Newmarket State High School

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Newmarket State High School
"Sic Itur Ad Astra"
Established 29th January, 1963
School type State Secondary High School
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Location Newmarket, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Campus Suburban
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School colours Blue, Grey and White
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Newmarket State High School was a secondary school in the suburb of Newmarket in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. From its establishment in 1963[1] until its closure in 1996[2], it was located on land between Banks St. and Brent St. in what is now Laurence St., Daniel Pl., Nelson Pl. and associated housing developments.

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[edit] Principals

  • Ken Gilbert (1981)
  • J. L. Shepherd (1985)
  • J. Deakin (1986)
  • K.P.OCONNOR (1963)

[edit] School Houses

There were four school houses: Jagara, Kabi, Waka and Yungi. They were named for the local Aboriginal tribes thought to be living in the Newmarket and Alderley areas in the 19th century.[3] The school principal in 1963 was K P O'CONNOR. A fine man.

[edit] References

  1. ^ History of Newmarket
  2. ^ Opening and Closing Dates of Queensland Schools
  3. ^ "Jakaway" School Yearbook, 1985

[edit] See also

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