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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1940

286 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 15

Peculiar Position Regarding Selection of Air School Sites Selling to the Highest Bidder?

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1940 · page 3

The peculiar spectacle of Air Force authorities going around the country apparently offering to establish air schools to the highest…

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School of Arts

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 September 1940 · page 5

A very well attended meeting of the committee was held in the School of Arts last Tuesday night. The President, Mr. Blake, occupied the chair…

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High School Sports Annual Gathering at Parkes Records Go By Board

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 September 1940 · page 2

The students and teachers of the Parkes Intermediate High School thoroughly enjoyed their annual school sports day at Spicer Park…

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That Air School the Claims of Forbes "Still Being Considered," Says Department

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 September 1940 · page 1

As predicted in these columns last Friday, the Department of Air, Melbourne, has replied in expected terms to the…

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Tallimba P. and C. Annual School Picnic

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 September 1940 · page 4

On Wednesday, 25th September, the Tallimba P. and C. Association held their annual school picnic on Mr. J. Crowley's property…

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Red Cross Badge Purchased by Mr. Cole And Presented to School Children

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 September 1940 · page 4

When it was mentioned at the monthly meeting of the Wilga Plains Parents and Citizens" Association, that the Red Cross Society had for…

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CARAGABAL School Sports Day Personal Items CARAGABAL

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1940 · page 3

Pte. J. McKenna is at present home on leave, carrying a stone extra weight, we are told. We are sorry to hear Mrs. A. Leary…

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School Tennis. In Ald Lord Mayor's Fund

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 2

Last week the High School held a tennis tournament in ald of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund. The sum of £2/1/6 was raised…

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Cowra Road. School Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 2

Last week three classes, 1st, 2nd and 3rd bad 100 per cent, attendance. The pupils are busy collecting…

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Warrunga School Picnic

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 3

On Saturday last the annual Warunga School picnic was held. This year the children decided to forego many of the customary prizes…

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The League of Nations Day Celebrations at High School Interesting Addresses

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 4

At Friday's assembly in the High School, opportunity was made for the 4th Year Students to make their debut at public speaking…

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WIRRINYA Annual School Sports Competition Winners

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 3

The cool and fine weather of last Friday contributed largely to the great success of the annual schools picnic sports…

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Annual Picnic Garema-Grawlin Schools Last Wednesday's Outing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 2

The Garema Garema Siding and Grawlin schools combined in the holding it the annual picnic of these schools last Wednesday, and…

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Methodist Sunday School Picnic

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 3

On Saturday, October 12, Forbes Methodist Sunday School picnic will be held at Bald Hill, Calaric Road. Children will meet at the Church at…

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High School Athletic Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 2

On Thursday last the High School completed its annual athletic carnical. The senior and junior…

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Games Afternoon at District School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 4

At the above function held recently the sum of £9 10s was raised for the Parents and Citizens' Association funds. There was a very good…

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School's Gift to Maintain Soldier

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 3

A gift of £60 for the equipment of a soldier has been made to the Department of Army by the staff and students of "Firbank" Grammar School…

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Wongajong School Red Cross and Other Notes Dance at the Weir

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 7

The Wongajong Junior Red Cross held a penny picnic on Friday, Oct. 5. A bus load of Forbes brownies and parents were present. Pictures, games…

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Air Training School For Forbes Possibilities of the Position Mayoral Minute

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 1

In a minute presented to last night's meeting of the Municipal Council, the Mayor, Ald. H. K. Ford, made the following statement…

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Primary School. Monthly Tests. SEPTEMBER

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 October 1940 · page 3

First Class: Ron Hanshaw and Dawn Wales 1, Heather Bell, and Sylvia Gorham 3, Elma Woods 5, Ivy Brown 6, Max Walterss 7, Terry…

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