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12-September-2021
12-September-2021

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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
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -28.565686
Long: 115.262967
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
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
Front Inscription

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

 

Source: MA
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