1911-1920
From the the school journal and archives
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| 1911 | Measles and Mumps epidemic. July 21st, "Arbor Day was celebrated at the school and a dozen trees were planted." School Journal |
| 1912 | Cows get into the much nurtured garden and destroy the trees. Diphtheria outbreak. Vandals break into school and damage charts. Influenza epidemic. |
| 1913 |
The Governor, the Mayor and Councilors visited the school.
1913
Holiday Camp
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| 1914 | "Cows broke into the vegetable garden during the night and completely destroyed the beds, which were in a very promising condition." School Journal |
| 1915 | Typhoid fever in school. Measles epidemic. |
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| 1917 | Additions were made to the school quarters. October 26 the District Honour Board unveiled by Mayor of Fremantle, WE Wray. A large gathering of parents and friends were present. Visitors included the following: - Chief Inspector Hon RJ Lynn, MLC Mr SM Rocke, MLA Ex Mayor of Fremantle Mr W Murphy, Hon Sec of Committee of School Management, Mr A McLeod and Mr H Thomas Headmaster of Subiaco by whom the school had been opened. electric light fittings installed in the school quarters and connected to Tramway Board electric lighting system. |
| 1918 | War Funds raised Cash
£57.19.3
Goods etc £62.11.11 W.S. Cert. £19.10.6
through Coffee stalls, Penny concerts, Christmas Comfort boxes, Fruit
stalls and bottle and metal collections. November 12th & 13th,
"Holiday - celebrating cessation of hostilities" School Journal
1918
Soldiers departing from the old bridge
1918
Standard 6
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| 1919 | The Parents Association was formed. |
| 1920 | School was broken into, damage but no items stolen. Class 6
sent to Central Fremantle to relieve over crowding. Teacher's strike
in July 12th - 30th. Minister for Education acknowledges need for new school.
The garden is still under attack, this time by local goats.
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