Perth Boys' School 1847-1947: The Story of the First Hundred Years of a Great School with a Background of the History of Education in Western Australia by John K Ewers

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Pages have sunned. Previous owner has signed front endpage and added dates for his attendaence to the school (1935-1937). Some marks on front endpage. Book has been protected with non-adhesive plastic cover. Body text and binding are still very good.

This book was published to recognise the first centenary of the Perth Boys' School and the solid foundation on which free education in Western Australia has been built.

The history of school is closely linked with education in Western Australia. The book details important milestones, including the beginnings of education in WA, the establishment of the first school at Rush Church, the formation of an education committee and a Board of Education, the appointment of the first headmaster, and the construction of a permanent school. During this time, tens of thousands of boys have passed through the school. The book also includes enrolment figures, some photographs and a list of students and teachers in the centenary year.