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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1937

386 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 19 of 20

North School Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 3

A bright programme has bean arranged for the North School concert to be held in the school hall at 8 o'clock to-morrow night. The concert…

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Transfer of Teachers

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 3

Several teachers in Broken Hill schools have received notice of transfer to other parts of the State. These will take effect after the school…

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St. Faith's School Prizegiving

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 3

St. Faith's school prize-giving will take place to-morrow at 4 o'clock. The schoolrooms will be open for inspection from 2.30 o'clock, and there will…

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East Infants School

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 December 1937 · page 4

The following are the results of the yearly examinations of the East Infants' School:- Kindergarten. — Eileen Pola, 1;…

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Speech Day Ceremony At St. Faiths

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 7

THERE was a large attendance of parents and friends at the annual speech day of the St. Faith a Church of England School yesterday…

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Schools Break Up on December 17

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 5

School children at all public schools will commence their Christmas vacation on December 17 and will resume again on February 8. The Convent…

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North Infants' School

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 7

THE following are the results of the final examination conducted at the North Infants' School. In Class 2C Newell Jones and Thomas Tregloan have been outstanding. They, were promoted from the first class at the half year and will be…

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Successful Concert At North School

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 December 1937 · page 3

The concert conducted at the North School last night to assist the fund for sending 30 local school children to Stewart House, Sydney, raised…

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Work Exhibition by Schools Pleasing Efforts by Children

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 December 1937 · page 3

EVERY possible part of a scholar's school training is represented in the exhibition of work done by students in the various sections of the Infants. Primary and High Schools which opened in the Town Hall this afternoon. It will be continued to-night from 7…

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Central Library Needed For Broken Hill Schools Do Australians Read Enough?

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 December 1937 · page 4

I LEARN with interest that you are bringing out for your readers a "Special Christmas Number," and appreciate your invitation to make a contribution to its columns. Very busy time of the year this, but where the interest of…

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"The Quondong" Issued at High School

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 December 1937 · page 2

"The Quondong," the magazine of the Broken Hill High School, has been issued and will be made available to all students next week. The book…

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Death of Miss Breyley Last Respects By Scholars

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 December 1937 · page 1

PRECEDED by an impressive service in the Sulphide-Blende Methodist Church, the funeral of Miss Dorothy Maud Breyley took place in…

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Speech Night at High School

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 December 1937 · page 3

Certificates of proficiency, blues and trophies won in the various sports sections during the year will be presented at the High School to-night when…

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School Break-up

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 December 1937 · page 3

Only two more school days remain before the close of the final term and childrenin all classes are now enjoying relaxation after filial…

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Examination Results for Convent Schools Complete List Published Pupils' Showing in Music

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 December 1937 · page 5

THE final examination results of all Convent Schools in Broken Hill, together with the result of the recent music examinations, have been made available. CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL…

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Cultivation of Will Power Mr. Pollock's Talk To Scholars

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 December 1937 · page 4

The students who left school with arms full of books and prizes did not always become more successful than other students, said the Inspector of…

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High School Speech Night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 December 1937 · page 1

The annual speech night of the High School was held at the Assembly Hall last night. Mr. E. B. Dow, treasurer of the Parents and Citizens'…

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"Few Willing to Pass 0n to Higher Classes" Regrets Of Head Of High School Speech Night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 December 1937 · page 4

IT is tragic to think that of the large number enrolled so few are willing to pass on to the higher courses which the school has to offer, said the principal of the High School (Mr. J. Gibson) when presenting his…

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Health and Temperance Alma Public School

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 December 1937 · page 5

Results of the Health and Temperance examination held in July at the Alma Public School are:- Pass Certificates.—Alice Basso,…

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Cockburn School Examinations

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 December 1937 · page 5

The following are the results of the Cockburn Public School promoton examination:- Grade I.: Kathleen Shepherd…

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