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Schools, 1950

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Minister Attends Training School Exhibition

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 7 November 1950 · page 3

"When the boys pass from this school, they don't come back," said the Hon. R. J. Heffron, Minister for Education, addressing the gathering at the Mount Penang Training School last Saturday…

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70 New Citrus Growers At One-Day Schools

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 5

School was in for about 70 new citrus growers for two days last week at Mr Keith Boyle's property at Lisarow and Mr Don Anderson's property at Mangrove Mountain…

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Schoolchildren May Be Provided With Citrus Juice

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 1

Sir Earle Page, Federal Minister for Health, said on Wednesday he would consider supplementing the distribution of free milk to schoolchildren with a supply of pure citrus juices…

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The High School Page

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 2

On Friday evening last an interesting function was held at the Masonic Hall. Fourth Year pupils and the Staff farewelled the departing Fifth Years, who left us for their study vacation as a preliminary to the Leaving Certificate, whick commences on Tuesday, November 14…

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Permanent Open Air Stage At Gosford Primary School

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 1

A permanent open air stage being erected at the Gosford Primary School will accommodate 150 players. It will be used for the first time on December 8 for the school's annual concert. The stage will later be made…

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The High School Page

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1950 · page 2

Remembrance Day was observed at the School when the Headmaster handed over the assembly to the senior pupils. Marilyn McKenzie explained the significance of the day, and called for two minutes' silence. Wendy Rigg read John McRae's "In Flanders Reid" and Rita Home read Rupert Brooke's "Sonnet…

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Mr. T. Colgan New Headmaster At Gosford Public School

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 24 November 1950 · page 1

Mr. Thomas Colgan, headmaster of Wallsend Public School, Newcastle, will succeed Mr. G. A. Walpole as headmaster of the Gosford Public School. Mr. Walpole retires next month, and Mr. Colgan will…

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District School Sports Next

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1950 · page 1

The district school procession and sports which have been postponed three times through rain in the last fortnight will be held…

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High School Cricket Written by Gosford High School Pupils

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 1 December 1950 · page 11

We wish to congratulate Wyong Junior High School on winning the McLachlan Cup for this year…

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Gosford Primary To Be Divided Into Separate Girls' And Boys' Schools Headmistress Will Be Appointed In 1951

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 December 1950 · page 1

Gosford Primary School will be divided into separate boys' and girls' schools at the beginning of next year. A headmistress will be appointed for the girls' section. This follows the Education Department's decision to raise the status of the…

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High School's First Speech Night

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 December 1950 · page 1

Gosford High School will hold a speech night and Christmas concert for the first time next Tuesday night at…

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Headmaster Throws Hat Into Air Enthusiasm At High Pitch At School Sports

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 December 1950 · page 1

Headmaster of Terrigal Public School, Mr. M. Robson, threw his hat high in the air when his school was announced as joint winner of the special marching section at the Brisbane Water PSAAA…

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Five Delegates To Teachers' Conference

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 December 1950 · page 7

Five delegates from the Gosford Teachers' Association will attend the NSW Teachers' Federation conference in Sydney on…

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Retiring Headmaster Gets Big Ovation At School Concert

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1950 · page 1

Thunderous applause and cries of "Good old George" greeted Mr. G. A. Walpole as he appeared on the stage at the conclusion of the Gosford Primary School's annual concert at the Valencia Theatre last Friday night. Mr. Walpole will retire next…

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High School Headmaster's Straight Talk To Parents In Annual Report Barely Literate Pupils Leaving For Big Wages

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 December 1950 · page 1

"The high wages paid for juvenile unskilled labour are so attractive that many parents regard the school as merely a place where the children can be sent until they are 15 years old." This is stated in the report of the headmaster, Mr. Graham Shaw,…

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High School's Annual Sport Report

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 December 1950 · page 11

"Despite unfavorable weather and difficulties with regard io playing fields, we feel justified in reporting a…

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High School Presents Entertaining Concert

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 December 1950 · page 4

Although examinations finished less than three weeks ago, Gosford High School's Christmas concert at the Valencia Theatre last Tuesday night reached a high standard…

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High School Prizes For 1949 And 1950 Presented

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 December 1950 · page 3

Prizes won by Gosford High School students in 1949 and 1950 were presented at the annual speech night land Christmas concert in the Valencia Theatre on Tuesday…

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High School Had A Lean Financial Tear

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 December 1950 · page 1

"Financially, we have had a rather lean year," said the headmaster, Mr. Graham Shaw, in his annual report at…

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Social... Terrigal School's Xmas Party

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 19 December 1950 · page 2

Terrigal Public School's Christmas party was arranged by the P. and C. Association last Wednesday…

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