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Meandarra State School

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History

The first move to open a school at Meandarra was made by Mr. John Payne, who wrote to the Education Department on March 23, 1913.

A tent type school was built and was opened on 27 September 1915. Fourteen pupils enrolled on the first day with Mrs. Ellen Mitchell as Head Teacher.

Meandarra State School (No. 1473) is still offering educational programs for students in Prep to Year 6.

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McNamara children on their way to school, circa 1949

Rear of Meandarra State School on fire, 1995

Main classroom block on fire, Meandarra State School, 1995

Aftermath of Meandarra State School fire, 1995

Students at the 75 year celebration at Meandarra State School, 1990

Students at Meandarra State School, circa 1970s

Ellen Mitchell, first teacher of Meandarra State School, 1915

Pouring cement for the Meandarra State School pool, 1982

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McNamara Family

Ellen Mitchell

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