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Founding and Initial Enrollment
- When
- 15-16 June 1846
- Where
- Launceston
Henry Plow Kane was appointed as the founding headmaster on 15 June 1846, and the school opened the next day with 24 boys enrolled.
On 15 June 1846, Henry Plow Kane was chosen as the founding headmaster. The school opened its doors the following day, enrolling 24 boys of varying ages. Launceston was described as a small town with a population of about 8,000 people, little more than a scattered village.
Sources
- Launceston Church Grammar School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-28
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