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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1928

381 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 8 of 20

Holiday at Schools

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 1

Sir Dudley de Chair, the State Governor, while on a visit to the schools on Wednesday granted a holiday today. This was observed in all schools…

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North Commercial School a Social Evening

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 2

A very pleasant evening was spent at the North Commercial School last night when the Evening Continuation School held a social evening, the…

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Educational Lecture at High School

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 2

On May 28 Mr. E. L. Wise Will give an illustrated lecture on India at the High School…

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"School Bazaar

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 2

In the North Commercial School grounds on Empire Day there will be a grand bazaar beginning at 2.30 p.m. For the children there will be races,…

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Old Scholars Farewell at Mica-st. School Hall

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 1

Convent old scholars on Saturday night took the opportunity of bidding farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey and Miss D. Triggs in the Mica-street…

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Milner Executed To-day Hanged in Fremantle Gaol for Murder of School Girl Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 1

John Sumpster Milner (23) was hanged in the Fremantle Gaol this morning for the murder of Ivy Lewis, a school girl, aged ll years, at…

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Empire Day North Commercial School

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 3

The North Commercial School Parents and Citizens' Association, assisted by the teaching staff, will hold a bazaar and fete at the school grounds, on…

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The Catholic Schools Australia Day To-morrow

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 3

There will be a special mass at the Cathedral at 9 o'clock to-morrow morning to celebrate Australia Day. Bishop Hayden will address the…

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Empire Day to Be Observed To-morrow at All Public Schools

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 3

Empire Day will be observed at all the schools to-morrow. Addresses, chiefly by the clergy, will be given. At the North School Fair an…

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North School Fair a Successful Function

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 4

A fair was held at the North School this afternoon by members of the parents and Citizens' Association. There was a large attendance. The…

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At Catholic Schools

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 2

At the Cathedral this morning at 9 o'clock Bishop Hayden celebrated mass in honor of Our Lady Help of Christians, the patron saint of Australia…

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Empire Day Celebrations at Schools Empire Day was celebrated in all the schools this morning. The Alma School

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 2

At the Alma School there were about 150 parents present. Proceedings opened with the whole of the scholars assembled around the flag…

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Educational Assistance for Teachers at Subsidised Schools Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 1

Mr. D. H. Drummond, Minister for Education, said last night that he had decided to select a number of secondclass trained teachers to act as…

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Educational Assistance for Teachers at Subsidised Schools Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 2

Mr. D. H. Drummond, Minister for Education, said last night that he had decided to select a number of secondclass trained teachers to act as…

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Race Across U.S.A. Won by a Schoolboy Who Gets £5000 Prize (A.p.a. Message.) New York, May 27

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 1

Andrew Payne Claremore, an Oklahoma schoolboy won the 3450 miles transcontinental race from Los Angeles to New York. He covered the…

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Presbyterian Sunday School

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 2

The Presbyterian Sunday School anniversary services were concluded yesterday. In the morning the attendance was fair, Mr. K. Ninnis conducting…

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Furniture for High School

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 2

The desks and tables which are to be used in the new building at the High School, are expected to arrive from Sydney on Thursday…

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Educational Team From High School to Compete in Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 2

A letter was received last week from the Port Pirie High School inviting the Broken Hill High School scholars to pay a visit to Port Pirie…

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Offensive Behavior Sunday School Librarian Fixed £5 in Melbourne Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 1

In the City Court yesterday Charles Lewis, who it was stated was librarian of a Sunday school at a Hawthorn church, was fined £5 for offensive…

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Educational Continuation School at North Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 3

At the Evening Continuation School at North Broken Hill classes are held three times a week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) and instruction is given…

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