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Plaque 2 : 29-April-2015
Plaque 2 : 29-April-2015

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The plaque commemorates the centenary of the Dandenong Primary School from 1874 to 1974. 

The first State School was built at the corner of Robinson and Foster Streets and officially opened its doors on May the fourth 1874. The first Head Teacher was Malcolm MacPherson. The school moved to its present site on Foster Street in 1881.

Location

Address:174 - 182 Foster Street, Dandenong Primary School, Dandenong, 3175
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.987751
Long: 145.219678
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Education
Actual Event Start Date:01-May-1874
Actual Event End Date:01-May-1974

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 1st May, 1974
Front Inscription

Dandenong Primary School

1874 - 1974

This plaque commemorates the centenary of the school on the 1st day of May, 1974
 

Source: MA
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