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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
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -26.671649
Long: 152.005287
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
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
Front Inscription

Nanango 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

Source: MA
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