Darebin Libraries Christmas closure

Our library branches will close at 1pm on Tues 24 December for Christmas. Branches will be closed on Wed 25 December (Christmas Day) and Thurs 26 December (Boxing Day). During this time you can renew online, return books via our chutes and access our digital content.
Branches will reopen on Fri 27 December at 10am.

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Preston Girls Secondary College

Preston Girls' High school opened in February 1928 and was Preston's first state secondary school. It began with over 600 students enrolled and offered students professional and domestic courses. The Council paid 5000 pounds for the land the school was built on. The first principal was Miss Van Nooten who remained in charge for seven years. Preston Girls Secondary College closed it's doors in December 2013.

(1935, September 6). Northcote Leader: Jubilee issue (Northcote, Vic. : 1882 - ).

Carroll, Brian & Rule, Ian (1985). Preston: an Illustrated History. Preston: City of Preston.

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