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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1936

340 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 17

School Pageant This Week

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1936 · page 1

The annual pageant of the Forbes public schools, to be held next Thursday and Friday nights in the Town Hall, is to be more spectacular and…

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

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 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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Blow Clear School Repairs to be Carried Out

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 1

The Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A. has received the following letter from the Minister for Induration:— "Dear Mr. Buttenshaw,—I response…

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Technical Education Overcominc Difficulties Teachers' Residences (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Minister for Education, (Mr. Drummond) said that an a result of the appointment of a Technical…

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CONFERENCE Sunday School Workers Youth Movement Activities Outlined

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 2

The Rev. A. H. Sorrell, M.M., who is the director of the Methodist Young People's Department, visited Forbes last Tuesday and…

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Transport for Children Efforts by Major Reid M.L.A. Country Schools

Cowra Free Press · Monday 25 May 1936 · page 2

Major A.D. Reid, M.L.A, has asked that the privilege of free conveyance be extended to children attending country…

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School Pageants Spectacular And Comprehensive Display OVER 240 Pupils in Costume Takings Exceed £110

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1936 · page 1

THE annual pageant of the Forbes High School and primary schools, held last Thursday and Friday nights in the Town Hall, was conducted in the same efficient manner, and on the same grand scale, as in former years. In the opinion of many,…

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Limiting Vote School Associations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1936 · page 5

The Government's proposal to withhold voting powers from members under 21, of Parents and Citizens' Associations, was opposed by…

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

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 May 1936 · page 2

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

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Empire Day. School Celebrations

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 May 1936 · page 5

Empire Day was celebrated at the Public School on Friday 22nd, May. The ceremony, which commenced at 11.30 a.m., was attended by a…

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General News Too Many Examinations. System Attacked. School, "Cramming."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 4

"New South Wales is examination mad. From the time a child enters the primary school until he leaves the high school he is under the…

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School News. Test Results

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 2

The first ten places in the April test for Sixth Class were filled as follows:—Tom Wales 1, Maurice Stiff 2, Allan Witt 3, Graham Cornish 4…

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General News Quandong Public School

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 2

On Friday morning last the pupils met as usual, but not to set to work at their ordinary lessons, but to take part in a programme suitable for…

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Woodstock School Sports. Empire Day Observance

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 13

Empire Day was marked by the usual function at the Public School. Commencing in the presence of a large gathering of parents and…

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School Needs Temora Deputation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 9

With a view to having a new high school erected here on another site, a deputation, comprising members of the P. and C. Association, waited…

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School Picnic At Carraboblin Sports Results

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 6

The annual picnic of the Carraboblin public school was held at the grounds in the vicinity of the school last Saturday. Once again the event…

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School Picnic Empire Day Celebrations QUANDIALLA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 6

Last Friday the Quandialla Public School held a sports meeting and picnic. There was a good attendance of parents and friends…

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High School Notes More Test Results Class Activities 1A French Scrapbooks

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 4

At the present time Miss O'Neill is attempting to arouse interest in French by encouraging the class to compile scrap-books…

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Money for Books For Forbes Pupils In Secondary Schools League Proposal

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1936 · page 1

A proposal tabled by Mr. A. Haugh that the Government should be asked to make available to Forbes a sum sufficient to…

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Weather Shed Granted For Elvaston School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1936 · page 4

The Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A. hag received the following letter from the Minister for Education: — Dear Mr. Buttenshaw.—I reier to…

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