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User:Mquartly

2017-03-16T01:12:53Z

Mquartly:

I am a great great granddaughter of Alexander Lawson, appointed teacher at Grace Plains School in October 1866, and transferred to Barraba School in 1877. I am also the great great granddaughter of George Bailey, of Port Gawler, Dublin, and "Shannon", Mallala. My great great grandfather Titus Tyler and his son, Valentine Tyler, were farmers and blacksmiths in the Mallala area before moving to Wandearah West in the late 1870s.

Feltwell Primitive Methodist Chapel

2017-03-16T00:32:41Z

Mquartly:

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|AltName=Feltwell Chapel
|StreetNumber=pt. section 570
|StreetName=Feltwell Road
|Locality=Hundred of Grace
|Geocoordinates=-34.456818775445, 138.49167823792
|DateEstablished=1869
|Date approximate=No
|CeasedOperation=1906
|Date approximate2=No
|EstablishedBy=Primitive Methodists
|BusinessPurpose=Religious services
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''The South Australian Chronicle and  ''Weekly Mail - March 11th. 1871 reports "On Sunday and Monday 6th and 7th inst., the anniversary services in connection with Feltwell Chapel, were held. Sermons were preached by the Rev. J. Standrin of Saddleworth to overflowing congregations.On the following day also, the Chapel proved too small to receive all who came to partake of the social cup, and to welcome their late pastor. The public meeting, presided over by Mr. S. Moody, J. P.,was one of a very lively character, and was addressed by the Revs. S. Wellington, of Roseworthy, S.Gray of Two Wells and J. Standrin. The entire proceeds amounted to about 31 pounds."

''The South Australian Advertiser'' - 21 May 1873 reports under MARRIAGES "TYLER-LAWSON On 13th May, in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Mallala, by the Rev. S. Gray, Mr Valentine Tyler, third son of Titus Tyler, Mallala, to Miss Eliza Lawson, eldest daughter of A. Lawson, teacher, Mallala." Given that the entry here concerning the Foundation of Mallala Methodist Church states that the Primitive Methodist Chapel within the township of Mallala was not opened until 1874, it seems likely that this ceremony took place in the Feltwell Chapel.
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|External Links=[[Foundation of Mallala Methodist Church]]
|Sources=Documentation held at the Mallala Museum
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Feltwell Primitive Methodist Chapel

2017-03-16T00:25:09Z

Mquartly:

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|SubCategory=Religious
|AltName=Feltwell Chapel
|StreetNumber=pt. section 570
|StreetName=Feltwell Road
|Locality=Hundred of Grace
|Geocoordinates=-34.456818775445, 138.49167823792
|DateEstablished=1869
|Date approximate=No
|CeasedOperation=1906
|Date approximate2=No
|EstablishedBy=Primitive Methodists
|BusinessPurpose=Religious services
}}
''The South Australian Chronicle and  ''Weekly Mail - March 11th. 1871 reports "On Sunday and Monday 6th and 7th inst., the anniversary services in connection with Feltwell Chapel, were held. Sermons were preached by the Rev. J. Standrin of Saddleworth to overflowing congregations.On the following day also, the Chapel proved too small to receive all who came to partake of the social cup, and to welcome their late pastor. The public meeting, presided over by Mr. S. Moody, J. P.,was one of a very lively character, and was addressed by the Revs. S. Wellington, of Roseworthy, S.Gray of Two Wells and J. Standrin. The entire proceeds amounted to about 31 pounds."

''The South Australian Advertiser'' - 21 May 1873 reports under MARRIAGES "TYLER-LAWSON On 13th May, in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Mallala, by the Rev. S. Gray, Mr Valentine Tyler, third son of Titus Tyler, Mallala, to Miss Eliza Lawson, eldest daughter of A. Lawson, teacher, Mallala." Given that the Primitive Methodist Chapel within the township of Mallala was not opened until 1874, it seems likely that this ceremony took place in the Feltwell Chapel.
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|Related Articles=Feltwell Cemetery,Feltwell School
|Sources=Documentation held at the Mallala Museum
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{{Memory|The Mallala Museum does not have a photograph of the Feltwell Primitive Methodist Chapel. (the building was also used as a school) If there is a photograph available the Museum Committee would be delighted to receive a copy. Thank you.}}
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Barabba School

2017-03-15T22:00:49Z

Mquartly:

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|AltName=Barabba Rural School
|StreetNumber=Corner Wood Rd.
|StreetName=Barabba .
|StreetSuffix=Road
|Locality=Barabba
|Geocoordinates=-34.345014, 138.589904
|DateEstablished=1875
|Date approximate=No
|CeasedOperation=1968
|Date approximate2=No
|EstablishedBy=State Government
|BusinessPurpose=Education
}}
On the 23rd. February 1875 land was set aside for the site of the Barabba School and the area comprised two roods 24 perches.

In 1876 tenders were called for the building of the school room and residence. The school room was completed and open for pupils in April 1877 but the residence was not built until 1885. Until this time the head teacher and his family lived in a small house just north of the [[Barabba Primitive Methodist Church]].

In a speech made by Mr J. Dow at the "Back to Barabba" celebrations in 1945 he states:  ''"The residents applied for a site for a school and they were granted a piece of land of about 1 acre. As it was Government Reserve land at the time, the residents said that they would like to have 5 acres. More land was acquired in October 1876.''

''When the residents of Barabba applied to have a school they were told they would have to raise 100 pound. This was duly done and 80 pound was forwarded toward the cost of the school house, 16 pound for the cost of fencing and 4 pound for an underground rainwater tank.<br>The S.A. Government Gazette of October 5th 1876 states that the tender of Hague and Lake for a school-house and residence was accepted"''

The school opened in April 1877 but no Admission Register exists prior to 1883 at which time there were 58 children on the roll.

On 14th April 1877 a report from the Council of Education in the ''Adelaide Observer'' noted that Alexander Lawson had been transferred from Grace Plains to the school at Barraba.On 9th of June 1877 the newspaper reported that Lawson had been given permission to open a night school at Barraba, indicating a need for education by children employed during the day. On 11th August 1877 the newspaper noted that Eliza Lawson had been appointed as sewing mistress at Barraba School, and Mary Lawson as monitor. But on 24th April 1880 it was reported that the Alexander Lawson's resignation as head teacher had been accepted. He was 53 years of age and not in good health; probably even with the help of his family the work got to be too much for him.

In 1898 Miss Amelia White was appointed to Barabba School as head teacher having been transferred from Watts Range School. She was accompanied by her mother and sister. This began a period of stability as Miss White remained at Barabba School until 1926 when she left the Education Department to marry and live in Western Australia. So ended a remarkable teaching career of 28 years at the Barabba School and involvement in the community.

On October 5th 1901 The Chronicle stated: ''"On Friday, the 10th annual schools picnic was held at Owen - adjacent to the railway line. The schools participating were Alma South, Alma North, Barabba, Dalkey Hill, Hundred of Dalkey, Owen, Pinery and Salters Springs. About 200 scholars were present and with parents and friends the company numbered 500. A programme of sports for the children was carried out and also elocutionary items and singing competitions."''

The combined schools picnic at Owen continued to be a popular event.

In 1903 The Country Correspondence wrote:  ''"On Friday 2nd October people began to put in an appearance at 9.30 am. arriving from all points of the compass on bikes, horseback, spring carts, spring drays, spring vans and vans without springs! Buggies from the most up to date Marnie to the old family wagonette, to say nothing of sulkies and dog carts. The morning train also adding to the visitors. The city Volunteer Band provided music for the occasion."''

On December 12th 1913 the first examinations were implemented for the Qualifying Certificate (called the QC) replacing the Class 5 certificate.

This examination was duly replaced by the Progress Certificate in 1944.

On December 12th 1968 notice was received from the Director of Education that approval had been granted for the closing of the Barabba School as from the end of the school term 1968.
{| cellspacing="" cellpadding="" border="1" width:="" style="" 1="" 2=""
|-
! Teachers
! Date Commenced
! Date Departed
|-
| Alexander Lawson
| 1878
| 1879
|-
| Henry Allport
| 1880
| Sept. 30th 1882
|-
| John Young
| 1882
| 1883
|-
| Margaret M. W. Myles
| 1884
| 1885
|-
| William Phillips
| 1886
| 1888
|-
| Elizabeth A. Poulton
| 1889
| 1892
|-
| Carl F.W. Hese
| Oct 3rd 1892
| May 8th 1898
|-
| Amelia White
| May 1898
| September 6th. 1926
|-
| John P. Trainer
| Sept 7th 1926
| May 15th 1937
|-
| Henry L. Jacobs
| May 16th 1937
| 1941
|-
| Geoffrey E.H. Glover
| 1942
| Sept 10th 1945
|-
| Rex M. Wilson
| Sept 11th 1945
| 1947
|-
| Sydney G. McRostie
| 1948
| 1955
|-
| Alexander J. Millikin
| 1956
| 1959
|-
| Leon G. Hutchinson
| 1960
| 1963
|-
| Gwen Loveridge
| 1964
| August 28th 1965
|-
| Alec J. Harris
| August
| December 1965
|-
| Gerald W.D. Roberts
| 1966
| 1968
|-
|}

'''Barabba School Honour Roll 1914 - 1918'''

Smyth, A.M.
Roberts, W.N. (Died on active service)
Roberts, R.L.
Coombs,G
Dyer, G. (Died on active service)
Coombs, A.
Baker, F.J. (Military Medal)
Smyth, H
Jeffrey, J
Baker, M.S.
Pitkin, N.V. (Military Medal)
Roberts, H.
Smyth, S.C.
Roberts, H.D.
Wyatt, J.
White, J.
Smyth, H.L.C. (Died on active service)
Norgren, E. (Died on active service)
Hamilton, A.
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|Sources=Barabba School Scrapbook compiled by Glenys Edwards (nee Gregory)
|FlickrID=4795237593,4817046102,4795314581,3855375122,4817059282,5178569144,5201851204
}}
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Barabba School

2017-03-15T21:56:43Z

Mquartly:

{{Organisation
|SubCategory=Government
|AltName=Barabba Rural School
|StreetNumber=Corner Wood Rd.
|StreetName=Barabba .
|StreetSuffix=Road
|Locality=Barabba
|Geocoordinates=-34.345014, 138.589904
|DateEstablished=1875
|Date approximate=No
|CeasedOperation=1968
|Date approximate2=No
|EstablishedBy=State Government
|BusinessPurpose=Education
}}
On the 23rd. February 1875 land was set aside for the site of the Barabba School and the area comprised two roods 24 perches.

In 1876 tenders were called for the building of the school room and residence. The school room was completed and open for pupils in April 1877 but the residence was not built until 1885. Until this time the head teacher and his family lived in a small house just north of the [[Barabba Primitive Methodist Church]].

On 14th April 1877 a report from the Council of Education in the ''Adelaide Observer'' noted that Alexander Lawson had been transferred from Grace Plains to the school at Barraba.On 9th of June 1877 the newspaper reported that Lawson had been given permission to open a night school at Barraba, indicating a need for education by children employed during the day. On 11th August 1877 the newspaper noted that Eliza Lawson had been appointed as sewing mistress at Barraba School, and Mary Lawson as monitor. But on 24th April 1880 it was reported that the Alexander Lawson's resignation as head teacher had been accepted. He was 53 years of age and not in good health; probably even with the help of his family the work got to be too much for him.

In a speech made by Mr J. Dow at the "Back to Barabba" celebrations in 1945 he states:  ''"The residents applied for a site for a school and they were granted a piece of land of about 1 acre. As it was Government Reserve land at the time, the residents said that they would like to have 5 acres. More land was acquired in October 1876.''

''When the residents of Barabba applied to have a school they were told they would have to raise 100 pound. This was duly done and 80 pound was forwarded toward the cost of the school house, 16 pound for the cost of fencing and 4 pound for an underground rainwater tank.<br>The S.A. Government Gazette of October 5th 1876 states that the tender of Hague and Lake for a school-house and residence was accepted"''

The school opened in April 1877 but no Admission Register exists prior to 1883 at which time there were 58 children on the roll.

In 1898 Miss Amelia White was appointed to Barabba School as head teacher having been transferred from Watts Range School. She was accompanied by her mother and sister. This began a period of stability as Miss White remained at Barabba School until 1926 when she left the Education Department to marry and live in Western Australia. So ended a remarkable teaching career of 28 years at the Barabba School and involvement in the community.

On October 5th 1901 The Chronicle stated: ''"On Friday, the 10th annual schools picnic was held at Owen - adjacent to the railway line. The schools participating were Alma South, Alma North, Barabba, Dalkey Hill, Hundred of Dalkey, Owen, Pinery and Salters Springs. About 200 scholars were present and with parents and friends the company numbered 500. A programme of sports for the children was carried out and also elocutionary items and singing competitions."''

The combined schools picnic at Owen continued to be a popular event.

In 1903 The Country Correspondence wrote:  ''"On Friday 2nd October people began to put in an appearance at 9.30 am. arriving from all points of the compass on bikes, horseback, spring carts, spring drays, spring vans and vans without springs! Buggies from the most up to date Marnie to the old family wagonette, to say nothing of sulkies and dog carts. The morning train also adding to the visitors. The city Volunteer Band provided music for the occasion."''

On December 12th 1913 the first examinations were implemented for the Qualifying Certificate (called the QC) replacing the Class 5 certificate.

This examination was duly replaced by the Progress Certificate in 1944.

On December 12th 1968 notice was received from the Director of Education that approval had been granted for the closing of the Barabba School as from the end of the school term 1968.
{| cellspacing="" cellpadding="" border="1" width:="" style="" 1="" 2=""
|-
! Teachers
! Date Commenced
! Date Departed
|-
| Alexander Lawson
| 1878
| 1879
|-
| Henry Allport
| 1880
| Sept. 30th 1882
|-
| John Young
| 1882
| 1883
|-
| Margaret M. W. Myles
| 1884
| 1885
|-
| William Phillips
| 1886
| 1888
|-
| Elizabeth A. Poulton
| 1889
| 1892
|-
| Carl F.W. Hese
| Oct 3rd 1892
| May 8th 1898
|-
| Amelia White
| May 1898
| September 6th. 1926
|-
| John P. Trainer
| Sept 7th 1926
| May 15th 1937
|-
| Henry L. Jacobs
| May 16th 1937
| 1941
|-
| Geoffrey E.H. Glover
| 1942
| Sept 10th 1945
|-
| Rex M. Wilson
| Sept 11th 1945
| 1947
|-
| Sydney G. McRostie
| 1948
| 1955
|-
| Alexander J. Millikin
| 1956
| 1959
|-
| Leon G. Hutchinson
| 1960
| 1963
|-
| Gwen Loveridge
| 1964
| August 28th 1965
|-
| Alec J. Harris
| August
| December 1965
|-
| Gerald W.D. Roberts
| 1966
| 1968
|-
|}

'''Barabba School Honour Roll 1914 - 1918'''

Smyth, A.M.
Roberts, W.N. (Died on active service)
Roberts, R.L.
Coombs,G
Dyer, G. (Died on active service)
Coombs, A.
Baker, F.J. (Military Medal)
Smyth, H
Jeffrey, J
Baker, M.S.
Pitkin, N.V. (Military Medal)
Roberts, H.
Smyth, S.C.
Roberts, H.D.
Wyatt, J.
White, J.
Smyth, H.L.C. (Died on active service)
Norgren, E. (Died on active service)
Hamilton, A.
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|Related Articles=Alma South School,Dublin School,Establishment of Dublin School,Feltwell School,Grace Plains School,Korunye School,Lewiston School,Long Plains School,Lower Light School,Mallala School,Port Gawler North (Two Wells) School,Redbanks School,Reeves Plains School,Stony Point School,Two Wells School,Wild Horse Plains School,Windsor School, Writing slope
|Sources=Barabba School Scrapbook compiled by Glenys Edwards (nee Gregory)
|FlickrID=4795237593,4817046102,4795314581,3855375122,4817059282,5178569144,5201851204
}}
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Grace Plains School

2017-03-15T21:40:02Z

Mquartly:

{{Organisation
|SubCategory=Government
|StreetNumber=Part Sec 483 Hundred of Grace (lot 677)
|StreetName=Balaklava
|StreetSuffix=Road
|Locality=Grace Plains
|Geocoordinates=-34.3784040737, 138.491815031
|DateEstablished=1894
|Date approximate=No
|CeasedOperation=1969
|Date approximate2=No
|EstablishedBy=Methodists
|BusinessPurpose=Education
}}
On 27th October 1866 the ''Adelaide Observer'' reported that the Board of Education had received a letter from Mr John Forbes 'notifying on behalf of the residents of Grace Plains that they had appointed Alexander Lawson to the headmastership of the Grace Plains School, as successor to Henry Warwick, resigned'. On 10th October 1868 the same newspaper reported that the school inspectors had been 'quite satisfied' by the performance of the children at the school. On 14th April 1877 it was reported that Alexander Lawson had been transferred to the school at Barraba.

The Methodist Grace Plains School is recorded to have originated in the Methodist church when it opened in 1868.

One source states that about 1872 a day school was opened with about 60 children attending, and the first teacher was Mr Adams who owned a block of land in the area, while another asserts that the first teacher was Elizabeth Morgan who commenced duties in 1894 with an average attendance of 56

In April 1875 Mr Matthew Adams, who was Clerk of the Grace District Council wrote to the Central Board of Education seeking a subsidy to build the Grace Plains School.

An additional source has the list of teachers commencing with Samuel Myers to Ellen Cullinan and the list of teachers reflects the corrections.

From 1919 to 1928 the schoolteacher was Mr Frank W. Ray and about 25-30 students attended.

Subjects taught were reading, writing, arithmetic, spelling, drawing, sewing for the girls and woodwork for the boys. Children would walk to school or ride or drive ponies. For morning assembly a whistle was blown, the children lined up, and the teacher checked for clean hands and fingernails. The flag was raised and the children saluted the flag. The children were seated in long desks seating six to eight pupils, and any child who misbehaved had to stand out in front with his or her back to the class.

Children attended until they were 14, some repeating grade 7 to bring them to this age while others attended colleges in Adelaide. A few attended the newly established Balaklava High School, boarding in Balaklava during the week. Miss Nell Tiller was the first Grace Plains girl to attend the new high school.

In 1969 Grace Plains School closed down, the last teacher being Miss Patricia Beinke.

There were 10 students at the school who continued their education at the Mallala school.

Teachers at Grace Plains were:
{| cellspacing="" cellpadding="" border="1" width:="" style="" 1="" 2=""
! Teacher in Charge
! Commenced
! Departed
|-
| Samuel Archibald Myers
|
|
|-
| Alexander Lawson
| 1866
| 1875
|-
| Thomas Adams
| 1873
| 1883
|-
| Margaret Manning
| 1886
|
|-
| Miss Elizabeth M. Morgan
| 1894
| 1899
|-
| Miss Blanche Olave St Barbe Ayliffe
| 1900
| 1908
|-
| Jane Kennedy
| 1909
|
|-
| Miss Jessie I. Bowden
| 1910
| 1913
|-
| Jack James
| 1914
| 1915
|-
| Victor J. Mazzarol
| 1916
| 1917
|-
| Ellen Dorothy Cullinan
| 1917
|
|-
| Thomas M.G. Cameron
| 1918
|
|-
| Frank W. Ray
| 1919
| 1928
|-
| May D. James
| 1929
|
|-
| Walter E.R. Tiller
| 1930
| 1932
|-
| Harold E. Schultz
| 1933
| 1944
|-
| Murray A. Penna
| 1944
| 1945
|-
| Walter J. Dunlop
| 1945
| 1949
|-
| Clifford G. Jarvis
| 1950
| 1964
|-
| Christopher Keyes
| 1965
| 1968
|-
| Miss Patricia Beinke
| 1969
| Closure
|}
There is an acknowledgment of the school Grace Plains North and the following were teachers
{| cellspacing="" cellpadding="" border="1" width:="" style="" 1="" 2=""
! Teacher in Charge
! Commenced
! Departed
|-
| Henry Spondly
| 1883
|
|-
| Margaret Manning
| 1884
|-
| Margaret Manning
| 1885
|
|}
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|Related Articles=Barabba School,Dublin School,Feltwell School,Korunye School,Lewiston School,Long Plains School,Lower Light School,Mallala School,New Two Wells School Opening,Port Gawler North (Two Wells) School,Redbanks School,Reeves Plains School,Stony Point School,Wild Horse Plains School,Windsor School
|Sources=Mallala Museum research notes,''Life around the Light: A history of the Mallala District Council area''. compiled by Two Wells. Mallala and District History Book Committee. Community Development Board of the District Council of Mallala (Mallala. S. Aust.) 1985.
|FlickrID=8569052435, 3869661656,3864147876,5199198119
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{{Memory|When my Grandfather Candido Celeste Mazzarol enlisted in 1915 his father was shown as Victor Mazzarol of Grace Plains. Victor J. Mazzarol was Headmaster of the Grace Plains School in 1916 and 1917. Candy was
awarded the Military Medal for bravery under heavy artillery fire at the junction of the Ancre and Somme rivers on 24 April 1918. He went on to become the Gawler Institute Librarian for many years and was Secretary of the Gawler Trotting Club. He died in 1960.|Willastonlad
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