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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1915

201 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 11

The Burke Ward School

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 July 1915 · page 4

The teachers and scholars of Burke Ward School have been working hard for some time past in preparation for Australia Day. A fair will be held…

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North School Bazaar

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 July 1915 · page 2

A school bazaar and entertainment will be held at the North Broken Hill public school to-morrow afternoon, in aid of the "Mother's Fund" for…

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In Broken Hill. School Concerts and Bazaars. Raise Funds for Wounded Soldiers

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 4

Four of the public schools of Broken Hill—the Central, Alma, Burke Ward, and North Broken Hill—all arranged functions for this afternoon for the…

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The Central School

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 4

At the Central District School a start was made at a little before 2 o'clock with a concert. A large number of parents were present, and heartily…

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North School

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 4

Parents and friends flocked to the North School, where plenty of entertainment was provided. In the large schoolroom a concert wa[?]s given by the…

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Burke Ward School

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 4

The rain this morning did not damp the ardor of the staff and children of the Burke Ward School with regard to the holding of Australia Day…

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Alma School

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 4

There was nothing in the nature of displays at the (Alma Public School to-day, but a collection was taken up in aid of the "Thirty Thousand" Fund to…

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A Ballarat Blaze. Agricultural High School Destroyed. Damage, £24,000. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 2

The Ballarat Agricultural High School has been completely destroyed by fire. It is said to be the most destructive fire in the history of…

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Hebbard-street Sunday School Anniversary

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 August 1915 · page 1

The Hebbard-street Methodist Church Sunday School anniversary was celebrated yesterday with the holding of special services, all of which were…

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Central District School. the New Headmaster

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 August 1915 · page 1

There was an attendance of about 70 civilians at the Forbes drill hal[?] on Friday night last (says the Forbes "Times" of July 27), when the regular…

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Railway Town Infants' School

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 August 1915 · page 2

The children and teachers of Railway Town Infants' School have been working to raise money for the Australia Day funds. As a result of their efforts…

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Round Hill Public School

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 August 1915 · page 2

The threatening weather, and possibly the difficulties of conveyance, militated against the expected large attendance of visitors at the Round Hill…

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In Broken Hill. for the Soldiers. What the Central School Girls Have Done

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 August 1915 · page 4

The girls of the Broken Hill Central School have made and supplied (but chiefly made) the following articles for the soldiers at the front:-…

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Methodist Centenary. This Afternoon's Demonstration. by the Sunday-schools

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 August 1915 · page 8

The local celebrations of the centenary of Australasian Methodism were commenced this afternoon by the holding of a Sunday-schools demonstration…

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School Days

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 August 1915 · page 7

School days should be days of health, happiness, and steady development, but to many delicate, sickly children they are days pf suffering. If your children…

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Blende-street Sunday School

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 August 1915 · page 4

The anniversary services in connection with the Blende-street North Sunday School were repeated yesterday. The morning service was taken…

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School Football

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 August 1915 · page 4

The Railway Town Convent School to-day met and defeated a South team, the scores being:—Railway Town, 3 goals 4 behinds (22 points); Souths,…

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Suspicious Fires. Outbreaks in Victorian Schools. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 August 1915 · page 3

On Saturday morning when the charwoman visited the Stawell State School she found that a hole, some inches in diameter, had been burnt…

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A Ballarat Teacher's Letter. "Dear Australian Boys."

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 August 1915 · page 2

A message which Miss Jobson, of the Ballarat Agriculture High School technical staff, sent to the Australian troops in Malta, was read at a concert…

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School Children and the Railways. Extension of Travelling Concession. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 September 1915 · page 1

The Minister of Education for some time past has had under consideration the system which exists permitting children attending the State schools,…

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