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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1918

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Public School Board

Western Champion · Thursday 18 July 1918 · page 16

At the meeting of the [?]are[?] and Citizens' Association it was decided to ask the Minister to appoint the executive officers of the…

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Schoolboy Translations

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1918 · page 4

Elle a les dents blances.—She is wearing white kid gloves. Genae puellae formosae sunt— Beautiful girls are cheeky…

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Schools for Mothers. (Contributed)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1918 · page 4

"God never made a greater thing than a mother," says Mr Ben Tillett, the English Labor leader, "and yet she is the most neglected…

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School for Mothers (Contributed)

Forbes Times · Friday 26 July 1918 · page 3

'God never made a greater thing than a mother,' says Mr. Ben Tillett, the English Labor leader, 'and yet she is the most neglected creature in…

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Covering Their Risks. Action of School of Arts Committee. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 26 July 1918 · page 4

The Wentworth Falls School of Arts committee has decided to take out £1000 policy, covering their collective official public risks as a…

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School Children's Teeth Appalling State of Mouths

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 26 July 1918 · page 4

During 1917 the dental officers employed by the Education Department treated 19,388 school children, while the result of the departmental…

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School Changes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1918 · page 2

Several school changes are advised in this district. Mr E. J. Ryan, for the past eight years in charge of South Lead School,…

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Local and General. School Changes

Forbes Times · Tuesday 30 July 1918 · page 2

A number of school changes in the Forbes district are on the tapis. Mr. E J Ryan, for a number of years teacher at South Lead, has been…

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Schools for Mothers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 31 July 1918 · page 9

" God never made a greater thing than a mother," says Mr Ben Tillett, the English Labor leader, " and yet she is the most neglected creature in…

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What Becomes of Our Boys. Age of Leaving School

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1918 · page 7

Information was recorded last year in connection with the employment taken up by 699 boys who left the High Schools and 5262 boys who…

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School Changes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 3

Mr A. E. Wright, from Forbes, arrived here on the 2nd inst., and immediately took charge of the local public school. Miss K. M. Ryan,…

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Parents & Citizens. Closer Co-operation with Teachers Wanted. Address by Mr Harkness

Forbes Times · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 4

Despite the unpropitious state of the weather there was a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen at a meeting of the Forbes Parents and…

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Grenfell Public School Send Off to Capt. McILVEEN

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 2

ON Monday afternoon last the teachers and scholars' of the Grenfell Public School met in the main room to express their appreciation of the effective work…

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Mr. Harkness' Address. to Forbes Parents & Citi. Zen's Association. Is a High School Desirable?

Forbes Times · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · page 3

As briefly stated in our last, Mr. Harkness, District School Inspector, delivered an address to members of the local Parents and Citizens'…

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School Work

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 5

Specimen Plain Hand Sewing, by girl under 15 years.—Miss Anna Hunt 1. Darning in Wool, by girl under 15…

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New Schools Inspector to Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 2

Mr B. C. Harkness, B.A., inspector of schools, left on an extended tour of inspection during the week, his route being Forbes, Billamari;…

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A Popular Teacher

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 6

Miss K. M. Ryan, who was in charge of the local public school for twenty months, was removed to Forbes District School. Prior to her…

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Open Column. [The Editor does not necessarily enforse the opinions or correspondents.] School of Arts Election

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 3

To the Editor Forbes 'Times,' Sir,—This is only a tiny wee bark at the School of Arts eletion officials. Next election, will they…

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School of Arts

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 6

Mr H. C. Thorncraft advises us that a social will be Held in the local School, of Arts hall on September 7th, 1918, for the purpose of raising…

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School Girl Cooks

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 September 1918 · page 4

Awards gained at Forbes show by pupils of the cookery classes at Forbes District School, were as follow:- Special prize, Emma Golding;…

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