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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1928

348 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 18

Darby’s Falls School Picnic

Cowra Free Press · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 5

The Public School picnic, which was held on the recreation ground on Wednesday, 19th September, was a great success. It was a perfect…

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Back to School Teachers and Children. Last Michaelmas Holidays

Western Champion · Monday 1 October 1928 · page 6

The pupils and teachers of the Parkes Intermediate High and Primary School returned to labour this morning after a week of holidays. Of…

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School of Arts Overdraft Secured New Building Institution is Progressing

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 5

At a special meeting of the School of Arts committee, held last night, the president, Mr. W. Thomson, announced that, with Mr. V. T. Judd,…

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Batting Fees. Opposition Voiced. School Boys Exempt

Western Champion · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 15

Despite strong opposition from some of the delegates it was decided to charge a batting fee of 5/6 a team a match at Tuesday night's meeting…

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Teachers and Trains

Western Champion · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 11

Mr. E. C. Best, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Railway Commissioners: "With reference to your representations on behalf…

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School Holidays Strain Too Severe Department Criticised

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 3

A number of municipal and shire councils recently protested against the decision of the Education Department to do away with certain school…

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Teachers Miss Holidays By Only Ten Minutes Request for Alteration in Time of Train's Arrival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 6

When teachers of the Forbes schools are returning from vacations to other parts of the State, they have to reach here on…

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PINNACLE Farmers' Hopes Dashed Hay Instead of Wheat School Sports Results

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 10

Extremely dry weather has prevailed for some time here, and crops generally are languishing. Some of the crops on fallowed land, particularly…

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Canimbla School Picnic and Dance

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 7

The Canimbla School picnic, postponed on Wednesday on account of the unfavorable weather, will now take place to-morrow (Saturday)…

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By Two Runs Banks Defeat Teachers Cumbijowa and Forbes Win Cricket Season Opens

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 8 October 1928 · page 3

Batiks had a narrow win over the Teachers in the Saturday afternoon Cricket Competition, which commenced during the week-end…

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Bogolong School Picnic

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1928 · page 2

Following are results of the various events in connection with the Bogolong School Picnic, held yesterday: SCHOOL EVENTS…

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High School Wanted Deputation to Minister When on Visit to Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 6

When Mr. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A.. Minister for Education, visits Forbes on Friday, October 26, or the following day, he will…

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Our State Parliament School Holidays

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 8

The impression seems to be held by many that the alteration In school holidays was decided upon by the Minister for Education without due…

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Cowra I.H.S. Report on School Activities During the Year

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 1

Money raised by teachers and pupils, over £170. Expenditure: Equipment £60, Gestetner Cyclostyle £55, donation to…

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Sunday School Anniversary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 2

The Anniversary Services of the Methodist Sunday School will take place on Sunday next at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. There will be…

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W.W. District School Juvenile Ball and Social

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1928 · page 4

The annual juvenile ball of the W. W District School will be held at the Masonic Hall on Friday night next, 19th October. Arrangements are being…

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N.S.W. TEACHERS Award Delay

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 11

Considerable dissatisfaction is said to exist among members of the New South Wales Teachers' Federation because of the slow way in which the…

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Surfing Fatality. Woman Teacher Drowned. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 6

MisS Lilla Heggarty, a teacher at the Rural School, Lismore, was carried out while surfing at Bal[?]ina yesterday, and drowned…

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Ministerial Visit Mr. Drummond Coming. Secondary School Requirements

Western Champion · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 6

Parkes, especially those interested in the welfare of the rising generation, and the provision of suitable educational facilities, with adequate accommodation, are looking forward to the promised visit from the Minister for Education during…

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Miscellaneous Mt. Oriel School Picnic

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 4

Mount Oriel School, which is situated just adjacent to the Iandra homestead, held its annual picnic in one of the station paddocks on…

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