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Plaque 2: 19-February-2015
Plaque 2: 19-February-2015
19-February-2015
Plaque 2: 19-February-2015

Photographs supplied by Sandra Brown

The plaque commemorates the centenary of the New Lambton Public School from 1880 to 1980. 

New Lambton Public School opened on March 6th, 1880 with 6 classrooms and a staff of 5. There were 270 pupils enrolled and another 100 expected. Attendance was not compulsory and fees of 3 pence had to be paid fortnightly.

Location

Address:Regent Street & Rugby Road, New Lambton Public School , New Lambton, 2305
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.922154
Long: 151.713267
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Education
Actual Event Start Date:06-March-1880
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Actual Event End Date:06-March-1980
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 22nd March, 1980
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Front Inscription

The Hon. Eric Bedford, B.A., M.P. Minister for Planning and Environment unveiled this plaque to mark the centenary of 
New Lambton Public School on 22nd March, 1980

S. B. Jones M.P.,  Member for Waratah
D. Swan, B.A.       Director-General of Education
J. T. McDonald     Principal

 

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Source: MA
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