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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1950

373 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 16 of 19

High School News Visit By Miss June Gough

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 5

On Thursday, October 12, Miss June Gough, an ex-student of the High School, who gained her leaving…

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Sunday School Anniversary

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 9

The 62nd. anniversary of the Methodist Sunday School at Nicholls Street was contitnued on Wednesday. After tea the…

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Students' Recital Convent School of Music

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 October 1950 · page 1

In the Town Hall on Thursday evening the students of the Convents School of Music were heard in a well arranged program of vocal and instrumental items…

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Central School Display

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 October 1950 · page 8

The annual exhibition of work and a rhythmic display at the Central infants' school was opened on Wednesday afternoon by the…

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Menindee School

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 October 1950 · page 9

In spite of torrential rain about 20 people attended the Menindee P. and C. meeting. It was decided that a site for the school tennis…

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Local Passes In Recent Music Examinations Convent School of Music

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 23 October 1950 · page 1

The following are the results of the recent music examinations held at the Convent of Mercy by A.M.E.B. Examiners were Miss Winifred Burston and Mr…

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Death of Former Local Teacher

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 October 1950 · page 8

Mr. T. Hynes, a former Broken Hill school teacher, died in Sydney yesterday after a long illness. He lived at Earlwood…

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School Transfer

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 October 1950 · page 5

The headmaster of North School. (Mr. C. Mitchell) has been transferred to Erskineville, Sydney. He will take up duties at the…

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United Nations Day in School

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 October 1950 · page 5

Schools in Broken Hill today celebrated United Nations' Day A letter from the U.N.O. president (Mr. Trygve Lie), was read…

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Archbishop Addresses S.A. Schools

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 25 October 1950 · page 1

Adelaide, October 24.—The Archbishop of Canterbury (Dr. Fisher) who is on a brief visit to Adelaide before proceeding to the eastern States yesterday visited…

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Wilcannia Primary School Annual Sports

Western Grazier · Friday 27 October 1950 · page 3

The classes to gain 100 per cent. attendance this week were 5th class boys, 4th class boys and 2nd class. During the past week a serious accident…

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Old school ti(m)e

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 October 1950 · page 5

NEW ANGLE of the old school tie theme is this Swiss watch. It can be worn with school, club, or regimental colors, and would add…

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Dominion Teachers Conference in London

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 30 October 1950 · page 1

Dominion teachers who were recently in Britain under the Teacher exchange scheme organised by the League of British Commonwealth and Empire and the British Ministry of Education met at the Imperial Institute to exchange ideas…

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School News

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 31 October 1950 · page 4

Pupils at the Broken Hill High School are now preparing for annual examinations. The internal Intermediate Certificate examination commences on…

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Schoolboy Boxing

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 October 1950 · page 5

The Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association will open its annual boxing tournament at the Stadium tomorrow night. Central,…

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Gala Day at Wills St. School

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 October 1950 · page 9

Much interest and response is being shown by all concerned in the preparations for the Wills St. School Gala Day, to be held in…

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East School Picnic

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 November 1950 · page 7

The East School Picnic was held at the Zinc twin lakes. Races were held for school children, tiny tots, and mothers…

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Schoolboys Provide Bright Boxing P.S.A.A.A. Hold Annual Tournaments

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 2 November 1950 · page 7

Pupils of the primary schools last night provided a bright program of boxing at the Stadium where the P.S.A.A.A. held its annual boxing tournament. Highlight of the program was the bout between twin brothers who "swapped" corners at the end…

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East School Picnic

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 2 November 1950 · page 6

The East School picnic was held on Thursday, October 26. at the Zinc Lakes. The teachers, pupils and mothers attended…

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Schoolboys Please in Boxing Bouts

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 November 1950 · page 10

There was an excellent attendance at the Stadium last night for the annual P.S.A.A.A.'s boxing tournament. Pupils of North, Central, Burke Ward and Alma…

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