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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Schools

Schools, 1940

738 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 37

Portland School Request in Assembly

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

Anything that can he done to improve the position at Portland Intermediate High School will be done so far as finances permit…

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Not a Communist Teachers' Organiser Proof In Parliament SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 3

The statement by the Minister for Education (Mr. D. H. Drummond) that he is a member of the Communist Party has again been denied by…

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Empire Day and Flag Flies High High School Function

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

The grim reality of war and the responsibility which citizens owe to the nation were referred to in Empire Day speeches at schools in Lithgow…

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Schoolboy Howlers

Leader · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 1

The Press today is the month[?] of the people. A vacuum is a large empty space where the Pope [?]…

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Boys’ Office Training. Move at Rural School

Leader · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 1

The Department of Education is to be asked to permit shorthand and typewriting instructions to be given to boy pupils at the…

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Bathurst Schools. Observed by Pupils

National Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 5

In Bathurst Schools yesterday Empire Day was observed. At the Bathurst High School, the Principal (Mr. Fraser) referred to the…

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Sunday School Picnic

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 15

At the Union Church Sunday School picnic held on the 15th instant, quite a large number were present. All Sunday School pupils received presents,…

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"Swingtime" Spectacular Review by Pupils of La Belle

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 3

Bright costumes, hearty dancing, and spectacular scenery marked the musical revue, "Swingtime," which was presented by La Belle and her…

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The Air Force Training to Start To-day Flying Schools To Be Established MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 1

Two hundred pilots and 32 air observers and 84 wireless air gunners will begin training under the Empire Air Scheme today and tomorrow. They…

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Correspondence School at Essington (To The Editor)

National Advocate · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 6

Sir.—With regard to the Essington School which has been granted, it now transpires that Mr. Morrow, Inspector, has received a letter from B…

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Womens' Hockey Burrs Held By High School To 1-all

National Advocate · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 5

Burrs, last year's premiers, were fully extended in the Bathurst Women's Hockey Association's competition on Saturday afternoon at…

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School 'Of Arts

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 6

Owing to the Red Cross 'party being set down for Wednesday night last, the usual fortnightly card party was held on Tuesday…

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At Mudgee High School Interesting Addresses

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

EMPIRE Day was celebrated at Mudgee High School as last year. The chairman was Lorna Jones, captain of the girls, and…

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Empire Day Primary School Celebrates

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

ON Friday last (Empire Day) the children of the Primary School held a service to commemorate this proud day. All the Primary School…

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Money for Education Reconditioning of Schools SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 1

The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) announced to-day that a total of £555,000 would be spent during the present financial year in…

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Wallerawang Empire Day Addresses at Public School

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 3

Owing to difficulties of accommodation, the Empire Day celebrations at Wallerawang public school on Friday had to be divided into two…

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Quiet Empire Day in Schools

Leader · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

Empire Day was celebrated at Orange schools on Friday with [?] than usual, but in the night the fireworks and minor bonfire[?]…

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£555,000 To Be Expended On New Schools This Year SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 1

"Capital expenditure on new schools and reconditioning of existing schools for the current financial year will total £555,000" said…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Rotary Club's £100 Lithgow Primary School Effort

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 2

The hon. secretary of Lithgow branch of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund (Mr. A. Bradley writes:- At the…

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Glen Davis Opening of School P. and C. Association Formed

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 4

Several parents and friends on Monday night attended a meeting in the school tent to consider the possibility of forming a P. and C…

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