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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1936

340 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 17

Unfair to Children Attitude of Parents Should Insist on School Attendance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 2

The unfairness of parents to their children in failing to see that they are properly educated, particularly in cases of children of…

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"The Charm School"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 4

It is a swell musical, crammed with original comedy situations, sparkling gags, plenty of music by that unbeatable combination, Gordon and Reven…

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Winter School Farmers At Hawkesbury College

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 5

The Minister for Agriculture states that it if proposed to hold the usual winter schools at Hawkesbury College this year, from June 22 to July…

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Railway Excursions for May School Holidays

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 5

The Secretary for Railways notifies that Excurs'on trains will be run to and from Sydney for the benefit of scholars, teachers, parents and…

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Railway Excursions for May School Holidays

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

The Secretary for Railways notifies that Excursion trains will be run to and from Sydney for the benefit of scholars, teachers, parents and others…

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High School Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 April 1936 · page 2

On Friday last, Anzac Eve, the pupils of the Primary and High Schools were assembled in the High School building to hear the speeches of…

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Children Bet School Inspector’s Allegation. Religious Training

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 30 April 1936 · page 5

Serious allegations of children betting in pennies and threepences on “tin hares,” and a severe criticism of the neglect…

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School Notes From Forbes I.H.S. Results of Tests Pageant Preparations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 4

(Weekly notes from the Forbes Intermediate High School will be a new feature of this paper. The notes will, in the main, be written…

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Development League BATHS & Filtration Plant Discussion Deferred New School Buildings

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 9

That the Council is sanguine of receiving substantial Government aid for the construction of a water filtration plant at Forbes,…

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Mass Immunisation Of 100,000 Schoolchildren May Cost £25,000 SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1936 · page 1

The gost to the State may be £25,000 if the Government decides upon mass immunisation from diphtheria of about 100,000 scholl…

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School Notes From Forbes I.H.S. Sporting Activities School Sport

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1936 · page 5

At the commencement of the present year, a House competition was established at the High School, by which the whole school, both boys and girls…

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160 School Boys on Tour in Cowra on Thursday Next

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 8

On next Thursday, 160 High School boys will visit Cowra in the course of a tour organised by the Railway Department. During the…

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School Notes Inter-Class Cricket Examination Results

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 9

The results of the first term examination in the boys' department at the Forbes Public School were announced yesterday. Following…

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Results of Term Test. "Beran" School

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1936 · page 3

Sixth Class: Judith Weaver .1, Eliza-beth Cobcroft 2. Fifth Class: Shirley Robinson 1, Margaret Procter 2…

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High School Notes Results of Tests Social Period Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1936 · page 6

A combined social period was held on Tuesday morning. A very good programme was provided chiefly by the musical club and the French…

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

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 May 1936 · page 8

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

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High School Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 1

School closed for ten days on Thursday last, and reopens on Tuesday, May 19. An enjoyable concert was held in…

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Schoolboys "Education by Travel." Wyangala Dam Visited

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 6

Ge[?]rally recognised as one of the most fruitful methods of educating the younger generation, a "cruise," organised by…

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The Modern School of Elocution apd Dramatic Art (Miss Sheila Edgerton, Principal)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 1

Miss Edgerton, the holder of several "Art of Speech" Honour Certificates from the Trinity College London, is prepared to arranso for…

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Schoolboys Visit Cowra “Education by Travel.” Wyangala Dam Visited

Cowra Free Press · Monday 18 May 1936 · page 1

Generally recognised as one of the most fruitful methods of educating the younger generation, a “cruise.” organised by…

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