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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1942

197 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 10

Caragabal School. Annual Concert and Presentation of Prizes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 4

The above was held in the Caragabal Hall on 17th December, there being a large and appreciative audience present, and all items were…

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SWIMMING Instructional Classes at Forbes Pool 70 Pupils Participate

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 6

Although there are very few children of school age in Forbes who cannot swim, the Education Department this year is again…

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School of Arts Building

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 5

For some time the committee of the School of Arts has been negotiating with Forbes P.P. Board for the building of an additional room at the…

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CARAGABAL Annual School Concert Presentation of Prizes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 3

Just prior to Christmas, and following the annual break-up, pupils of the Caragabal Public School held their annual concert in the local hall. An…

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B.b.c. London Letter French School-girl Heroine

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 3

A young girl, lately arrived in England from occupied France, told in a B.B.C. Radio Newsreel the story of her remarkable escape…

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Special School of Arts Subscribers' Meeting Proceeds With Arrangements for Building Plan Despite P.P. Board Withdrawal of Offer

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 2

THE special meeting of School of Arts subscribers decided upon during December for the purpose of authorising the trustees to borrow the sum of £200 on the land and buildings of the Institute, to enable an addition to be carried out on…

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School of Arts Committee Meeting Increased Salary to Librarian

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 1

The special general meeting of subscribers of Forbes School of Arts on Thursday night was fallowed by a committee meeting, which…

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Complete Training In Commonwealth At Operational Flying Schools (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states: A decision to extend the system of operational flying schools within Australia has been reached by the…

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Convent School Examination Results

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 2

The undermentioned, pupils were successful in the Christian Brothers' Examinations held, for First and Second Years, in December, 1941…

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School Bursaries Three to Condobolin

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 2

Condobolin has won distinction in securing three bursaries out of the very few that have been gained by Western schools. Young Dick Lamont,…

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Camouflage Netting 32 More Pupils

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 2

The Country Women's Association of New South Wales have undertaken to supply a vast amount of camonflage nets, and to instruct people in…

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State Bursaries Secondary School Awards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 1

The Bursary Endowment Board has awarded Bursaries, admitting to Secondary Schools of instruction, the following pupils from the West…

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Powered Milk For School Children Education Departments Scheme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 1

Mr. G. P. Evans, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Hon. Clive Evatt, Minister for Education, which Mr. Evans has forwarded to…

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School Notes Enrolment of Infants

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 2

The Education Department has considered the enrolment of children under five years of age at schools like Forbes' which contain a recognised…

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BEDGERABONG Over One Inch in Sunday's Rain School Re-opens BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 3

A marvellous change has taken place. Substantial rain has fallen throughout the district, registrations being from 103 to 135 points. This fall will relieve the…

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School of Arts Committee Meeting Jemalong Shire Donation

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the committee of Forbes School of Arts last Thursday night was presided over by Mr. Ralph McDade. The…

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No Repudiation School of Arts and P.P. Board Matter of Office Accommodation

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 4

At the meeting of Forbes P.P. Board last Friday, during the reading of a letter from a sub-committei of Forbes School of Arts,…

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Schoolgirl's Reward

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 2

Sometime last year Miss Nancy Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith of wombat Street spent much of her leisure hours in knitting for…

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WARROO School and Road Improvements WARROO

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 2

During the vacation extensive renovations were effected to the school by the painting and repair staff from Orange. The work included the exterior…

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School Teacher Gaoled

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 5

At the Cootamundra Quarter Sessions Geoffrey Francis Sangster, a school teacher, pleaded guilty to six counts of indecent assault against…

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