Vale Street, Mornington Primary School, Mornington,

DESCRIPTION

This class photo shows 55 pupils, girls and boys. These are ranged in 5 tiers. There are two teachers shown standing, one either end of the group. There is a brick wall in the background, which appears to be the school.

KEYWORDS

Mornington, Mornington Primary School, Schools, Vale Street