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Blue Mountains · Schools

Schools, 1926

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Train Arrangements for West End Scholars

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 2

Recently, Mr. H. Lloyd, president of the Parents and Citizens' Association, Katoomba, approached the Railway Commissioners, asking that…

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School of Arts at Wentworth Falls

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 6

At the third time of asking, the School of Arts annual meeting eventuated on Tuesday. The president, Mr. A. G. Sturt, was in the chair, and…

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Blackheath School of Arts

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 7

There was a good attendance at the first meeting of the new committee, held in the School of Arts on Friday last, the President,…

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Springwood School of Arts Mr. Roglsky Retires

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 6

The annual meeting of subscribers of the above institute was held on Tuesday night, when there was a large attendance. The president, Mr…

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Items of Interest for Katoomba School

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 3

"A jam sandwich, and a gold watch Cor making it." Such is the offer the Mothers' Club makes to the matrons and maids of the Mountains. Aunt…

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For Anzac Hospital School Children's Effort at Wentworth Falls

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 10 September 1926 · page 3

On Saturday last, the annual effort of the Wentworth Falls Public School, on behalf of the Blue Mountains District Anzac Memorial…

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High School Notes

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 10 September 1926 · page 5

Arrangements are well in hand for Wednesday's School fete in aid of the Blue Mountains Anzac Memorial Hospital, and the headmaster. Mr. G…

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For Anzac Hospital Katoomba School's Effort

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 5

Mr. Harold Lioyd, president of Katoomba Parents and Citizens' Association, should have felt both proud and happy on Wednesday afternoon…

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School of Arts Minor Matters

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 7

At Monday's meeting of the Committee of Katoomba School of Arts the following matters received attention:—…

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For Anzac Hospital Public School Concert

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 8

The Leura Public School concert, in aid of Blue Mountains Memorial Hospital, eventuated on Monday evening, and was a distinct success…

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Snooker Tournament at School of Arts

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 1

The final of the above event was played off on Friday night, and ended in a very easy win for L. Price (30), who literally cake-wanted away from…

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The School Queen Coronation Ceremony

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 8 October 1926 · page 6

A highly successful effort by the Blackheath Public School to assist the funds of the local Hospital and the Cancer Research Appeal was hold…

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Site of Leura Public School Most Unsuitable Children Exposed to Grave Risk from Traffic Menace Increasing

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 1

It is estimated that 11,000 motor cars proceeded to and from the Blue Mountains on Eight-Hour Day. This estimation is not guess work; it is…

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High School Hockey Katoomba Beats Lithgow

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 5

On Saturday last, the above schools meat on Katoomba Show Ground, in ideal weather conditions. The teams were:—…

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British Schoolboys Hospital Benefits

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 4

The entertainment of the British High School boys, a report of whose visit appeared in our last issue, was controlled by a committee consisting…

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Anglican Advancement Sunday School Hall Opened at Warrimoo

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 4

Saturday last was a red-letter day for the good folk of Warrimoo, the occasion being the official opening at that centre of the Church of England…

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Sunday School Anniversary

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 4

The scholars of Katoomba Methodist Sunday School have been preparing for Sunday next. and the hymns and choruses are of the usual…

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Leura Public School Annual Examination

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 6

By the country of the Headmaster Mr. Balies, we are sale to give results of the annual inspection of Loura Public School. All round, the…

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Sunday School Work 37th Anniversary Katoomba Methodists

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 2

The officers and touchers of the above Sunday School deserve congratulations upon the success which attended their efforts to make their…

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Successful Scholars at Leura Public School

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 17 December 1926 · page 2

At the conclusion of the operetta presented by the pupils of the above School on Friday evening, the annual distribution of prizes took place…

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