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Information sheet: writing school history

Your school’s history can be written from school files located at the Queensland State Archives.
Search their site for files: www.archives.qld.gov.au.

School files may include:

Establishment papers

first letter requesting a school
application form
list of prospective pupils
inspector's report on application

Lands papers

initial acquisition of land
land changes

Works papers

provision of residence
additional buildings at school
improvements to buildings/playgrounds
damage to buildings

Teacher papers

teacher's careers
transfers
personalities
living/travelling conditions

Inspectors reports

If your school opened between 1850 and 1878 there will be brief inspector’s reports in the Annual Reports of the Board of General Education and from 1876, Department of Public Instruction for the following years:

1864-1866
1870-1878

These reports will provide details about your school’s development during those years.

Post 1993

More recent material related to improvements to school facilities is held by the Department of Education and Training. Further information may be available at your school.

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Last updated: November 2007