Boroondara’s Private Schools 1851 – 1951 by John L. Torpey
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Description Boroondara Private Schools 1851-1951. A century of non-government education in the City of Boroondara History of education and past and present non-government schools in the local government area of the City of Boroondara (1994- ). Before 1994, the schools were located in the former municipalities of Camberwell, Hawthorn, Kew et al. The small and not so small private schools like Hawthorn Grammar and Grace Park Ladies College thrived for many years. A comprehensive exploration of the schools, why they did so well and which fell by the wayside and why. The cover shows teachers and students at Rolyat Ladies College in Creswick Street, circa 1890 (Source Library of South Australia) including Jeannie Gunn on the far left. The book is a fabulous resource for local and family history enthusiasts. ISBN 978 0 6452280 07 Paperback Published by Hawthorn Historical Society
