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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1917

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St. Mary's Convent High School

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 15

At the theory examination of the Sydney College of Music 13 pupils of the Wollongong Convent presented themselves for examination; 10 gained…

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School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 7 November 1917 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above took, place on Friday, evening in the lecture room, Mr. A. Nicholson (President) in the chair. Also…

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Old School Building

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1917 · page 2

Mr. M. F. Morton, M.L.A., has been informed that tenders will close on 22nd November for removal of old school building from Port…

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The School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1917 · page 2

Mas. G. V. Bourke has been appointed assistant teacher at the local school. Prizes for the September quarter…

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St. Mary's Convent High School, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1917 · page 8

Once again the music pupuls of St. Mary's Convent High School have distinguished themselves. At the theory examination held by the…

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School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Wollongong School of Arts on Tuesday evening a most satisfactory financial position was disclosed…

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Methodist Sunday School. Anniversary Services

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 7

The Anniversary Services in connection with the Methodist Sunday School were held in tie Town Hall on Sunday, November 11th, 1917, at…

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Methodist Church Sunday School Anniversary

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 19

Wollongong School's anniversary was celebrated on Sunday and Monday last, the services being held as usual in the Town Hall. The Rev. Harold Wheen,…

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Corrimal. School Entertainment

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 6

A concert of a high class order was given by the pupils of St. Joseph Convent School on Friday last in the School of Arts' Hall…

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Wollongong Superior Public School. Exhibition of Work

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 7
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

With a view to giving the public an idea of the work done by the various classes in the Wollongong Superior Public School, an…

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Corrimal School

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 4

At the instance of the Corrimal Parents' and Citizens' Association, a deputation, consisting of Messrs. H. R. Broadbent and T. Silcocks, interviewed the…

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St. Francis Xavier's School, Crown Street. a Successful Examination

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 6

The pupils of the above school have achieved much success in a Commercial Course Examination, held in connection with the…

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Exhibition of School Work

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 6

A very successful exhibition of school work was held at Wollongong S.P.S. on Wednesday afternoon last. Ald. Vidal, in…

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School Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 2

Final arrangements have been made for the school children's concert, which is to take place in the Empire Hall on the 13th inst. At…

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Fairy Meadow Sunday School Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 22

The concert given by the pupils was held on Monday last; it was an immense success, the hall being crowded and a lot outside as well. Solos were sung by Miss…

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School Work Exhibition

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 18

There was held on Wednesday afternoon at the S.P. School, Wollongong, an exhibition of the scholars' work, marking progress, it might be said, for the…

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School of Arts

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

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

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St. Francis Xavier's School. Presentation of Certificates

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 6

Tuesday, the 14th inst, marked a red letter ,day in the present year's history of St. Frauds Navier's School, when the Certificates and…

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Wollongong Girls' School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 5

The following are the top girls at the Wollongong, Domestic Science School, for the past quarter:—Class 3A.—Nelie Parsons 1,…

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