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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1917

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Progressive Fort Kembla. New School Opened

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1917 · page 4

As a result of persistent efforts on the part of the Progress Association, chiefly through the medium of Mr. H. R. Lee, Port Kembla, to-day [?]oaste…

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New School at Port Kembla the Minister for Education Performs Opening Ceremony

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 July 1917 · page 19

On Saturday last, Mr. A. James (Minister for Education), who was accompanied by Mrs. James, together with Mr. P. Board (Director of Education),…

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Wollongong School of Arts. Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Wollongong School of Arts was held on Wednesday night, the president (Mr. J. Copas) being in the chair…

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Wollongong School of Arts

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 8

The annual meeting Teas held on Wednesday evening, Mr. J. Copas presiding. There was a good attendance. The report of the committee (fifteenth…

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Jamberoo School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 July 1917 · page 2

The Annual meeting of the Jamberoo School of Arts was held on Friday night last. Owing to boisterous weather the attendance was small. In the…

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Balgownie School of Arts

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 August 1917 · page 21

The annual meeting was held on Thursday evening. Mr. A. Cram presided; there was a good attendance. The secretary, Mr. H. R. Murdoch, read…

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School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 8 August 1917 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Friday evening last, Mr. A. Nicholson presiding. Also present: Messrs. W. J. Cocks, G. Knight, Rev…

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School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 8

At the adjourned annual meeting of the Wollongong School of Arts, held on Monday night the president (Mr. W. J. Anderson) thanked the…

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Frances's Day. What Wollongong School Children Contributed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 3

Miss Dowling, head mistress of the Wollongong Superior Public School, has received an acknowledgement from the French…

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School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 2

The adjourned annual meeting of subscribers to the Wollongong School of Arts for the purpose of receiving the scrutineers' report re the election…

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THIRROUL School of Arts' Annual Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 9

On Thursday night a meeting was called of all who had subscribed to library members or committee members to be the first annual meeting of this institution…

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Wollongong Superior Public School's Honor List

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 8

Hon. secretary (W. J. Cochrane), lion, treasurers (Messrs. A. J. McCoy, principal; W. V. Brown, late principal)…

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Teachers Express Loyalty

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 2

At a meeting of the Illawarra Teachers' Association, held on Saturday, the following resolution was carried:—"That this meeting of…

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Kiama School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 12 September 1917 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday evening, Mr. A. Nicholson, presiding. Also present: Messrs. Knight, N. E. Hindmarsh,…

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Sport & Play. Wollongong High School Representatives at High School Sports

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 6

At the combined High School sports held at Sydney last Friday, Wollongong High School was represented by the following…

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Sport W.h.s. at the Combined High Schools' Sports

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 14

At the combined High Schools' sports, held in Sydney on Friday last, Wollongong High School was represented by McInnes in the senior broad jump, the…

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Sabbath School Anniversary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 19 September 1917 · page 3

The children of the Methodist Sunday school have for some time been practising for their anniversary services, which eventuate early in…

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Glenroy Public School

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 September 1917 · page 3

As showing what can be done when the leader's heart is in it, the Glenroy Public School is a meritorious example. For France's Day collection,…

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Wollongong Superior Public School Honor List

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 7

Amounts previously acknowledge £22 5s 6d. Since received by, the hon secretary (Mr. W. J. Cochrane), 5s each from Mrs. G…

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Kiama School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 October 1917 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Friday evening, Mr. Nicholson (President) in the chair. Also present: Messrs. Hindmarsh, Thomas, S…

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