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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1928

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Jamberoo School of Arts Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 3

On Friday evening last the Jamberoo School of Arts was crowned to over-nowing, the occasion being the ball in aid of the local School of Arts…

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School Choirs

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 2

The remarks of the Adjudicator at the Wollongong Eisteddfod in connection, with School Choirs should receive careful, attention at the hands, of parents. It seems strange that in such a musical district as this professes to be that only one choir…

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Dapto Public School. New Building Opened

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 9

For many years the Public School at Dapto was situated at the Southern end of the Town. But from last Monday, the present scholars attended a more…

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Thirroul School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 5

In connection with the above institution, of which Mr. J. Scobie is president and Mr. J. C. Showell is secretary, a euchreparty and dance was held…

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Dapto Celebrates. New School Opened

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 25

Saturday, June 9, the date which will for ever stand out in the annals of our country and the history of the world as the day on which Australian…

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Kiama School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1928 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above Institution, held on Tuesday night, was attended by Messrs. W. J. Cocks (President), N. E. Hindmarsh (Treasurer), S…

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Successful Pupils

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 3

Successful candidates at the recent examination of the Australian Board of Music held at Thirroul on the 9th June, are as follows:—Miss Agnes…

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School of Arts Weekly Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 2

At the dance under the auspices of the Albion Park School of Arts, on Wednesday night, about 30 couple attended and spent a very pleasant time…

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Rugby Union Wollongong High School Nowra High. Seven Tries to One

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 10

This was the first display of the Union Code seen in Wollongong: Wollongong High School team:—Forwards, Weir, Killen, Winley…

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Gerringong School of Arts Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 2

The bad weather on Thursday evening last did not keep people away from the School of Arts ball at Gerringong, where a most enjoyable time was spent…

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Opening of New School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 13

The report of the sub-committee appointed to make arrangements for the opening of the new public school was received, and it was stated the…

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New School for Shellharbour

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 2

The Town Clerk, Mr. Timbs, has received the following letter from the Minister for Education, through Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A,…

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Woonona School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 11

The annual meeting of the above is advertised for Wednesday evening next at 7.30 p.m. At a recent poll taken of ratepayers, a proposal to raise a…

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Woonona School of Arts. Attempt to Revive

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 13

Owing to absence from the district of the President(Mr. James Davidson), Mr. J. Scott presided over the annual meeting of Woonona School of Arts,…

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School Holidays

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 2

A few weeks ago, Aid. Carson raised in the Kiama Council the question of a protest against the abolition of certain school holidays. At last Wednesday's…

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Wollongong School of Arts. Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Wollongong School of Arts was held in the Billiard Room last night, Mr. J. A. Hedberg (president) presiding…

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Tree Planting at Port Kembla. School Children Have a Day Out

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 13

Arbor Day at Port Kembla was celebrated on Friday last by the planting of approximately fifty trees within the Public School…

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Shellharbour School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

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

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Albion Park School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

Mr. F. Ayers and Mr. C. L. Snodgrass have been elected to till the vacancies on the School of Arts Committee, caused by the registration of…

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Corrimal School of Arts. 30th Annual Report. for the Year Ending 30th JUNE, 1928

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 11

Ladies and Gentlemen,— Your committee has pleasure in presenting for your consideration the [?] statement and report for the…

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