The social history of the Free Kindergarten Union of the State of Victoria, Australia, from inception in 1908 to the year 1980 is recorded in this book. Growth of the union is described within the context of the World Wars, the Depression, and urbanization and industrialization. The story begins with volunteerism and philanthropy, and with four…

Traces the history of rural education in Australia, including the influence of early British colonists, the emergence and eventual consolidation of state systems of education, and the implementation of distance education. Focuses on the development of education in remote areas of Queensland and government impact on rural education. (LP)