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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1928

348 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 18

Teacher Drowned In Billabong (By Wire) Sydney Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 October 1928 · page 1

Miss Lilla Hegarty, teacher at a rural school in the Lismore district, was carried out while surfing in a bilalbong and drowned…

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Ps. Teachers’ Federation

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 October 1928 · page 3

There was a fair attendance of teasers at the monthly meeting on Saturday last, and a large amount of business was successfully handled…

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Methodist Sunday School. Picnic and Anniversary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 5

The Methodist Sunday School Picnic was held on Wednesday last at Hope's Bridge, Cowra road, whither the children had been conveyed by…

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School Hoildays Action by C.W.A.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 11

The Country Women's Association group conference which met at Wagga on Tuesday last decided that a protest be lodged against the proposal to…

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School Team

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 6

The following halve been selected to represent the School against Cumbijowa on No. 1 ground uxt Saturday: H. Mckellar (Captain), H. Barr, J…

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Radio notes &news Radio in Schools. N.S.W. Programmes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 10

The New South Wales Broadcasting Company is making real though not particularly rapid progress with its scheme for the use of radio in schools…

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Medals for Pupils

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 2

Medals won by pupils of the Central Western schools at the C.W.P.S. A.A.A. sports, held here last September, will be displayed in Chemist [?]…

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New School Building Minister's Promise Given. Work to be Pushed Ahead

Western Champion · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 1

The erection of an Intermediate High School in Parkes upon the site already dedicated to new school buildings, and provision for girls'. cookery classes, were definitely promised by the Minister for Education Mr. Drummond, on Saturday…

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Off to Sydney School Athletes

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 1

At the combined Public Schools sports meeting, to be held on the Sydney Cricket Ground, next Wednesday and Thursday, there will betwelve…

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Forbes High School Cannot Be Provided Yet! Minister Receives Deputation Mr. D. H. Drummond's Visit

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 2

The Minister for Education, Mr. D. H. Drummond, spent one of the busiest days of his life in Forbes last Friday. When he arrived in the morn ng he was entertained at a civic, reception, then he visited the Forbes School and received two…

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Religion in Schools

Western Champion · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 6

It is conceded that one of the essentials of proper school life is to have inculcated into the student a clear sense of moral right. This is a…

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Nelungaloo. School Picnic and Sports

Western Champion · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 17

The annual school picnic and sport in connection with the Nelungaloo Public School were held on Saturday last, when a very pleasurable…

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CRICKET School Boys in Action Win for Convent

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 12

The locals District and Convent School boys still continue to meet in friendly combat, and look forward to the games which are held occasionally…

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School Holidays

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 13

Mr. Flannery: In the absence of the Minister for Education I desire to ask the Premier a question. In view of the very strong opposition shown by…

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QUANDIALLA School Sports Results Butler Cup Match Good Wheat Yield

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 2

Hay-making is in full swing, and a good sample is being cut. The wheat also will give a much greater yield than was anticipated a…

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School Holidays. Against Alteration. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 5 November 1928 · page 7

The Council of the Teachers' Federation has drawn up a petition protesting against any alteration in school holidays…

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School Holidays Protest by Federation Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 November 1928 · page 1

The Council of Teachers Federation has drawn up a petition protesting against any alteration of school holidays, which is to be circulated…

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Current Topics Teachers v. SCHOOL

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 7 November 1928 · page 4

Straney will play in Brown's place with Teachers in their match against School on Saturday…

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Goobang Public School Annual Picnic

Western Champion · Thursday 8 November 1928 · page 14

The annual picnic of the Goobang Public School was held on Saturday 27th October, at "The Weir," on a bend near Billabong Creek, opposite…

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CRICKET District School v P. & C.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 1

On the local recreation, ground on Wednesday afternoon teams representing the District School and Parants and Citizens' Association…

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