Thomas Hastie
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History
Thomas Hastie was a Presbyterian minister. He arrived at Buninyong in 1847 at the request of the Learmonth and Scott families becoming the first clergyman in the district.[1] Hastie was the founder of the first inland boarding School.[2]
Legacy
Hastie's School was opened in 1848 by Mr Bedwell, with 10 pound per year being charged for board and education.[3]
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References
- ↑ W.B. Withers, History of Ballarat and Some Reminiscences, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.
- ↑ Thorpe, M.W. & Akers, Mary, An Illustrated History of Buninyong, Buninyong & District Historical Society, 1982.
- ↑ W.B. Withers, History of Ballarat and Some Reminiscences, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.
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--Sallyanne Doyle 12:18, 23 February 2013 (EST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 11:39, 13 June 2023 (AEST)