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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1920

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Kiama School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 2

The usual monthly, meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening January, 6th, Mr. A. Nicholson presiding. Also present: Messrs. Geo…

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Proposed New School at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

We are advised by Mr. M. F. Morton, M.L.A., that the Department of Education propose to bulid a now school at Gerringong out of next year's vote…

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Swimming School

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 15

The lessons in this useful art which were organised by the Department of Education for the holidays, eventuated very satisfactorily in Wollongong…

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DAPTO. School of Arts' Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 5

A meeting of the above, was held on Tuesday night, Mr. J. Stevenson in the chair, also present:—Messrs. T. M. Paull, J. G. Fairley, S…

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Items of Interest. Sunday School Picnic

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 5

The Annual Picnic of St. John's C. of E. Sunday School, Keiraville, was held in Mr. H. Brown's paddock on Saturday 7th. February and was…

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School of Arts, Thirroul (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 8

Sir,—As there has been softie misunderstanding created in regard to the letting of the above hall, and in particular as regards Friday, January 30th…

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School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, evening, Mr. Cocks (Vice-president) in the chair. Also present: Messrs. Knight,…

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The School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

Latest reports show that a bursary tenable at Wollongong High School, has been secured by Miss Nellie Cox. As nine bursaries only are allotted to…

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Wollongong Superior Public School. School Overcrowded

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 5

The beginning of the 1920 school year and the large increase in the number of pupils enrolled, brings before the public the urgent necessity…

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School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held on Monday night. Mr. Stephenson president, occupied the chair. Accounts totalling £3/1/3 Were passed…

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School Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

At the recent Dapto Show, the West Dapto Public School was very successful in the School work section, the creditable total of 29 prizes…

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School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Wednesday Mr. Nicholson presiding. Also present: Messrs. Knight Hindmarsh, Brade, McLeay,…

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Illawarra Teachers' Branch

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1920 · page 5

The annual meeting took place on the 28th ultimo, in Junior Technical. Public School, Wollongong. The attendance was fair. In the absence of the…

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Port Kembla News. The School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 April 1920 · page 2

The following are the results of the quarterly examinations held at the public school during the week:—First Class—Harold Hyland and…

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Fairy Meadow. Public School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 April 1920 · page 5

Miss Morris of the local public school has not been very long among us but has done splendid work, she is leaving to be married. The pupils…

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Collegiate School Junior Red Cross

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 2

During the first quarter of the year the Circle contributed £1/1/- to the fund for destitute children in Europey they have sent a sack of old papers…

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The School of Arts Library. (To the Editor.)

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 April 1920 · page 2

Dear Sir,—"I thoroughly endorse the suggestion of your correspondent published in Saturday's issue of the "Independent" re the re-binding of a…

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Port Kembla News. Conveyance of School Children

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 April 1920 · page 2

A grave disability exists at present with regard to the conveyance of school children to and from Wollongong High and Technical Schools…

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Schools' Boat Race

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 1

Interest was taken locally in the schools eight oar race, which was rowed on the Parramatta River on Saturday, and had to be contested…

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Wollongong District School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 1

On Monday a visit of inspection was made to the Wollongong District School by a party consisting of Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A.), the Mayor (Ald…

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