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Hornsby Girls High School, Prior to Opening, 1930
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Date19th September 1930
DescriptionHornsby Girls’ High School was opened on Saturday 20 September 1930 by the Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond. In his speech Mr. Drummond mentioned the importance of secondary education and for students to complete the Intermediate Certificate, to enhance their employment prospects. Sir Edgeworth David also spoke at the opening ceremony.
The school building is a two storey structure, except on the eastern wing. At the opening there were 21 classrooms, a hall and library. External architecture follows a proportioned Dutch style with elevations treated in a dark brick base to the floor level and cement rending above.
The assembly hall provided seating for 570 people with an adjoining cinema operating room.
The purchase cost of the land was £10,905 and the building £45,476.
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DescriptionHornsby Girls’ High School was opened on Saturday 20 September 1930 by the Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond. In his speech Mr. Drummond mentioned the importance of secondary education and for students to complete the Intermediate Certificate, to enhance their employment prospects. Sir Edgeworth David also spoke at the opening ceremony.The school building is a two storey structure, except on the eastern wing. At the opening there were 21 classrooms, a hall and library. External architecture follows a proportioned Dutch style with elevations treated in a dark brick base to the floor level and cement rending above.
The assembly hall provided seating for 570 people with an adjoining cinema operating room.
The purchase cost of the land was £10,905 and the building £45,476.
Physical FormatHornsbyDimensionsRobert Green CollectionLocation
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