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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1941

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Examinations at High School

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 April 1941 · page 2

All classes at the Broken Hill High School commenced examinations today. The examinations will continue this week and most of the students…

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School Girl Found Asphyxiated

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—A 16-year-old schoolgirl was found asphyxiated by carbon monoxide in a car parked in a garage at her home…

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School News

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 2

The second of a series of visits to the mines by senior students of the High School will be held next Thursday. Two parties will visit the North…

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Old Scholars to Hold Dance

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 4

At the conclusion of the bowls competition of the Burke Ward Old Scholars' Association on Monday night a women's committee was…

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Burke Ward Old Scholars' Association

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 2

At the conclusion of the usual Monday night's bow[?], the president of the Burke Ward Old Scholars' Association. Mr. W. D. Chandler, app[?]ated for support from…

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A Page for The Womenfolk High School Fete

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 4

The High School P. and C. are more than pleased with the results of the Fete and Fro[?] held in the Assembly Hall last Wednesday afternoon and…

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Infants' School Aids War Effort

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 4

Following last year's fine war effort, the members of the War Savings Group of the Morgan Street Infants' School have raised £11/9/- in…

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News From the Schools Empire Day

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 2

PREPARATIONS are well in hand for the Empire Day celebrations at the schools on Friday, May 23. At the Alma School…

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Extension of Sewerage North School Is Included

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 4

NORTH Broken Hill School and the reserve are included in an additional area now being piped for sewerage, as the No. 1 sewerage…

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Purchase of Homes for Teachers

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 6

Negotiations are proceeding for the purchase of three houses to be taken over by the Department of Education in Broken Hill, the Inspector of…

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Old Scholars' Dance

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 1

The "Back to Burke Ward" dance held in the Tramway Hall on Saturday night was well attended and was highly successful. The music, supplied by…

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High School

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 2

The High School needs attention by the Department of Education It is imperative that such be given. There is no stinting of effort on the…

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Fete At Morgan Street School

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 2

Children and adults [?]ke enjoyed the fete which was held on Saturday afternoon at the Morgan Street School. It was a lively function, and there was no…

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Successful Fete At The High School

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 4

THE High School Fete held in the Assembly Hall recently was the first function of this nature, which has been conducted during, school…

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Burke Ward Old Scholars' Association

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 4

At the Back to Burke Ward Dunce, held at the Tr[?]mway Hall on Saturday night, a very enjoyable evening was spent by a very happy crowd. The music was…

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Schools Break Up Thursday Railway Excursions

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 1

Schools will be breaking up for the annual May vacation on Thursday next, and the usual railway excursions will be run…

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Mothers' Club Active at Alma School

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 2

FINAL arrangements for an Empire Day function at the Alma Infants' School were made at the Mothers' Club meeting last week. The function will be held at the Infants' School on Friday, May 23. Items will be given in the morning, and an outdoor display of games…

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Sunday School Anniversaries

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 4

Three Sunday School anniversary services were held at the Lane Street Methodist Church on Sunday, large crowds attending. The Rev. O. L…

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High School News

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 3

Intelligence and vocational tests are being conducted by the Careers Adviser for boys at the Hisrh School (Mr. H. Doughton). Fifth and…

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Burke Ward School News

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

The Burke Ward School Boys' Fife and Drum Band will parade in full uniform at the official opening of the Hillside Park and See Park memorial…

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