Among the papers found with the Honour Roll in the recess in the Nott Street School “Old Boys” Memorial were a few copies of a letter distributed by Mr A Richards (Head Teacher) and Cr J P Crichton (Chairman of the School Committee).
Letter, dated 15 May 1917, distributed by Mr A Richards and Cr J P Crichton asking for gifts…
The Port Melbourne Standard newspaper of 31 July 1915 carried a story that the State Minister for Education had requested schools compile and display a Roll of Honour of all “old boys” who had enlisted.1
The article continues with a request for parents or other relatives to provide the headmasters of Port Melbourne schools with the details of soldiers who had…