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.
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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