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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Schools

Schools, 1917

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School for Milvale

Young Witness · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 2

Mr. P. F. Loughlm, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Department of Education: —"In reply to your representations on…

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New Convent School. Laying the Foundation Stone

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 2

Another land mark, another "Footprint in the Sands of Time," 'yet another mile peg on the road leading back into the dusty ages of the pant,' has been…

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Public School Concert

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 2

The Guild Hall was well filled on Thursday evening of last week, by parents and friends eager to see their children perform in the Concert that…

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District School. Letters From Soldiers

Young Witness · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 5

The following letters have been received by the District School children from soldiers in answer to their gifts on the Christmas Tree last December…

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North Goulburn School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 June 1917 · page 2

The children of the North Goulburn Public School have contributed St pairs of socks Towards the schools' 10,000 pairs for the War Chest Fund. Miss McKay, assistant, and a…

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High School Soldiers' Home

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 June 1917 · page 4

As announced in our advertising columns, the home erected by the efforts of the pupils of the Goulburn High School will be opened on Friday next, 8th instant, by Hon. A. James,…

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District School Red Triangle

Young Witness · Tuesday 5 June 1917 · page 2

The pup[?]s of the Young District School contributed their share to the success of the Rod Triangle Movement 234 pupils bought scholars' buttons…

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High School Soldier's Home

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 June 1917 · page 4

Friday next will witness the climax of the remarkable effort put forth by the pupils of the Goulburn High School to provide a home as a gift to a disabled soldier and his family. Since…

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Goulburn High School. Annual Speech Day

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 2

There was a large attendance of parents friends, and scholars at the annual Speech Day of the Goulburn High School on Friday evening in the science room. A long bench was…

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High School Soldier's Home. Opened by Minister for Education

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 2

The soldier's home, the erection of which is principally due to the energy and work of the Goulburn High School pupils, was formally opened by the Minister for Education on…

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School Concert. a Brilliant Production

Young Witness · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 1

The Young District School concert held in the Town Hall on Friday night last, was witnessed by a bumper house. From the rise of the curtain…

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Railway Station & School Hit Many Casualties

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 June 1917 · page 2

Another official message states:—Bombs were first dropped on the outskirts of East London at half-past 11 o'clock. Numerous bombs descended in rapid succession in the East End…

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Pioneered in Goulburn. Swimming for Schools

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 June 1917 · page 2

The Rev. J. B. Fulton, Presbyterian Minister (formerly of Goulburn, now of Casino), writes to Mr. Jacob Knopp, North Goulburn Public School, congratulating him on completing 33…

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High School Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 June 1917 · page 4

An entertainment consisting of songs and a farce was given by the High School pupils on Thursday, night The evening was of an enjoyable character, and £15 was raised in did of…

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District School. Socks for Soldiers

Young Witness · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 2

In answer to the appeal for socks for our men at the front, the following gave pairs of socks:—Miss Millar, Miss K. Trenilian, Miss L. Tresillan,…

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Teachers and the War

Young Witness · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 2

The annual report of the Chief Inspector of Schools states that during 1916, 310 teachers enlisted, 67 of whom were married men, 192 teachers were…

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At Last! Plans for Re-modelling the District School

Young Witness · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 5

It is gratifying to report that the plans and specifications for re-modelling the Young District School have at last been prepared and tenders for…

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A Leaky School

Young Witness · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 3

It is said that at present the children sitting at the western end of the Tyagong school building almost need to hold an umbrella over themselves…

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Don'ts for the School Girl

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 4

Here are some don'ts for the schoolgirl:-- Don't loll on your desk. It tires you…

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South Goulburn Public School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 5 July 1917 · page 4

The children of the South Goulburn Public School have been working hard for various patriotic purposes for some time, and an interested observer sends the following resume of…

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