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RICHMOND VALE SCHOOL

The subsidised school in the Richmond Vale School Teacher's residence
continued along these lines until 7th May 1934. When Mrs. Wilkinson closed
the subsidised school and vacated the premises, the Richmond Vale School Teacher's
residence was sold for £27.0.0. ($54.00) on 6th November 1934, by the Government
'Resumed Properties' Section.

Headmasters or Teachers-in-Charge at Richmond Vale School have been:-

Richmond Vale School opened as a 'Provisional' School on 4th October, 1880.

James Haydon 4th October 1880

Richmond Vale School raised to 'Public School' status on 20th December, 1881.

Edward Langbridge 9th March 1882
Henry Williams 4th May 1882
Mona Hush 1st February 1883
Anna Hopper 8th April 1885
Christopher Aske1.-1 4th August 1886
David Gilpin 3rd May 1887
James Mitchell 30th October 1891

Till the school closed on 23rd April, 1903.

Richmond Vale School re-opened on 15th June, 1906.

Archibald Greentree 15th June 1906
Thomas Dennison
William Willis 31st January 1912
Vernon Barwick
Ernest Grigg 19th. March 1913
Robert Bruck
Dennis McErney 6th June 1916

12th September 1925

27th October 1925

1st March 1928

Till the school closed on 31st March, 1932.

Ri chmond Vale 'Subsidised' School opened 18th May, 1932

(Mrs.) ? Wilkinson 18th May 1932

Till the School cl osed on 7th May, 1934.