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Schools, 1930

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Successful Scholars Wentworth Falls

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 1

The success of the ex-pupils of the Wentworth Falls Public School must be as gratifying to the parents as pleasing to the scholars and…

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Debating Society to Be Formed School of Arts Active Meeting Monday Night

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 4

Following on an article which appears in this issue, where reference is made to a Debating Society in Katoomba, we can…

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Billiard Tournament at School of Arts

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 4

At Monday night's meeting of the School of Arts' committee, a progress report was made by members in connection with the…

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Our School of Arts Wentworth Falls

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 3

The committee and workers for our School of Arts deserve success. The president, Mr Alf Sturt, and his helpers do what they can with the…

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The School Picnic

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 6

Before breaking up the public school of Katoomba had their annual picnic in the Reserve. We had lessons till 10 o'clock, and then, all…

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Recent Hall Fire Question of School of Arts No Pictures at the Mount

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 2

The destruction of the Mount Victoria picture show last week has left the town minus any entertainment…

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Talented Teacher Returns Home

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 1 February 1930 · page 2

Miss Nita McLean, Leura's clever young teacher of the piano, violin. and mandolin, has returned home after spending an enjoyable…

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The "Star's" Special Motoring Section Disabled Drivers Proficiency Examination Driving Schools

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 3

Very few of us are absolutely "without blemish." Some are a trifle hard of hearing in one or both [?]ars; some have to wear glasses for one reason o r another. And we all drive motor cars…

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School Changes Wentworth Falls

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 7

Miss Partridge, assistant teacher at the local school, has been transferred to Lithgow Infants. Before her departure Miss Partridge was…

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CONGRATS! Grammar School Headmaster SPRINGWOOD

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 15 February 1930 · page 1

Headmaster E. K. Deane, of the Springwood Grammar School is being congratulated on all sides at the success of one of his pupils, Bert…

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Many Passes By School Students SPRINGWOOD

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 15 February 1930 · page 1

Springwood Public School headmaster G. A. Allman, should be pleased at the result of the high percentage of school passes…

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Going Back to School

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 6

Some children hate going back to school after a long holiday. I don't; I love it. On arriving at school it is very nice meeting all your old…

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Letters of Appreciation to School of Arts' Committee

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 1

A very appreciative letter has been received by the President of the Katoomba School of Arts, from the Matrons of Bodington and Queen…

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Big Bazaar School of Arts Wentworth Falls

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 3

The school of Arts committee and helpers are holding their bazaar on Wednesday, 19th inst. It will be opened by Cr Percy…

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Death of Leura Schoolgirl

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 22 March 1930 · page 2

Mr and Mrs Jack Barton, of Leura, are mourning the loss of a sweet daughter, Dorothy, aged 12 years and three months, after three years…

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Days at School

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 22 March 1930 · page 6

I have often wondered how many days I have spent at school. There has been good days and bad ones as well, and on a hot day how tired…

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An Old School

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 29 March 1930 · page 6

About fifty yards from our place stands an old school which is nearly a hundred years old. It has a thatched roof, which is mostly…

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School Cricket Katoomba High School v. Cleveland St

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 29 March 1930 · page 5

Last week the High School team journeyed to Sydney to engage in a match with a first grade side from Cleveland Street…

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School Cricket Katoomba Wins Again

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 5

On Saturday the High School cricket team journeyed to Wentworth Falls to play the final match of the season against Wentworth Falls…

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School Request Fourth Year Class

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 4

Requesting that a fourth year class be established at Penrith Intermediate High School, Messrs Reg Neale (President), F. Jenkins…

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