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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1930

411 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 21

BILLIARDS School of Arts Tourney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 4

The first round of the School of Arts billiard tourney was concluded last night, when E. Evans' (scr.) defeated J. Moran (ser.), 150--102…

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Concert at School Successful Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 4

A delightful concert was arranged by the Sisters of Morey for last Monday night, at the Convent School, lo assist with the expenses of the…

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Wyangala School Dept. Helps People Who Help Themselves

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 2

Major A. D. Reid, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from the Minister for Education:— Dear Major Reid:—On the…

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BILLIARDS School of Arts Tourney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1930 · page 8

In the School of Arts billiard tourney on Friday night, V. Judd (scr.) 150-113; and R. McDade (scr.) defeated Dr. McLean (35), 150--78…

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THAT £250,000 Parkes Wants Some of It Our Ramshackle School

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1930 · page 6

Parkes Council has not been slow to act on the suggestion that it should immediately press on the Government the…

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Teachers’ Assn

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 August 1930 · page 2

Despite unfavorable weather the President, Mr. Drake, presided over a large attendance of teachers at the I.H.S. on Saturday last. There…

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School Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 August 1930 · page 6

The following is a list of pupils who secured top marks in the weekly tests. 6th class--Herb Millikin 92, Val. Smith 86, Del Willcox 84, Madge…

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Parkes School. Work Provided for

Western Champion · Thursday 14 August 1930 · page 6

Mr. E. C. Best, M.L.A., has been informed by the Minister for Education that the proposed new school building at Parkes will be…

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School Work

Western Champion · Thursday 14 August 1930 · page 11

Handwriting, children under 8 yrs. —Ellis Ward 1, Valeria Colville 2. Handwriting, children under 10 yrs. —Enid Ford 1, Joyce Jeffries 2…

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Popular Teacher Children's Gifts. Bogan Gate

Western Champion · Thursday 14 August 1930 · page 10

On Monday afternoon of last week the children of the public school presented Mr J. Brown, the departing head teacher, with a leather wallet,…

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VALEDICTORY. Public Presentation. Teacher Farewelled. Bogan Gate

Western Champion · Thursday 14 August 1930 · page 10

On Tuesday night last a pleasant function took place here, the occasion being a farewell gathering to Mr. Jas. Brown, who has been head teacher at…

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High School Fees Not Considered, Says Stevens (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 1

The Treasurer (Mr. Stevens) states that the question of reimposing High School fees had never been considered by Cabinet…

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Primary School Tests

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 12

"The Primary Final Examination seems to imply a reversion to the old qualifying test," said a headmaster recently. "I can recall the first Q.C. in…

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Worth Winning Billiard Prizes School of Arts Tourney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 4

In a semi-final of the School of Arts billiard tourney, R. McDade (scr.) defeated C. McAulliffe (70) by 150--145…

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A Dual Win. School Football. Convent Teams' Success

Western Champion · Monday 18 August 1930 · page 3

On Friday last first and second grade football teams, from the Parkes Convent Schol, visited Forbes, and engaged in matches with…

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High School. Annual Sports. Records Broken

Western Champion · Monday 18 August 1930 · page 10

The annual sports of the Parkeg, High School were held in the People's Park on Friday last, and passed off very successfully. The outstanding…

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Miscellaneous School Books. Free Issue Withdrawn

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 August 1930 · page 4

The Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond, recently instituted a departmental inquiry into the cost of secondary school education in New…

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Seven Parliamentarians from 0ld Public School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1930 · page 3

"The Man Who Proved That Advertising Pays" was the title placed by the obit writers over tlie announcement of the death of Mr. A. W…

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School Cup Lifted by District School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1930 · page 5

After sustaining a number of defeats this season in their quest fer the School Cup, the District School team on Wednesday last succeeded in…

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School Football Win for Local Convent

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1930 · page 2

On Friday afternoon a team of junior footballers (average weight 7st) from the local Convent School visited Barmedman, where they engaged…

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