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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1942

134 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 7

Bicycle Parts For School Children

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 July 1942 · page 2

Discussing statements that supplies of bicycle parts would not be available able to the public a member of the Federal Parliament asked the…

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School Trenches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 4

Mr.W. Davies, M.L.A., has received a communication to the following effect from the Minister for Public Works (Mr. J. J. Cahill):…

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W.H. SCHOOL Old Students' Union Formed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 5

At a meeting held in the Assembly Hall at the High School on Monday night, it was decided to form an Old Students' Union in connection with the…

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School Shelters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 12

Mr. R. H. Hicks, Director of N.E.S. informs Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., that an inspection of the raid trenches at Wollongong schools has been…

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1942 · page 4

The term tuck shop was held at the school yesterday (Friday) the proceeds of which will go to the funds of the Parents and Citizens…

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Schools Carnival in Mud Wollongong's Ascendancy

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 9

Despite heavy rains which turned the ground into a field of mud and threatened to ruin the day's play, the Schools' Rugby League Carnival was…

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Rugby League Illawarra League to Stage "Game of Day" Move to Revolutionise Code Port Kembla v C.B.C. — Showground Mount V Services — McCABE Park Clash Fixture "School Boys Neglected" — Sid Hayes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 9

Last Monday's meeting of the Illawarra League was the most boisterous of the season. Group 7 President, Sid Hayes, fired the first shot by vehemently attacking the Illawarra League's apathetic administration of school…

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Wollongong High School Ex-Students' Union

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 July 1942 · page 1

At a recent meeting at the High School it was decided to form an ex-Students' Union, and a sub-committee was appointed to draw up a…

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Wollongong District Rugby League Schools Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 July 1942 · page 8

At a representative meeting of schools held in Wollongong on Thursday, July 10th, the above Schools Council was formed to control School…

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Brother Hogan Dead Great Teacher Passes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 July 1942 · page 10

The announcement of the death of brother William Joseph Hogan caused a wave of sincere regret to spread itself over the community of…

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 July 1942 · page 3

Margaret O'Brien received a call during the Red Cross Session over the wireless oil Thursday. Margaret was congratulated for raising the…

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School of Arts Annual Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 July 1942 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Kiama School of Arts was held in the rooms on Thursday night last, the President (Mr. P. R. Hesse) in the chair, and…

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Corrimal News School Air Raid Trenches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 6

Following his personal representations concerning the air raid trenches at the public school and Convent at Corrimal, Mr. J. T. Sweeney, M.L.A…

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Wollongong School of Arts

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 10

The annual meeting of Wollongong School of Arts was held at the institution on Tuesday last. The president, Mr. L. J. Hart…

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School Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 August 1942 · page 3

The following trees will be planted by the various classes on the flat next Wednesday to celebrate Arbor Day:—2 red flowering gums,…

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North Illawarra Council School Shelters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 4

The usual meeting of the North Illawarra Council was held on Wednesday night, and was attended by Alds. McMahon (Mayor), Tyler-White…

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School Air Raid Shelters (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 6

Dear Sir,—No slit trenches for schools, or for private residences also, will be effective unless they are adequately drained. If this is not seen to…

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Kiama School Arbor Day

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1942 · page 3

Wednesday, 5th August, will long be remembered by the pupils of the Kiama Public School. Arbor Day was celebrated during…

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Wollongong Rugby League School Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 8

Lithgow provided Wollongong Tech. with opposition over the week-end and fans had a feast of good open football. The lads arrived on Friday night…

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Air Raid Protection School Children's Needs Discussed at Public Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 4

A special meeting of the Wollonongong Council, which later became a public meeting, was held in the Council Chambers on…

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