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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1945

146 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 8

Education Minister's Visit New Junior Tech. School Promised

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1945 · page 3

The Minister for Education (Mr. Heffron) visited Wollongong on Tuesday to see for himself the conditions prevailing in the schools in the area. Like the Queen of Sheba, he could have said at the end of his inspections, "the half has not been told me." At a conference…

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School Sport Winter Competitions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1945 · page 8

Winter Competitions of the PSAAA commence this week. They comprise Soccer and Rugby League for boys, and two grades of basketball for…

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Woonona Infants' School Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1945 · page 7

A luncheon was held on Tuesday of last week to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the Woonona Infants' School Club, better known as the…

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Minister For Education at Wollongong Tour of City's Schools

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 April 1945 · page 3

Considerable improvements to the present conditions existing at public schools in Wollongong are expected following the visit last Monday of…

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School Sport P.s.a.a.a. Winter Competitions Commence

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 7

The Primary Schools Winter Competitions of the Illawarra Branch of the P.S.A.A.A. commenced last week with an entry of 14 teams in each of…

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School Transport

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1945 · page 6

The following bodies were represented at a meeting held at the Central School, Nowra, on Friday, 27th April, to discuss the transport of…

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School Children's Impression of a Council Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 3

Recently a number of children attending the Coledale Public School attended the meeting of the Bulli Shire Council, and subsequently an…

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School Children Transport Problem at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 May 1945 · page 3

At a well-attended and representative meeting held at Gerringong on Tuesday evening it was decided to make strong representations for the…

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School Sport Results of Second Round

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1945 · page 7

Soccer.—Woonona defeated Built 5-0. Poole, Harris, Mangles and Coltman played a big part in securing victory for Woonona. "Bulli's best were…

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LEADERSHIP Younger Set School

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1945 · page 6

Miss Enid Jarrett, of Kiama, writes:—I have recently returned from a most enjoyable and interesting two…

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Domestic Science School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 7

Replying to representations made by Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., regarding accommodation requirements at the Wollongong Domestic Science School,…

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Free Bus For Scholars

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 June 1945 · page 5

The State Member for South Coast Mr. J. G. Beale, M.L.A has recently made representations regarding the establishment of free bus service…

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Jamberoo School Children

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 June 1945 · page 1

Mr. Howard Fowles, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Minister for Education, Mr. R. J. Heffron:—…

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District Schools' Requirements

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 June 1945 · page 6

The following communications have been received by Mr. W. Davies, MLA, from the Minister for Education, Mr. R. J. Heffron:—…

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School Facilities

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 June 1945 · page 14

Recently the Minister for Education (Mr. R. J. Heffron) visited Wollongong and received a number of deputations dealing with…

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Schoolboy Killed At Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 June 1945 · page 4

A very sad fatal accident occurred at Kiama on Wednesday afternoon last when a boy on his way home from Central School was…

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School Sport Fourth Round Results

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1945 · page 4

Soccer.—Scarborough and Bulli played a 1-all draw; Woonona defeated Thirroul 5-2; Corrimail defeated Balgownie 1-0; Coniston defeated…

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Auxiliary Wants New Home Science School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1945 · page 6

The Wollongong Central Home Science School Auxiliary is endeavouring to obtain a new school building. Petitions are being…

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School Repairs

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 June 1945 · page 7

Following the recent visit of the Minister of Education (Mr. R. F. Heffron) to Wollongong, Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., has received…

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Cycle Tyres and Tubes For School Children

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 5

Mr. Jack G. Beale, M.L.A., has been pressing for the release of cycle tyres and tubes for school children. The Controller of Rubber…

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