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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1949

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Convent Pupils In Fine Display Jubilee Celebrations

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 2

As part of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the Sisters of Mercy on the foundation of the local Convent a physical culture display was…

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Musicale Evening Pupils of Mrs. J. G. Byrne

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 5

A Musical and Social evening by the pupils of Mrs. J. G. Byrne, A. Mus. A., will be held tonight In the Burke Ward Hall tt 7.30 o'clock for parents and…

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High School Choir Returns Tonight

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 1

Members of the High School Choir will return to Broken Hill from Sydney tonight. The train is [?] Crystal Street at 5.50 p.m…

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Milk for Schools

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 3

Sydney, September 22.—The Minister for Education (Mr. Heffron) told Mr. German (Lab. Annandale) in the Legislative Assembly today that when…

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Evening College Opening at High School Tuesday Night

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 3

For the opening session of the Evening College at 7.30 tomorrow night, at the High School Assembly Hall, all applicants for the following classes are requested to attend: Physical culture, dramatic art,…

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Sound Service at Infants' School

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 2

The Railway Town Infants' School has installed a sound system which will enable all classes to hold rhythm and enjoy the…

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Railway Town Infants' School

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 4

The Railway Town Infant's School has installed a sound system which will enable all classes to hold rhythm and enjoy the sunshine at the same time…

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Trial Leaving at High School

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 3

Trial leaving examinations commenced yesterday at the Broken Hill High School, English being the first subject. The remaining subjects will be spaced out over…

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Menindee School

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 4

Menindee Parents' and Citizens' Association will meet for the first time on a Saturday at the week-end. It is hoped that more men…

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Wills St. School Display

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 7

The Wills Street Infants' School has installed a sound system that enables all the children to participate in broadcasts and rhythm…

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North School Spring Flower Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 4

At the North School on Saturday next the Parents' and Citizens' Association will hold their annual spring flower and vegetable show. Entries open at…

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English Teacher's Local Impressions (To The Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 6

Sir,—As an English visitor to Broken Hill I should like to express appreciation of your city. Broken Hill and its Mines figure in…

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School News

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 8

Works of improvement tn the Central School ended last week when the asphalting of the playground was completed…

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North School Flower Show Tomorrow Advice For Exhibitors

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 6

On Saturday the North School P. & C. Association will hold its annual flower and vegetable show. The committee has spent much time and though:…

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Alma School Pets Day

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 8 October 1949 · page 6

The annual Alma School pets' day will be held in the school grounds next Saturday, October 15. Besides the pets there will be prizes…

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First Games In A Grade Cricket Today To Be Played At Gladstone, Jubilee Siding And North School

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 8 October 1949 · page 7

Eight teams will contest the 1949 A Grade cricket competition which starts today. Games will be played on substitute wickets due to the turf wickets not responding to early season treatment. However, they should be in operation for the next…

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Education Committee High School Site

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the New Deal for Education Committee was held in the Council Chambers on Friday, Mr. J. Darcy presiding over a…

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Site for New High School

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 3

At its monthly meeting on Friday night the New Deal for Education Committee accepted a recommendation that a possible…

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Menindee School Fence Is Overdue

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 6

Although material for a new fence at the Menindee School has been on hand for about two years, posts for the new structure have not been supplied. This was stated at the meeting of the school…

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High School Additions

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 1

Sydney, October 11.—Plans were well advanced for the construction of a new wing onto the Broken Hill High…

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