Although punishments at school have changed and corporal punishment is no longer allowed, we can see from the offences that children have not changed. This Punishment Book, from the school attended by Henry Lawson, is one of the earliest surviving examples of this type of record. It should be noted that there are no entries for Henry Lawson in this record, however, his admission to Eurunderee school in 1875 (and his return visit in 1914) is at Item 40.
Source: NRS 3931 Punishment Book Eurunderee, [4/7548]
TRANSCRIPTION OF SELECTED ENTRIES
| Name of Pupil | Nature of Offence | Amount of punishment | Date of punishment | By whom inflicted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John G Worth | Stubbornness in refusing to answer a question when repeatedly asked to do so & refusing to hold out his hand | Four strokes of cane on back |
24.10.79 | John Tierney |
| Henry Spencer | Staying away from school without leave (half day) |
Four strokes of cane on hands |
10.2.80 | John Tierney |
| George Wright) John Bacon) Thos Mason) |
Fighting in playground |
Four strokes of cane on hands |
25.10.80 | John Tierney |
| Selina Baker Bertha Buchholtz |
Laughing & talking in school | Two strokes of cane on hands |
16.6.81 | John Tierney |
