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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1929

414 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 21

Vigorous Protest Forbes Teachers Move Headmaster's Address "Composite High School"

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1929 · page 4

At the quarterly meeting of the Forbes Teachers' Association on Saturday last, a letter was received from the secretary of the…

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School Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 April 1929 · page 2

Fate favoured with a benign smile the dance held in the Central Hall on last Tuesday week night. The hall was crowded with a merry carnival…

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Shortage of Teachers Crowded Class-rooms

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1929 · page 5

Difficulties are being experienced at the Young Primary School, owing to the shortage on the leaching staff. The Department of Education appears…

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Garema Residents Indignant About Condition of School FOOTBALL

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 4

On 14thinst., Wirrinya played Garema, at Garema. The local team proved victorious by 7 points to 3. Mr. Normer Walker, of Wirrinya…

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Their 13th Visit Was Lucky Hearty Congratulations From Young to Cowra School Team. Visitors Won Cricket, Tennis and Vigoro. Dance and Social at High School

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 5

Warm congratulations to the Cowra schoolboys and schoolgirls at their series of victories that day were extended by the Young…

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Inter-School Sport COWRA v. YOUNG

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 10

The Cowra I.H.S. cricket, vigoro and tennis teams visited Young on Friday last, and succeeded in winning all the matches…

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Teachers’ Federation Committee Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 9

There was a fair attendance at the above meeting on Saturday last, when the president (Mr. Morrow) was in the chair. It was the first meeting…

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Ooma School

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 2

Mr. Best, M. L. A., has received the following letter from Mr. Drummond, Minister for Education:-- "With reference to your inquiries regarding the…

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School Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 10

Class test results:--Weekly examinations in the essential subjects--English composition, dictation, writing and arithmetic--are being carried…

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Delay Is Harmful Legal Formalities School of Arts Building President's Complaint

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 8

Holding that the long delay in connection with legal matters affecting the borrowing of money for the erection of a new building,…

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Garema School Building Improvements Minister calls for Report

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 4

Agitation, by the Garema residents in regard to building improvements at the public school, was brought under the notice of the Minister for…

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Institute Billiards Shield Contest "All Matches in Parkes" School of Arts Discussion

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 5

The president, Mr. W. Thomson, presided over a meeting of the Forbes School of Arts committee last night. Others in attendance were Messrs. V…

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TENNIS Police Defeat School

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 4

On Saturday last, on the Police courts, a team representing the Police Club defeated the High School by 2 games…

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Empire Day Celebrations at District school

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 1

With Empire Day in easy distance the members of West West wyalong parents and Citizens' Association have decided to hold the annual celebrations…

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Complete Tyre Repair School To be Established by Goodyear

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 11

Establishment of what is believed to be the most complete tyre lepair school in Australia will he made on July at the Granville factory of the…

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Motor Notes Complete Tyre Repair School to Be Established by Goodyear

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 5

Establishment of what is believed to be the most complete tyre repair school in Australia will be made in July at the Granville factory of the…

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Proposed New High School Building the Minister Makes a Good Offer

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 7

When in Sydney the hon. secretary of the Parents and Citizens’ Association (Rev. T. McDougall) had an interview with Major Reid in regard to…

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School Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 6

Following are the six leading pupils in each class of the primary school, as a result of last week's tests. 6th class: Flo Bouffler, Jean Warne…

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Teachers' Federation. Visit of President

Western Champion · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 9

On Saturday, May 11th, Mr. A. McGuinness, President of the New South Wales Teachers' Federation, will visit Parkes, and will address a gathering…

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High School Site. the Trees That Failed. Re-planting Proposed

Western Champion · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 9

Last year the Director of the Botanic Gardens made available a number of trees and shrubs for planting on the High School site, but…

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