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From: "Pam & Trevor Jennings" <>
Subject: Re: [GEELONG] Geelong articles
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 06:38:14 +1100
References: <5.1.0.14.0.20031203085529.009f6ec0@pop.alphalink.com.au>


Ada, once again, we as a history community, are indebted to your persistent
searches at the PRO for all the little things you find and so happily share
with us! Thank you and yes I shall certainly use your research with due
acknowledgement! Pam
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ada Ackerly" <>
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [GEELONG] Geelong articles


> At 08:46 29-11-03 +1100, you wrote:
>
> >APRIL edition: TEACHERS of Geelong & District
> >JULY edition: workers at the WOOLLEN MILLS / TANNERIES etc in Geelong
> >Thank you, Pam Jennings (editor)
>
> Hello Pam,
>
> In indexing VPRS 880/P0 Unit 61 and part (unfinished) of Unit 62,
> Applications for positions with the National Schools Board,
1852/54/55/56/57.
>
> Usually only one sheet, in application following an advertisement, the
> information given in my notes is the total offered by the applicant. But
> they may be useful to others with both successful and unsuccessful
applicants.
>
> Unit 61
> J.B.HICKSON, 3July 1852 application to be inspector: of Geelong, has
> previously been engaged in the management of schools for several years,
> encloses his testimonials. Has lived 12 months with the Roadknight family
&
> Commissioner of Lands, Mr ADDIS [as tutor?]
> Mr SLADEN says he has been two years in Geelong.
>
> A.M.HUTCHISON 15 May 1854 application to be an inspector, of Geelong,
> currently a fudiciary officer in Customs, has been in Victorian civil
> service for 7 years
>
> Walter WHETTON 18 May 1854 application to be an inspector, assistant clerk
> of Petty Sessions Geelong, graduate of Oxford University and educated to
> the legal profession
>
> George HALL 17 May 1854 application to be an inspector, Currently a
teacher
> at St Paul's School Geelong, 1843-1849 master of a Lancashire National
> School. In 1849 entered Battersea Normal Training College. 1850 master of
> Audley Free Grammar, Staffordshire. 1853 schoolmaster on the "Lady
> Kennaway" arriving Melbourne
>
> George HANSON, 19 Jan 1855 application to be teacher at Broadmeadows
> school, of Geelong, regrets he cannot attend the interview before the
> patrons of the school as his wife was confined "a few days since"
> Second communication 1 Mar 1855, of Geelong, has just opened a private
> school " Geelong Academy" He encloses the prospectus ( letter identity 55
/323)
>
> David Rhys MORRIS, 7 Feb 1855 application to be a teacher, of Barabool
> Hills, Geelong, formerly master of the British school in Coventry for 1
> year 9 months. His references with the file
>
> Miss M.J.REID 24 Oct 1855 application to be a teacher, of Geelong. Some
> years teaching in National schools of Ireland. Lately arrived per "THAMES"
> and had a large class of young women on the voyage. Trained under the
> National Board, Ireland, age 24
> A second application, in Unit 62, 17 May 1856 , of Geelong, was examined
by
> Mr Inspector ORLEBAR in November 1855 at the Melbourne Model School. Board
> had suggested teach at Castlemaine. She says "to be disengaged in July
> next" [but does not indicate what job she is engaged in... teacher?]
>
> J.F.A.SINCLAIR 2 May 1855 application to be a teacher: teaches at Scotch
> School Geelong, wants to know when the examination for National schools
> teachers will be held.
>
> Miss B.Agnes ?BIGAM? 18 May 1855 application to be a teacher, of Ashby
> School Geelong, has conducted a school for 18 months under the
> Denominational Board
>
> W.JACOB 30 April 1855 application to be teacher, of Geelong, arrived a
> week ago. Is single, had several years experience as a master, offers
> English education with Maths & Geometry
>
> James JOYCE 27 Sept 1855 application to be a teacher. Of Bellarine, had 9
> years experience as a teacher in the National Education Board in Ireland.
> Apologises for non-attendance at examinations. His notification was kept
> from him for 6 weeks by the Arch Deacon of Geelong. Is teacher at Church
of
> England East Bellarine school, Post Station, Waterholes. Given second
> chance, 11 Feb 1856
>
> Thomas HALLIWELL 14 Mar 1856 (unit 62) application to be a teacher, in Jan
> 1856 gave address as "Mission House Geelong". In Feb 1856 "of Devonchurch
> near Ceres, Barrabool Hills. He wants a higher salary than the National
> Schools offer, as he wants to employ 2 monitors to assist him. He has
> decided to stay with the church school system
>
> John A. BOYD 29 Feb 1856 (unit 62) application to be a teacher, currently
> of Church of England school at Duneed Geelong, but the postion of himself
> and wife is about to terminate. We taught in Britain, both age 40, with no
> family. Board replies: present testimonials prior to examination
>
> J.P.L. DeNIESE 12 July 1856 (unit 62) application to be teacher at
> Tarraville. Of Geelong, no other information survives. Will consider
> Castlemaine school
>
> Miss Mariane WALLACE 29 July 1856 (unit 62) application to be a teacher,
of
> Geelong, has held situations in the past in Denomination Board schools at
> Melbourne and Portland
>
> unit 62
> John RYDER 22 Aug 1856 application to be a teacher, of South Geelong. Had
> visited the Board at Melbourne to apply for Tarraville school. Reports his
> wife is not ready to attend examination.
> Second letter 9 Sept 1856, Has had no reply from his application to Port
> Albert school, and suggests a school should be set up at South Geelong.
> Third letter 18 Sept 1856, Reports that he has located a suitable
building,
> has visited families, has 30 children promised, believes he can also get
> Patrons for a new school at Geelong
> Fourth letter Dec 1856, has applied for Belmont, Geelong school
>
> Thomas HYNES 18 Feb 1857 application to be a teacher, of Geelong, has a
> certificate from the National School Dublin, has not taught before, was
> sent a form to fill up, but did not proceed
>
> Janet HENDERSON 19 Feb 1857, application to be a teacher, lately arrived
> from Scotland where she was a teacher for a few years. She asks for list
of
> books used in schools, to study.
>
> Thomas HALLIWELL 18 Mar 1857, application to be a teacher, was at Chilwell
> Wesleyan school 17 Feb 1857, sends printed testimonials, wants to be
> examined, wants to take over new National school at Geelong, but has taken
> a job as census sub-enumerator, unfortunately same day as exam, after
> school hours, on 3 census days
>
> Thomas William SPENCER 9 April 1857, currently at Pakington House school
> Geelong, seeks copies of rules for National schools.
>
> Miss Janet HENDERSON 9 July 1857 of 24 Little Ryrie Street West Geelong.
> Asks to sit for examination, but date not yet set by the board. She is
> currently with Geelong Denominational School (but doesn't say which one!)
>
>
> **********
> This is as far as I have gone.... I do an odd hour or two when I am sick
of
> transcribing Supreme Court case files!
> Hope they may fill in some blanks.
>
> regards,
> Ada Ackerly, Melbourne, Australia
> formerly Ackerly DocuSearch
>
>
>
>
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