Claremont Teachers College (fmr)

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Statement of Significance

The building has architectural and social significance as an example of Victorian Tudor Revival Style, commonly used in tertiary educational buildings constructed by the State in the first decade of the 20th century and arising out of the expansion of educational services in the gold-boom period.

Physical Description

A large two storied limestone building, designed by Hillson Beasley and constructed in 1902 and set in extensive grounds; the first teacher's college in the state.

History

Assessment 1981
Constructed 1902
Architect/designer: Hillson Beasley

Mr Cyril Jackson, as Inspector General of Schools at the time, was to play and important role in the establishment of the Training College. Concerned over the smll number of trained teachers the he encountered during his initial visits to the schools, and convinced that the system of training pupil teachers under men and women generally untrained themselves was inadequate, he set about devising plans for a training college. The initial moves toward building were made in June 1897 when proposal for the site were put forward. However, despite early initial moves and support the construction of the college, a number of factors were to hinder progress. Sir John Forrest was reluctant to authorise expenditure, for 1888 & 1889 were more difficult years than the government had previously encountered and financial stringency was the primary cause of the delay. There was also an influx of teachers from outside the state that lessened the urgency to train them locally. In Jan 1990, after continual pressure, it was decided to start with the section of the teaching rooms, leaving the living rooms and quarters for the principal until the next financial year. The contractor was Mr N.H Deague (sp?) and the contract amount was £17,187/2/9. The due date for completions was 25 April 1901. After various delays the college was officially opened on 31 Jan 1902, three days after the commencement of lecture on 28 Jan. The college was to accommodate 39 residential students and staff and to provide for a total attendance of 60 students. As outlined in the chronological summary of changes a number of additions were needed to accommodate the growing number of students and changing curriculum.

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