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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1940

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School Notes. P.S.A.A.A. SPORTS

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 October 1940 · page 5

Mr. Cullen reports:— Nearly 70 pupils under the supervision of Messrs. E. J. Applegate and A. R. Cullen, visited Wollongong on…

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Physical Training Classes. for Boys Left School

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 October 1940 · page 3

The Returned Soldiers' Volunteer Defence Corps (Kiama), has decided to extend its activities by conducting a physical training class for boys…

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Successful Entertainment At Wollongong High School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 8

The Assembly Hall at the Wollongong High School was filled to its capacity on Tuesday night with students, parents and, well wishers, for…

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Methodist Sunday School Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 10

The anniversary services in connection with the Corrirrial Methodist Sunday School will tie held on November 3rd and 10th. The preacher on…

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 November 1940 · page 4

Te First Aid Examination was held last Tuesday and Thursday. The, Examiners were Dr. Harris and Mr. Jenkins, whom we wish to thank for…

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Sunday School Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 10

The 41st anniversary of the Corrimal Methodist Sunday School was celebrated last Sunday when special services were held in the morning…

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School Notes

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

The Junior Red Cross members are holding a competition afternoon next Tuesday, commencing at 3.35 Pinning the tail on the Donkey,…

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Sunday School Picnic. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 November 1940 · page 1

The Jamberoo Church of England Sunday School picnic held in the beautiful surroundings of the recreation ground on Thursday last, was a…

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Omega Public School. Effort for Patriotic Fund

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 November 1940 · page 4

The Parents and Citizens' Association of the Omega Public School held a very successful social evening on Friday last at the home of…

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The Pictures Coming Attractions Wollongong Theatres Circuit 'Tom Brown's School Days"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 3

"Tom Brown's School Days," the classic story which has thrilled millions of readers for almost a century, comes to the screen as a gripping…

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School Exhibition

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 7

A very successful exhibition was held by the Wollongong Domestic Science School on Friday, 9th Nov., Resulting in £20 being raised, of…

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 November 1940 · page 2

A praiseworthy effort to help the Kiama War and Patriotic Fund was made by our pupils recently when they sold £8/17/- worth of tickets…

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Kiama School of Arts

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

At their meeting on Wednesday night, the Kiama Council received letters from the Director of Education and the Principal Librarian, of…

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Successful Pantomime By Pupils of Misses Zewkoff

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 November 1940 · page 1

There was an excellent attendance, at the Savoy Theatre, Wollongong, on Monday night for the Christmas pantomime, "Dick Whittington and…

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Be Kind to Teacher

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 November 1940 · page 14

"Spare the rod and spoil the child" was an oft-quoted, aphorism in the "good old days." Apparently, the Queensland Government thinks that…

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School War Effort

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 November 1940 · page 12

The Corrimal Public School is running a series of class efforts in aid of Civilian War Victims Relief Fund…

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 November 1940 · page 6

An air of quietness hovers over our school. The "Intermediate" is on, and the candidates must not be disturbed…

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Corrimal News School Garden

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 November 1940 · page 10

The garden at the Corrimal Public School is to be remodelled. Already the spade work is in progress. After the Xmas vacation it is proposed to…

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School War Effort

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 November 1940 · page 10

The sale of War Saving Certificates at the Corrimal Public School now totals £100, and the sale of stamps £51…

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