Key information
- Address:
- Maryborough 4650
- Opened:
- 1 January 1863
- Closed:
- 1 May 1994
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 25
- Other names:
- Adelaide Lead Common School
How to find enrolment records
If your school is open: contact the school directly to access your records.
If your school has closed: contact the Archives and Records branch via email archives.records@education.vic.gov.au or 1800 359 140 and they will assist you.
The history of Adelaide Lead Primary school
1863
Adelaide Lead opened as a common school. It serviced the gold mining settlement community along the banks of Timor Creek.
1880s
In the late 1880s head teacher David Bilton and his wife taught at the school. They rode 13 km from Craigie in their buggy each day.
1910s
Many past students of the school served in the First World War.
The local town hall erected an honour roll commemorating Adelaide Lead pupils who served in the First World War. The honour roll is still on display today in 2022.
1954
The school closed due to low attendance. At that time, the head teacher was Mrs Chamberlain.
Tullaroop Shire Council purchased the brick school building. It became the new town hall.
Find more information about this school
The Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) is the archive of Victoria's State and local government. They look after some of our oldest school records, and we can use these records to help us understand what school life used to be like.
Oldest student enrolment record
This register shows the students enrolled at Adelaide Lead from 1864 to 1897. It is currently the oldest enrolment record that PROV has for this school.
Oldest school inspection record
This inspector's report is dated 1943 to 1954. It is the oldest review of school performance that PROV has for Adelaide Lead.
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