School Histories

Details of publications which have details of History of Schools in Mackay and the Pioneer Valley.

The books are listed in alphabetical order by name of school.

Chelona State School, Centenary Book 1893 - 1993

Compiled by Ken Stien

published 1993 by Chelona State School Centenary Committee, QLD

ISBN 0 646 13749 2

148 pages

Booklet produced in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the opening of Chelona State School. Contains history of the School as well as the Chelona area, and families.

Coningsby State School, 1884 - 1984

Edited by Aileen and Geoff Smith

printed 1984 by Coningsby State School, QLD

63 pages

Booklet produced in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the opening of Coningsby State School. Contains history of the School as well as the Coningsby area, and families.

Dows Creek State School, 1895 - 1995

Written and Compiled by Paul Asprey

Published by Dows Creek Centenary Committee, via Mirani, QLD

168 pages

Produced in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the opening of Dows Creek State School. Contains history of the School as well as the Dows Creek area, and families.

The History of Eimeo Road State School, Golden Jubilee, 1934 - 1984

Compiled by Joyce Shuttlewood

Published 1984, Eimeo Road State School

64 pages

Published for the 50th Jubilee of the Eimeo Road State Primary School. Includes history of the Eimeo, Blacks Beach and Bucasia areas.

Eton North State School, Centenary 1895 - 1995

published 1995 by MADEC, Mackay, QLD

73 pages

Booklet produced in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the opening of Eton North State School. Contains history of the School as well as the North Eton area, and families.

  Through the Mists

Compiled by Beth Higham

Published 1984, Finch Hatton State School

90 pages

Published for the 75th Jubilee of the Finch Hatton Primary School. Includes history of Netherdale as well as of the Finch Hatton area.

Glenella State School, 1879 - 2004, 125 years

Published 2004, Glenella State School

52 pages

Published for the 125th Anniversary of the Glenella State Primary School formerly the North Mackay State School and the first on the northern side of the Pioneer River. 

 

Hampden State School, Centenary 1987, Incorporating The Leap State School 1893 - 1969.

Edited by Rob Pym.

Published 1987, Hampden State School

64 pages

Published for the Centenary of the Hampden State Primary School. Includes history of the Hampden as well the Leap State Schools.

Glimpses of the Past

by Leonie Fanning

printed 1989 by Homebush State School, QLD

100 pages

Booklet produced in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the opening of Homebush State School. Contains history of the School as well as the Homebush area, Homebush Sugar Mill and families.

Reflections - Mackay Central State School - 125 years of Education

Published 1996 by Mackay Central State School 125 years Celebration Committee.

183 pages

Published for the 125th Anniversary of the Mackay's first School.  Many stories about early school development and identities of the school.

Mackay North State School, 75th Anniversary, 1915 - 1990

Edited by Robert Shaw and Lena Saunders

Published 1990, Mackay North State School

48 pages

Published for the 75th Anniversary of the Mackay North State Primary School.

Mackay State High School, 75th Jubilee, 1915 - 1990

Published 1987, Mackay State High School Magazine Committee

152 pages

Published for the 75th Anniversary of the Mackay State High School. Includes history of school and photographs.

Marian State School, Centenary, 1886 - 1986.

Compiled by Desley Helsham

Published 1986, Marian State School Centenary Booklet Committee

36 pages

Published for the Centenary of the Marian State Primary School.

Mirani State Primary School, Centenary 1892-1992.

Published 1992, Mirani State School

92 pages

Published for the Centenary of the Mirani State Primary School. Includes history school and reflections over the past 100 years.

Narpi State School, 75th Anniversary, 1926 - 2001

Published 2001, Narpi State School

56 pages

Published for the 75th Jubilee of the Narpi State Primary School. Includes history school and reflections over the past 75 years.

Seaforth State School, Jubilee 1935 - 1985

Published 1985, Seaforth State School

12 pages

Published for the 50th Jubilee of the Seaforth State Primary School. Includes a brief history of the school.

The First 50 Years, Golden Jubilee,1929 - 1979 - St Patrick's Christian Brothers College, Mackay

Edited by R.J. Manning

Published 1979, by St. Patrick's Christian Brothers College Golden Jubilee Celebrations Committee.

97 pages

Published for the 50th Jubilee of the St. Patrick's College. Includes history of the school and reflections over the past 50 years. Includes many historical photographs.

 

Victoria Park, 75 years, 1926 - 2001

Edited by Berenice Wright

Published 2001, Victoria Park State School

ISBN 0 9578055 4 3

160 pages

Published for the 75th Jubilee of the Victoria Park State Primary School. Many stories about early school development and identities of the school.

Walkerston State School, Celebrating 125 years of Education 1874 - 1999

Published 1999, Walkerston State School

128 pages

Published for the 125th Jubilee of the Walkerston State Primary School. Many stories about early school development and identities of the school.

 


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