Swinburne History

Preparation of future Swinburne Library site, Hawthorn Campus, circa 1970. Includes Jessie Harley's excavation of the book 'Modern handy(wo)men - how to build your own multistory building in 5 easy lessons'. Please note that this video has no sound.

The first classes at Swinburne were designed for young men who wanted to improve their prospects in trades, and in life. Classes for women in domestic economy commenced two years later.


Peter Love is eminently qualified to tell the Swinburne Centenary story. He has been a Swinburne staff member since 1988, is the author of Practical Measures: 100 Years at Swinburne, and is currently working on a full history to be published on the centenary of the first classes in 2009. This seminar was presented as part of the Faculty of Life and Social Science's Centenary Lecture Series.

Footage shows Swinburne Technical College and Glenferrie Railway Station, Hawthorn, circa 1967.



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Opening of the McPherson Engineering building, Swinburne Technical College. Formerly opened on 10th April, 1969 by His Excellency, the Governor of Victoria, Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe. Video Produced by Visual Aids Production, Swinburne College of Technology. Please note that this video has no sound.

Swinburne Graduation Ceremony 28 October 1996 8pm. Features introductory footage of Swinburne's campus, and an address by Gaetano (Tom) Russo, winner of the 1996 Chancellor's Alumni achievement award.

Swinburne Graduation Ceremony 28 October 1996 8pm. Features introductory footage of Swinburne's campus, and an address by Gaetano (Tom) Russo, winner of the 1996 Chancellor's Alumni achievement award.