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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1928

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New School Opened. at Stanwell Park

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 10

The new and splendidly built school at Stanwell Park was officially opened on Saturday. The parents and citizens made it a red…

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Dapto Public School. Official Opening

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 9

A public meeting was held in the School of Arts, Dapto, on Monday night, to make arrangements for the opening of the new public…

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Stanwell Park New School Opened

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 16

All roads apparently led to this picturesque spot on Saturday last, when a new and beautifully constructed school was officially opened. The…

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Austinmer Public School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 11

A large attendance is anticipated at the above School to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at 3 p.m. to witness the official opening of the additions—which…

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Memorial School of Arts. DAPTO

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Monday night last. Mr. C. Pettigrew presided in the chair. The receipts for the month were:—…

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Albion Park School of Arts. Building to Be Erected

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 11

There was an excellent attendance of members of the Albion Park School of Arts at a meeting which was held in the Town Hall…

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School Boys Inter-State Visits

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 12

On Saturday last the Hon. Sec. and President of the I.D.S.A. took up a collection on Corrimal ground for the purpose of sending a School boys team…

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Woonona Infants' School Official Opening

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 2

It was a proud day for the Parents and Citizens' Association and the Mothers' Club at Woonona, on. Saturday, when the new Infants'…

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Kiama School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 3

The monthly Committee meeting of the above institution, held on Tuesday night, was attended by Messrs. W. J. Cocks (President), G. R. Chapman, J…

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School Picnic

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 2

The ladies' committee arranging the school picnic on Empire Day met again on Thursday afternoon (Mrs. Allen presiding) and reported progress…

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"The Glad School"

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 3

"The Glad School," by Constance McNess, is a tale of happy school days and a wise school mistress "Wuzzle," and "Twinkle" were mischievous maids,…

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New School of Arts

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 2

Considerable interest is being taken in Albion Park concerning the new School of Arts to be erected of reinforced concrete at a cost of £1190 (Mr…

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Austinmer School Building. an Official Opening. People Display Enthusiasm

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 9

On elevated land, with a frontage to South Coast Road, and overlooking the beautiful Pacific, it must be admitted the Public School at Austinmer…

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Opening of Woonona School. Concert at Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 14

In connection with the Fete at the official opening of Woonona Infants' School on Saturday, 5th May, (reported in our last issue) a concert for the…

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Austinmer Public School New Wing Opened

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 27

A very pleasant function took place at the Austinmer Public School on Saturday, when the new wing was officially opened by Mr. J. W…

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Empire Day Celebrations. At Wollongong Public School Boys

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 10

The boys' assembles in the big class room on the top floor of their building, and opened the proceedings with the singing of "The Empire Flag" by the…

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Dapto Public School. Arrangements for Opening

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 14

A meeting of the Committee appointed in connection with the opening of the New Public School was held on Monday night to make final…

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Report by Shire Clerk. Woonona School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 4

In connection with the resolution by Council, at the request of people in the area, to conduct it referendum on the question of a new building for the…

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Erection of New School at Shellharbour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 12

From the Department of Education:—In response to your personal representations on behalf of the Town Clerk, Council Chambers, Shellharbour,…

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In Parliament Wollongong Technical School

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 18

Mr. Davies: Is the Minister for Education aware that two classes are held up at the Wollongong technical school on account of the non-appointment of…

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