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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1940

347 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 14 of 18

Capacity "House" for Schools' Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 1

A capacity house greeted the repeat combined schools' concert at the Tivoli Theatre last night. The performance of the children was credit…

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Manual Work in Schools Inspector Pleased By Visit Here

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 2

THE essential purpose of manual training in schools is to give the students oractical skill and knowledge which will…

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Sunday Schools' Picnic at Penrose Park

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 October 1940 · page 3

Almost 500 picnickers travelled by train to Penrose Park, where the Church of Christ, Chapple Street and Gypsum Street Baptist,…

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Sunday Schools' Picnic

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 October 1940 · page 1

The picnic conducted at Penrose Park on Saturday by the Church of Christ. Chapple Street and Gypsum Street Baptist, Congregational Pres…

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Burke Ward School Activities

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 3

A percussion band is to be a feature of the Burke Ward Infants School. The headmistress (Miss Weatherall) has purchased the instruments from…

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High School P. & C. Meeting

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 4

The headmaster of the High School (Mr. W. Pillans) reported to members of the High School Parents and Citizens' Association last night that…

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Examinations At High School

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 4

The first phase of the Intermediate Certificate examinations was commenced yesterday when the woodwork and metalwork practical tests…

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Gypsum Street Baptist Sunday School Picnic

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 4

The Gypsum Street Baptist Sunday School held its annual picnic at Penrose Park on Saturday. A good number of scholars, teachers, and…

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Racehorse Killed While Schooling

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 October 1940 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday. — While being schooled over hurdles at Randwick this morning Mimer Boy, after Jumping four standard hurdles in good…

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Books Donated to Alma School Library

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1940 · page 4

The Alma School library has received 112 books from the Parents and Citizens' Association. Mr. Kenny wishes to thank the association for…

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Schools' Concert Was Financial Success

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1940 · page 4

It is expected that over £100 will be divided between the Comforts Fund, the Hospital, Stewart House and the Far West Children's…

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More Furniture for High School

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1940 · page 4

The headmaster of thc High School (Mr. W. Pillans) has received more new furniture from the Department of Education. This was applied for by…

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Farewell to Fifth Year Function At High School

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1940 · page 4

A FAREWELL was given to Fifth Yenr students at a school assembly yesterday afternoon.The headmaster (Mr. Pillians) on behalf…

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Burke Ward School Activities

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 6

"If tho distance and transport problem could be overcome the Burke Ward School would only be too pleased to participate in the Learn…

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Burke Ward School Pets' Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 6

At tho pets' show and concert to be held nt tho Burkle Ward School on November 9 there will be a talking picture matinee. Films will be screen…

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Barrier Miner Thursday, October 31. 1940. "The Best School of All"

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 2

THOSE whose school days are a long way behind them may have forgotten the mingled feelings of expectation and regret, with a dash…

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Wills St Infants School

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 6

A busy bee was held at the Wills Street Infants' School last Saturday. The men reconditioned the soil, built rockeries and ploughed the garden…

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Successes of Music Pupils

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 November 1940 · page 5

Following are the results obtained by pupils of Nance Harvey in the recent A.M.E.B. theory examinations: Grade 5: Valerie Taylor (credit),…

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Sunday School Assn

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 November 1940 · page 1

Mica Street v. Sulphide Street (Alma Oval No. 1). —Mica Street, 1st innings. 107. Sulphide Street, 1st innings, eight for 245 (declared)…

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Examinations at High School

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 November 1940 · page 3

Examinations for First, Second and Fourth Year Classes at the High School commenced today. These are the final examinations for the year,…

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