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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1937

380 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 19

Train Service Has Disadvantages For Travelling School-Children

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 1

The recent alteration in the railway service from Forbes to Sydney, although in operation for only a few days, has already found…

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High School Additions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 5

Asked at Forbes Development League meeting this week what he knew of plans for the erection of additions to Forbes High School, Mr. Elliott said he…

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Primary School

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 October 1937 · page 2

The response to the Egg Week Appeal has not been nearly as great as last year. To date the Primary Classes have brought in 511…

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Convent School Music and Commercial Examinations

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 October 1937 · page 2

The results of A. M. E. B. music examinations, conducted by Mr. Gordon Lavers at the Convent of Mercy on September 25th, are as follows :…

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Music Examination Gconservatorium of Music Tallimba Pupils Successful

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 7

Eight pupils of Miss Office Goss of Tallimba, recently examined at Tallimba by Mr. Gerald Whalan, of the Conservatorium of Music, Sydney, in…

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Another Successful Sports Carnival Several New Records Established Hazeldoon School Wins B.C.D.A.A. Shield Several Schools Compete at Championship Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 4

The third annual championship meeting, conducted by the Blow Clear and District Schools' Athletic Association, for the Association Shield, was held at Blow Clear on Wednesday of this week, and was an outstanding success from every point of view,…

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Bellarwi School Picnic

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 5

The annual school picnic was held at Bellarwi on Saturday, 25th September. A large number of people were present while about 90 children…

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Tallimba School Picnic Most Enjoyable Outing Athletics, Singing, Dancing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 7

The Tallimba Public School held their annual picnic under ideal weather conditions. A suitable place was chosen on the…

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C.W.D.P.S.A.A.A. SPORTS Great Gathering At Parkes 40 Schools and 1200 Children Compete Over 2000 Children In Displays

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 1

THE annual sports day and display of the Central Western District Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association continues to grow in size and importance. This year, in the 12th annual gathering held on the Parkes Showground on…

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School of Arts Way Out of Debt Quagmire 150th Anniversary Celebrations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 2

That the School of Arts is burdened by millstones of an £800 overdraft and £220 for Municipal rates was disclosed at the monthly…

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Damage Deplored to Hydrant Notices Letter to Schools

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 4

Reports submitted to Bland Shire Council, showed that a large number of signs indicating the position of fire fighting hydrants etc., at West…

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Striding on New High School Buildings Definite Town Assets Plans Reviewed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 1

Now that Forbes has set out on one of the most important progress treks of its history, it seems that nothing can prevent…

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School Notes. Primary School Notes William Waldron Creates a Record

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1937 · page 4

Fifth Class won the Marching Competition last week. The number of eggs brought in thiS year has reached the seven…

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Music Exams Miss Noreen Webb's Pupils

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 3

Miss Noreen Webb has had great success with her pupils, in pianoforte, at an examination conducted by the State Conservatorium of Music…

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A Gay Night School

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 6

To the throngs of bright young things and their gay beaux who skipped along to the High School on Wednesday night, the scene of dancing and…

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Wandary School Sports Yield £13 Profit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 5

Children attending the Wandary school, together with their seniors, had a "whale" of a time at the annual school sports, held at Mulyandry Hall,…

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School Picnic Dance at Night WIRRINYA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 8

The annual school picnic, in which Warrangala and Cooyong sub. schools will also take part, will be held at Wirrinya on Friday. A dance will be held…

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Yalgogrin Public School Sports and Picnic

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 3

The annual Yalgogrin School picnic was held in perfect weather on Saturday, 9th October. There were nearly 100 children present, and during…

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School Picnic Successful Mulyandry Outing Sports Results

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 2

The Wandary public school held its annual picnic at Molyandry last week, when a most enjoyable day resulted. The secretary,…

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School Notes Needlework Expert's Visit-- The Bikie Question-- J.C.W.A. Activities-- Term Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 2

Miss Farr, M.A., Inspector of Needlework visited the school on Wednesday. She was much pleased with the progress of classes, to charge of Miss…

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