Founded in 1846, Launceston Church Grammar School (Launceston Grammar) holds a unique position in Australia’s history being the oldest continuous running school in Australia, was formed as a result of the amalgamation of three schools: Buckland House [1860], the Launceston High School (EAN) 1913, and Broadland House School [1982]. Records of other schools are also held in the DV Gunn Archive including Launceston Girls’ Grammar School. The DV Gunn Archive is the principal source of the history of these schools.

The DV Gunn Archives is a valuable repository of material relating to the School’s history. The collection is available to the School and wider community, held in trust for future generations.

The collection includes:

• Photographs of school life and activities from 1873 to present day, school magazines, newsletters, programs, information sheets and other school publications from 1886 to present day;
• The Conder Collection;
• Minutes and associated papers of the many functionary bodies within the School community (part closed);
• Architectural drawings;
• Enrolment registers and annual rolls;
• Scrapbooks, newspaper cuttings, sporting papers and sport objects including cups and trophies;
• Furniture and costumes; and
• Electronic records developed within the last 15 years.

Open during term time, Tuesday to Thursday.

Access to the Archives is by appointment only, with at least one week’s notice, stating the purpose of research. Access to records not normally available to the public requires authorisation from the School Board of Management or Headmaster.

General reference assistance available.

Copying services available for books, journals and papers.

Postal address:
PO Box 136, Mowbray Heights 7248