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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1940

162 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 9

School Contributions Criticised By Democratic Housewives Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 9

The last meeting of the above branch was largely attended, when a very interesting address was given by Mrs. Tonge, of Bulli, on "Food…

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Bulli Sunday School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 6

The annual presentation of prizes of the Bulli Sunday School was held in the Masonic. Hall, Bulli, on Saturday afternoon, when a tea meeting…

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School Sports

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 10

Pupils are keenly awaiting the first annual House Athletic Competition, which will be held at an early date. Representatives of the four Houses…

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Arbor Day at Corrimal School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 10

Arbor Day was suitably observed at Corrimal Public School on Friday. July 26th, when several ornamental trees, generously donated by Mr. A…

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Woonona-bulli School of Arts Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the Woonon a Bulli School of Arts on Thursday night, the report of the President Mr. J. Davidson, showed that…

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1940 · page 4

The Kiama football team played Port Kembla at Shellharbour yesterday (Friday). Mr. V.Oliveira was the referee. The result of the match…

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Kiama School of Arts. Report to Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 1

At. the last meeting of the Kiama Council, a report was received of a conference between representatives of the Kiama School of Arts and the…

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 August 1940 · page 5

A Tuck Shop, in aid of the Junior Red Cross was held at the School on Thursday. Sweets and drinks were sold. The Red Cross members…

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School of Arts Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 August 1940 · page 3

On Wednesday night last, in aid of the funds of the institution, a dance was held at the Jamberoo School of Arts. The music was…

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 August 1940 · page 4

The sum of £2/4/8 was raised at the tuck shop, which was held on Friday of last week in, aid of the funds of the Junior Red Cross…

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School Football. Kiama Defeats Mt. Kembla in Final

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 6

On Friday afternoon last, Kiama school boys journeyed to Albion Park to play Mount Kembla boys in the final of the P.S.A.A.A. Rugby…

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ENTERTAINMENT By Pupils of St. Mary's College, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 1

On Thursday afternoon. August 29, at the "Savoy" Theatre, an entertainment will be given by the pupils' of St. Mary's College in connection…

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School War Effort

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 10

The school war effort to the end of July was £132/18/44, since then stamps to the value of £12 have been purchased as well as £24 worth of…

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School Sports

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 10

In the inter-house school shorts Macquarie House won with 142 points. Others were Keira 97. Bulli 61, Kembla 55. The senior boys…

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Avondale News School Concert—war Effort

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 2

The pupils of Avondale Public School covered themselves with glory when on Friday night last they staffed a grand concert programme to a…

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The Pre-school Child Serious Deterioration May Occur in Health Unless Taken to Health Centres for Advice

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 2

"The family is the basis of our National life. The maternal and child welfare centre is an important factor in the welfare of the Nation and on…

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Avondale School Concert for War Effort

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 16

Pupils of Avondale Public School covered themselves with glory when on Friday night last they staged a grand concert programme to a vast…

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Ways and Sprays of Old Kiama. Continued: School Days

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1940 · page 2

Thoughts of our childhood days bring the sweetest and happiest feelings into our lives, as we reflect upon their influence in the social life…

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1940 · page 3

The results of the Term Examinations held last week are as follows: 1st Class, J. Sharman, 1; M. Milne, 2. 2nd Class, J . Reid, 1; B…

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School Concert. at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 4

There was a very large attendance at the Gerringong School of Arts last week on the occasion of a very enjoyable concert given by the pupils…

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