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Newcastle. However, the school at
Newcastle also failed to attract enough pupils and in December 1864 it, too, was forced to close. Lot R45 was released for sale after it was agreed that the land was not suitable for a school building due to the risk of flooding.
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flooded to a level not seen before. Although the school stood well above the badly swollen river, it sustained a good deal of damage caused by the torrents of water gushing down from a series of steep ridges behind, a phenomenon which can still occur to this day.
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pupils. However, children of the poor or destitute were admitted free of charge. Books were supplied by the local government and sold to the pupils at cost price. Examinations were held regularly.
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as they viewed proceedings. Further fundraising efforts would follow, including a monster tea party and a two day fete to be held on 25 January 1855. Five hundred people were expected to attend.
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