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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1929

414 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 21

Schoolboy's Death

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 4

When the 14-year-old lad, Alvln Cowan, and his sister were driving to school from their home outside Ariah Park, they had no…

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Correspondence Methodist School Hall (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 9

Sir,-- In your issue of 14th June, was published the report of a Chamber of Commerce meeting, at which…

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Walked Off ! Parkes Footballers Annoyed Abrupt Finish Forbes High School Wins

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 8

Apparently dissenting with the ruling of Referee L. Johnson, who sent two of their men off, in the 9.7 football match on…

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Pioneer Teachers Mr. James E. Southwell Goulburn’s Four

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 1

One of the most popuar teachers in the service of the Education Department, Mr. James E. Southwell, for twenty three years headmaster…

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School Playgrounds

Western Champion · Monday 8 July 1929 · page 9

The fact that playgrounds used in connection with private schools are exempt from rates is a never-ending source of discussion among the…

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Movie News Training Talkie Operators. Paramount establishes unique School in Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 8 July 1929 · page 9

A unique school for the training of talking picture operators has been established in Sydney by Paramount Pictures, according to a recent…

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FOOTBALL. C.E.B.C. v. Public School

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 July 1929 · page 1

Last Wednesday the Church of England Boys' Club was represented by a football team which played the Public School on Newtown Oval…

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Clowery School (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1929 · page 1

Sir,—I noticed in a recent issue of your paper that your Weethalle correspondent was giving his views about the district and the Clowery…

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School Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 July 1929 · page 9

School Savings Bank. A cheque has been received from the Government Savings Bank for £2176, which represents a commission of 1% on the…

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Help Wanted. Central Western School Sports

Western Champion · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 1

Mr. H. Heat, representing the Central Western Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association, waited upon the Chamber of Commerce, at their…

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Shifting Quarters School Class Room Department's Order

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 4

Recent strong complaints against the housing conditions of 40 pupils in a building adjoining the local public school, have…

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School Sports. Meeting in Parkes. Secretary's Report

Western Champion · Monday 15 July 1929 · page 1

About twenty-five teachers of the Parkes and Forbes districts met at the Parkes Intermediate High School on Saturday last for the purpose of…

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GRENFELL Sergt. Tracey's Promotion School & Building Figures Tennis Final

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 6

During the recent Sydney Sheep Show, two local pastoralists, W. Ingrey and R. R. Armstrong, each bought a ram. I have not heard the…

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Forbes High School Wins at Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 4

Forbes High School defeated Parkes High School at Parke's, on Wednesday, by 7--6. For the winners, Howe scored a…

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School Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 July 1929 · page 9

Weekly test results:--Primary Department--6th class : Inez Cleverly 88, Flo Bouffler 84 12, Lily Holden 83, Wm. Simpson 75, George Hay 74, Ted…

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Big Sports Day Pupils are Training Hard High School News

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 4

At present, the main interest of the Forbes High School students, is centred in the forthcoming C.W.P.S.A.A.A. sports, to be held at…

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Mr. Morrow Farewelled Headmaster Who Was Popular with His Pupils

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 7

Mr. G. A. Morrow, who for the past eighteen months has occupied the position of Headmaster at the Cowra Intermediate High School, has now left the town for Goulburn, where he will take over the duties of District…

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W.w. District School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 6

At the recent half yearly examinations conducted at the loca] school the following pupils had best results 3rd years (Intermediate Class)…

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With the Cue School of Arts Tourneys

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 4

A number of games has been played in the second round of the School of Arts snooker and billiard tourneys. At billiards, J. Keane defeated…

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Presentation From School Children

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 7

Presentations were also made to Mr. Morrow by the children in the various departments as follows: High School, smoker’s set; Primary School,…

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