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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1931

373 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 19

School Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 3

The weekly tests of last week resulted as follows:-- 6th class: Hilda Gerstenberg 91, Dot Hyde, and Francess Brewer 85, E…

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P. & C. ASSN. Monthly Meeting. the New School

Western Champion · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 12

Mr. A. McGregor (President) occupied the chair at the regular monthly meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association in the Shire…

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High School Sport. Yesterday's Games

Western Champion · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 9

Teams from Parkes High School went to Forbes to meet the pupils of the Forbes High School in basket ball and football. The honors of the…

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Teachers' Federation Address by Shire Clerk

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 1

Last Saturday morning the Shire Clerk (Mr. Sidney M. Smith) delivered an extremely interesting and informative address to the members…

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Teachers' Team To Visit Forbes Captained by P. Maher

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 5

A Rugby League team, comprised of New South Wales teachers, is to visit Forbes on Sunday, September 6, to play a match…

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Honors Even School Basket Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 8

Exciting basket ball was witnessed on Wednesday between teams of Forbes and Parkes High School girls. Each school won a…

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Soup Kitchen Good Work at School Children Benefit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 4

The wonderful work carried out by the committee of the Forbes Public Schools P. and S. Association in providing soup for…

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Double Win For School Footballers Parkes Teams Outclassed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 8

Outplayed in every department of the game by the home side, Parkes High School football team was overwhelmed by the Forbes…

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Not Yet Change of Status For Forbes High School

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 8

Mainly because of the scarcity of Government finances, it is unlikely that the Forbes Parents and Citizens' Association will be…

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Bogan Gate School Exam. Results Enthusiasm Among Debaters

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 3

The marriage was celebrated on Wednesday of last week, in the Church of England, Parkes, of Miss Isabel Whitehead,…

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New High School Official Opening

Western Champion · Monday 17 August 1931 · page 7

The Hon. W. Davies, Minister for Education, will arrive in Parkes on Wednesday morning next, and will be given a civic reception at the Council…

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School Football Ungarie Defeats W.W. District

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1931 · page 1

A team from the West Wyalong District School visited Ungarie on Saturday last, and after a dose game, were defeated by 14 to 11…

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Tennis Westville School Beat Cowra Public School

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 August 1931 · page 4

It will be remembered that recently the pupils attending the Westville School issued a challenge through the “Free Press” to meet a team of…

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Convent School Primary and Secondary Condobolin Conducted by the Sisters of Mercy

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 August 1931 · page 1

The course of instruction includes a thorough English Education, all Commercial Subjects, Shorthand (Pitman's), Book-keeping (Double Entry),…

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School Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 August 1931 · page 5

The weekly tests resulted as follows:-- 6th class: Francess Brewer 100, Hilda Gerstenberg 99½, Dot Hyde 99, E…

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Minister for Education Visits Parkes Visit to Parkes Minister for Education. New High School Opened

Western Champion · Thursday 20 August 1931 · page 10

The Hon. W. Davies (Minister for Education) arrived at Parkes on Tuesday night, and at 10 a.m. yesterday was accorded a civic reception in the Municipal Chambers, when there Was a representative gathering of citizens…

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Visit to Schools

Western Champion · Thursday 20 August 1931 · page 10

Accompanied by the Headmaster (Mr. C. G. Preston), Mr. J. N. Harrison (Inspector of Schools), the Mayor and Deputy-Mayor and townsmen,…

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High School's Annual Speech Night Speech Night Intermediate High School. Headmaster's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 20 August 1931 · page 12

The Palace Theatre was invaded by over 500 children, and adults last night, the occasion being the annual "speech night" of the Intermediate High School. Speeches, musical items and the presentation of prizes passed away a very pleasant evening…

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School Juvenile

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 1

The District Echool annual juvenile dance will be held in the Masonic Hall, tonight, (Friday). The usual good attendance is expected, and…

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Cutting Costs No Books Next Year For High School Government's Action

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 7

The members of the Forbes P. and C. Association were placed in a quandary last Wednesday night, when a letter was received…

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