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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1939

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

High School "Play Night"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 16

Last night was "Play Night" in the Assembly Hall, at the Wollongong High School, and the hall was taxed to its utmost to accommodate the…

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Children's Concert. at Kiama Public School

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 December 1939 · page 2

Owing to the measles epidemic the Kiama Public School concert, which was such an outstanding success last year was abandoned, as it was found it was…

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Schools Break-up

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 December 1939 · page 3

The annual prize giving and picnic will take place on Wednesday afternoon next at the Kiama Public School. In the past this function has been held…

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Wollongong High School Annual Speech Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 8

On Wednesday afternoon the Assembly Hall at the Wollongong High School was filled with pupils and visitors for the annual Speech Day…

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Sunday School Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 15

The annual concert in aid of prizes for St. Augustine's Church of England Sunday School, Bulli, was held on Thursday night. It was very…

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Play Night Wollongong High School

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 22

After many weeks of strenuous practise the pupils of Wollongong High School staged what must be termed the best Play Night in the…

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Civic Reception Teacher Welcomed Teacher Farewelled

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 6

The Mayor and aldermen on Tuesday, extended a [?]ic welcome to Mr. P. D. Riddell, Superintendent of Technical Education, and also to…

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Wollongong Public School

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 5

The headmaster of the Wollongong Public School, Mr. Finlayson, his staff, committee and children, have achieved much in the direction…

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"Keep on Kicking". Advice to Pupils

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 December 1939 · page 2

Prior to making the presentation of prizes at the Kiama Public School on Wednesday afternoon, the Mayor of Kiama (Ald. C. S. Boyd) said he would…

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A Busy Afternoon. Mayor at "Breaking-up" School Ceremony

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 December 1939 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. C. S. Boyd) was indeed a busy man on Wednesday afternoon on the occasion of the "breaking-up" ceremony at the Kiama Public…

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Schools' Concert in Aid of Patriotic and War Fund

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 December 1939 · page 4

An excellent concert, arranged by Messrs. Champion and Allen, the headmasters respectively of Albion Park and Dapto Public Schools, was held on…

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School Cricketers. Presentation of Cup and Bat

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 December 1939 · page 4

The cricket premiership of the Illawarra P.S.A.A.A. carries with it a beautiful silver cup, which the winning team holds for the next twelve months, and…

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Santa Claus' Visit. to Kiama Public School

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 December 1939 · page 2

At the suggestion of the headmaster (Mr. P. W. Murphy) last year a new departure was made in the breaking-up ceremony at the Kiama Public School…

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£150 Spent on School in Two Years by Kiama P. & C.

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 December 1939 · page 2

At the prize giving on Wednesday of the Kiama School, Mr. Murphy, the headmaster, said he appreciated very much the work of the Parents and…

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Christmas Vacation Prize Giving at Kiama School. Presentation of Prizes and Certificates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 December 1939 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon the annual "breaking-up" ceremony in connection with the Kiama Public School took place in the Assembly Room. There…

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School Concert

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

The school concert was held on 8th December and was a great success a most enjoyable function, and financially it yielded a credit balance of £13/14/-…

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Kiama Convent School. Prize Giving

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

Amid the delightful surroundings of the Convent and Church grounds the prize giving of St. Joseph's Convent School Kiama, was held on Sunday…

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Xmas Parties. at Gerringong School

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

A very happy "break-up" party was held at the Gerringong Public School on Thursday, and the youngsters had a right royal time, Ice cream had been…

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School Picnic. Foxground Function

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 December 1939 · page 3

The annual picnic of the Foxground Broughton village Parents and Citizens' Association was held in the beautiful surroundings of the Foxground Park on…

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