Fortitude Valley State School PP Google Group

Newstead House, Brekky Creek

2009-11-21T06:33:45Z

Don`t know if members need this, but Valleyites like to claim notable
people in our area.:-]

Captain John Clements Wickham, resident in Newstead House for a number
of years, was the second in command of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle
(1831-1836), famous for the world-circling expedition of Charles

The First School

2009-10-25T10:12:46Z

While we may claim to having the first public school in the Valley,
the honour really goes to Fanny Trundle. Arriving on the 'Fortitude'
in 1849, Charles and Fanny Trundle rented an acre of land from Mr.
Duncan, Collector of Customs, who owned acreage bounded by Gotha, Ann,
Gipps and Leichhardt (now St. Paul`s Tce.) Streets. He erected a bush

My Valley School Days

2009-09-30T00:28:53Z

I have finally found the time to put down a short account of my days
living in the Valley. More later perhaps if I think of some
interesting events, etc. (eg. life in the "Army Camp").

In 1946, my parents and my brother, Don (older by three years) and I
moved from Toowoomba, where Dad had been stationed in the army, to

Two new photos

2009-08-31T12:24:05Z

Hi folks

Just received two new photos to add to the school collection. These
were received courtesy Terry. They are photos of the 1971 Year 4 & 5
and Year 6 & 7 classes. Check 'em out.

Ekka to be redeveloped

2009-08-11T10:20:44Z

The surrounds of the Ekka grounds are to be redeveloped to house
10,000 residents. Since I believe only two classes are operating at
the FV school possibly leading to a closure,, this might be the
infusion to give the school a new lease of life.

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Another Valley Boy makes history

2009-06-01T10:09:31Z

C.E.Chuter was a pupil at the Fortitude Valley State School, probably
around the beginning of the last century. When the push came for an
amalgamation of all the separate suburban councils into a Greater
Brisbane City Council in 1925, our lad had so much input as Chief
Clerk of the Home Secretary, that it became known as 'Chuter`s Bill'.

New Bridge

2009-05-19T10:03:04Z

Here`s a puzzler:

'1855-for sale 20 allotments in Queen Street, Fortitude Valley--right
in the very heart of Fortitude Valley, close to the new
bridge-----'Moreton Bay Courier

Any thoughts?

`nother snippet from the past

2009-05-18T23:48:10Z

A snippet from Major-General Spencer Brown covering the period
1877-1925.

‘Early German Station (later Nundah)

Mr. Christopher Hurworth, who in my time, was head of the Fortitude
Valley School, was trained in England to the teaching profession and
came to Australia in 1874. His first appointment here was German

Brookes Street

2009-05-16T10:32:23Z

A follow-up of sorts from Ray`s par of 14th January:

'Just to add something else of interest: Fortitude Valley was also
called Bells Vale or Bells Valley. Early maps show the "road" from
Brisbane Town in the direction of Bells Vale.
Ray '

From a 1885 map of the area, it appears Brookes Street used to be Bell

The Valley--Early Days

2009-04-26T06:29:02Z

No date—no author---unknown publication

‘And the Valley, what was it like in those times?’ he was asked.
From the veranda of the house in Ivory Street, the cheerful old
gentleman gazed over the busy Valley spread out before him, its
immense drapery houses in the foreground, and the industrial factories

After School Care FVSS 1975

2009-04-12T07:42:49Z

Click here for a photo <[link]
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The Schools' beginning

2009-02-18T05:57:32Z

Hi folks

You'd be aware that there is a difference of opinion about the start
date of the FVSS. I have been researching this for some time and
established that the school actually began on 4 March 1861, in very
humble surroundings, not 1 October 1861 as Education Queensland and
Queensland State Archives state on their websites. I thought it

Candidates 1956 State Scholarship Exam

2009-02-17T04:13:22Z

At long last, I have established (with a little help from the
Queensland Studies Authority) a list of those who sat the 1956 exam:
They were:

Boys
Dann, Barry Archibald
Dunstan, Peter Lionel
Graham, Barry Leonard
Hodgkins, Richard Dennis
Johnson, Kevin George
Kluss, Gordon Trevor
Lindner, Ronald Geoffrey

Large wading Pool

2009-02-08T09:53:10Z

Yes,there was a large wading pool,also I mailed the Honour Roll that
hung in the Valley School,did it arrive .Jim McKay

Something more recent

2009-02-05T09:12:38Z

3-10-1933---CMail

FAREWELL FUNCTIONS.

The headmistress of the Fortitude Val-
ley Girls' School (Miss Emilie Leitch),
who will retire from the service of the
Education Department shortly, was ten-
dered a farewell by the teachers and
pupils recently. The teachers entertained
the guest of honour at luncheon, and ex-

Valley Old Boy

2009-02-05T09:05:10Z

SENATE CANDIDATE DIES.
MAJOR-GENERAL FORSYTH.

PNEUMONIA PROVES FATAL.
Notable Military Record.
After a short illness Major-General J. K.
Forsyth died at his home at Hepburn
Street, Auburn, early last evening, from
pneumonia, which supervened on influenza
contracted at Sea Lake 10 days ago. Major-

MG

2009-02-03T12:00:33Z

Coming in the next day or so, a real find of an old boy for the FVSS--
a Major-General. I have to clean up all the computer errors from the
scanning.

Monkeys

2009-02-03T10:16:54Z

Terry-Yes, I remember the monkeys, also the large Galapagos
turtle,also the bird cages.Jim McKay

Fw: [fvss-past-pupils-web page message] re Valley stories

2009-01-31T22:36:52Z

I wish to unsubscribe from this group.
Casey Conway
----- Original Message -----
To: fvsspp@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 9:03 PM

Hi all ,I was sitting around the other day doing a reminisce of the Valley etc all sorts of things appeared ,can any one ? remember seeing a "zoo?" at where the old Crypt once was ,I can vaguely remember going there one night and seeing animals in cages etc , any thoughts ,Terry Murphy [kallangur]

re Valley stories

2009-01-31T10:03:00Z

Craigard

2009-01-30T01:01:34Z

Found a map showing Cloudland as 'Luna Park' so I`m guessing it`s WW2
or pre-WW2. In the block bounded by Campbell St., Hamilton Place,
O`Connell Tce. and Tufton St., is marked 'Craigard' School for Girls.
Anyone heard of it?

2009-01-30T14:46:31Z

Ray as far as I know my grandfather went to fvss 1890 approx my father fvss 1920-1928 me 1949-1953 DAVID TRAIL

World war1

2009-01-29T01:15:18Z

Ray-Here is the honour Roll that was in Valley School .Jim Mckay

New Farm

2009-01-17T02:59:22Z

Just studying a map of Brissie c.1865. On Brunswick Street, pointing
towards New Farm, is the notation 'To Brisbane Race Course'. Anyone
ever hear of a racetrack at New Farm Park? That`s the only flat land I
could think of in that direction.

Error

2009-01-16T09:53:23Z

Ray, I`m getting blocked from posting. Now, some may say that`s a good
thing :-p , but see if anyone else is having the same problem.
Thanks Ross

The dangers of old days

2009-01-15T02:25:52Z

G'day Ross, 15th. Jan. 2009
Is it possible that Sagittarians' were destined to get involved in physical activities? such as boxing and Judokai. I must admit Judo in hindsight seems the most sensible option, but the more sensible option of course was selling papers which was at least important to build and nurture a good work ethic.

Autobiographies including Norman Wright former F.V.pupil

2009-01-12T07:21:33Z

There were two other "Violet"s associated with the Crouch family. These were "Violet" and "Violet II" both of which were 14 foot racing skiffs sailed by Charlie Crouch. Charlie was my grandfather's brother, who in the 1890s as a teenager was acknowledged the champion punt skipper of the Brisbane River. When he became a fisherman in Moreton Bay, his skippering and seamanship qualities continued to improve. I have a copy of a newspaper clipping which says in part 'From the time of her launching in 1898, in 69 starts, the "Violet" scored 38 firsts, 16 seconds, and 5 thirds. She was also champion (I don't know whether club or State), 1898,99,1900,01,03. There is a story that she was a mile in front in the 1902 championship when her mast broke.' In 1905/6/7, skippering "Violet II" Charlie won the Australasian Championships. "Violet II" was owned by Harry Chapman of the rag trade in Brisbane.

The history of Jim Jamison Bowen Hills gymnasium and prominent boxers

2009-01-12T04:39:25Z

To Those Interested in Jim Jamison part Boxing history

The revelations of our diligent F.V.S.S .researchers that the original Fortitude Valley School site in 1861 where the Royal George Hotel is now situated bought back some memories; I used to sell papers after school in the Valley outside Borthwick’s butcher shop which was on the corner of Ann St. and Brunswick St diagonally opposite the same Royal George Hotel.

View this page: "History of the School from the Beginning"

2009-01-10T07:46:47Z

Here is some history that you will no doubt find very interesting.
Enjoy. Stay tuned for more as it comes to hand.

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FV InfantsSchool

2009-01-10T06:12:10Z

When the Montessori teaching method was approved for education in
Queensland, Fortitude Valley Infant`s School was the second selected
(from Dan O`Donnell`s History of Qld. Education)

'Unfortunately, around the world a brutal, all-demanding war
intervened, and by its end the initial
burst of enthusiasm for Montessori had begun to wane, in Queensland

`nother footy star

2009-01-08T10:58:59Z

No. 11 Clem Ryan
An interchange selection in the Queensland Team of the Century, he
was a utility defender who ranked among the best of his era. Captained
Queensland in the first national Schoolboys Carnival held at Perry
Park in 1922 and later captained the Queensland Open side in a double
matched only by the great Doug Pittard. He graduated from his school

`nother Valley Teacher

2009-01-08T10:55:18Z

TOLMIE, JAMES (1862-1939), newspaper proprietor and politician, was
born on 25 July 1862 on board the Rajasthan, en route from Liverpool
to Brisbane, eldest son of Scottish parents Roderick Tolmie, farmer,
and his wife Helen, née Macrae. Arriving on 4 November 1862, Roderick
secured employment as an overseer on Wallan station, near Miles. About

Piece from the Past

2009-01-08T10:51:48Z

From Dan O`Donnell commenting on Qld. Education methods:

The Queensland Experience

Historically, values have been taught formally and informally, that
is, inculcated, from the beginning of Queensland education. When the
present system of public education was evolving to emerge in the
Education Act of 1875, there was an exchange of ideas between J.S.Kerr

The beginnings of the new Boys' school 1886

2009-01-07T07:40:16Z

Found this too and thought it worth posting:

Source: The Brisbane Courier, Tuesday 13 April 1886

IN consequence of the increased attendance at the Fortitude Valley
State school, an addition to its present accommodation has engaged the
attention of the Education Department. It has been decided to build a

The Transition period 1948-1950 and some background

2009-01-07T05:46:15Z

I visited the QSA yesterday and ploughed my way through some
interesting files, my objective being to find that elusive photo of
the former boys' school on the St Pauls Terrace side of the railway
line. Alas, alack, no joy with a photo.

But I did learn lots of other things that have been testing my memory

View this page: "Miscellaneous Memorabilia"

2009-01-03T01:46:45Z

This page has been upated as part of restructuring.

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View this page: "Class Photos 1940"

2009-01-03T01:24:16Z

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View this page: "Class Photos 1938"

2009-01-03T01:19:50Z

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View this page: "Class Photos 1937"

2009-01-03T01:14:56Z

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View this page: "Class Photos 1936"

2009-01-02T05:47:27Z

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View this page: "Class Photos 1935"

2009-01-02T05:41:07Z

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Anderson, Wrench

2009-01-02T00:24:21Z

Welcome to 2009. This morning I came upon a note that I had misplaced
some time ago and so here it is (my apologies to Brenda Boettcher, nee
Wrench).

July 2008

"Trivia Time"

My cousin, Kieth Anderson also attended [FVSS] for a time. He was a
few years younger than Ted [Wrench]. The windows were very low on the

Ashby

2008-12-29T06:10:54Z

Hi Everyone

Have just come across an article in The Courier (Brisbane) of Tuesday,
17 September 1861 in which a reference is made to the "Village of
Ashby", a suburb of Brisbane. It turns out that "Ashby" was another
name for Fortitude Valley. I thought I'd share this with you in case
someone else was aware of it. Feel free to add a comment.

Stocktake of Membership

2008-12-29T06:04:12Z

Happy New Year to Everyone, hope you enjoyed Christmas with your
family and friends. We were fortunate to have two of our children and
their spouses here at the dinner table. Our third child and her
husband could not make it as they spent Christmas Day in Helsinki,
Finland and by now are in St Petersburg probably in 6 feet of snow!!.

Compliments of the Season

2008-12-21T22:58:34Z

All the best for Christmas and the New Year to the old boys and girls
of Fortitude Valley State School. May your aches and pains disappear
and your memories come flooding back. :-)

re names

2008-12-11T09:21:48Z

Hi all ,loved the photo of the Bowen Hills station so many memories ,re some photos ,I sent a load into the state library re Alfred st stilll have the negs , I was wondering if ? any one remembered a " Mike Murphy " living there ,I remember him in my class and going to his house circa 1952 ?? Thanks Terry Murphy ps I should get the negs reprinted hey

Jim Jamieson`s gym

2008-12-10T10:22:04Z

I recently came across a couple of photographs of lads training at the
'Bowen Hills Club'. They look like boxers and the only gymnasium I
know of at Bowen Hills was run by Jim Jamieson. Anyone know of the
history of the Bowen Hills Club? I`ll put the pics onsite. Maybe Casey
Conway trained there?

2008-11-25T03:42:35Z

Others that I remember from Bowen Hills Valley are Lynette Ungerer Felicity Fleener Pam Phelan Bobby Howard Tony Taylor John Wall Allan Legett Ian Dempster Neil Hamilton
David.Trail

Inter-school Sports Day

2008-11-23T22:25:56Z

Each year there used to be an athletics carnival between the schools
(north-side only?) I`ve got a blank at remembering where it was held.
Was it Vic Park? Anybody set any records?

Jan's Story

2008-11-23T05:34:49Z

I certainly remember the boiled lolly factory that Jan mentions. During
Grade 7 we used to go on Friday afternoons to Breakfast Creek SS to do
manual arts - trade drawing, woodwork and sheet metal work - and on the way
there we often stopped at the factory to buy a bag of sweets. We probably
also did it during Grade 8 but in reverse - as we did Friday mornings at the