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The plaque recognises the site of the former Bindu School, which operated from 6 September 1923 until December 1928, and was funded to celebrate the Bicentenary of the European settlement of Australia from 1788 to 1988.
The plaque was unveiled in 1988 by former teacher, Mrs Driscoll (Mary Costello) who taught at the school in 1927.
The Australian Bicentennial Authority (ABA), pursuant to the Australian Bicentennial Authority Act 1980,was set up to plan, fund and coordinate projects that emphasized the nation's cultural heritage. State Councils were also created to ensure cooperation between the federal and state governments. The result was a national programme of events and celebrations to commemorate the Bicentenary.
Location
Address: | Yuna - Tenindewa Road, 1 kilometre north of the Bryon Road North junction, Tenindewa, 6632 |
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State: | WA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.565686 Long: 115.262967 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Landscape |
Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Actual Event Start Date: | 06-September-1923 |
Approx. Event End Date: | December-1928 |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1988 |
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THIS IS THE SITE OF THE
BINDU SCHOOL
Opened on September 6, 1923.
Closed in December 1928
TEACHERS
Mary Jefferson Sep 1923 - Dec 1924
Aileen Leslie Feb 1925 - Nov 1926
Nora Shier Nov 1926 - May 1927
Mary Costello Jun 1927 - Dec 1928
Recognition Of This School Site Has Been Jointly
Funded By The Shire Of Mullewa And The Australian
Bicentennial Authority To Celebrate Australia`s
Bicentenary 1988