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Through the Decades

1910s

moreA century of Technical and Vocational education in the northern suburbs of Melbourne was heralded by
the ringing of a cow bell throughout the tough streets of Collingwood in the winter of 1912.

1920s

MoreThis decade was one of enormous challenge for the newly federated nation as it
went fromcoping with reintegrating soldiers back into the community and economy to the commencement of the Great Depression.

1930s

Despite momentous world events such as the Great Depression and outbreak of the World War II, the 1930s witnessed increased demand for vocational education, particularly in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

1940s

moreDuring this decade, the growth of Collingwood and Preston Technical schools was dominated by the war effort, post-war reconstruction and migration, and the reintegration of returned servicemen into the local economy.

1950s

more1953: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing’s Norgay become the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest; Queen Elizabeth II is crowned

1960s

moreThe sixties were a tumultuous decade of hope, change and political protest. Although a dangerous time in many ways, it was a fertile decade in the sciences, arts and entertainment.

1970s