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Baringhup Common School (No. 66)

Learn about the history of Baringhup Common School, one of Victoria’s oldest public schools.

Key information

Address:
Baringhup 3463
Opened:
7 November 1859
Closed:
31 December 1875
School type:
Primary
School number:
66
Other names:
Baringhup School

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The Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) only hold historical correspondence records for this closed school. If you have any, or if you know of any, please let us know by emailing archives.records@education.vic.gov.au.

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The history of Baringhup Common School

  • 1859

    Baringhup was opened by the Church of England under the Denominational Board.

    The first head teacher was Arthur L Butler. The average attendance reached 22.

    The town, located on the Loddon River, was a goldfield at the time.

  • 1875

    The school closed in 1875. It was replaced by Baringhup State School (No. 1687).

    The head teacher of No. 66 became the head teacher at the new school.

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