School History - Bilambil Public School
The Bilambil School dates back to 26 of October 1895. There were 16 children to ready to attend the school. The school was 2 acres in area. Bilambil Primary school became a Public School from 1st October 1900. In August 1910 a new teacher left as he had no accommodation. In the late year of 1911 9 pounds was paid for grubbing the lantana to John McCormack. In World War 1 the school donated Christmas boxes for the soldiers fighting in the war. Summertime was the time for swimming in the Bilambil Creek as a sport in the afternoon.
Gold in the local area
A small gold nugget is believed to be found at the heads of the gullies of Terranora lakes which started the ‘gold rush.’ Mr Reubon Poiser sunk the first shaft without result. As did Andy Rixon and Jim Bonner.
Mount Warning
Mount Warning is the central volcanic remnant of an ancient shield volcano, the Tweed Volcano, which would have been about 1,900 m 6,200 ft above sea level. (That’s twice the height of a normal mountain!!) It last erupted about 23 million years ago. The vent cooled and shrank smaller and smaller until the top had covered over causing it to stop erupting.
The Background For The Claymation
Below is a picture of a beautiful tree at the top of the hill near our school which we chose as our background for our claymation. The tree is beautiful and stands out on the hill. In the background is Mount Warning which can be seen from our school. Bilambil is a picturesque place with green rolling hills. At the top of the hill are wonderful views of the Tweed coastline. It really is a wonderful place to live and that is why we chose this background.