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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1926

280 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 14

Class T, School Needlework

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 8

Judge: Mrs. Bert Osmond (Cootamundra). Stewards: Mrs. J. W. Parker and Miss Punton…

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Starting Early Boy Drunk at School (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 1

A school boy at Broken Hill school was discovered drunk, and when questioned by the teacher, admitted that he had taken liquor…

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Class T1, Schoolwork

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 6

Judges: Rev. R. C. Johnston and Rev. W.J. Conran. Stewards: Messrs H. J. Englert, C. R. Watts, W. B. McDonald and T. E…

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How Gas Helps Mother Competitive Essay for School Children

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 3

The N.S.W. Commercial Gas Association is offering a first prize of £10, second £5, five at £1, ten of 10 and twenty of 6 for an essay…

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School Sports. Big Day at Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 10

The first annual gathering of the Central''Western Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association took place at Parkes on Wednesday. There were…

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The Wilkin School

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 10

It is more than two score years if a day, Since they builded that school anew; There I used to study and light and…

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W.w.district School

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 5

To-night (Tuesday) the first of the teachers' dance will be held in the Masonic Hall to excellent music by the full Black Diamond Orchestra. A…

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Marist Brothers' School Official Opening and Blessing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 4

Sunday, October 3, will be a big day in Forbes, especially for the Roman Catholic community. The official opening and blessing of the…

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Official Opening and Blessing of the Maris Brothers' School Sunday, October 3rd

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 3

10.30 a.m.--Pontifical High Mass celebrated by Right Rev. J. W. Dwyer, D. D. Bishop of Wagga. 3 p.m.--Blessing of the new School,…

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Hazard School Raided

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 4

On Saturday night last the Forbes police raided Claude Woods’ billiard saloon, and disturbed a game of hazards, which was going strong. The…

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Flower Show On 6th October For District School Funds

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 2

A special meeting of the West Wyalong Parents and Citizens' Association was held at the Memorial Hall on Monday night last. The chair was…

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School Dance Successful Function

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 2

The dance promoted by the teachers of the West Wynlong District School, in aid of the fund an equip a Manual Training room, was hold in the…

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School for Ballara Attendance of 22

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 12

Mr E. A. Buttonshaw, M.L.A., forwards the following: Department of Education. Sydney, 16th September, 1920…

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New School For Buddigower Tender Accepted

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 10

Mr E.A. Buttenshaw M.L.A. forwards the following:—Dept. of Education, Sydney. 17th September, 1926…

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Forbes Chamber of Commerce. Shortage of Teachers Forbes Train Service

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 9

The regular monthly meeting of the Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce was held on Wednesday night, those present being: Messrs…

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Radio in Schools

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 1

Geurie public school is the latest in the country to move in the direction of securing a radio set for the benefit of both the children and their…

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W. District High School September Examination Secondary Glasses

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 28 September 1926 · page 1

Subjects and corresponding numbers: B; 50 to 69 per cent; A; 70 to 84 per cent.; H, 85 to 100 per cent. 1 English, 2 History, 3 Geography,…

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Teachers' Dance

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 28 September 1926 · page 2

The nett result of the Teachers' dance in aid of the fund to equip a manual training room at the District School was £23 14s 9d. Considering…

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Marist Brothers' School

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1926 · page 2

Sunday next will see the official opening and blessing of the Marist Brothers' School at Forbes. Visiting prelates will be the Bishops of…

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Intermediate High School

Western Champion · Thursday 30 September 1926 · page 13

The total enrolment of the Parkes Intermediate High School for the quarter ending 24th September was: Girls' department, 210; boys'…

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