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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Schools

Schools, 1917

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Pupils' Recital

Young Witness · Tuesday 1 May 1917 · page 2

At Miss Rogan's Studio on Monday night several of her advanced pupils gave a recital, in the presence of their parents and friends. Miss Clare…

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High School Soldier's Home

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 May 1917 · page 4

The committee of the above announce that the home is now finished, and that the official opening will take place at an early date. The Minister for Education has been asked to…

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School Furniture

Young Witness · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 2

It was mentioned by Mr. Redshaw at the Parents and Citizens' meeting on Tuesday night-that the new school furniture had come to hand…

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Schools Swimming Association

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the Goulburn Combined Schools Swimming Association was held in the Bourke-street school on Wednesday night, the president (Mr. Wensor) in the chair. The medals and…

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District School

Young Witness · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 2

At the District School Celebration on Anzac Day, Mr. A. C. Cowan (a returned Anzac) promised two Anzac Books fro the best essay, boy and girl…

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District School

Young Witness · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 2

The meeting of teachers of the Young District set down for May 26th has been, postponed till June 16th at 11 a.m. at the request of Mr. Noble…

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Convent School

Young Witness · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 2

We hope to have the report of the above school for next issue as the work of the inspector is not yet finished. We understand there are…

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St. Brigid's Primary School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the parishioners was held in St. Patrick's Hall, Verner-street, on Sunday evening to take steps towards raising funds for the erection of a new school for girls. Rev…

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Public Schools Reinforcement Unit. Bourke-street School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 2

The N.S.W Teachers' Association has appealed to each public school in the State to endeavour to secure one recruit or more—preferably an "old boy"—whose outfit is to be the…

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Soldier's Letter to School Pupils

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 1

Private H. S. Filmer, writing to the pupils of the Redground, Public School on 28/2/19, says:—This letter is being written at 5 a.m., for we were out of bed this morning at 4.15 —nothing…

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Empire Day. High School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 2

From the High School building patriotic flags were flown. One of the staff, Mr. Potter, B.A., gave an instructive address to the pupils on "The present state of the War." Mr. Blumer,…

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South Goulburn Public School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 2

There was no public demonstration at South Goulburn. At 9.30 the children fell in near the staff and the flag was hoisted, the scholars saluting the Union Jack and singing the…

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Bourke-street Public School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 2

Empire Day was observed at the Bourke-street Public School, where speeches were delivered and a vocal programme was submitted. The senior classes were assembled in one room…

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A School Coat for a Girl

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 3

An article of necessity to the wardrobe of every little girl who has reached the going-to-school ago, is a full-length coat for every-day wear. It should be…

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The New Convent School

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 2

Sunday next, the 27th inst. will be another epoch making day for our little town, when His Lordship, Dr. Gallagher, is to lay the Foundation…

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School Sport

Young Witness · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 1

On Saturday last a party of the senior pupils from the District School accompanied by teachers, paid a visit to Coolamundra to meet that school…

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St. Paul's Sunday School

Young Witness · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 2

Since the war the annual Sunday School picnic in connection with St. Paul's Presbyterian Church has been suspended. On Wednesday evening…

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Empire Day. Celebrated at District School

Young Witness · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 5

Empire Day was celebrated with great eclat at the District School. The school was decorated with flags and during the speechifying patriotic…

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Empire Day. Kenmore Public School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 4

Empire Day was celebrated at this school by patriotic songs and recitations rendered by the pupils. The items were enjoyed by the parents and friends, a number of, whom were present…

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National Question in Schools. Recruiting

The Yass Courier · Monday 28 May 1917 · page 2

Messrs Henry Bros., representatives of the School Teachers Association, placed before the residents of Yass, on Friday night last, the…

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