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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Schools

Schools, 1917

218 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 8 of 11

Raeburn School Bazaar

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 4

A bazaar in aid of funds to purchase comforts fur Goulburn soldiers at the front was held at the Masonic Hall on Saturday, afternoon. The pupils of Raeburn School, slider…

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School Athletics

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 September 1917 · page 3

Mr. James, Minister of Public Instruction, heartily approves the suggestion put forward in a leading article in the "Sun" on August 29, that an athletic competition for the pupils…

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School Athletics

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 September 1917 · page 2

The first annual meeting of the Combined Schools' Athletic Association will be held at the Sports Ground this afternoon. School pupils will he admitted free; others must pay a…

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Extension of High School Course

Young Witness · Tuesday 18 September 1917 · page 2

The headmaster of the Young District School has been advised that fresh arrangements of a beneficial nature to scholars are being made by the…

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The State School Teachers

Young Witness · Tuesday 25 September 1917 · page 1
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The Minister for Education, Mr. James, officially opened the second annual conference of the New South Wales Public School Assistant…

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Goulburn Public School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 25 September 1917 · page 1

The tender of Mr. R. Miles, of Shepard-street, Bowral, has been accepted for work t Goulburn Public School as follows:—Remodelling, boys', school; additions, and…

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Goulburn South School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 2

It has been decided, Mr. James, member for Goulburn informs us, to completely renovate the whole of the public school buildings at Goulburn South. The work will be undertaken…

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New Books for School of Arts

Young Witness · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 2

The following now boobs have been added to the Young School of Arts, through Mr. W. F. Gilbert, stationer, —Industry of England (Historical), H…

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Cowper-st. Sunday-school

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 4

The anniversary services of the Cowper-street Methodist Sunday-school were held on Sunday, and were very, well attended. At three o'clock the Rev. J. W. Leadley was the preacher, and he…

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Yass School Notes

The Yass Courier · Thursday 4 October 1917 · page 2

Miss Florrie Howell, a pupil of the Public School, has received word that she has been successful in gaining a Scholarship to the…

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Parents and Citizens District School Playground Fund

Young Witness · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 1

A meeting of the Parents and Citizens Association was held in the Phoenix Room, Town Hall, on Tuesday night. There were present:—…

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Methodist Kindergarten School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 9 October 1917 · page 4

The new kindergarten schoolroom at North Goulburn Methodist Church was officially opened on Sunday afternoon. There was a large concourse of people, which necessitated holding the…

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High School Course and Qualifying Certificate Examination

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 9 October 1917 · page 4

On November 5 the qualifying certificate examination will be held locally to determine the fitness or otherwise of pupils desiring to enter the High School, and to allot bursaries to eligible…

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School Improvements

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 11 October 1917 · page 4

With the reduced funds at the disposal of the Department of Education, the whole of the necessary works cannot be undertaken, but the Minister, Mr. James, proposes to devote…

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Captain Sinclair, M.c. Welcomed Back to Olo School

Young Witness · Tuesday 16 October 1917 · page 1

A very pleasant function took place on Friday evening last, when a welcome home was tendered to Captain Sinclair by his Sawpit Gully…

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1680 Eggs. Egg Day at District School

Young Witness · Tuesday 16 October 1917 · page 1

Egg Day, on behalf of the Burrangong District Hospital, was celebrated with great success at the District School last Thursday and Friday…

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Lady School Inspector

Young Witness · Tuesday 23 October 1917 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Miss M. Simpson has been appointed the first woman school inspector in N.S.W…

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Bazaar and Art Union. in Aid of Girls' School Funds

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 October 1917 · page 4

On Saturday night a bazaar, fancy fair, and art union in aid of the Girls School funds was opened at St. Patrick's Hall. The Mayor (Ald. Wood) performed the opening ceremony…

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Bourke-street Public School Concert

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 October 1917 · page 2

On Thursday night next a bright and varied concert will be given in St. Saviour's Church Hall by pupils of the above school in aid of the piano fund (boys' department). The…

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