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There are many records in our collection that relate to government schools. You will find records that track the establishment and maintenance of schools, provide details on students and teachers, and much more including plans of school sites and buildings.
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(1926-1990) Record Series Number (VPRS): 11758, 11538
Series Number (VPRS): 10516
Including pupil registers
Search the various files relating to Victorian state schools
Record Series Number (VPRS): 8044, 7882, 10300
VPRS 10300 (1906-1996)
VPRS 10061
Series Number (VPRS): 14517
Various series
Record Series Numbers (VPRS): 19, 61, 880, 878, 903
Various series
Record Series Number (VPRS): 13579/P1