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	FormerSchool Of Mines - Castlemaine Historic Area 27 Lyttleton Street,, CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450 - Property No B5268	The foundation stone of the School of Mines, Castlemaine was laid on 18/12/1889 on the site of the old police court which had previously been used for classes. The architect was WC Vahland of Bendigo and the builder a Mr Dunstan. The school was built at a time when interest in applied science was high and its establishment also reflected the strong tradition of Mechanics Institutes and mining schools many British migrants had brought to Victoria. Schools of mines were ... more	B5268	State

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FormerSchool Of Mines - Castlemaine Historic Area

27 Lyttleton Street,, CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450 - Property No B5268

The foundation stone of the School of Mines, Castlemaine was laid on 18/12/1889 on the site of the old police court which had previously been used for classes. The architect was WC Vahland of Bendigo and the builder a Mr Dunstan. The school was built at a time when interest in applied science was high and its establishment also reflected the strong tradition of Mechanics Institutes and mining schools many British migrants had brought to Victoria. Schools of mines were ... more

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