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Armidale Teachers' College (1928-1974)
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Collection summaryExplore the documention of campus life, construction, students, staff, and events at Armidale Teachers’ College from its founding to closure.DescriptionThe Armidale Teacher’s College (ATC) was established in 1928 with C.B. Newling as the Principal. The ATC building was built at the C.B. Newling Campus in 1929 after the demolition of the Armidale Goal. The ATC became the Armidale College of Advanced Education in 1971.Dates active1928 - 1974Succeeded byArmidale College of Advanced Education (1974-1989)Finding aidArmidale Teachers College Finding Aid
1920-1929
Armidale Gaol, c.1920
Armidale Goal, "X" marks the approximate position of the Manual training rooms
Portrait of C.B. Newling, c.1928
"Wharekoa", Beardy Street East, the first hostel for women students, 1928
Demolition of the Gaol and some scenes in the early construction of the College
Demolition of the Gaol and some scenes in the early construction of the College
Demolition of the Gaol and some scenes in the early construction of the College
"X" marks the approximate position of the Botany room
Armidale Teachers' College building under construction, c.1928
Armidale Teachers' College building under construction - window frames being inserted, 1928
Demolition of old gaol to make way for Armidale Teachers' College, c. 1928
Demolition of the Gaol and some scenes in the early construction of the College
Students and a teacher at the blackboard in room 1A, 1928
Women's Hostel "Wharekoa", Beardy St. East, 1928 Demolished 1934
Manual Training Rooms known as "Siberia", Demonstration School, 1928
Women's hockey game - A.H.S.O.S. v. A.T.C. 1928, Armidale Racecourse
Ist Year Boys Drill Hall, 1929
Armidale Teachers' College main building
"Girrawheen" Hostel Armidale
Three women sitting on the verandah at East "Girrawheen", 1929
Four women studying on the lawn
Armidale Teachers' College, Smith House, Miss E.M. Roulston in grounds of "Girrahween"; Matron Jane Ann Furnifull on verandah
Armidale Teachers' College, Smith House, Matron Jane Ann Furnifull on verandah of "Girrahween"
Armidale Teachers' College facade, 1929
Armidale Teachers' College: View of front of main building, 1929
Armidale Teachers' College, P.E. course during first three weeks of College, 1929
Armidale Teachers' College: Early stages of construction, 1929
Armidale Teachers' College, Smith House, mock wedding in the grounds, 1929
Armidale Teachers' College, Smith House, group of students on front steps with Miss Perrin, 1929
Armidale Teachers' College: Smith House: Matron Jane Ann Furnifull and Miss Alice Perrin, Warden, 1929
Armidale Teachers' College: Turning first sod at College early morning, early 1929
Armidale Teachers' College, Smith House, "Girrahween" Hostel, 1929
Armidale Teachers' College, Smith House, Miss E.M. Roulston in grounds of "Girrahween", 1929
Armidale Teachers' College, a group of pioneer staff members [1928/1929]
The Armidale Gaol [c.1928]
Stewart Gill, Champion sprinter 1928-9
Armidale Teachers College during construction c.1929
Opening of the new college at "Girrawheen", 1929
Mr Smith and Party at the laying of the foundation stones of the Armidale Teachers' College
Mr Smith and Party at "Whari Koa", Beardy Street, 1929
Mr Smith and Party at the laying of the foundation stones of the Armidale Teachers' College
First Year Students. Drill Hall. 1929 Feb-Mar
Group of women standing outside, Armidale Teachers' College, 1929
1A Infants School, Armidale
"The Goal at Last"
On the Steps of "Girrawheen" 1929
Inter-Year Tunnel Ball, 1929
1st Cricket Match on College Grounds, B Grade. 1929
Inter-Year Tug-O'-War, 1929
New Wing Uncompleted at "Girrawheen" 1929
Pioneer staff and students meet at the old gaol site on 8 April 1929 to witness commencement of work on the College building
The front yard of Armidale Gaol at the start of demolition, 1929
The Principal's Residence
Man standing on top of a partially completed building, ATC
A.T.C. (S.W. corner) from the railway line
Teachers' College in course of construction, 1929
Opening of New College, November 2, 1929
Armidale Teachers' College, Foundation Stone Ceremony
Armidale Teachers' College, Foundation Stone Day
David H. Drummond at the Laying of the Foundation Stone for Armidale Teachers' College, November 1929
Armidale Teachers' College, Hon. T.R. Bavin, Premier of NSW, laying one of the two foundation stones, 1929.
Armidale Teachers' College, Hon. D.H. Drummond, Minister for Education, unveiling one of the foundation stones, 2 November 1929
Official Welcome at Smith House, Principal Newling, T.R. Bavin, and W. H. Watson, Mayor of Armidale
Hon. T.R. Bavin, Premier of N.S.W., laying one of the foundation stones 2nd November, 1929
View of the Assembly at the laying of the foundation stones of the Armidale Teachers' College 2 November, 1929
View of the Assembly at the laying of the foundation stones of the Armidale Teachers' College 2 November,1929
View of the Assembly at the laying of the foundation stones of the Armidale Teachers' College 2 November, 1929
View of the Assembly at the laying of the foundation stones of the Armidale Teachers' College 2 November, 1929
View of the Assembly at the laying of the foundation stones of the Armidale Teachers' College 2 November, 1929
View of the Assembly at the laying of the foundation stones of the Armidale Teachers' College 2 November, 1929
Women's Hockey Team 1928 B. Glasson (Capt.)
Male student in a foot race
Male student going over a high jump
Group of Pioneer Women, ATC
Armidale Teachers' College, Smith House: On the stairs at back of "Girrahween" (forbidden area!), c. 1929 Girraween
Armidale Teachers' College: View of Armidale from "Whare Koa" student residence, 1929-301930-1939
The first fire at Smith House. "Fireman", Miss Kath Bennett
Armidale Teachers' College, Sports Day, 1930
Armidale Teachers' College staff, 1930
Armidale Teachers' College: S.H. Smith House, c. 1930
Armidale Teachers' College: View of main building and residence, 1930
Armidale Teachers' College: Interior view of College auditorium, 1930
Armidale Teachers' College: Interior view of portion of nature study room, 1930
Armidale Teachers' College: Interior view of portion of one of the corridors, 1930
Armidale Teachers' College: View of gravelled area and garden in front of main building (on left), looking east, 1930
Armidale Teachers' College: Looking toward driveway through colonnade at front of main building, 1932
Armidale Teachers' College, first debating team, 1930 - Vic Ainsworth, Maisie Johnston, Ed Parker
Armidale Teachers' College: Boiler room for College heating system, 1930
Armidale Teachers' College, A.T.C. cups, 1930
Armidale Teachers' College: Procession through streets on first visit by Sydney Teachers' College students to compete with Armidale, 1930
Armidale Teachers' College under construction, c. 1930
Armidale Teachers' College, southern and western wings complete, c.1930
Armidale Teachers' College, northern wing under construction, c. 1930
Armidale Teachers' College: Smith House: "Girrahween", c. 1930
Armidale Teachers' College, construction almost complete, c. 1930.
Armidale Teachers' College: Main building and Principal's residence viewed from Dangar Street, c. 1930
Armidale Teachers' College before construction was completed, c. 1930.
Armidale Teachers' College under construction, c. 1930
Armidale Teachers' College, Cyril Carey and Brian Havilah, c. 1930
Armidale Teachers' College, tennis at Demonstration School, c. 1930
Armidale Teachers' College: Front of northern wing with roof supports in position, 1930
Armidale Teachers' College under construction, c. 1929
Women's Hockey Team, ATC, 1930
Women's Basket Ball, ATC, 1930
First Inter-Collegiate Racecourse Armidale 1930
Thelma Dun with a basketball, 1930
Women Students at "Smith House" 1930
Physical Training School 1930, under Captain Hatfield
ATC Football Team, 1930
Physical Training School 1930 (Capt. Hatfield) - caption. Women's team
Two males and a female student, ATC
Smith House from the Cathedral tower
City Baths Armidale
Welcome to the Men's Hostel
Finish of a men's sprint race
Male student commencing a shot putt throw
"Siberia" at Armidale Demonstration School, c. 1930
Armidale Teachers' College, student with woodwork display at "Siberia" at Armidale Demonstration School, c. 1930
Armidale Teachers' College, woodworking in "Siberia" at Armidale Demonstration School, c. 1930
Hec Shaw at window of "Whare Koa" student residence, Armidale Teachers' College, 1930
Woodworking, "Siberia" at Armidale Demonstration School, c. 1930
Miss Roulston, Warden 1930
Miss Matheson, March 1930
Armidale Teachers' College 22 August, 1930
Student with woodwork display at "Siberia" at Armidale Demonstration School, c.1930
Armidale Teachers' College: Smith House: Fancy Dress, 1931
Armidale Teachers' College: Smith House: Fancy Dress, 1931
Armidale Teachers' College: Smith House: Fancy Dress, 1931
Armidale Teachers' College: Smith House: Fancy Dress, 1931
Armidale Teachers' College: Smith House: Fancy Dress, 1931
Armidale Teachers' College: Smith House: Fancy Dress, 1930-1931 Session. Zena Huggins, Hazel Hackett, Peggy Drummond, Mollie Scott, Nan Tindall
Armidale Teachers' College nearing completion, 1931
Armidale Teachers' College, women's tennis team, 1931
Armidale Teachers' College, women's hockey team, 1931
Armidale Demonstration School, Infants' Staff, 1931
Armidale Demonstration School Infants' Staff, 1931
Armidale Demonstration School Staff, 1931
Armidale Teachers' College: Class travelled to Uralla in 1931 in Mr Poggioli's bus for practice teaching
Armidale Teachers' College: Part of the College Library showing some of the paintings
Reg Hoade playing tennis, 1931
Armidale Teachers' College: Smith House: Gertie Thomas, Elaine Goodwin, Jean Perrit, Sheila Campbell, Peggy Drummond, 1930-1931 Session
Armidale Teachers' College: Smith House: Mollie Scutt, Gertie Thomas, Elaine Goodwin, Peggy Drummond, Sheila Campbell, 1930-1931 Session
Armidale Teachers' College, C.B. Newling, M.A., first principal of the College, 1932
Armidale Teachers' College lecturers, Mr. James and Mr. Campbell Howard, join group of students on bus picnic, 1932
Armidale Teachers' College, Women's Session, 1934
Armidale Teachers' College: Sporting Groups: Hockey Team 1932
Armidale Teachers' College, Mamie Murphy in the role of Mrs J. Rhead in the stage production of 'Milestones', 1932
Armidale Teachers' College, Mamie Murphy in the role of Mrs J. Rhead in the stage production of 'Milestones', 1932
Armidale Teachers' College, Rose Gore in the role of Gertrude in the stage production of 'Milestones', 1932
Armidale Teachers' College, Lil Faulks playing hockey 6 August 1932
Armidale Teachers' College students inspecting shaft and windlass at Hillgrove
Armidale Teachers' College group at Hillgrove mining area 12 August 1932
Armidale Teachers' College, Mick Moran and unidentified female
Armidale Teachers' College, Easter re-union, Sport Pavilion, Armidale Teachers' College, c.1933
Armidale Teachers' College: Sporting Groups: Easter Re-union, Ex-Students Hockey Team 1933
Armidale Teachers' College: Sporting Groups: Easter Re-union, Hockey Team 1933
Armidale Teachers' College, Hockey Team
Armidale Teachers' College Auditorium, 1933
Armidale Teachers' College Auditorium, 1933
Armidale Teacher's College, the Hinton Gallery, 1933
Armidale Teacher's College, the Hinton Gallery, 1933
Armidale Teachers' College, the Howard Hinton Gallery, 1933
Howard Hinton at the Armidale Teachers' College, October, 1933
Howard Hinton at the entrance to the Howard Hinton Gallery, Armidale Teachers' College, October, 1933
Howard Hinton at the Armidale Teachers' College, October 1933
Howard Hinton standing beside a sign saying Howard Hinton Benefactor
Benefactor of Armidale Teachers' College, Howard Hinton (1867-1948)
Armidale Teachers' College, Smith House staff, Miss R. Rayner, Matron Furniful and Miss D. Lindsay, 1930s
Smith House, Armidale Teachers' College, 1935
St Mary's Cathedral and Presbytery, St Peter's Cathedral, Beardy Street, New England Girls' School, Teachers' College, Central Park, Panorama of Armidale, De La Salle College, The Armidale School
Armidale Teachers' College: Hoisting the flag at the Annual Athletics Carnival, Oxford Pavilion, 1935
Armidale Teachers' College, stage set for the opening scene of the annual play, 1935
Stage set ATC auditorium
"The Middle Watch" performed by the Armidale Arts and Crafts Players Group in the Armidale Teachers' College auditorium
Armidale Teachers' College Inter-House Overhead ball at the Annual Athletics Carnival, c.1935
Armidale Teachers' College: View over Armidale towards Mount Duval from College steps, c.1935
Finish Mile 1935. McAlpine and Marsh (1st and 2nd)
McAlpine in the Broad Jump, 1935
Finish 440 yards, 1935. McAlpine, Hurrell, Tanner and Frankham
Lil Faulks, Hockey Centre Half, 1935
E. Todd, football captain and fullback, 1935
Ron Frankham, hurdling, August 1935
Armidale Teachers' College, Staff Group, 1936
Inaugural Meeting of the 1st Australian Council fo Education, Melbourne, 1936
Armidale Teachers' Colleg teaching staff, Oxford Pavilion, 1936 or 1937
Armidale Teachers' College, athletics carnival, [1937]
Armidale Teachers' College, 1937-1938 Session
Armidale Teachers' College, Special Session, September 1937-September 1939
Armidale Teachers' College, men's hockey team, 1939
Armidale Teachers' College, C.B. Newling with the Armidale Teachers' College Cricket Team 1939
The College Auditorium
The Hinton Gallery, looking at the top of the staircase
The Hinton Gallery
The Hinton Gallery
View of Armidale form the Armidale Teachers' College steps, c. 19391940-1949
Armidale Teachers' College: Rose trellis, looking east towards Faulkner Street, c. 1940
Armidale Teachers' College: College stage production, c. 1940
Armidale Teachers' College: Students' Council Executive, 1940
Armidale Teachers' College Library
Armidale Teachers' College Band 1940
Two postcards - The Teacher's College, Armidale, NSW
Armidale Teachers' College: Rose garden, looking east towards Faulkner Street, c. 1940
Interior of 5th classroom in Boys' Department of Armidale Demonstration School, 1940
Interior of 5th classroom in Boys' Department of Armidale Demonstration School, 1940
Armidale: Schools: Fifth class at Armidale Demonstration School at work, 1940. 2 copies.
Interior of 5th classroom in Boys' Department of Armidale Demonstration School, 1940
Interior of 5th classroom in Boys' Department of Armidale Demonstration School, 1940
Interior of 5th classroom in Boys' Department of Armidale Demonstration School, 1940
Armidale Teachers' College: Part of the College Library showing some of the paintings, world globe and statue
Armidale Teachers' College, C.B. Newling with the mixed tennis team, 1940
Armidale Teachers' College 1st Grade Cricket Team, 1940
Armidale Teachers' College, 1st Grade Mens' Hockey Team, 1940
Aerial view of Armidale Teachers' College and the Principal's residence
Armidale Teachers' College: Camouflage net making, students and members of C.W.A., 1941
Armidale Teachers' College: H.W. Oxford's craft class making models for aircraft identification, 1941
Armidale Teachers' College students painting aeroplane models, 1941
Armidale Teachers' College, display of finished models for enemy aircraft identification, 1941
Armidale Teachers' College: Section 2A's float for Peace Procession, 1946
Armidale Teachers' College Band 1941
Armidale Teachers' College, H.W. Oxford painting aircraft models with women students, 1941
Armidale Teachers' College, H.W. Oxford with students making aircraft models, 1941
Armidale Teachers' College students making nets, 1941
Alton Greenhalgh ("Greeny") lecturing at Armidale Teachers' College, 1941-42, Psychology and Geography
Campbell Howard, Music Lecturer, "Cam" in action at Armidale Teachers' College, 1941
Armidale Teachers' College: Section 2G (September 1939-August 1941), 2 July 1941
'Loombera' Armidale town house student accommodation - 118 Mann Street Armidale
Armidale Teachers' College postcard
Armidale Teachers' College: 1942-1943 Session
H.W. Oxford, A.L.P. candidate, 1943, member of Armidale Teachers' College staff
Armidale Teachers' College, Smith House Special Session, 1941-1943
Armidale Teachers' College: 1944-1945 Session
Armidale High School, c.1945
Armidale Teachers' College, aerial view of two quadrangles, the auditorium and incomplete east wing, c.1940s
View over Armidale Teachers' College grounds from Plant Biology Lab, February 1945
Looking over farm lands from far east to north of Armidale, March 1945
View from North Hill, Armidale, looking east, March 1945
View of Armidale under snow, from Armidale Teachers' College steps, 9 am, 1 August 1945
Armidale Teachers' Colleg group at Point Lookout, 29 September 1945
Armidale Teachers' College, Smith House students, shelling peas, 1946
Armidale Teachers' College student boarders at Ince's, 173 Brown Street, Armidale, 1946
Armidale Teachers' College, Smith House Session, 1945-1946
Armidale Teachers' College, Smith House 'G' Session, September 1944-August 1946.
Armidale Teachers' College biology excursion, top of Hillgrove Gorge, May 1946
Armidale Teachers' College, picnic group above Wollomombi Gorge, October 1946
Armidale Teachers' College: 1946-1947 Session
Armidale Teachers' College: Smith House viewed from Central Park, 1947
Armidale Teachers' College: C.B. Newling, Major Tom Johnstone (Myriel's husband) and Miss Mary White, Easter 1948
Armidale Teachers' College: Mayor L. Dawson and Mayoress greet ex-Principal, C.B. Newling, Easter 1948
Armidale Teachers' College: After the Ceremony of Dedication of Memorial Gates, Easter 1948
Armidale Teachers' College: Principal G.W. Bassett introducing staff to Governor-General Sir William McKell, March 1949
Armidale Teachers' College: Visit of Sir William McKell, March 1949
Armidale Teachers' College: Lady McKell receives a bouquet in the Library, 19491950-1959
View from North Hill towards Teachers' College - 5 inches of snow, 7 September 1946
S.H. Smith House, Armidale Teachers' College, c. 1950
Armidale Teachers' College Theatre Society production of 'The Ladies not for Burning', 1953
View over Armidale towards Mount Duval from Armidale Teachers' College steps, c. 1945
Armidale Teachers' College - Construction of Newling House, 1954
Armidale Teachers' College - Construction of Newling House, 1954 - dining room, west dormitory block
Armidale Teachers' College - Construction of Newling House, 1954 - connecting corridor between east dormitory block and amenities block
Armidale Teachers' College - Construction of Newling House, 1954 - dining room, domestic quarters
Construction of Newling House, Armidale Teachers' College, 1954
Armidale Teachers' College: Construction of Newling House, 1954
Armidale Teachers' College - Construction of Newling House, 1954 - corridor connecting east dormitory block with amenities block
Armidale Teachers' College - Construction of Newling House, 1954 - corner of dining room, used for assembling materials and fittings
Armidale Teachers' College - Construction of Newling House, 1954 - Matron's quarters, dining room and gardens
Construction of Newling House, Armidale Teachers' College, 1954 - corner of common room in amenities block
Armidale Teachers' College - Construction of Newling House, 1954 - Matron's quarters and dining room
Eric Dunlop outside Pallamallawa School building in the grounds of the Armidale Teachers' College, c. 1955
ATC Session Group 1954-1955
Armidale Teachers' College - S.H. Smith House on south-eastern corner of Barney and Dangar Streets, 1955
Armidale Teachers' College, Newling House completed, 1955
Armidale Teachers' College, north western view from front lawn - lily pond in foreground
Armidale Teachers' College, north-western view from front lawn.
View of Armidale Teachers' College from rear of Smith House overlooking Arran House on Dangar Street
Armidale Teachers' College participants in 1954-1955 Easter Parade on corner of Marsh and Beardy Streets
Armidale Teachers' College participants in 1954-1955 Easter Parade on corner of Marsh and Beardy Streets
Armidale Teachers' College participants in 1954-1955 Easter Parade on corner of Marsh and Beardy Streets
Armidale Teachers' College participants in 1954-1955 Easter Parade on corner of Marsh and Beardy Streets
Armidale Teachers' College, building illuminated for celebration of UNE's autonomy, 1955
Armidale Teachers' College, building illuminated for celebration of UNE's autonomy, 1955
Armidale Teachers' College, Newling House fire damage, 19571960-1969
Armidale Teachers' College, Dominican sisters at Post-College courses 8 September 1960
Armidale Teachers' College, Principal G.W. Muir soon after his appointment , 7 March 1961
Armidale Teachers' College, Music Summer School, UNE Adult Education,1962
Smith House, Armidale Teachers' College, at the opening of Bassett Wing, 1962
The opening of the Bassett Wing of Smith House, Armidale Teachers' College, 1962
Armidale Teachers' College Graduation 14 December 1962
Armidale Teachers' College, Saints Band, 1963
Dr C.B. Newling giving the Occasional Address at the Armidale Teachers' College graduation ceremony, 1964
Armidale Teachers' College, students at work in the original library
Armidale Teachers' College students admiring portraits in the College foyer, c.19651970-1979
Museum of Education in the grounds of the Armidale Teachers College
Interior of Museum of Education at the Armidale Teachers College, c. 1970
Flooded creek, looking west along Beardy Street from Jessie Street intersection, 1970
H.W. Oxford, Pioneer Lecturer at Armidale Teachers' College
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and Princess Anne stand in front of the College while attending a civic reception, 28 April 1970.
Pallamallawa Educational Museum, Armidale Teachers' CollegeCollection (Archives)
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