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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1931

373 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 19

School Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 November 1931 · page 2

Weekly tests resulted as follows: -- 6th class -- Francess Brewer 86, Dot Hyde 84, Betty Forlonge 83, A. Gifford 59, E. McDiarmid 58, L. Oppy 51…

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Kelvin Grove. School Funds. TULLAMORE

Western Champion · Thursday 5 November 1931 · page 11

On Saturday last tennis enthusiasts spent a pleasant day and evening at "Milverton," the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Williams when…

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Final Exams. Primary Schools. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 5 November 1931 · page 11

The final examinations in the primary schools will commence on Tuesday next. Fifty thousand children will…

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Inter-school Match

Western Champion · Thursday 5 November 1931 · page 6

Parkes and Forbes High Schools met in a match at Forbes yesterday, which ended in a draw. Forbes secured 130 runs for nine…

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School Outings

Western Champion · Thursday 5 November 1931 · page 8

About 35 of the older boys attending, the Parkes Convent School spent a few days last week, camped out about seven miles from Parkes,…

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Sunday School Picnic

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 1

The annual picnic in connection with St. Barnabas' Sunday School was held on Wednesday last in Murray's paddock. Nearly 400 children and adults…

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"Back to School" For Old-timers To-day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 4

A large crowd of old-timers is expected to attend the "Back to School" function at the Public School this afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock…

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COMMUNISM! Allegations Against Teachers Brought Up at P. AND C. Meeting No Action Taken, As Rules Forbid Introduction of Politics. Suggestion Made to Call a Public Meeting Headmaster O’Neill Says if a Specific Charge is Made he Will Have it Fully Investigated

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 1

The following were present at the monthly meeting of the Cowra branch of the P. and C. Association, on Wednesday…

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Presbyterian Sunday School

Western Champion · Monday 9 November 1931 · page 1

At the Presbyterian Church service yesterday morning, prizes donated by Miss Pandley for memory work in Sunday School were presented by the…

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"Gripu" Cup. High School v. Mugincoble

Western Champion · Monday 9 November 1931 · page 12

The [?] match for the [?] Cup was played on Saturday between H[?]h School and Mugincoble, on the Mugincoble ground, the visitors…

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School Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 November 1931 · page 2

Weekly tests resulted as follows:-- 6th class: Francess Brewer 96, Hilda Gerstenberg 95, Dot Hyde 94, L. Oppy 57, R. White. 52, N. Ludlow and E…

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

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 November 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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The Quandong School

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1931 · page 2

Beside yon struggling fence tha[?] skirts the way, With blossom'd furze unprofitably gay-…

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C. of E. Boarding Schools

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 2

The late Bishop of Bathurst (the Right Reverend G. M. Long) was a great believer in the idea of establishing schools in suitable rural…

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Hospital Egg Day Alleena School's Good Response

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 3

At the meeting of the Hospital Board of Directors on Tuesday night the following letter was received from Masters Ronald Kerr, Clifford Scott and…

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Armistice Day Revered at School

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 1

Armistice Day received SOME notice in Forbes after all. Students at the Forbes High School gathered in the Assembly Room at…

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"Back to School" Some of the Nonsense "Old Spanish Custom" "Boys" Play Up

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 4

The "Back to School" function during the big festivities, as briefly mentioned in the last issue of this paper, was a great success…

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Forbes School Its History And Growth From 1862 to 1931

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 4

IN relation to the historic aspect of the recent "Back to Forbes Week," the history of the local school is of particular interest. This paper is indebted to the present Headmaster, Mr. R. H. Gilbert, for the following information. It should be added…

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"Gripu" Cup. High School v. Banks. Win for High

Western Champion · Monday 16 November 1931 · page 10

In a match for the "Gripu" Cup, played on Woodward Park on Saturday, afternoon, between High School and Banks, High proved victors by…

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High School Social

Western Champion · Monday 16 November 1931 · page 6

In honor of the boys who sat for their leaving certificate, an enjoyable social was held in the assembly room at the Intermediate High…

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