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Schools, 1936

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More Library Books at School of Arts

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 2

The latest supply of books from me Kalinka Library include the following romantic stones, which should appear to lady readers:…

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Nepean Chosen for Great Public Schools Boat Race

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 2

Councillors of the B.M. Shire attended a conference, presided over by Mr. Taylor, at the Log House, Penrith, during the week, to make…

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Methodist Sunday School Anniversary Celebrations at Blackheath

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 2

The Blackheath Methodist Sunday School was blessed with beautiful weather for its anniversary services this year. There were splendid…

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Civic Welcome to Party of Victorian School Teachers. Scenery Appreciated

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

On Saturday last, his Worship the Mayor, Ald. Wm. C. Soper, extended a very hearty welcome to a party of eighty-two…

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The School Boys Problem and Its Solution

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

"Back to school!" says the lad with a deep Sigh. "Back to School!" says his mother, with a deeper sigh, thinking of his clothes, and how…

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Death of His Majesty King George V. Schools Closed Until Wednesday. No Issue of the "Daily" on Tuesday. Mourning to Be Worn Gymkahana Postponed

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

All public offices in the State will be closed on Tuesday, next--the date of the late King's funeral. A special proclamation issued by the…

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Cricket Leura v. School of Arts

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 3

The match, Leura v. School of Arts, was commenced on Saturday last, at Leura. School of Arts won the toss and decided to bat…

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Cricket Jackson Shield Competition Leura Is One Point Ahead Match Against School of Arts

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 1

Leura resumed their innings at 2 for 30. McCrae was soon out lbw to Challis without any addition to his score. With Doenan and Hart…

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Blackheath News Blackheath School

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 2

Blackheath Public School and the teacher's residence, are to be renovated and painted, and the work is to commence this week…

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School Uniforms Portland Headmaster's Proposal Mr. T. J. Kempster Welcomed

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 2

When he was sportsmaster and teacher of business principles, shorthand and geography, at Katoomba, Mr. T. J. Kempster became…

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Fewer School Books Lessening the Pupil's Burden

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 3

Parents and pupils have long contributed to the assertion that school children have too great a burden to bear in carrying books…

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Intermediate High School Katoomba Secondary Dept

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 3

The number of pupils attending the Katoomba Intermediate High School this year is approximately the same as during each of the past…

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B. M. Teachers' Federation Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Salary Reduction Opposed

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Blue Mountains branch of the Teachers' Federation of N. S .W. was held in the Katoomba High School on Saturday, February 8. Representatives were present…

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New Books at School of Arts From Katinka Library

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 1

The following new books have been added to the shelves at Katoomba School of Arts library. Readers of mystery novels wi[?]…

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Katoomba Intermediate High School Secondary Dept

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 4

The term "Intermediate High School," is, unfortunately, a most misleading one for many parents. The Katoomba Inter. High School…

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Katoomba P. & C. Association Annual Meeting and Election of Officers. More About School Accommodation

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Katoomba Parents and Citizens' Association this week, the following officers were elected for the coming…

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Katoomba Intermediate High School Primary Dept

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 3

It may not be out of place of express, in our column, a few words of appreciation of an excellent article which appeared in last…

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Session for Schools "Midsummer Night's Dream."

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 3

A special school session of "Midsummer Night's Dream," at which all bona-fide school pupils will be admitted, for sixpence, will be…

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Appreciation for Departing Teacher

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

We have made similar references to the departing teachers from local staffs at many occasions, but it is nice to know that those teachers…

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Popular Teacher Farewelled

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 29 February 1936 · page 1

A farewell presentation was tendered Miss Macara, of the Infants' School, at the School of Arts last week by the Katoomba Mothers'…

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