Books by Jane Turton

On Friday July 10, 1953, Jordanville South Primary School began life under a different name and in a street that the Education Department had spelled incorrectly. An inauspicious start! This is a history of the ups and downs of a school which struggled against adversity, seeming to be almost 'neglected' or 'forgotten' at times by the Education Department. But with some outstanding teachers and Head Teachers, as well as the many dedicated parents who fund-raised continuously to buy much-needed equipment, they overcame the difficulties to create a school much loved by the students who attended.

The following is a small collection of true and sometimes tragic historical events from 1850 to 1950. The events include crimes, murders, and mysteries that happened in and around Waverley in Victoria, Australia between 1850 and 1950. The authors have researched the events in an attempt to understand the background of how the events occurred - and why. The stories help to paint a picture of how the area looked during the era, and how the people lived