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Schools, 1919

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Katoomba School of Arts

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 2

President Lotinga, Messrs, Small, [?], Adamson, Fowlos, James, Wootton, Counsell, Goldstein and Soper were present at the monthly committee meeting on Monday…

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Katoomba School of Arts

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 1

Messrs Lotinga, McFarlane, Smythe, Horley, Counsell, Goldstein, Soper, Fowles and Hon. Sec, Small were present at the monthly meeting on Monday…

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St. Hilda's School Hall, Katoomba

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 31 January 1919 · page 2

A LICTURE, illustrated by full Lautern views, will (D.V.) be delivered in the above hall on Tuesday, Feb. 8th, at 8 o' clock sharp, by Broome Smith Esq., F.R.C.S. Subject…

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Katoomba School of Arts

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting was held on Monday evening, President Lotinga, Messrs McFarlane, Soper, Crawford, Counsell, Horley, Fowles, Dr. Watson and Hon. See. Small being…

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Opening the New School. Date Decided Upon

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 3

Katoomba Parents and Citizens' Association met at the Council Chamber on Tuesday night to complete arrangements for the opening of the new District School, and the unveiling of…

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Katoomba School of Arts

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 7

President Lotinga presided at the usual monthly committee meeting on Tuesday night. An apology was received from Dr. Watson for non-attendance…

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Young Anglicans at Play. St. Hilda's Sunday School Picnic. Sunshine and Happiness

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 7

Without doubt, Wednesday last was an exceedingly happy day for the children of St. Hilda's Sunday School. The previous night and day were attended with heavy showers of rain,…

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Skald to the Brave. Honor Roll Unveiled. District School Function

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 2

At the conclusion of the ceremony of opening the new District School at Katoomba last Friday, the Minister for Education, Hon. A. James, M.L.A., unveiled the Honor Roll of…

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District School Opened. Minister at Katoomba. A Memorable Function

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 1

Friday last was a red-letter day in the history of Katoomba, no less than three important functions taking place during afternoon and evening. The first, and, possibly,…

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The District School. Quarterly Tests

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 3

The quarterly examinations of the various classes in the primary department of Katoomba District School have just concluded. The secondary department is only examined twelve…

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School of Arts. Frontage Plans Approved. Artistic Vestibule

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 2

Monday proved a night of long argument at the local Literary Institute. Proceedings opened by the cosy fireside in the billiard room, where a special general meeting…

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School Repairs. Work in Progress. Minister Honors Promise

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 2

Aa a result of the recent visit of the Minister for Education, when strong representations were made by the Mayor and officials of the local Parents and Citizens' Association, repairs…

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Garden Fete. Grammar School Effort. Y.M.C.A. Benefits

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 5

A most successful garden fete was held in the grounds of St. Hilda's Girls' Grammar school on Saturday last, proceeds being devoted to the funds of the Y.M.C.A., to assist…

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School of Arts. Removing Verandah. Improved Finances

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 3

President Lotinga presided at the usual monthly committee meeting of the above Institution on Monday evening. Messrs Crawford, McFarlane, Smythe, Greenwood, Soper…

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Katoomba School of Arts. Joining the Association. For Mutual Protection

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 6

The usual monthly committee meeting of the School of Arts was held on Monday evening. Present: Messrs Lotinga (chair), McFarlane, Soper, Counsell, Bell, Crawford, Wootton…

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Katoomba District School. Primary Department Exam

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 4 July 1919 · page 3

In Spite of the ravages of 'flu and other winter ailments, the half-yearly examinations in connection with the Primary Department of the above school, were contested by the…

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Our School of Arts. A Successful Year

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 4

There was only a fair attendance at the above meeting on Wednesday evening counter attractions claiming many members. After formalities, in which the president…

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Our School of Arts. Election of Committees

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 2

In opening the first meeting of the new committee, on Monday evening, the President (Mr. H. Lotinga), extended a warm Welcome to his colleagues. He said that…

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Katoomba School of Arts

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 6

There were present at a meeting of the School of arts Committee held on Monday night Messrs Lotinga (President, in the chair…

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Dancing in Sunday Schools

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 7

Some years ago a rector of St. James Church in Sydney tried to solve the problem of "Why Men Don't Attend Church" by allowing…

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