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School name: Pyramul (upper)
Other name: * Pyramul Upper from 1884 to 1925
County name: Wellington
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URL for linking: https://nswgovschoolhistory.cese.nsw.gov.au/schoolHistory?schoolId=6551
Operating dates:
Type of school Opening date Closing date Half-time partner schools
Provisional School Mar 1869 Jul 1874
Public School Aug 1874 Apr 1925
Half-Time School Apr 1936 Sep 1939 SALLYS FLAT
Provisional School Jan 1947 Nov 1957
Public School Nov 1957 Feb 19971
1877
7 April 1877
The 26th was the red letter day in the annals of this place, for on that day the foundation stone of the new public school was laid. This interesting ceremony was performed in the presence of two or three hundred spectators by Mrs. W. Price, wife of one of the magnates of the district. When all the preliminaries were arranged, the lady being presented with a silver trowel stepped forward, and with an expertness which would have done honor to H. Parkes, Esq., who is an adept at this business, declared the stone well and truly laid. After the cheering had subsided, the amiable lady made a short and pithy speech; she alluded to the strenuous efforts Government were making to advance the cause of education, also to the liberality of the Council of Education in putting up such a fine building. She then pointed out the advantages of learning and called upon all people in the locality who had children to send them, adding they had no excuse, as they had a gifted and talented teacher in the person of Mr. Weir. Judging by the countenances of the audience after this speech, I think, had it been election times, and one of the leaguers been present, he would have secured the majority of votes. Several other speeches were made, but none so terse and pointed. The gathering then repaired to the cricket ground, where racing, jumping &c., &c., were carried on all day. In the evening we all sat down to a splendid supper, and after doing justice to it adjourned to Mr. Prices ball-room, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion where, with the music of the Hill End Brass Brand, dancing was kept up without intermission until Chanticleer gave warning that old Sol would soon put in an appearance, and thus ended a very pleasant day indeed2
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1880 Thomas Weir Appointed
On 22 June 1880 Mr. Thomas Weir was appointed teacher at Pyramul Public School3 .
1881
1 August 1881 teacher Emil Beuschel was removed from Canadian Lead school to Pyramul Upper4 .
1885
12 January 1885 Emil Beuschel was instructed to act as teacher at Round Swamp P VIII5 .
1900
31 October 1900
4504 Department of Lands,
Sydney, 31st October, 1900.
Proposals under section 105, Crown Lands Act of 1884, in respect of Public School site at Pyramul.
WHEREAS His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, being of opinion that it is expedient in the public interest to resume the whole of the lands at Pyramul, areas 3 roods 3½ perches, and 1 acre 0 roods 36½ perches, dedicated 8th June, 1875, and 30th November, 1877, respectively, for a Public School site, and addition thereto, and described in the Schedule hereto, has directed that this notice under my hand shall be published in the Government Gazette, setting forth the mode in which it is proposed to deal with the land in question: Now, therefore, notice is hereby given, in pursuance of such direction, and in accordance with the provisions of the 105th section of the Crown Lands Act of 1884, that it is proposed to deal with the said land in the manner following, that is to say, - to revoke the respective dedications thereof heretofore made and to re-dedicate part of the said land together with other land containing in the aggregate 2 acres 0 roods 9 perches, also described in the Schedule hereto, for Public School site.
Ms. 1900-8,016 Dep. T. H. HASSALL.
Schedule Referred to.
Descriptions of 3 roods 3½ perches and of 1 acre 0 roods and 36½ perches of land the respective dedications of which are intended to be revoked.
County of Wellington, parish of Toolamanang, portion 25 area 3 roods 3½ perches: Commencing on the western side of the road from Sally's Flat to Windeyer, at the north-east corner of portion 26 of 2 roods 10¼ perches; and bounded thence on the south-east by the north-western boundary of that portion bearing south 78 degrees west 3 chains to its north-west corner; thence on the south-west by a line bearing north 12 degrees west 2 chains 56¾ links; thence on the north-west by a line bearing north 78 degrees east 3 chains 7½ links to the western side of the road from Sally's Flat to Windeyer afore said; and thence on the north-east by that side of that road, being lines bearing south 3 degrees 30 minutes west 50 links, and south 12 degrees east 2 chains 7¼ links east, to the point of commencement, - as shown on plan W. 70-2,091.
County of Wellington, parish of Toolamanang, portion 42, area 1 acre 0 roods 36½ perches: Commencing on the western side of the road, from Sally's Flat to Windeyer, at the north-east corner of portion 25; and bounded thence on part of the south-east by the north-western boundary of that portion bearing south 77 degrees 46 minutes 3 chains 8½ links; thence on the north-east by the south-western boundary of that portion bearing south 12 degrees 14 minutes east 2 chains 58 links to its south-west corner; thence on the remainder of the south-east by a line bearing south 77 degrees 40 minutes west 2 chains 97½ links; thence on the south-west by a line bearing north 12 degrees 14 minutes west 3 chains 25½ links; thence on the north-west by lines bearing north 77 degrees 46 minutes east 3 chains 32½ links, and north 71 degrees east 2 chains 91 links to the western side of the road from Sally's Flat to Windeyer aforesaid; and thence on the east by that side of that road bearing south 3 degrees 30 minutes west 1 chain 3 links, to the point of commencement,-as shown on plan P. 334-1,978.
Description of 2 acres 0 roods 9 perches which it is intended to dedicate as a Public School site.
County of Wellington, parish of Toolamanang, area 2 acres 0 roods 9 perches, portion No. 25: Commencing on the western side of the road from Sally's Flat to Windeyer, at the north east corner of portion 26; and bounded thence on the south-east by the north-western boundary of that portion and its prolongation, being in all a line bearing south 78 degrees 17 minutes west 5 chains 97 links; thence on the south-west by a line bearing north 11 degrees 43 minutes west 1 chain 82 4/5 links; thence on the north-west by a line bearing north 40 degrees 37 minutes east 3 chains 72 links to the south-west corner of portion 70 of 3 roods; thence on the north by the south boundary of that portion bearing north 87 degrees 6 minutes east 3 chains 30 links to the western side of the road from Sally's Flat to Windeyer aforesaid; and thence on the east by that side of that road, being lines bearing south 2 degrees 54 minutes east 1 chain 53 4/5 links, and south 11 degrees 24 minutes east 2 chains 7 2/5 links, to the point of commencement,-as shown on plan W. 3,658-2,0916
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1901 Teacher Transferred
On 23 August 1901 Pyramul School teacher Mr A W Greville was transferred to Wallagoot Public School7
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On 23 August 1901 teacher Mr W Croxon was transferred from Wanaaring School to Pyramul Public School as teacher8
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1921
12 January 1921
Forty years have made little difference in Upper Pyramul. The little aged school to which I used to walk 7½ miles, before I was 7 years of age stands. It is more than commodious for the number of scholars. I made myself known to the teacher, and he asked the children of pupils of forty years ago to stand. More than half of those present did. One little girl slipped out and returned with her grandmother, still fair of complexion and without a grey hair. They live long and die young, these people of the wide open spaces of our country. The old lady remembered the roaring fifties, and still nursed the hope that their glories would return to the old field, where she is sure gold on a big scale is to be found9
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1928
30 August 1928
At Mr. McCormack's Hall, on Friday, August 17, the residents of Pyramul, farewelled E. Dreuchsler, for the past three years in charge of the local school, on the eve of her departure to take up similar duties at Yarrabin. Mr. A. Williams, who made the presentation, a ladies' hand bag and roll of bank notes, said that Miss Dreuchsler had, during her term in Pyramul, by reason of her kindly disposition, her devotion to duty, and readiness to take an active part and assist in any matters of local interest, won the affection of the children, parents and all other residents. Their little present, he was certain, would commend itself more to Miss Dreuchsler than far more valuable objects because it was the gift of friends whose best wishes she would take with her when she said farewell to their locality Mr. R. McGormack said Miss Dreuchsler was deservedly, popular with the residents of Pyramul, and they would miss her greatly. Apart from her school duties she was always most kind and sympathetic to others who were in trouble. He regretted her departure very much and wished her the best of luck in her new school at Yarrabin. Mr. J. Wardrop said that as one of the parents concerned it was difficult for him to sufficiently express his appreciation of Miss Dreuchsler's ability as a teacher. Under her tuition their children had made splendid progress and they all had reason to be grateful to her. He. regretted her departure, which was a loss to Pyramul but a gain to Yarrabin residents, who had secured a capable teacher. Miss Dreuchsler in response, sincerely thanked the parents and residents for their beautiful and generous gift and said it would always be one of her most cherished possessions and her stay amongst them would be treasured as one of her most cherished memories. She was sorry indeed to leave them, but she had her living to earn and her duty to perform, and so she had to say good-bye10
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1937
28 October 1937
Education was not very widespread at this period, but an earnest clergyman, Mr. Bromley, had a little meeting house of slabs and bark erected, and in this he preached on Sundays and taught day-school and night-school during the week. It may be noted here, by way of contrast with the present benign system of education, that Mr. Bromley's fees were one shilling and sixpence (1/6) per week. Mr. Bromley labored amongst the Pyramulites for some years. His end was tragic. Starting out, bridle in hand, to catch his horse, he was never seen again. Fifteen years later, the skeleton of a man and the remains of a bridle were found in an unfrequented gully near Lower Pyramul. Mrs. Brown, an American lady, next took the office of teacher, and numerous private schools flourished and decayed during the years that followed. Mr. Smith was probably the first National school teacher, and his work was carried on in the house formerly occupied by the Goddard family, who had then left the district. A fine new school was opened - with much ceremony - in 1877. The first teacher was Mr. Weir, but he was soon succeeded by Mr. Bushell. There is now in the school an honor roll containing twenty-one names of ex-pupils who served in the Great War. Many of these commenced their school career with Mr. Bushell11
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