Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
South Western Hwy Picton - now Wollaston
Location Details
S side of South West Hwy nearly opp Bunbury Comm School, Cnr Hwy & Vittoria Rd P15835, Picton Primary School (fmr), was constructed nearby in 1895, but is not on the same site.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1861
Demolition Year
1896Statutory Heritage Listings
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 | Historic Site |
Historic Site |
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Statement of Significance
DEMOLISHED
The original school for the Picton district was located on land donated by local millowner and early settler, William Forrest. Some of the Forrest children received early education here. The school represented the growth of the district and the need to provide an education for settlers' children.
Physical Description
DEMOLISHED
Timber arch commemorates the site. It reads:
ORIGINAL SITE
PICTON SCHOOL
1861 - 1882
REOPENED 1891
History
In the 1850s, William Forrest lobbied for a school to be established for the children of the Picton district and donated land for a school.
The school operated from this site from 1861 to 1882. It re-opened in 1891 and closed again in 1896.
The first headmaster was William Frederick Jones. Other teachers include Samuel Millward, D McConnell and George Sinclair. Some of the Forrest children received their early education there.
Details of the building are not known, but it is assumed that it was a timber and iron structure. The building became dangerous due to termite damage and a new school was built in 1896 on land opposite this site.
The site is marked by a timber arch and plaque, erected by CSBP & Farmers Ltd on their land.
Integrity/Authenticity
DEMOLISHED.
Condition
No visible signs of former school building.
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
13 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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