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Schools, 1936

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School Children Damage Flower Displays

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 30 July 1936 · page 1

"Difficulty is being experienced in Hinkler Park," Mr. G. F. Harding reported, "in preserving new stock owing to children trampling over…

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School of Arts Annual Meeting Mr. A. M. Soper Re-elected As President

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 1

The 47th annual meeting of Katoomba School of Arts took place on Monday night. Mr. A. Sopor presided, and there…

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Where Credit Is Due School of Arts Report

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 2

We have been asked by Mr. R. H. Grieve, secretary of the School of Arts, to correct the impression gained by many that the Institute's…

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Kat. Intermediate High School Annual Athletics Carnival Good Standard of Performances Ten Records Broken

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 1 August 1936 · page 2

The 1936 athletic carnival of Katoomba Intermediate High School, was held at Katoomba Showground last Wednesday. The weather was ideal for such a function, and competitors and onlookers alike had a most enjoyable day…

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Primary School Column Arbor Day

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 2

In addition to the important ceremony held at the Marked Tree on Friday afternoon, trees were planted on the morning of that…

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Marked Tree Pilgrimage Impressive Arbor Day Planting by School Children Honouring the Explorers--dedication of Trees--attentive Youthful Audience

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 2

No more impressive and appropriate ceremony could possibly have been organised for Arbor Day than that which paid tribute to the intrepid explorers who blazed the trail across the Blue Mountains…

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Wentworth Falls School of Arts Annual Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Wentworth Falls School of Arts was held on Wednesday, July 29, and was very well attended. It was quite a…

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B. M. Caledonian Society. Meeting at School of Arts

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 3

The Blue Mountains Caledonian Society conducted a well attended meeting at the School of Arts last Thursday night. The meeting was…

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Wentworth Falls Notes School of Arts Annual Meeting

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 7 August 1936 · page 4

Enthusiasm ran high at the annual meeting of the School of Arts on Wednesday night. Mr. B. G. Lambert was made a life…

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Katoomba School of Arts Books From Katinka Library

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 7 August 1936 · page 4

Lady readers will enjoy: "So Many Paths" (S. Dare); "The Years of Love" (M. Widdemer); "Royal Wedding" (F. Riddell); "All I Desire" (D…

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School's Annual Triangular Sports Held at Katoomba Penrith and Katoomba Tie Exciting Finish to Fine Day's Sport Twelve Records Broken

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 8 August 1936 · page 2

The fifth triangular sports between the Intermediate High Schools of Lithgow, Penrith and Katoomba, were held at Katoomba Showground last Wednesday. The weather was beautifully fine, and though windy in the morning, it…

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Primary School Column Pupils Mentioned This Week

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 11 August 1936 · page 2

Sixth Class Girls: Mapping. H. Moshinsky; dictation, J. Abbot; composition, D. Curry, J. Bennett. Sixth Class Boys: Composition,…

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School of Arts Books From "Katinka" Library

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 1

The following books have been received by Katoomba School of Arts, from "Katinka" Library. For those who enjoy a good…

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Tree Planting at Leura Public School

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 1

Following the excellent example of the Katoomba Municipality, a number of trees were planted in the grounds of the Leura Public…

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Wattle Day School Children's Essays

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 1

Two of the best essays written by the boys of Katoomba Primary School, in connection with Wattle Day celebrations, are as follows:--…

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School of Arts Committee Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 2

The first meeting of the recently elected committee of the Katoomba School of Arts was held this week. Those present were: Messrs. A. M…

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School of Arts Books From "Katinka" Library

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 4

The following books have been received by Katoomba School of Arts, from "Katinka" Library. For those who enjoy a good…

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School of Arts 50 % Increase in Books Issued

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 1

The Secretary's report to Katoomba School of Arts Committee on Monday last showed an increase of over 50 per cent in the…

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Primary School Column School Vacation

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 2

The school will close on Thursday, 20th, for the spring vacation, and will re-open on Tuesday, September 8…

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Wattle and Arbor Day at Wentworth Falls School Function

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 2

On August 3, a combined function was arranged at the School to recognise Wattle Day and Arbor Day. The children were very…

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