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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1920

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National Impoitance of the Work Df Teachers Address by Lady Munro Ferguson

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 March 1920 · page 2

Speaking in Sydney, under the auspices of the Women's Assistant Teachers' Association at the Education Building (says the "Sun"), Lady Helen…

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Swimming School Carnival To-day's Competitions

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 March 1920 · page 4

A swimming carnival was held at the City Baths this afternoon by the children of the Central Junior Technical School. There was a fair attendance of…

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[?] Saturday, March 27, 1920. What Schools Do Not Teach

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 March 1920 · page 4

By universal consent it is the law of this country that every child shall for several years attend school, and there receive a certain course of instruction…

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Swimming High School Girls' Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 3

On Wednesday afternoon last the girls of the High School held their first swimming carnival. During the afternoon Miss Farrelly,…

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School Holidays April 1 to April 12 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 2

The Minister for Education stated last night that it had been decided to close the State schools to-morrow after-noon for the Easter holidays. School…

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Swimming Combined Schools' Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 4

There was a large attendance at the Municipal Baths this afternoon, when a swimming carnival promoted by the combined North, Burke Ward, and…

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Notable Names on Abelaide Honor Roll Scholars and Aviators Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 4

A honor roll at the Queen's School, North Adelaide, was unveiled yesterday. It contains the names of Sirs Boss and Keith Smith, Professor…

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Education Notes Schools Re-open On

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 4

The Stete public schools re-open on Monday. The arrival of five additional teacher in Broken Hill will probably supply…

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Education Notes Schools Re-open on

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 2

The State public schools re-open on Monday. The arrival of five additional teachers in Broken Hill will probably supply…

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A Woman's Effort Schoolboy Farmers

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 7

The mammoth exhibitions of produce comprised in the district courts housed in the Agricultural Hall at the show recently attracted hosts of visitors…

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Death of Ex-school Inspector Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 1

Thomas Burgan, formerly an inspector of schools, died yesterday at the age of 83…

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Football High School Match

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 April 1920 · page 4

The Parkes House of the High School met and defeated the Sturt House this afternoon on the Western Oval. Scores Parkes, 7 goals 15 behinds (57 points);…

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Collections by School Children Decision of the Minister Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 2

Collections by school children for external purposes has now been disallowed by the Minister of Education…

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Schools Holiday Alteration Is Announced by Minister for Education Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 1

The Minister for Education (Mr. T. D. Mutch) has decided to alter the midwinter vacation from its present position at the end of June to…

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Schools Holiday Alteration Is Announced by Minister for Education Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 3

The Minister for Education (Mr. T. D. Mutch) has decided to alter the midwinter vacation from its present position at the end of June to…

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Shortage of Teacher To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 3

Sir,—I see Mr. Brookfield has takes action re shortage of teachers. What about the shortage of accommodation for them? Broken Hill has many…

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Schools Match

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 4

On the Western Oval this afternoon North School [?] met and defeated Burke Ward A. Final scoreS:— North, 7 goals 11 behinds (53 points);…

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Football Schools Match

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 8

On the Western Oral on Friday North School met and defeated Burke Ward A. Final scores:- North, 7 goals 11 behinds (53 points);…

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Dancing and Whist in the Sunday Schools

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 7

The passion for whist and dancing has entered into many of the Sunday schools in England, and is causing the ministers and [?] an anxious time…

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Thc Teachers' Salaries Are Being Readjusted Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 May 1920 · page 1

Negotiations for the readjustment of teachers' salaries, which have been proceeding for some months, are noir approaching finaly…

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