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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1947

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Central School P. and C. Assn

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 2

On Saturday last the ladles committee of the above held another Bug afternoon tho winners being Mesdames Osborne and Blight, And the lowest scorers were…

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The North School

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 2

Mr. E. M. Horaington, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following communication from the Minister for Education: "I refer to your personal…

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Central School P. & C. ASSOCIATION More Members Needed

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 1

On Tuesday night the Central P. and C. held its monthly meeting. Mr Byers, presided and remarked on the very poor attendance. Although efforts had been…

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School News

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 8

A school dance will be held tonight in the Assembly hall of the High School. The Ladies Committee of the…

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Central School P. & C. Association

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the Central P. and C. Association held on Tuesday night, the president (Mr.H. Byers) said that…

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Convent Commercial School Examination Results

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 29 March 1947 · page 1

The following are the results of examinations conducted at the local Convent Commercial School by the Southern Cross College (Sydney) in 1946:…

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Polfee Make Raid On Alleged "Two-Up" School

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 March 1947 · page 5

IN a surprise raid on premises situated at 413 Argent Street last night 53 men were arrested for allegedly playing two-up. The police motor truck and car made about a…

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Mr. J. Burchett for Menindee School

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 March 1947 · page 5

Mr. J. Burchett, deputy head master of the Burke Ward School and president of the local branch of the Teachers' Federation, has…

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Sunday School Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 March 1947 · page 5

In the final of the Sunday Schools Cricket Association at the Alma Oval on Saturday, Nicholls Street continued their innings…

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School News

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 March 1947 · page 5

Mrs. Warren, of the Alma School staff, left on Friday. Miss McDonald, of the North School, is relieving temporarily at Alma…

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Central School P. and C. ASSOCIATION

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 3

The ladies committee of the Central School T. and C. Association held another Bug afternoon last Saturday in the kindergarten room, which was very…

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School Holidays

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 1

The public schools will break up tomorrow for the Easter Holidays. They will resume on Wednesday morning. The Technical…

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Burke Ward School Picnic on

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 8

The Burke Ward School picnic will be held on Easter Saturday at Penrose Park. Arrangements have been completed Avith the…

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Improvements At North School

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the North School Parents and Citizens' Association last nig-ht a communication was received from the…

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School Transfers

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 1

Mr. J. Burchett was tendered a farewell pi'esentation by the headmaster and staff of the Burke Ward School yesterday…

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Burke Ward School Picnic At Silverton

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 April 1947 · page 3

THE Burke Ward School picnic was held in conjunction with the Methodist Sunday Schools Union at Penrose Park on faster Saturday in ideal weather. Many parents attended and enjoyed the class races, which were keenly contested…

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Schools to Resume

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 April 1947 · page 4

The public schools will resume tomorrow after the Easter holidays. Scholars have been making the most of the delightful weather…

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Combined Methodist Sunday Schools Hold Picnic At Penrose Park

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 April 1947 · page 5

THE combined Methodist Sundays schools enjoyed good weather for their picnic last Saturday a Penrose Park. Lunch was provided by the respective schools and the distribution of sweets was a popular feature of the day…

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Affiliation of Local Teachers' Federation Branch With B.I.C.

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 9 April 1947 · page 1

On next Thursday night a deputation from the local branch of the Teachers' Federation will address a meeting, of the B.I.C. with the object of affiliating…

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School Cricket

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 April 1947 · page 7

In school cricket North 6b team defeated North 6a team. Scores: 6b: 7/77; 6a: 9/40. Bowlers were: [?]on Trethown 5/20, Les…

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