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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1939

179 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 9

Kiama School Early History (Continued.)

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 September 1939 · page 2

Although the school had only been open for a few months, the seating capacity for the pupils was already becoming a problem, and the new…

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Red Cross Society School of Arts opp. Post Office, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 6

Heady cut garment for you to sew. Wool and needles with patterns for you to knit. Come and do your share. Two…

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Schoolmistress Punished

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 7

An American story tells of a school mistress who was stopped in a Detroit street for having gone against a red light. She was given the usual 'ticket'…

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School Accommodation Required

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 6

So serious has become the lack of accommodation for pupils at the Port Kembla Public School that the Department of Education has rented the…

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Kiama School Library. to Be Opened Next

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1939 · page 2

The headmaster of the Kiama Public School (Mr. P. W. Murphy) reported at the meeting of the Kiama Parents and Citizens' Association on Thursday…

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Kiama School Early History (Continued.)

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 3

In January, 1875, the Council of Education in Sydney notified the Local Board that the Inspector had pressed the necessity for an additional school…

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Second Annual Carnival Public Schools Athletic Assn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 5

On Tuesday the Wollongong Show-ground was packed with junior athletes who competed in the Illawarra Branch of the Public Schools Athletic…

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School Fete

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 11

As a result of the fete conducted by the Port Kembla Public School Parents and Citizens' Association, in the school grounds last Friday, the…

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School of Arts Concert. at Jamberoo. Enjoyable Function

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 2

In spite of counter-attractions, there was a very good attendance at the Jamberoo School of Arts on Saturday night for the concert in aid of the funds of…

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Kiama School Early History (Concluded.)

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 2

At the only meeting held during the year, 1877, in August, the Board had before them four tenders for the addition to the school, ranging from £1050…

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A.R.P. Wollongong Public School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 6

In response to an invitation by Mr. J. Finlayson, headmaster, Wollongong public School, the infants large assembly hall was crowded by parents…

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School Evacuation

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 2

Mr. P.W. Murphy, headmaster of the Kiama Public School, has been asked by the Director of Education to convene a public meeting, representative of all…

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High School Children. Emergency Precautions

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 3

Following is Hansard report of question asked in the Legislative Assembly: Mr. W. Davies: I ask the Minister for Education whether it is a fact that…

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Balgownie [?]Ubilee of Public School "Back to School"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 9

Over 500 ex-pupils and visitors attended the 50th anniversary celebrations of Balgownie Public School on saturday lat, many travelling from…

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Lease of School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 4

At a special meeting of members of the Berry School of Arts on Tuesday night last, a resolution, empowering the Trustees to lease the hall…

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Technical School. at Wollongong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1939 · page 4

Following is Hansard report of question asked in the Legislative Assembly; Mr. W. Davies: Can the Minister for Education say whether it is a fact that…

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N.E.S. Action in Schools

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 8

Following his personal representations to the Minister for Education, on behalf of the Scarborough Parents and Citizens' Association, Mr. J. T…

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Billiards Wollongong School of Arts Championship

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 6

The Wollongong School of Arts billiards championship final was played on Thursday night, 19th October, between C. Green and D. Rudkin…

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Fairy Meadow P. and C. Association School Picnic

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 6

Last Saturday morning approximately 300 school children and adults boarded a special train at Balgowlnie station and thus…

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Woonona Methodist Sunday School Successful Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 13

The thorough organisation by the officers of Woonona Methodist Sunday School resulted in the most successful anniversary for many years. The…

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