1880s
The first Principal, Professor R.L. Pudney, was appointed in 1887 and established Longerenong College as the second Government Agricultural College, opening in 1889.
1890s
The first Longerenong College student and one of our first graduates, James A McMurtrie, received his Diploma on 30 January 1891.
1900s
A group of Longerenong College students outside the main building dressed in formal wear.
1910s
First edition of The Longerenong Collegian provided news and notes of interesting matter recording history of the College.
1920s
Student shearers’ “smoke-o” break at the shearing shed.
1930s
The historical gates at the entrance of the College. The gates remain today.
1940s
During the Second World War, a group of women trained at Longerenong during August 1941. A two week course was provided for Women’s Land Army during the College vacation.
1950s
Total wheat yield was 19,248 bushels and the average yield 48.24 bushels per acre, a record average for the College.
1960s
Students in Botany class in prospectus. Note the blazer and uniform.
1970s
HDFL Football Premiers, Longerenong College students in LAC sports guernsey.
1980s
Celebrating 100 Years. Longerenong College, a part of the Victorian Government’s VCAH (Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture).
1990s
Students participating in the Young Farmers Challenge and other social activities on campus.
2000s
Longerenong College was acquired by Workco Limited (now Skillinvest). Pictured, students at the Adelaide Show for the show steers competition.
2010s
With the expansion of qualifications, our apprenticeship program grew with farm and school-based options for students.
2020s
Victorian Government funds a $6.5 million accommodation project at Longerenong College, including three seven bedroom houses and three four bedroom houses, along with a conference facility in the middle of the complex. The first stage of the project was completed in 2023.
