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19-February-2016
19-February-2016

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The gates and plaques commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the founding of New Lambton School.  Besides the Anniversary Gates, two plaques were also unveiled, one of which records its 125 years of the foundation of the school and the other records the 125 years of service to the community and the major celebrations (including the erection of the anniversary gates) which were held as part of the anniversary. 

The plaques are located inside the building. 

At 10.10 a.m. on 30 June 2005, the bell of Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle, tolled 125 times to mark the 125th anniversary of the founding of New Lambton Public School. There then followed an ecumenical service of thanksgiving for the school and its service to the community since 1880. 

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
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Gates
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Education
Actual Event Start Date:06-March-1880
Actual Event End Date:06-March-2005

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:2005
Front Inscription

Plaque :

Mr John Mills, M.Sc: M.P.  

Member for Wallsend  
Chairman of Committees
In The Legislative Assembly Of New South Wales

Unveiled This Plaque
To Mark The 125th Anniversary
          Of
The Founding Of New Lambton School
   1880 - 2005

A. J. Negine  B.Com : M.Ed : Face
Principal


Plaque : ​

This Plaque Marks The
125th Anniversary Of
New Lambton`s Public School`s
Service To The Community
  1880 - 2005

and records the major celebrations
Erection Of Anniversary Gates
Open Day And Student Tableau
Student Painting And Display Of Historical Murals
Ecumenical Service At Christ Church Cathedral
Student Anniversary Lunch At Wests Leagues Club
P&C Classroom And Air-Conditioning Gift

A. J. Negine  Principal
M. G. Brain    President, P & C
 

Source: MA
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