Hillsborough Picnic 1893 Yackandandah Times May 6th 1893 Hillsborough The annual picnic and ball in aid of the prize fund of the Hillsborough State School took place on Friday, 21st April There was an excellent attendance, visitors being present from all parts of the surrounding district, including Yackandandah and Stanley. During the afternoon all kinds of games were indulged in, whilst the school children were also studied in regard to races. Altogether a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. In the evening a dance was held at the state school, when there was again a good attendance. At midnight refreshments were served out, and dancing was afterwards resumed, being kept up till daylight. Mr Nichol of Allans Flat supplied the music, and Mr Harridge of Stanley acted as M.C. The head teacher, Miss Waterson, of course had the lion's share of the work in getting up the picnic and ball, but she was ably backed up by the following ladies:- Mrs Waterson, Miss Stone, Miss McKibbon, Miss Ralph, Miss Crawford, and Miss McGowan.