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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1938

226 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 12

"Girls' School" Player Wins Beauty Contest

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 16

Hazel-eyed Claire James, 19, was chosen "Miss California," shortly after she completed work in Columbia's "Girls' School." Miss James won…

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School Concert Woonona Annual Event Success in Every Respect

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 5

The Christmas concert associated with Woonona Public School is always a success, but on this occasion it was exceptional, particularly in regard to…

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Sunday School Picnic at Stanwell Park

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 6

The Thirroul Presbyterian Sunday School held its annual picnic at Stanwell Park, on Saturday, 3rd December. The weather was perfect, and a very…

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School Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 8

On Friday night a school concert was held in the Literary Institute, Albion Park, when the following programme was presented: "Advance…

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Kiama School Concert a Huge Success. a Very Enjoyable Programme

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 December 1938 · page 2

The Oddfellows' Hall was packed to capacity, with demands for extra: seating accommodation, on the occasion of the Kiama Parents and Citizens'…

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School Cricket

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 December 1938 · page 4

On Saturday morning in very unfavourable weather conditions the Kiama Public School loan met Gerrining in…

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School Concert At Gerringong. a Capacity House

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 December 1938 · page 2

The annual concert of the Gerringong Public School was held on Thursday night in the School of Arts, which was crowded out, so large was the audience…

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Speech Day Wollongong High School

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 14

The Assembly Hall at the High School was filled to capacity on Wednesday afternoon last the occasion being Speech Day — the…

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Wollongong High School Annual Speech Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 9

The Annual Speech Day of the Wollongong High School, held on Wednesday afternoon, was one of the most successful in the history of the…

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Successful Pupils

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 14

The following pupils of Miss D. Bywater, teacher of pianoforte, Woonona, were successful at the recent Conservatorium Examinations: Grade…

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Successful Entertainment Pupils of Miss O. Davies

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 4

Miss O. Davies. L.A.B., and her talented pupils had many calls, during the year, for assistance to help raise funds for various worthy…

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Value of Sport Importance Stressed By High School Master Dubbo

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 14

The importance of sport in character building was stressed in a report at the Dubbo High School Speech Night last night by the sportsmaster, Mr. H…

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Public School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 13

On Monday night last the Corrimal public school held its annual breaking-up concert and presentation of prizes. Ald. Gaynor (Mayor of North…

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Dux of School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 13

Whilst the Tweddle family were mouring the tragic loss of their son. William, on Wednesday morning word was received at the Corrimal, public…

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Death of Schoolgirl

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 13

Mary Sheila, Byrnes, aged 11 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Byrnes, of Midgley-street, Corrimal, died in Bulli Hospital on Monday, following…

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Keiraville Public School Annual Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 20

As was the case last year, Keiraville Institute was too small for the audience that was packed into it on Monday night last. The concert was…

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Convent School Concert. at Kiama. Very Happy Function

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 December 1938 · page 2

The annual concert by the pupils of St. Joseph's Convent, Kiama, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday night, the excellent the very large audience…

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Breaking-up Ceremonies. At Kiama Public School Successful Function

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 December 1938 · page 2

The big assembly room at the Kiama Public School was, on Thursday afternoon the scene of a very happy gathering arranged by the Parents and…

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Gerringong Methodist Sunday School

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 December 1938 · page 2

On Wednesday evening of last week Santa Claus paid his annual visit to the scholars of the Gerringong Methodist Sunday School. Proceedings…

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Kiama Convent School Function

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 December 1938 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon the Kiama a Convent. School children were give a Christmas Party in the Presbytery grounds, when a Christmas Three, loaded…

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