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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1936

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Popular School-teacher Mr. Gowan Thompson Farewelled at Clear Ridge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 7

Mr. Gowan A. Thompson, who has been stationed at Clear Ridge for the past two years and who has been transferred to Nowra was entertained…

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Convent School Primary and Secondary Condobolin on Ducted by the Sisters of Mercy

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 2

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

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Brook's Big Special "Back to School Shoes"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 1

Brooks, the boot and shoe "King", Main Street, West Wyalong, is at present showing a special display of. children's boots and shoes in all the…

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

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 7

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

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The Leaving Forbes Passes Successful Pupils

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 3

The results of the Leaving Certificate examination, marking the completion of the secondary school course, were issued last…

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"Break-up" Day At Anona School Novel Animal Race

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 3

In keeping with the usual procedure a "break-up" day was held at the Anona school before the Christmas, vacation, and the day was something…

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Close Holiday Next Tuesday Premier's Appeal to Employers Public Schools Resume on Wednesday SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 4

The Premeir (Mr. Stevens) stated last night that all public offices of the State would be closed on Tuesday, January 28. A specail proclamation…

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"Deplorable Conditions" in Many Schools Professor's Comments Dpartiiient'S Reply (By Wire)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 1

Declaring tnat the conditions in many schools are deplorable, Professor Mackie, In an address at the Summer School of the Australian…

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Tuesday Next Schools Re-open

The West Wyalong Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 1

Although it was stated earlier in the week that all schools would open on Wednesday next, after having spent the Xmas vacation the Minister for…

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School Notes. Grenfell I.h.s. Notes on Teachers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 2

The new headmaster, Mr. O. F. Wallace, B.A., arrived in Grenfell on Saturday. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Wallace and their infant…

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Woodstock Teacher’e Departure. News of the Week. Farewell Function

Cowra Free Press · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 6

A special meeting of the Walli Parents and Citizens’ Association was held in the memorial hall, Walli, on Tuesday evening last, to…

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PATCHES Local schools re-open next

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 1

Looking through our exchanges, about 40 of them, we cannot help noting he great number of auction sales advertised throughout the country…

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High School Teacher

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 2

When Ungarie public School re[?]s on Tuesday next after the Xmas vacation it is estimated that there will be an enrolment of 30 for…

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Schools Resume After Xmas Vacation Changes at District School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 6

The schools resumed on Tuesday after the Christmas vacation. Most of the teachers who had been holidaying at the seas[?]e and other…

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No New Teachers Bedgerabong, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 6

The district schools opened on Tuesday morning. There was no change In the teaching staff of any of the schools…

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R. C. SCHOOLS Wilcannia-Forbes Diocesan Examinations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 1

The annual merit and Christian doctrine examinations at Roman Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes were…

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INDIGNATION Over Teacher's Transfer "Influence" Blamed Mr. Elliott's Denial

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 1

Uncommon circumstances are connected with the transfer of Aid. E. P. Dring from Parkes to Lithgew after fourteen years in…

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Teachers' Campaign

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 4

A country campaign to secure the restoration of the reductions in salaries. Introduced by the Government when the depression was in full swing,…

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High School Teacher Arrives at Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 1

Mr. F. V. Cloran, B.A., Diploma of Education, arrived at Ungarie on Tuesday and has already commenced duty as teacher in charge…

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Transferred Teacher Strona Protest at Parkes 1,000 Attend Meeting (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 1

A message from Parkes states:— More than 1,000 people attended a public meeting, and expressed their unanimous approval of a petition, to…

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