Key information
- Address:
- Bendigo, 3550
- Opened:
- 1 January 1873
- Closed:
- 31 December 1901
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 1215
- Other names:
- Crosbie Common School
The history of Crosbie State School
1873
Crosbie opened in 1873.
As there was no housing available, the head teacher, WH Bilton lived in the schoolroom.
1874
The head teacher WH Bilton requested a teacher's house.
1876
A new schoolroom was built in 1876 that could accommodate 45 students.
The construction of a new school building started later that year.
1877
A new teacher's house was added with four rooms.
John Fleming, head teacher at the time, rented the new teacher's house.
1893
A combination of Crosbie with Toolleen State School (No. 1336) was proposed.
GJ Henderson was authorised to remove the building at his own expense.
He had personally funded the additions to the teacher's house.
1901
Crosbie closed in 1901 and the building was removed from the site to Toolleen.
Can you help us find records for this school?
The Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) doesn't have any historical records for this closed school. If you have any, or if you know of any, please let us know by emailing 150years@education.vic.gov.au
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