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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1929

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Curious School Customs

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 August 1929 · page 5

Mexican schoolmasters show their appreciation of a pupil's efforts in a curious manner. The diligent student is allowed to smoke a cigar…

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School Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 August 1929 · page 11

On Thursday last (Wattle Day) the Minister for Education, the Hon. D. H Drummond, accompanied by his wife and private secretary, Mr. Osborne…

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General News New Ooma School

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1929 · page 2

Mr. Best, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Director of Education: "With reference to your personal inquiries relative to the…

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Young School of Arts

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1929 · page 5

Although finances are sound and assets excellent, the Young School of Arts shows no progress from year to year, reported the President (Mr…

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Schoolmaster Killed Car and Cycle Collide (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1929 · page 1

William Grifflin, schoolmaster, was Killed near Lismore when a motor cycle crashed into a motor car…

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Mildil Public School Renovations, Etc

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1929 · page 7

According to advices received by the Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw. M.L.A., in response to his representations, the Education Department proposes to…

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Current Topics Teachers' Exams

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1929 · page 4

The usual departmental qualifying exams, for teachers commenced at the Forbes High School yesterday, and will continue for the next two weeks…

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A Quarrel at the Carrot School

Western Champion · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 17

It was drilling time, and the carrots were all drawn, up in line ready to begin their exercises. As the teacher was not able to commence at that…

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School Job No Local Tenders

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 8

At a meeting of the Forbes Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday night, Mr. Stove said no local tenders had been submitted for the work in connection…

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Forbes Public School Tender Accepted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 8

The District Members, Mr. E. C. Best, has forwarded us the following letter, which he received from Mr. D. H. Drummond, Minister for…

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Three Terms. School Holidays

Western Champion · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 2

The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) announced on Friday afternoon that all schools, irrespective of grade, will in the future have the…

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All Together School Holiday's

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1929 · page 6

The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) announced on Friday that all schools, irrespective of grade, will in the future have the same holiday…

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Goonumbla School

Western Champion · Thursday 22 August 1929 · page 10

Mr. E. C. Best, M.L.A., has been advised by the Director of Education that the teacher at Goonumbla is now being authorised to accept tenders for…

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Goodyear Repair School in Action New Goodyear Development Commenced Operations July 8

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 12

Goodyear's fourth factory repai[?] school. but the first. of its kind in this country, swung into action at Granville, N.S.W., on Monday. July 8,…

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PROGRESS New Building School of Arts Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 8

The Forbes School of Arts building will he an established fact in from three to four months. A statement to this effect was made at the…

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School of Arts Fund "Advocate" List

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 8

Five hundred pounds are needed to provide furniture, books, and incidentals for the School of…

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New School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 4

The Education Department has approved of the establishment of a Provisional School at Bayoud, 7½ miles from Barmedman, on the…

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The School Holidays

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 7

Last year, following upon strong medical evidence, Mr. Drummond (the Minister for Education) altered the school holidays so that they…

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School Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 August 1929 · page 10

Both primary and secondary departments have resumed after the winter vacation. The intermediate and qualifying examinations will be held at the…

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Wires and Cables Teacher's Wife Committed Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 1

The inquest in Queanbeyan concerning the death of the school teacher (Alick Bunfield) has concluded. The Coroner found that deceased…

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