History
The pupils and teachers of Carrs Creek Schoolhouse c. 1880s.
The old school bell stands outside the original entrance to the historic building.
Pupils and their teachers pose for a photograph c. 1880s.
In 1882 a small one teacher school was built at Carrs Creek just outside of Grafton NSW. It was a brick school with one large classroom, a teacher’s room and a small porch for schoolbags. A teacher’s residence of four rooms and a kitchen was also built. 75 children attended the school, walking, on horseback or traveling on a small boat across the creek. The school and residence cost £1416.00 (pounds).
The first teacher at the school was Mr. William Brewer who taught at the school for the next 21 years. In all, 11 teachers taught at the school and lived in the schoolhouse until the school closed in 1964. The school was the centre of the Carrs Creek community and the teachers were well loved and respected.
The school was a focal point of World War I in the area, with many ex pupils fighting at the Western Front. It was the centre of the small, patriotic community and many events, concerts and family picnics were held there.
Carrs Creek Schoolhouse became a private residence in 1964 and has been completely restored as a short stay, with a World War I theme, whilst catering to every modern convenience.