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05-May-2021
05-May-2021

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The time capsule placed on the site in 2000 is to be opened in 2029 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lyndoch Primary School from 1879 to 2029.

Lyndoch Primary School was first established in 1875 as a private school and was registered as a public school in 1877. At that time it was located on the corner of Foster and King Street. In 1879 the school was moved to its current site on Margaret Street. When the school was first listed as a public school it had 19 students attending. The current number of students is now around 140

Location

Address:Margaret & Gordon Streets, Lyndoch Public School, Lyndoch, 5351
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.604402
Long: 138.886118
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Time Capsule
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Education
Approx. Event Start Date:1879
Approx. Event End Date:2029

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 11th November, 2000
Front Inscription

1879 - 1979 - 2000

Lyndoch Primary School

A time capsule has been placed here of 11 November 2000

To be opened in the year 2020

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the school

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au