125th Anniversary of New Lambton Public SchoolPrint Page 
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 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.922154 Long: 151.713267 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Gates |
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| 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 |
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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
