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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1940

347 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 13 of 18

Sport at High School

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 October 1940 · page 2

It is possible that three High School teams will be included in the Saturday morning competitions of the Tennis Association, said the sportsmaster…

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Central School Junior Red Cross Active

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 October 1940 · page 4

The girls ot the Junior Red Cross Circle at the Central School, under the patronage ot Mrs. Smart, have been very active during the past…

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Burke Ward Old Scholars

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 October 1940 · page 2

A special meeting of the social and management committee of the Burke Ward Old Scholars' Association was held at the Tramway Hall on Monday…

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Burke Ward Old Scholars

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 2

Mr. T. Berry presided at the Burke Ward Old Scholars' general meeting. Mr. W. Lewis, who is at present on leave from the A.I.F., attended. Mr…

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Burke Ward School Activities

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 2

The Burke Ward School Fife and Drum Band will receive uniforms in the near future. This has been made possible by the approval of the Parents…

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Good Cricketers in Church Teams Sunday Schools'Association Starts New Season

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 6

MANY of Broken Hill's leading cricketers have been found in associations not connected with the Cricket League. An association which has produced some fine cricketers is the Methodist Sunday Schools' Cricket Association, which will commence its seventh season this month. '…

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Air Trainee Killed First Crash At Tamworth School SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 3

THE first mishap associated with the elementary Air Force training school at Tamworth occurred this morning,…

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School News

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 4

The Burke Ward Parents and Citizens' Association has donated an electric jug to the girls' department. The headmistress of the girls' school (Miss…

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Rehearsal For Local Schools' Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 4

More than 500 children will participate in the combined schools' concert to be held on Tuesday. October 15. and Thursday. October 17. The…

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White Cliffs Notes School Sports

Western Grazier · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 2

On Eight Hour Day, 7th October, school sports were held on the Recreation Ground, had proved a great success. Great credit is due to Mr…

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School's Gift to Maintain Soldier

Western Grazier · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 2

A gift of £50 for the equipment of a soldier has been made to the Department of Army by the staff and students of the "Firbank"…

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Wills Street Infants' School

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 3

The headmistress of the Wills Street Infants' School (Miss G. Heaydon) paid a tribute today to the Mothers' Club for its very valuable…

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Final Rehearsal for Schools' Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 October 1940 · page 4

Excellent talent has been found in the local schools and this will be shown at the Combined Schools' Concert next Tuesday and Thursday…

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Sunday School Anniversaries

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 October 1940 · page 1

The Chapple Street Baptist Church conducted its Sunday School anniversary services yesterday. The Rev. E. E. Walshe led the morning and…

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Schools' Concert at Tivoli Theatre

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 2

The combined schools concert will be held at the Tivoli Theatre tonight. The proceeds this year will help the Comforts Fund. Stewart House Pre…

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School Tests North Girls' Results

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 4

Following are the results of the mid-term tests at tho North Girls' School:— Class (6a: Barbara Kurbnn 1,…

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Successful Combined Schools' Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 4

Pleasing tho large crowd present with excellent entertainment the Combined Schools' Concert held in the Tivoli Theatre last night was an out…

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Burke Ward Old Scholars Meet

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 6

A special meeting of the management committee of the Burke Ward Old Scholars' Association was held last night. Mr. T. Berry presided…

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Plumbing Teacher for College

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 4

Newly-appointed full-time teacher of plumbing at the Technical College (Mr. E. E. Schuberg) arrived here last evening and took up duties today…

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Schools' Concert Repeat

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 4

The combined schools' concert which drew a capacity house last Tuesday night will be repeated at the Tiyoli Theatre tonight. The bookings for…

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