Early 20th century ceramics from the Brisbane based Harvey School

Lewis James Harvey was an Australian educator and founder of

the Harvey School in Brisbane. Born in 1864 in Ipswich, Queensland, Harvey

began his career as a teacher at Ipswich State School in 1883. He went on to

teach at several other schools in Queensland before founding the Harvey School

in Brisbane in 1917.

The Harvey School was initially established as a

co-educational institution, with a focus on providing a well-rounded education

that emphasized academic excellence, physical fitness, and moral values. Harvey

was a firm believer in the importance of physical education, and the school's

curriculum included a range of sports and physical activities, such as

gymnastics, swimming, and cricket.

Under Harvey's leadership, the Harvey School became one of

the most respected and successful private schools in Brisbane. The school's

graduates went on to achieve success in a wide range of fields, including

business, more... politics, and the arts.

Some of the notable artists and potters who worked at the

Harvey School include:

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Mervyn Feeney: Feeney was a painter and

printmaker who worked at the Harvey School during the 1940s and 1950s. He was

known for his vibrant and colorful depictions of the Australian landscape.

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Col Levy: Levy was a painter and ceramicist who

worked at the Harvey School during the 1950s and 1960s. He was known for his

abstract paintings and his innovative use of glazes in his ceramics.

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Milton Moon: Moon was a ceramicist who worked at

the Harvey School during the 1950s and 1960s. He was known for his unique and

experimental approach to ceramics, which often incorporated unconventional

materials and techniques.

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Joe Furlonger: Furlonger was a painter who

attended the Harvey School as a student in the 1960s. He went on to become a

leading figure in the Australian art world, known for his vivid and evocative

depictions of the Australian landscape.

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Peter Rushforth: Rushforth was a ceramicist who

attended the Harvey School as a student in the 1950s. He went on to become one

of Australia's most celebrated potters, known for his elegant and minimalist

designs.

In addition to his work at the Harvey School, Harvey was

also involved in various other educational initiatives throughout his career.

He was a member of the Queensland Teachers' Union and served as president of

the Queensland Headmasters' Association. He also played a key role in the

establishment of the Brisbane School of Arts, which provided vocational

training for young people.

Harvey retired from the Harvey School in 1931, but remained

active in the field of education until his death in 1942. He is remembered as a

pioneering educator who believed in the power of education to transform lives

and communities. The Harvey School, which continued to operate under different

ownership until 1965, remains an important part of Brisbane's educational

history.