Category Archives: Education
Thomas Bigge’s view of education in Van Diemen’s Land
Thomas Bigge’s view of education in Van Diemen’s LandDraft In 1785 Britain had to face the dilemma of what to do with the convicts it had been sending to the American colonies from 1718 to 1785. It is estimated that … Continue reading
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Tagged John Youl, Lord Bathurst, Robert Knopwood, Thomas Bigge, Transportation
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Lieutenant Governor Sorell revives interest in Public Education
Within months of his arrival in Hobart Town in 1817, Lieutenant Governor William Sorell set about improving the overall status of education in the colony. At that time, no government educational institutions existed though there were a few private schools … Continue reading
Early Moves towards Government Support
From the mid-18th century, politicians and reformers were starting to look at ways of broadening access to education to include all levels of society. Derek Gillard’s Education in England: a History Chapter 5 provides a useful timeline, and list of … Continue reading
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