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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TRADES' SCHOOL [Elgin] Trades' school (Endowed)
Trades' school (Endowed)
Trades' school (Endowed)
Trades' school (Endowed)
Mr. Skinner
Mr Watson
Name on doorway
Burgh Plan 1858 &c.
007.16 This School was erected in 1824 under the patronage of the Six Incorporated Trades for the education of the children of their class. It is an excellent school-room, with house and garden for the teacher and was built by public subscription, aided by a grant from Parliament of £120. The average number of scholars is about 145 & the normal branches of Education are taught. It was endowed in 1657 by the Incorporated Trades and they still support it.
FERNBANK Fernbank
Fernbank
Fernbank
Mr. Lamb
Mr. Watson
Mr. Skinner
007.16 A substantial cottage residence on on Moss Street, two storeys high & with an extensive garden attached. Property of Mr. Lamb.
ALMA COTTAGE Alma Cottage
Alma Cottage
Alma Cottage
Miss Duff
Mr. Watson
Mr Skinner
007.16 An elegant two storey cottage residence on Moss Street with garden attached - Property of Miss Duff.
FORBES LODGE Forbes Lodge
Forbes Lodge
Forbes Lodge
Miss Grant
Mr. Watson
Mr. Skinner
007.16 A fine two storey Suburban villa residence on Moss Street with an extensive garden attached Property of Miss Grant.

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