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125 Years of Service by Nanango State SchoolPrint Page 
21-May-2016
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The plaque commemorates the 125th year of service to the community by 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: | 39 -42 Drayton Street, Nanango State School, Nanango , 4615 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -26.671649 Long: 152.005287 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Education |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 12-February-1866 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 12-February-1991 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 16th February, 1991 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MANanango State School
Opened 12 February 1866
Presented to the School by the Hon. the Minister for Education to commemorate its 125th year of service to the community
Paul Braddy Ll.B., M.L.A. Minister for Education
16 February 1991
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