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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1929

412 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 6 of 21

Empire Day Observance at Schools

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 1

Empire Day was celebrated in all schools to-day. This morning the scholars were assembled and addresses given them, by clergymen, the…

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The North School

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 1

Celebrations at the North School began at 10.30 o'clock this morning, comprising the saluting of the flag, patriotic songs, addresses and…

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The High School

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 1

At the High School the students were addressed by Mr. N. R. Mearns, the principal and the Rev. F. R. Charman. Their addresses were based…

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The Central School

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 1

Pupils of the Central School were assembled around the flagpole and after saluting the flag were addressed by Mr. B. J. Reilly the headmaster, who…

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Burke Ward School

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 1

The celebrations at the Burke Ward School opened when the whole of the pupils saluted the flag. The children then repeated the pledge of loyalty…

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At the North School Fete Held This Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 4

Empire Day at the-North School was celebrated throughout the day, the morning session, being devoted to the ceremonial portion of the proceedings…

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Glee Club Being Formed at Burke Ward School

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 2

A glee club from the boys and girls of the Burke Ward School is being formed by Miss Kelly, first assistant of the girls' school. It is hoped to…

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At the North School Fete Held This Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 6

Empire Day at the North School was celebrated throughout the day, the morning session being devoted to the ceremonial portion of the proceedings…

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Infectious Diseases Statement by Mr. Reilly on Central School Position Reply-to Alderman Stewart

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 2

Mr. B. J. Reilly, headmaster of the Central School, was to-day interviewed regarding the statement of Alderman Stewart at the meeting of…

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Sunday School Convention Meetings of Methodists

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 May 1929 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon and evening the annual convention of the Broken Hill District Methodist Sunday School Union was held in the Sulphide-street…

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Students' Riots in Sydney Teachers' College Student Fined for Riotous Conduct Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 May 1929 · page 4

Thomas Temperley (19). a student at the Teachers' College. was fined £2 in the Central Police Court for behaving in a riotous manner in…

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Saluting the Flag at All Public Schools Custom to Be Restored Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 May 1929 · page 1

Mr. R. M. King. Minister for Education, announced on Saturday that the old honored custom of saluting the flag is to be restored in Queensland…

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Educational High School P. and C. Assn Removal of Drill Hall

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the High School Parents and Citizens' Association was held last night. Mr. Sanderson presided over a fair attendance of members…

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Educational High School Students Win Scholarships

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 June 1929 · page 8

Mr. Alex. Aitkin, a former student of the local High School, has been awarded a University scholarship for mathematics. Last year when he…

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Educational High School Students Win Scholarships

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 June 1929 · page 1

Mr. Alex. Aitkin, a former student of the local High School, has been awarded a University scholarship for mathematics. Last year when he…

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"Two Up" School Raid Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 June 1929 · page 8

The police arrested 44 men in a raid on a "two up" school in Devonshire-street, Sydney, last night. There were exciting episodes as some of the men…

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School Sports High School Results

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 June 1929 · page 8

Following are the resalts of the High School house competitions held on Wednesday afternoon:— Hockey (girls).—Burke, 1. goal,…

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Clergyman's Reference to Sunday Schools Family Car a Handicap Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 June 1929 · page 1

The Rev. W. D. Jackson, of the Colfinx-street Baptist Church, Melbourns, considers that one of the greatest handicaps under winch Sunday…

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Opposition by Teachers to Proposed Abolition Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 1

Unqualified support for the principle of Federal arbitration has been expressed by the council of the Federal school teachers…

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Commercial Schools Need Urged in Sydney Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 1

In emphasising his views on the need for commercial schools, Mr. Middleton told the Vocational Guidance Association that the majority of clerks…

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