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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1936

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At the High School the "Staying Fourths" Entertain the "Going Forths"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 9

In keeping with Wollongong High School traditions, fourth year entertertained the fifth year on Wednesday to a "farewell afternoon." The…

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High School

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 16

The "staying Fourths entertain the "Going Forths." In keeping with Wollongong High School traditions, Fourth Year…

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Methodist Sunday School

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 October 1936 · page 4

The anniversary of the Berry Methodist Sunday School was celebrated on Sunday last with special services at which there were large…

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Death of School Child

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 11

The memory of little Neville Murphy, seven-years-old son of Mr. and Mrs. O. Murphy, of Bellambi Road, Bellambi, was fittingly honoured by his…

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Unanderra Public School

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 November 1936 · page 17

The following pupils of Unanderra Public School were successful in the Primary Final Exam—Allen Bryce, Joan Felton, Milton Frazer, Sid…

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Wollongong Technical School Annual Exhibition of Women's Handicrafts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 1

A large number of parents and friends of pupils who attend the women's handicraft section of the Technical College congregated in the…

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Late Mr. T. J. Connor. Memorial Unveiled at Fairy Meadow School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 4

"This memorial has been dedicated to the memory of a very excellent secretary of a very active Parents and Citizens' Association," said the…

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Foxground School

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 2

Colin Blow and Doris Reynolds, pupils of the Foxground School, have been successful in passing the recent Primary Final Examination. It is…

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School Children. Subsidy for Travelling

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 3

The Director of Education (Mr. G. R. Thomas) has forwarded the following letter to Mr. W. Davies; M.L.A.:—"In reference to your personal…

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School Concert. at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 2

There was a very large attendance at the Gerringong School of Arts on Saturday night on the occasion of the second annual school concert of the…

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Wollongong Public School Primary Final Examination

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 3

Following are the names (in alphabetical order) of candidates who were Successful in passing the above examination. High School and Bursary…

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Schoolboys' Camp Wollongong Showground

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 9

Seventy boys from Erskinville Practice School, arrived yesterday at Wollongong, and went into camp at the Showground, under the care of…

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Wollongong Infants' School Picnic

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 10
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

On Wednesday, 9th December, the annual picnic of the Wollongong Infants' School was held at Stuart Park. About 11.30 a.m. the Red Buses…

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School News

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 12

The pupils of the Corrimal Infants School assembled in the school grounds yesterday afternoon when they were give a party by the members of the…

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Popular Teacher Farewelled

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 12

Miss Pickerman, who for a number of years has been on the staff of the Primary School and who is retiring at the end of this term was…

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Display of School Work

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 11

Clever pupils of the Primary, Domestic Science and Junior Technical Department of the Wollongong School displayed their talents to an…

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Wollongong High School Annual Speech Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 December 1936 · page 7

Very much interest was centred in the annual speech day in connection with the Wollongong High School, which was held its the School Assembly…

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School Functions Thirroul Primary School Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 December 1936 · page 10

The School of Arts, Thirroul, was crowded to capacity for the 'Break-up' Concert by the pupils. The School Choir of about 48, sang part songs…

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School Union Report, 1936

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 December 1936 · page 7

Every boy and girl is a member of the School Union and is expected to pay the Union fee of 7/6 per annum (payable quarterly if so desired)…

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