Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Schools, all years

Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Schools

Schools, 1940

738 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 37

Evan's Plains School

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

Mr Gus, Kelly. M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond):—"With reference to your…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gas Stoves at Bathurst High School

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

The Director of Education (Mr Thomas) has written to Mr. Gus. Kelly. M.L.A., as follows:—"I refer to your personal representations…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

New School at Trunkey

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

The Director [?] Education (Mr. Thomas) writes to Mr. C. A. Kelly M.L.A.: "In response to your personal representations [?] behalf of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Burlington Theatre "Tower of London" "High School"

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 3

Two entirely different features comprise the current programme at the Burlington the principal one being "Tower of London," one of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Allround Victory Lithgow High School Defeats Katoomba in Sports Field Day

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

Teams from Lithgow Technical High School registered wins in cricket, vigoro and tennis (boys and girls) matches against Katoomba…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Empire Air Scheme First School To Open This Month MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 3

The Minister for Air (Mr J. V. Freebairn) announced today Australia's first initial training school under the Empire air scheme would open on April…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Tunefulness and Talent Mudgee Convent School a Notable Event

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 3

THE pupils of the Mudgee Convent School, assisted by local artists, put on another of their pleasant and tuneful entertainments…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

"Portland Mercury"-- News and Notes the Child Its Importance at Home and in School

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 6

The outlook of the modern parent is radically different from that of the parent of 30 or 40 years ago. Then the child was relatively the least…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Country Schools In Dilapidated Condition Action by Country Women SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 5

The Country Women's At define Conference decided to bring the [?] crowding and dilapidated [?] of small country schools under [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Political Propaganda Barred in Schools Question in Parliament SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 4

The Australian Labor Party has circulated headmasters and headmistresses of all public schools in the State offering prices for essays by…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Grand Irish Concert By Pupils of St. Joseph's

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 11

A delightful and varied programme, including many well-known Irish songs, dances, etc., was presented to a full house in the School of Arts…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Further Trial for School

National Advocate · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 2

In a communication to Mr Gus Kelly, the Minister for Education state; Dear Mr. Kelly, in response to four personal representations on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cricket St. Stanislaus' and Loco in Final McKibbin 104; Schools Start Well

National Advocate · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 3

Dismissing Eglinton for 70 runs in the second innings, St. Stanislaus' College won the match outright by an innings and 72…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

“Obnoxious.” Teacher Urges Rejection Technical Education Bill. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 4

On the ground that it was obnoxious to democratic principles, Mr. M. McKinnon, at yesterday’s council…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Sunday School Ordnance Avenue Children's Function

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 5

A Pleasant Sunday Afternoon was held at the Ordnance -avenue Methodist Sunday school on Sunday, when an enjoyable time was spent with the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Schoolboy Fractures Collarbone

National Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

Pat. Ford (10), son of Mr. and Mrs W. Ford, of Russll Street. fell while playing in St. Patrick's School grounds yesterday afternoon and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Closing Of Craboon Public School

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 12

MR. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., has been advised as follows by the Minister for Education, Mr. D. H. Drummond:…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

School Notes Winter Sport to Commence

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 6

A change from summer to winter sports was made at Lithgow Technical High School this week, but the competitions will not begin until…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Train Restrictions Mean Longer School Hours for a Few Children

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 5

The restricted train services are improving the education standard of several students attending Lithgow Technical High School…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

School of Arts

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 5

A meeting of the School of Arts committee was held in the School of Arts on Friday night of last week. The following were present: A. K…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →