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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Schools

Schools, 1917

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School Medical Inspector

Young Witness · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 1

Early in March, a medical inspection of the children attending the District School wil be made by an officer o fthe department, Miss Coghlan…

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District School

Young Witness · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 1

Mr. C. E. Hicks, has been appointed to the staff of the Young District School in the place of Mr. Hall, first assistant. Mr. Hicks was at one…

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Baptist Sunday School Anniversary

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

The anniversary services of the Baptist Sunday-school were hold on Sunday last. The Rev. J. W. Leadley preached at the morning service, the Rev. Geo. Tulloch in the afternoon, and the…

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Goulburn Trades School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 4

A meeting of the Advisory Committee was held on Monday evening, Mr. J. Burness in the chair. There were also present—Mr. Hoper (Assistant Superintendent) Mr. Brewer…

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Aviation School. Training of Australians. Sydney

Young Witness · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

Speaking of the Aviation school, the Premier expressed cordial appreciation of the excellent work done by the committee, which has been…

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School Attendance. Sydney

Young Witness · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

In a circular to headmasters of schools throughout the State, the Director of Education (Mr. Board) writes —"Complaints have been received that…

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New Teacher at Marengo

Young Witness · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. H. E. Matchett, school teacher at [?]along for the last 9 years, has been transferred to Marengo…

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District School. Cookery Exam

Young Witness · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 1

The following pupils of the District School were successful in the cookery and laundry exam, held on the 7th December last at the school—Elva…

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Raeburn School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 2

Miss Oliver, Principal of Raeburn School, Goulburn, has received the following letter from the Supervising Secretary of the Y.M.C.A., London:—To the pupils of Raeburn School: My…

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School Teachers Transferred

Young Witness · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. W..Moffat, who has been headmaster of the Wyalong public school for some years, has been transferred to Junee. Mr. Morris now in charge…

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Farewell to Mr. and Mrs. G.t.cotterill. New School Inspector Welcomed

Young Witness · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 3

Mr. G. T. Cotterill (District School Inspector) and Mrs. Cotterill were tendered a farewell tea at the District School on Saturday afternoon last and…

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New School Inspector

Young Witness · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 1

Mr Noble, the new inspector of schools, commenced duty yesterday making an inspection of Burrangong School. To-day he visited…

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Redbridge School Has a Bursary

Young Witness · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 2

Master Colin McKinnon, a son of the teacher of the Redbrige school, won a bursary at the recent Q.C. exam nations and intends taking it out at…

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Teachers' Association

Young Witness · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 4

The Young District Teachers' Association met at the District School on Saturday morning. Inspectors Noble and Cotter[?] were present. The…

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Catholic Education. Dr Gallagher at Marengo. Opening of Convent and School

Young Witness · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 4

Many years have elapsed, said his Lordship Dr Gallagher (Bishop of Goulburn) at the opening of the new convent and school at Marengo on…

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Between School Room and Altar

The Yass Courier · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 3

When the girl enters the world after her education is “finished,” she does not always find it what she expected. The schoolroom is one…

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Baptist Sunday-school

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 4

The annual prize-giving and children's entertainment in connection with the Baptist Sunday-school were held on Tuesday night. There was a large attendance of parents and friends. The…

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Mr. James at Goulburn. National Educational Policy. Agricultural Schools. Goulburn

Young Witness · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 6

Mr. A. G. James, Minister for Education, opened his election campaign at Goulburn last night. Speaking to a crowded audience, the Mayor…

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Barmedman's New Teacher

Young Witness · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 3

Mr. E. C. Chave, who has been appointed from Tregeagle (near Lismore) public school to Barmedman, will take up duties within the course of a few…

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School Play Ground

Young Witness · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 5

The Mayor accompanied by Mr. G. S. Whiteman formed a deputation to the Hon. Mr. Garland yesterday with regard to the new school playing area…

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