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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Schools

Schools, 1924

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No School

The Young Chronicle · Friday 25 January 1924 · page 2

When the state School at Ridgley, Tasmania, re-opened on Wednesday after the Xmas holidays, more than 60 children failed to attend, it…

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Intermediate High School. Young's Promotion

The Young Chronicle · Friday 25 January 1924 · page 2

The long-awaited announcement that Young District School would, be made a second-grade intermediate High School was made this week and…

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Noted School Teacher Dead. Principal of Abbotsholme College

Daily Witness · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 2

Mr. J. Fitzmaurice, principal of Abbotsholme College, aged 41, a single man, died suddenly yesterday. Though he had been ill for three…

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Presentation to School Teacher

Daily Witness · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 2

Mr. A. J. Fordham, for several years first assistant on the staff of the Wanchope Public School, has been transferred to Burrangong in the…

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"Class-Biassed Act." Imposition of High School Fees. Labor League Protests

Daily Witness · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 2

The Young Labor League decided by unanimous vote last night to place on the agenda paper of conference, for discussion, a motion…

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Half- Time Schools. Lost River and Winduella

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 2

Mr. J. A. Perkins, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Department of Education: Dear Sir,-- I refer to your personal…

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Teachers' Federation

Daily Witness · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Young branch of the Teachers' Federation will be held at 11 a.m. to-morrow. Many of the big farmers in…

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Bimbi School. — Caldwell Cup.—good Crops—serious Accident.—pirsonal

Daily Witness · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 1

Miss Quinn has commenced duty in the local school, filling the position occupied last year by Miss Lewis, who has been transferred to…

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Court House for School Telegram to Bruntnell

Daily Witness · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 4

The Mayor, Ald. A. M. Rabbets, sent the following telegram to the Minister for Education yesterday, prior to his departure for the city:—"School…

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Wireless in Schools Minister's Optimism

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 6

The Minister for Education . (Mr: Bruntnell) is a firm believer ,that good results will follow the installation of radio receiving sets in country…

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Casual Notes. School Teachers Out Back

The Yass Courier · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 3

“Picturesque exaggeration” was the term applied by the Victorian Minister of Education to the statements made at the annual conference…

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Young Branch of Teachers' Federation

Daily Witness · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Young Branch of the Teachers' Federation took place on Saturday. Mr. G. Cantello presiding. The report and…

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Goulburn High School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 3

At the Goulburn High School on Monday morning Mr. C. Bumer M.A., addressed the assembled pupils and congratulated them on their success in the…

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Old Pupils' Dance

Daily Witness · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 2

The Oddfellows' Hall was crowded to its utmost capacity last night on the occasion of the Young High School Old Pupils' dance. Music…

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Bannaby News The Public School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 6

Just before the Xmas vacation the children of the local Public School, ably assisted by the Parents and Citizen's Association, made a collection in aid of…

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Currawong. Wheat Harvest—man's Ribs Broken.—need for Telephone.—the School.— Pretty Church Garden

Daily Witness · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 1

Harvest operations in this particular area have just about finished Most of the farmers are now carring in. The yield was not an good as…

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"A Craze" Minister on High Schools Primary Grades Most Important

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 3

The Minister for Education (Mr. Bruntnell) is not a whole-souled believer in establishing high schools in the country wherever they are asked…

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School Cricket

Daily Witness · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 4

The second series of the competition commenced on 30th ult. The first matches were between the Mopokes and Kookaburras which,…

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Bus Driver Sentenced Offence Against School Girl. Bendick Morrell Case

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 1

At the Quarter Sessions yesterday morning Before His Honor Judge Bevan. Frederick Warren pleaded guilty…

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Baptist Church Sunday-school Anniversary

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 3

After a Sunday devoted to earnest religious services in commemoration of the anniversary of their Sunday-school —services which were well attended and…

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