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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1940

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[?] High School Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 5

The following report was read at the Forbes I.H.S. Assembly on Friday. Judge Shortland, an ex-headmaster…

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Ministers and Teachers "Tammany Tactics" Mr. Drummonds Attack on Federation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 7

Amid uproar in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday night, the Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond, who was dealing with differences…

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Teachers' Federation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 7

The annual meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the Teacher's Federation was held last Saturday, 9th instant in the District School…

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Grenfell Hospital. Schools to Help

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

In Miss Grant's address to the school children she suggested a gift day be made to the hospital once a month without being a burden on…

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School Sport

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

On Thursday last Forbes High School visited Grenfell Intermediate High School with two cricket teams and a girls' vigoro team…

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Condobolin School. Government Doctor's Visit. Library Books Required

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

The headmaster of Condobolin District School, Mr. A. L. Jones, said, on Friday, that a Government Doctor would be visiting the school on…

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School Howlers Again

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

Here is a batch of "howlers" perpetrated during recent public examinations: Question.--What causes the…

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New Teacher Welcomed to West Milby School Mr. J. N. Scott Re-elected President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 3

There was a vary fair attendance of members at the Parents and Citizens' Association meeting reld at the Wilga Plains School last week…

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Wilga Plains School P. & C. Meeting Held. Successful Year Reviewed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 5

There was an excellent attendance at the Wilga Plains Parents & Citizens' Association held last week. The President, Mr…

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High School Notes Results of, Spirts Gatherings The High School Union

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

At the High School assembly last Friday the headmaster confirmed a previous announcement of school captains and prefects for 1940, viz.:--…

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High School Notes Assembly Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 8

On account of the prevalence of measles, the headmaster announced departmental regulations as follows:-- Patients are excluded, but may be…

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Hall Damaged by Fire Outbreak at Presbyterian Sunday School Contents Lost

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 1

At 4.45 o'clock on the morning of Saturday, March 23, the local Fire Brigade received a call to the Presbyterian Church, where it was…

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School Activities Reviewed By Headmaster At P & C. Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 3

In an endeavor to stimulate interest in the F. & C. Association, and at the same time enlighten parents on the educational doings of…

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P. & C. ASSN. School Improvements Under Discussion Preparing for Pageant

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

Twenty members attended the regular monthly meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association at the High School last Thursday…

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Domestic Science Classes At District School Action Promised by Minister (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly the M[?] ister for Education (Mr. Dr[?]mon informed Mr. G. P. Evans (U.C.P. Lachlan) that the work of providin…

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Cootamundra Selected School For Air Observers To Be Established Next Month

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 1

A school for air observers, the first of four, is to established at Cootamundra at the end of May it was announced by the Minister…

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More New Books For School of Arts Shelves £10 Worth on Order

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 2

At last Thursday night's meeting of the committee of the Forbes School of Arts it was decided to expend a further £5 on the…

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District School Juvenile To-morrow (Friday) Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 1

The annual juvenile, in connection with the District School, West Wyalong, will be held in the Masonic Hall to-morrow night (Friday)…

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School Children Will Find £30 to Help A.I.F. TROOPS Generous Offer Greatly Appreciated Money to be Spent on Comforts

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

Mr. J. F. Brigden (District Inspector of Schools, stationed at West Wya[?]ng) informed the West Wyalong Patriotic…

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Forbes Football Season Meeting Of League Committee Schools and Reserve Grade Competitions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 8

MR. J. HARTCHER presided over a well attended meeting of Forbes Rugby Football League, held on Monday evening at the Albion Hotel. The gathering included representatives from the Crackerjacks, a new junior team that has been formed…

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