26^th April 1880

William Fysh caned for disobedience to his teacher. Elizabeth Fysh, aged 16, sister to the above, assaulted Sarah Ayres P.T. by hitting her and pulling her hair in the Street

1^st November 1880

...Jane Hendry who was rude was punished by her Teacher who slapped her on the back. Mary Westwood, standing near, shouted out “I’ll fetch her mother” and abused the Teacher.

In the afternoon, Mistress sent for Mrs Hendry – spoke to her and sent her away satisfied. Mary Westwood was caned once on the hand for fetching a parent when not sent by the Mistress or Teacher. At ten minutes past four Mrs. Westwood entered the school-room, and accused Mistress of punishing her child.

Explanations were given and the women being very abusive the Mistress opened the door and told her to leave the school room. Mrs. Westwood then took both her hands and pushed Mistress backwards. Again being asked to leave she took her right fist and struck the Mistress on the left side of the mouth. On being ordered for the third time to leave she quitted the schoolroom and the door was closed. After knocking at the door and using abusive language for a short time she left the premises.

2^nd November 1880

Rev. J. Durst visited the school in the morning and told Mistress she could obtain a summons for Mrs. Westwood in the afternoon at Mr. Ward’s office.

4^th November 1880

Mr. Page visited the school in the morning. Mistress agreed with Mr. Page that the affair with Mrs. Westwood should be settled by a suitable apology being made.

Mrs. Westwood visited the school but said she would make no apology and that she was not sorry for what she had done.

8^th November 1880

Mistress and Agnes Oswell absent from school in the morning until twelve in order to be in attendance at the Town Hall. Mrs. Westwood fined 12/-