Durham Lead
Origin of the name
History
Durham Lead became establised in March 1857.[1]
The Sandy Hills diggings was located at the Shallow end of the Durham Lead and opened in March 1856. Traces of the lead can be seen along Sandy's Hill Road.[2]
Governance
Geography and climate
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Culture
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Tourism
Transport
Architecture
Education
Durham Lead State School No 280 was the first school conducted in the Durham Lead area, and was initially operated by the Wesleyans. At that time it was known as Green Hills. The school opened on 14 September 1857 under Benjamin W. Stock, who remained head teacher until 1864. The average attendance in 1858 was 35. The name was changed to Durham Lead in 1872. In 1930 the school was destroyed by fire. Another building was moved on site and remained opened until 1941, when the attendance for 4. The School was closed and records removed to Grenville State School No 1153.[3]
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See also
Mining in Durham Lead - Mining companies in Durham Lead - Mining gullies in Durham Lead - Mining gutters in Durham Lead - Mining leads in Durham Lead - Mining reefs in Durham Lead
Notes
References
- ↑ Anne Beggs-Sunter, Green Hill Diggings, Buninyong and District Historical Society, 1996.
- ↑ Anne Beggs-Sunter, Green Hill Diggings, Buninyong and District Historical Society, 1996.
- ↑ Visions and Realisations: A Centenary History of State Education in Victoria, Victorian Education Department History Unit, 1973.
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--Beth Kicinski 14:28, 21 November 2016 (AEDT); --Clare K.Gervasoni 15:53, 28 June 2023 (AEST)