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Schools, 1936

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Primary School Column Marked Tree

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 23 June 1936 · page 3

On Arbor Day, July 23, pupils from the High School and upper classes of the Primary School will visit the Marked Tree to take part…

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New Books Katoomba School of Arts

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 23 June 1936 · page 2

The latest budget of books from the Katinka Library, for the above Institute, includes the following Westerns: Montana Rides Again, by…

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Englishmen's Visit Half-holiday for Lithgow Scholars

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 25 June 1936 · page 4

The Minister for Education has agreed to a half-holiday being granted to Lithgow school children on July 20…

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Primary School Column Influenza

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 1

The recent cold weather, and a mild epidemic of influenza have been responsible for a falling off in the school's attendance. During…

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Schoolboy Injured During Football Game

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 2

Young Jack Chapple broke his collarbone while playing in a school football match at Penrith on Thursday last. The Penrith…

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New Books at School of Arts

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 2 July 1936 · page 3

The following books have been received by the Katoomba School of Arts, from the "Katinka" Library; readers of mystery novels…

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New Books at School of Arts

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 1

The following books have been received by the Katoomba School of Arts, from the "Katinka" Library; readers of mystery novels…

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More Books for School of Arts Readers From Katinka Libbary

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 4 July 1936 · page 2

Readers of light romance will find enjoyment in Life's What You Make It. by R. Rees; Following Footsteps, L. Gerard; Marriage…

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Primary School Column What is in Your Library?

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 1

Or, have you one? Books are published in such reasonably-priced editions these days that they are within the reach of most people…

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Primary School Column Arbor Day

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 3

It is gratifying to note that the Municipal Council has taken a renewed interest in tree-planitng. Much has been said and written in…

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New Books Katoomba School of Arts

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 16 July 1936 · page 4

More books from Katinka Library include (for lady readers):-- The Oldest Quest, by M. Heeley; Invisible Flame, by Simon Dare;…

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Wentworth Falls NOTES School Effort

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 3

The Tuck shop at the school last week raised £1 odd, which amount is to be spent on the school gardens. Mr. Drew expects a good showing of…

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Pets Day At Infants' School

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 2

The bedlam in the temple of Baal had nothing on the noise which arose from the infants' playground in Park Street on Wednesday. The teachers and the…

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School of Arts

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 3

Katoomba School of Arts committee met on Monday evening last. The main business of the evening was to receive the draft report and financial statements…

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Primary School Column Back Again

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 2

We are pleased to report that, after a month's absence through illness, Mr. C. Gill resumed duties yesterday, and together with fifth…

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Old School Pals Re-union Englishmen Had Not Met for 24 Years. Happy Holiday Incident at Katoomba

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 2

Messrs Harry Clarte and Ernest Lloyd, two stalwart Englishmen, met at Katoomba School of Arts on Saturday…

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Heritage for Generations to Come Civic Pride Shown in Tree-planting Main Roads Board Co-operates with Council in Biggest Arbor Scheme on Mountains Schools to Continue Good Work

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 2

"Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can plant a tree." Thus, in the words of the well-known song, Mr. H. H. Newell, C.B.E., Chief Commissioner for the Department of Main Roads,…

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School of Arts New Officers Nominated

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 1

Several new men have been nominated for election as committeemen at the School of Arts annual meeting which takes place next Monday night…

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Primary School Column Wireless in Schools

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 2

Recent educational developments indicate that in the near future much importance will be placed on wireless in schools as a very…

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Katoomba School of Arts

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 30 July 1936 · page 4

The following annual report, by the secretary, Mr. R. H. Grieve, was presented at Tuesday night's meeting of the Katoomba School of…

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