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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Public School, Eyreton

Public School, Eyreton . This is one of the oldest public schools in North Canterbury. The timber for the original building is said to have been supplied by the settlers some forty years ago, and was carted from the Oxford bush; the local residents contributing fully one-half of the cost. The building, which has since been re-roofed and repaired, consists of two class rooms and two porches, and has accommodation for ninety children. There are fifty-one names on the roll, and the average attendance is forty-six. The headmistress in charge has a residence of seven rooms, and is aided by an infant mistress. A local library, with about 2,000 volumes and thirty subscribers, is conducted in a portion of the school premises. The library is well patronised, especially on Thursday evenings, during the winter months.