The History of Hale School and its Old Boys - Old Haleians Association

1919
In the December 1919 Cygnet, the editor
wrote:
‘The Great War, with its toll of
brave men, has left us bereft of
many who could ill be spared in a
young country while, at the same
time, it had afforded hundreds
that opportunity of the wider
education that travel alone gives.
All schools in Australia will benefit
in the future from the influence of
the Old Boys who have seen the
world, and have stood the tests
of the greatest war in history. It
is more evident every year that
public schools depend to a very
large extent on the support of
men who have been educated
in them, who have lived the full,
rich life that these schools give,
and who have carried out into the
world, memories of happy days
and friendships formed for life.’ 4
1920 - 40
1920
Headmaster Matthew Wilson reported
that at the end of 1920 the numbers at
High School had lifted above 300 for
the first time. A War Memorial Wing was
added in 1924 and was used as the Junior
School section of the complex.
1920s
Numbers at the School fell as a result of
the Great Depression to 235 by 1928 with
only 35 boarders enrolled.
4 1919 Cygnet report in Edgar, From Slate to
Cyberspace, p. 145.
Havelock Street School - 1919
Fees and Terms.
All Fees become payable on the first day of each term, and pupils subsequently withdrawn are liable for a full term’s fees.
A reduction of 10% on board and tuition is made in the case of brothers.
The School Year is divided into THREE TERMS, of practically equal length, the dates for 1920 being as follows:
1st Term, 10th February to 14th May; 2nd term, 1st June to 27th August; 3rd term, 14th September to 17th December.
FULL BOARDERS.
Under 12 years Board - £16 10/-; Tuition - £6; Total - £22 10/- per term.
Over 12 years, Board - £18 3/-; Tuition - £7 7/-; Total - £25 10/- per term
Laundry - £1 6/- per term.
WEEKLY BOARDERS.
Under 12 years Board - £15; Tuition - £6; Total - £21 per term.
Over 12 years, Board - £16 13/-; Tuition - £7 7/-; Total - £24- per term
DAY BOYS
Under 12 years, Tuition - - - £6 per term | Over 12 yeasr, Tuition - - - £7 7/- per term.
DAY BOARDERS.
£4 per term, in addition to the day fees.
{N.B. - A Meal is provided at the School House for day boys whose parents may wish them to have a hot dinner.
The price works out at about 1/3 per meal.}
The above fees include School Magazine, Physics, Chemistry, Cadet Corps, Physical Culture, Games, Sports, etc.; the wages of permanent
groundsman, soil, seed, water, materials for cricket, rowing, tennis, football etc. The charge includes all Physical Training excelp Boxing.
EXTRA SUBJECTS.
LABORATORY FEE, 5/- per term.
DANCING, £1 1s per term
BOXING 17/6 per term
ELOCUTION 10/6 per term
MUSIC. Arrangements may be made if parents desire their sons to learn the piano or violin.
Where necessary for boys to remain at School during the holidays special arrangements may be made.
CLOTHING FOR BOARDERS.
The following list is meant as an assistance to parents. All articles MUST be marked plainly with boy’s name.
3 Suits (one dark, for Sunday wear) 3 Serviettes 3 Pairs Boots
3 Suits Pyjamas 6 pairs Socks or Stockings 1 Pair Slippers
6 Soft Shirts 4 Singlets Brushes (clothes, hair, teeth and nails)
12 collars 1 Rug Straw Hat
6 Handkerchiefs 1 Overcoat