Sight Saving School (1940 - 1991)

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Sight Saving School, students wood burning, 1951 to 1973, 1951 - 1973, courtesy of Tasmanian Images: Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office.
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From

1940

To

c. 1991

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Government-run, School

Alternative Names

Bruce Hamilton Sight Saving School
Bruce Hamilton School
Bruce Hamilton Special School

Location

Tasmania

The Sight Saving School opened in March 1940 on the grounds of the Elizabeth Street Practicing School. Its purpose was to prevent children with partial sight from losing it and to teach them Braille. The school closed around 1991.

Collection Title: Sight Saving School Records (1940 - 1991)
Date Range: 1940 - 1991
Reference: TA01131 [Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office Agency Number]
Contact: Please contact Research Enquiries, Tasmanian Archives:
Postal address: 91 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: (03) 6165 5538 or (03) 6165 5541
Website: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/get-help/help-with-research-and-finding-information/
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Sight Saving School, students wood burning, 1951 to 1973

Sight Saving School (1940 - 1991)

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