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Port Molyneux : the story of Maori and pakeha in South Otago : a centennial history : commemorating the landing of George Willsher and his companions at Willsher Bay, June 28, 1840 : with a programme for the unveiling of the centennial cairn, erected by the Clutha County Council, June 28, 1940

The South Clutha Side School

The South Clutha Side School.

This was the school established at Puerua, which originally was held in the Romahapa building referred to by Mr. Jackman. The records show that it was established in 1858, and the average attendance was 14 that year; in 1859, 14; in 1860, started with 19, but dropped to 9; in 1861 the number present on the day of the inspector's visit was 13.

The first teacher was Mr. Brydone; Mr. D. McEwan was the teacher in 1860, Mr. A. McEwan being appointed in 1861. The salary was £80, half being found by the Board, the other half by the district.