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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Schools

Schools, 1931

640 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 32

Bathurst School

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 9

The Minister promised consideration to a deputation of the Bathurst Parents' and Citizens Association when they urged the erection…

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Gulgong Public School

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 4

Anzac Day was remembered by pupils at the Gulgong Public School on Friday afternoon last, when a wreath was placed on the Honor…

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Back to School Day at Peel

National Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 2

At a meeting of the Peel Parents and Citizens' Association it was decided that the roll call as arranged to start at 1.30 p.m. on Saturday next…

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Rugby League Affairs Question of Dressing Accommodation School Weight Limit Lowered

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 2

The weekly management committee meeting of Lithgow District Rugby League was held on Tuesday night, with Mr. W. J. Tougher (president)…

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Lion Cub's Attack Panic in U.S.A. School Young Girl Badly Mauled Cincinnati, Ohio

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 1

A lion cub, which, with other wild animals, was being used in connection with a lecture and exhibition at Whittier school…

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Negro Lynched Alleged Attack on Schoolgirl

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 7

Willie Kirkland, 20-years-old negro convict, said to have been identified by a nine-years-old schoolgirl as the man who attempted to attack her,…

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Lion in School Girl Terribly Mauled Panic Amongst Scholars CINCINATI, (Ohio)

National Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 3

A lion cub, which with several other wild animals, was being used for lecturing and exhibition purposes at the Whittier school here, to-day leapt…

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Molong Public School. Results of Weekly Tests

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 11

First Class: Edna Kiefer, Ewart Pryde 1, Juel Stanford, Bobbie Pease 2, Mary Lay 3. Arithmetic: Mauva Griffin, Reita Hodge, Edna…

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Convent School Farewells "Greg." Murray

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 7

On the eve of leaving Molong for his old home in North Queensland, Macgregor Murray was entertained by his class-mates. A…

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Back to School Day Successful Function at Peel

National Advocate · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 3

The "Back to School" sports and social were held at Peel on Saturday in glorious weather. A large crowd gathered for the function. The Back…

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Schoolboys Collapse During Singing Practice

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 1

Four cases of boys collapsing in their lines within a few minutes of each other are reported by the Lithgow High School. As a result, one…

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Schools or Battleships ? W. M. Marks' Rejoinder Canberra, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 1

Mr. W. M. Marks, M.P., referring to the declaration of the N.S.W. Minister for Education (Mr. W. Davies) that he would convert battleships into…

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Shakespeare’s Day. Rural School Celebration

Leader · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 4

Duo to (be fact that Shakespeare’s Day, April 23, fell during the Grange Show, the Domestic Science section of the Rural School postponed its…

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Empire Day Celebration Mudgee Schools' Fine Demonstration School Prefects on Empire Subjects Splendid Spirit of Loyalty

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 2

The Empire Day celebration at Mudgee for 1931 was remarkable for the fine spirit of loyalty displayed. The students from all schools were present in null sorce and enjoyed the proceedings as much as the parents and citizens who attended…

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Inter-school Sports

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 3

A party of girls and boys from Portland Intermediate School is to visit Kandos on Saturday next. The girls will play the Kandos Girls a…

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Anniversary at Union Sunday School

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 7

A most successful Sunday School Anniversary was held In the Union Church, Dunedoo, on Sunday last. The seating capacity was taxed to…

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High School Site Council to Consider Dedication

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 3

A deputation from Lithgow P. and C. Association, consisting of Messrs. G. A. Langlands, E. Collins, G. C. Morris, S. J. Tomkinson, and W. V…

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Empire Day School Celebrations, Some Interesting Addresses

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 2

"Breathes there a Iman with soul so dead, Who never to himself hath said. This is my own my native land;?"…

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Two School Stories

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

A school scene. The teacher speaking: "Be industrious, children, and you will succeed. You remember, do you not, the great difficulty George…

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District Schools Celebrate Empire Day Maintaining British Tradition Many Enthusiastic Gatherings

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

Empire Day was enthusistically celebrated at schools in the district on Wednesday in common with kindred establishments throughout the State., Messages of goodwill were given by various speakers, who…

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