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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1928

348 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 18

Music Exams. Mrs. Wale’s Pupils Again to the Fore.mr. Jim Lewis Gains a High Distinction

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 10

A very successful music examination took, place at the residence of Mr. Wale, A.L.C.M., local Secretary for the London Victoria College of…

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Empire Day Celebrations by Combined Schools

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 5

Schools of the Tullibigeal, Burgooney and Curriba districts combined and held a picnic on the Bluff Hills. The scheme of combination was a…

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High School Presentation of Badges Past v. Present Rev. Weston's Homily

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

"There is a good deal of cheap and filthy literature in circulation just now, while bad language is also rife and even a common practice among…

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The “Two-up” School Raid Fifteen Local Residents Before the Police Court All Plead Guilty to Playing a Game in a Public Place. Mr. Phillips Says Two-up Might Be Termed “Australia’s National Game.”

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 9

As a result of Sunday’s raid on the two-up school, fifteen local residents appeared before Mr. J. B. Scobie, S.M., charged with having “In a lane leading from the Canowindra-road to the Billimari-road played an unlawful game, to wit two-up.” The…

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School Sport

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 10

The following will represent the ex-students against “The Strappers” on Sunday next:—Fletcher, Collins, Gandry, Whitty, Newland, Baynes,…

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New Books for School of Arts

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 4 June 1928 · page 2

The following books have been donated to the School of Arts library by Mrs. W. J. Green, and Messrs. F. H. Harris and Leo Kelly: "The Wine…

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Arrangements for High School Constitution

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 4 June 1928 · page 3

The council of the Forbes High School Association held a meeting last Wednesday, Rev. F. Weston presiding. The business for the evening was…

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Extra Billiard Table For School of Arts Plans for New Building

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 4 June 1928 · page 2

It was decided to enlarge the billiard room at the School of Arts for the installation of a third table; at a meeting of the committee last Friday night…

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News and Notes Public School Teachers’ Federation

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 2

The June meeting of the Cowra branch of the above will be held at the Cowra l.H.S. on Saturday next at 11 o’clock, when all members and…

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Public Meeting New School Buildings Wanted. Tree Planting on High School Site

Western Champion · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 11

In the absence of the Mayor (Hon. F. W. Spicer) who was away on Parliamentary duties, the Deputy-Mayor (Ald. P. T. Hourigan) occupied the…

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The Skeletons. Schoolteacher Says They May Be Govett's

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 2

A theory concerning the probable identity of the skeletons of a man and horse found buried near Grenfell by rabbit trappers, has been…

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PATONGA v. High School

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 1

The following will represent Patonga tennis team against High School in the Riley Cup competition on Saturday:…

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School Sport

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 9

The I.H.S. team were defeated by the ex-Students on Wednesday last by 10 points to 6. The School need a stronger pack of forwards. Chas…

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Schools’ Olympiad to Be Held in Cowra. Cowra and District Schools’ Athletic Association Formed

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 1

Some little time back a proposal was brought forward at a meeting of the Cowra Teachers’ Federation with reference to the…

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School of Arts The New Building Laying Foundation Stone "Do It Properly."

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 4

The President (Mr. W. Thomson) presided over a meeting of the Forbes School of Arts committee last night. Others present were Messrs. V. T…

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WANTED School For Wongajong Reply From Minister

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 5

The following letter, forwarded to our local member, Mr. E. C. Best, by the Minister for Education. Mr. D. H. Drummond. tells its own story:--…

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Forbes or Parkes? The High School Question Deputation Did Not Disparage Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 6

Aid. P. T. Hourigan (Deputy Mayor) presided over a largely attended meeting in the Parkes Town Hall last Thursday, when matters in connection…

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School Site Tree Planting

Western Champion · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 13

The trees find shrubs allotted by the Director of the Botanic Gardens for planting on the High School site arrived yesterday morning, and no time…

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TIBEAUDO New School Building

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 1

Following upon representations made by him, the Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., has been advised by his colleague the Minister for…

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For School Sports Trophies to be Asked Chamber of Commerce Movement C.W.P.S.A.A.A.

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 1

Mr. C. T., Broderick, speaking of the Central West Public Schools Amateur Athletic Sports, to be held in Forbes on September 12,…

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