Figure 1.--This is a class at the Bucklands school in 1902. Flat caps were common there. At other schools the traditional English peaked school cap was more common.

We note numerous Australian school photographs from the early 20th century. The boys look much like English boys, so much so that it is difficult to distinguish them, although th background some times suggests the location. We note both schools that wore uniforms and others that note. Early in the century some boys wore sailor suits, but this was less common after World War I. Peaked schoo caps and flat caps were common and we note a few boys wearing boaters. Eton collars were very common until after the War. As in England, short pants were very common, perhaps becuse of the climate even more so than in Englnfd. Australian schools continued to use English school uniforms through the 1950s. Even more so than English boys, Australian boys wore short pants school uniforms. Even at secondary schools short pants were common. Some schools, both state and private schools to wear short pants. Despite the warm climate in Australia, boys commonly wore blazers and kneesocks. Caps were also common.

Created: October 1, 2003
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