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Schools, 1936

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Katoomba Intermediate High School Secondary Dept. School Fete

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 31 March 1936 · page 2

Competitions run by the four houses are now in full swing, and steady business is reported by those pupils in charge of this important…

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News of the Mountains District Blackheath News School of Arts

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 2

Jerry McCauley defeated J. Buchanan in the final of the one night snooker tournament held at the Blackheath School of Arts,…

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School of Arts Library More Books

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 4

The following books have been received through the Katinka Library. Readers of mystery novels will enjoy:…

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Bush Fire Near Leura School

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 1

At 2 p.m. on Sunday, the Leura and Katoomba Fire Brigades were called out to a scrub fire of about 2 acres near the Leura Public School…

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Katoomba Intermediate High School Primary Dept. Gift Afternoon

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 2

A gift afternoon was organised by the ladies' auxiliary of the Patents and Citizens' Association, in St. Hilda's School Hall, on Wednesday,…

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Secondary Dept. School Fete

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 2

With just over a mouth to go to the fete on May 6, the sum of £7 is already in hand, from competitions, etc. This is a…

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Rugby League Blue Mountains District Big Meeting at School of Arts. Officers Elected

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 3

A meeting, convened by Mr D. Byron, was held at the School of Arts on 4th April, to revive the B.M.D. Rugby League…

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Inter-school Sports Visit From Lithgow High School. Visitors Win Vigore and Tennis. Katoomba Wins One Cricket Match, Other Match Drawn

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 1

Last Friday, 55 pupils of Lithgow Intermediate High School visited Katoomba, in charge of Miss Ross and the sportsmaster (Mr. G…

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New Books at Katoomba School of Arts

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 8

Readers of light romance will enjoy: "Secret Heart" (O. Wadsley); "Roman Year" (J. Clarke): "Frail Craft" (E. Rochester); "The Golden…

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Katoomba Intermediate High School Primary Dept

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 3

It was the intention of the Mayor and the aldermen to visit the school in the near future, but owing to unforseen circumstances,…

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Secondary Dept. School Fete

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 3

Active organisation for the fete to be held on Wednesday. May 6, has now started. So far, the amount of money received is not…

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Railway Excursions for May School Holidays

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 25 April 1936 · page 1

The Department of Railways notifies that excursion fares will be charged to and from Sydney and intermediate stations for the…

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Teachers' Federation the Salaries Reduction Act Campaign

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 25 April 1936 · page 3

A meeting under the auspices of the local branch took place, in the Council Chamber at Katoomba on Wednesday of last…

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Secondary Dept. School Fete

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 2

With the fete little over a week distant, active preparations are now more in evidence. Last week Kanimbla House held…

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Katoomba Intermediate High School Primary Dept. Anzac Day

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 2

Anzac Day was celebrated in the school on Friday. The whole of the school took part in a march past the school's honour roll, and…

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Choice of 9000 Books! at Katoomba School of Arts Library

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 1

Reading is perhaps the most restful and beneficial pastime, and it is pleasant to have the latest books always available…

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Katoomba Intermediate High School Primary Dept. Farewell

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 1

On Thursday afternoon farewell was said to Miss Hardy, who retired from the Department. It is Miss Hardy's intention to make a tour of…

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Inter-school Sports Visit From Penrith High School Penrith Wins Vigoro and Tennis Katoomba Superior in Both Cricket Matches

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 6

On Wednesday of last week, about 50 pupils from Penrith High School visited Katoomba to play summer sports. The teams, which were cricket (A. and B), vigoro and tennis, were…

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MR J. JACKSON, M.L.A. Officially Opens School Fete. Annual Function Again Successful

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 12 May 1936 · page 2

Once more the efforts of the staff and pupils of Katoomba High School wore crowned with outstanding succss with the…

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New Books Volumes for School of Arts Readers

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 16 May 1936 · page 1

Additional books from the Katinka Library, which will appeal to lady subscribers of the Katoomba School or Arts, are as follows:…

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