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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1953

421 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 10 of 22

Teacher to Rescue

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 3

Lismore: A student teacher swam 150 yards to rescue a man in difficulties at Skinner's Head…

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Thomas Street Sunday School Anniversary

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 2 July 1953 · page 4

Despite cold weather condition, large congregations attended the Thomas Street Methodist Sunday School…

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For School Football

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1953 · page 12

Four footballers from the Broken Hill High School have been chosen to play with the N.S.W. State team…

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Alma School Football

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 July 1953 · page 4

Alma School's A grade football team continued their unbeaten run and defeated Burke Ward 8-6 to…

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High School Protest

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 July 1953 · page 5

A public meeting will be held at the Don corner, Argent Street tomorrow morning, sponsored by the…

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High School Protest

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 July 1953 · page 8

The High School Parents' and Citizens' Association will hold a protest meeting in Argent Street tomorrow…

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Reunion of Scholars

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 July 1953 · page 6

London, Friday: Prominent Australians are among the Rhodes Scholars attending a four-days reunion in…

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High School Protest Meeting

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 4 July 1953 · page 1

The Parents and Citizens Association of the Broken Hill High School will be holding a public meeting at…

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Citizens Press for New High School

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 July 1953 · page 12

Speakers at a protest meeting organised by the High School Parents and Citicens' Association in Argent Street this morning were unanimous that Broken Hill…

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Certificates for Scholars

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 July 1953 · page 11

The High School head master (Mr. Atkins) announced today that intermediate certificates for the…

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Public Protest Meeting: Urgent Appeal to Premier for New High School Speakers Deplore Condition of Existing Buildings

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 6 July 1953 · page 1

At a public meeting in Argent Street on Saturday morning, a resolution was passed calling on the Mayor to send an urgent telegram to the Premier informing him that the meeting had passed a…

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Ballet Pupils In Colorful Spectacle Hall Crowded For Sons And Dance Revue

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 9 July 1953 · page 1

On Tuesday night the Town Hall was crowded for the colorful song [?] dance revue presented by the Bobbie Scott School of Dancing. Over 100 young pupils took part…

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Melbourne School Girls to Visit Here

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 10 July 1953 · page 1

A party of 16 pupils from St. Michael's Church of England Girls' Grammar School, Melbourne, will arrive here…

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"Arrow" Hits At Local Members Over High School Issue (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 10 July 1953 · page 3

Sir,—For more than ten years talk of a new High School for Broken Hill has been in the air. Each time…

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Safety Patrols for B.h. Schools

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 July 1953 · page 2

Road safety patrols are expected to be in operation at local schools soon. The patrols were suggested some months ago by the…

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Safety Patrols for B.h. Schools

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 July 1953 · page 2

Road safety patrols are expected to be in operation at local schools soon. The patrols were suggested some months ago by the…

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High School Inspection

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 July 1953 · page 11

Six school inspectors will arrive from Sydney tonight on a routine visit to the High School…

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Local Teachers Present Second Children's International Art Exhibition

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 16 July 1953 · page 5

The committee of teachers elected to represent the Chiidren's international and Local Children's Art Exhibitions has collected once again, some of the most amazing and…

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High School Athletics

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 July 1953 · page 12

The High School athletic carnival will be held at the Zinc Oval on July 30 and 31, said the High School…

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Alma School Athletics

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 July 1953 · page 4

The Alma School will conduct athletic trials prior to the selection of its team to compete in the Primary…

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