Mr Ian Alexander Head Master

This photo shows 3 men. To the right is a man in a dark suit, walking with a coat over his arm. He appears to be talking and has a piece of paper in his left hand. To the right is another man, and he is holding a piece of paper with both hands. He has a patterned tie, dark double breasted jacket, and light trousers. The gentleman in the centre of the photo, is adjusting a large picture on a tripod easel. The picture appears to be of children playing.

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Mr Ian Alexander Head Master

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COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1486

HISTORY

Mr Ian Alexander was Head Master of Mornington State School. Mr Rod Snee was the school librarian, and Mr Ray Sims was the District Inspector of Schools. 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.

DESCRIPTION

This photo shows 3 men. To the right is a man in a dark suit, walking with a coat over his arm. He appears to be talking and has a piece of paper in his left hand. To the right is another man, and he is holding a piece of paper with both hands. He has a patterned tie, dark double breasted jacket, and light trousers. The gentleman in the centre of the photo, is adjusting a large picture on a tripod easel. The picture appears to be of children playing.

KEYWORDS

Alexander, I, Mornington, Mornington Primary School, Schools, Sims, Ray, Snee, Rod, Vale Street