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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1923

156 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 8

Corrimal School Memorial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 3

Mr. A. G. Mitchell, formerly headmaster of Corrimal Public School, writes:—"The real originator of the Memorial movement at Corrimal…

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Current Comment. School Improvements

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 3

In reply to his inquiry Mr. M. F. Morton, M.L.A., has been informed that amongst the urgent works to be carried out this financial year by the…

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Corrimal School of Arts. Grand Bazaar

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 7

The official opening of the above bazaar was performed by Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A. The president, Mr. A. Coleman, who presided, explained the…

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School Hospital Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 9

The Coledale Public School had a successful Hospital Day on Tuesday last. Many of the parents of the pupils…

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Schools Championship

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 6

The curtain raiser to the big match was between Woonona and Corrimal for the schools championship. It was a very fine exhibition throughout, and the…

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Thirroul Public School

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 15

The Thirroul Public School recently organised an effort to raise funds to assist the hospitals. The parents of the pupils and the business people responded…

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Wollongong Public School Additions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 6

Prom the Department of Education:—I have to inform you that your representations on the matter of additional accommodation at the…

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Dapto Public School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 6

Mr. M.F. Morton, M.L.A., is advised that the building programme for this year of the Department of Education will not permit of repairs and…

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Dapto School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 9

Mr. J. Stevenson (President) occupied the chair at a meeting of Dapto School of Arts Committee on Monday night. The Treasurer (Mr. T. M…

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Additional Accommodation: Thirroul Public School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 7

From the Department of Education,:—With reference to your representations in relation to the question of providing additional accommodation…

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Fairy Meadow Public School Improvements

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 3

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., is in receipt of a communication to the following effect from the Education Department:—With reference to your representations…

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Catholic Bazaar. to Raise Funds for a Boys' School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 4

The Wollongong Catholic Bazaar, for which a goodly number of ladies have been working earnestly and successfully for some time past, was opened by Mr…

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School Children's Effort

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 4

Some twelve months ago a piano costing £90 was purchased for Coledale Public School, and the pupils set themselves out to wipe out the debt. This…

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School Swimming

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 5

A swimming race for hoys under 12 years, of age took place last Friday afternoon, November 9th, in connection with the Wollongong District School…

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School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 November 1923 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, when Mr. Nicholson (President) was in the chair. Also present: Messrs. W. J. Cocks G…

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THIRROUL. Public School

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 10

The annual public school concert be held in the Arcadia Theatre, Thirroul, on Thursday, December 6, at 8 p.m. Mr. Bridge, the headmaster…

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School Horticulture

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 17

Mr. F. C. Berman, B.A., president of the N.S.W. Teachers' Federation Horticultural Society, attended the meeting in Wollongong School on…

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Jerrara School Picnic

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 November 1923 · page 2

On last Wednesday, Jerrara Public School held its picnic in pleasant weather and under splendid conditions in Mr. G. Alexander's paddock. The…

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Veterinary School

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 November 1923 · page 2

Mr. M. F. Morton, M.P., relative to the Dairy Science School, says that in Mr. Berry's will no mention was made of a veterinary science school—only of…

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Annual Vacation Swimming School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 3

The Department of Education has decided to hold its fourth annual Vacation Swimming School at Wollongong from the 2nd to the 15th January. Upwards…

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