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21-May-2016
21-May-2016

Photographs supplied by John Huth

The gates commemorate the centenary of the Nanango State School.

The Nanango school was among the first opened in the State, and the first head teacher appointed was Mr. John Ryder, who taught from January 1866, to February 1868. On the first day the school opened 29 children were enrolled - 16 girls and 13 boys. 
The Queenslander, 27th February 1926. 


 

Location

Address:Drayton Street, Nanango State School, Nanango , 4615
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -26.671649
Long: 152.005287
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Gates
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Education
Actual Event Start Date:12-February-1866
Actual Event End Date:12-February-1966

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1966
Left Side Inscription

These gates were erected to mark the occasion of the Nanango State School Centenary

1966

Source: MA
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