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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1925

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Official Ceremony. New Boys' School Opened at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 7

We the threatening weather, there was a very good attendance of parents and pupils last Saturday at the opening of the new Boys' School at…

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New R.C. School at Albion Park. Bishop Hayden Lays Foundation Stone. Ceremony Married by Rain

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 8

One of the ceremonies that was unhappily marred by the recent torrential rain was the laying of the foundation stone of the new school at Albion Park…

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The New Boys' School

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 10

Last Saturday afternoon the Minister for Education, Mr. A. Bruntnell in the presence of a considerable gathering opened the new…

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Two-Up School Raided. Police Successful. But Miss A Big Haul

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1925 · page 7

For a long time a Two-Up "School" has been operated on the hill overlooking the Wollongong Railway Goods Sheds every Sunday morning. Passers…

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Sunday School Gift

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1925 · page 2

On Sunday morning from the scholars and teachers, Miss Muriel Nicholson received a handsomely bound teacher's Bible suitably inscribed, the gift…

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Dapto School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 June 1925 · page 4
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

A meeting of the Dapto School of Arts Committee was held last Monday, Mr. J. G. Fairley occupying the chair. The treasurer reported the takings for…

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Thirroul School of Arts Library

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 June 1925 · page 10

The committee of the Thirroul School of Arts appreciate the liberal support given by the public to the concert recently conducted in aid of the funds of…

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New Convent School. at Aibion Park

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 June 1925 · page 11

The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new Convent School at Albion Park, which was marred by heavy rain over a month ago, was…

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War Memorial. at Wollongong District School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 June 1925 · page 1

"Erected by the "Old Boys" of Wollongong District School in memory of Comrades who made the supreme sacrifice."…

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Welcome to New Teacher. at Bombo School

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 July 1925 · page 2

In spite of extremely adverse weather conditions on Tuesday last (22nd) the Bombo Public School was packed with parents and citizens and the p[?]…

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Keiraville School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 2

Mr. W. Davioa, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following official correspondence from the Minister for Education:—With reference to your representations…

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Dapto School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 3

A meeting of the Dapto School of Arts Committee was held on Monday night, Mr. J. G. Fair ley being in the chair. The treasurer (Mr. Paull)…

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Woonona Public School. Farewell to Headmaster

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 6

On Friday, 26th June last, Mr .E. Cameron bade farewell to the various classes, going from room to room, unaware" that the teachers and scholars…

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New Schoolmaster, Woonona

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 11

At the District School, Nowra, last week, before Mr, H. Whitfield's severance from the position of headmaster, he was made the recipient…

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Schools Presentations Woonona farewell to Principal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 11

Mr E. Cameron who has been appointed ta Supension Bridge S.P. School was farewelled by the teachers and scholars of Woonona S. P…

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Sunday School's Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 26

On Saturday afternoon there was a meeting in St. Michael's Parish Hall, Wollongong of C. of E. Sunday school representatives. Rev. E…

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School of Arts Benefit

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 July 1925 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the Picture Benefit arranged by the School of Arts committee in the Anterim Theatre on Tuesday night last. Messrs…

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Dapto School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 5

The following books were issued to the library by the Book Committee this week:—Pirate of Panama, Wm. McLeod Raine; The Jungle, Upton…

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Thirroul School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 4

At the Committee meeting last week Mr. J. S. Kirton, president, after a severe illness, made his first appearance for six months and was heartily…

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