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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1940

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 3

Many alterations have been made at the Kiama Public School which are much appreciated by the pupils. Captains and Prefects have been…

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Flowers. Open to School Girls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 4

Arranged Vase.—Phyllis Howle, 1; Isobel Walker, 2. Arranged Bowl of Flowers.—Nancy Noble, 1; A. McGlinchey, 2…

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School Work

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 4

Handwriting, pupils 8-10 years.—Doreen King, 1; Joyce Swan, 2. Handwriting, pupils 10-12 years.—Ron Swan, 1; Jim Swan, 2…

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Fire Near School Children Removed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 4

Several outbreaks of fire in the district this week kept the Port Kembla Fire Brigade busy. On Tuesday afternoon grass and…

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 3

The results of the cricket and vigoro matches between Shellharbour and Kiama Public Schools last Friday, on the former's ground, are as follows:—…

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Bombo School Notes

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 3

A successful "Tuck Shop" was held at the Bombo Public School in aid of the junior Rod Cross Society on Thursday, 29th February…

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School Atlas

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 3

Phillip's School Atlas of the world and the Commonwealth of Australia Specialised—2/6. From George B. Phillip and Son…

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Kiama School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 4

Ald. J. V. Edwards, Mayor of Jamberoo, has kindly supplied the Kiama Public School with a tank of water. His generous act is much appreciated…

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Berry School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 4

Following the power given to them by the members at two recent meetings, the committee of the Berry School of Arts, after a long discussion on…

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Sunday School Anniversary Fisher Street Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 8

On Sunday last the Fisher Street Sunday School anniversary services were conducted at 3 p.m. by Rev. Wesley Stocks and at 7.15 p.m. by…

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Lake Suburb School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Primbee (Lake Suburb), P. & C. Association, the following were elected to take office for the following year:…

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Dairy Science. Dairy Branch Schools

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 3

Persons wishing to attend Dairy Science Schools during the winter months should make .written: application accompanied by a fee of 10/6, to the…

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 3

We wish to acknowledge receipt of several "Australian" Museum Magazines for our library and extend our thanks to Mr. J. Mancy. Contributions…

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 4

Mr. Randall, examiner for the Royal Life Saving Society, visited our School on Wednesday end a number of the. boys under their instructor, Mr…

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Milk for School Children C.W.A. Proposal. Discussion at P. & C. MEETING

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 2

Mrs. T. Tongue and Mrs. C. D.Fuller attended the last monthly meeting of the Kiama Parents and Citizens' Association as a deputation from the…

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School of Arts Social. at Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 2

A very enjoyable Card Evening and Social was held at the Kiama School of Arts on Thursday, and there was quite a good attendance despite the…

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 4

On Wednesday afternoon certificates were presented to all those, successful at the recent swimming larnival. Mr. Bloomfield stated that he loped next…

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Schoolboy Howlers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 13

Horse-racing is a very cruel sport. At the end of the race the horse drops dead, and the rider is pitched into maternity…

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Central Flying School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 9

Good progress is being made with preparations for the establishment of the Commonwealth Central Flying School at Macquarle Grove, Camden…

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 3

On Tuesday last the School was visited by Mr. Williams, a missionary from Papua, who entertained the children for nearly an hour with a vivid…

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