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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1944

206 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 11

Formation of School Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 2

Pupils from the Grenfell High School met members of the Parents and Citizens' Association at the school courts yesterday to discuss…

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Gubbata Active Red-cross Branch Good Support From Schoolchildren

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 4

In her yearly report to the Gubbata Branch of the Red Cross Society Mrs. Hawkins, the President, made special mention of the assistance…

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School Notes Eugowra

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 4

The work-room Is n hive of Industry during the ploy and lunch hours those days as the boys are busy making toys for our P.O.W. stall on Saturday. The…

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High School Sport. Hockey

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 August 1944 · page 2

Thursday saw a record field for practice, 17 girls being afield, six new recruits. The enthusiasm of these, combined with a distinct…

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Feast of Football Schoolboys at Junee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 August 1944 · page 3

With perfect weather prevailing, hundreds of schoolboy players and a large number of adult onlookers enjoyed a veritable feast of Rugby…

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School of Arts Resignation of Treasurer Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1944 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly- elected committee of Forbes School of Arts was held on Thursday evening, there being present Mesdames…

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High School Tennis Courts

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 3

Wednesday, 9th August, was the date set down for the opening of the School tennis courts. The children enjoyed several sets…

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Feast of Football Schoolboy's at Junee 52 Teams Engaged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 2

The greatest Rugby League Schoolboy football carnival in the history of the State was held at Junee on Saturday last, when 52 teams played on…

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New Coach Active Convent School Football Activities

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 1

Following the appointment, of Mr. Jim Flynn as honorary football coach to the West Wyalong and Wyalong Convent Schools, inter-class matches…

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School Notes Eugowra

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 6

Our opportunity stall was an outstanding success, tile net proceeds being £42. We again wish to thank all those good people who helped us. We…

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High School Sport. Hockey

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 1

Hockey has spread to the teachers. They were seen practising very hard under the tuition of the school coach, Pastor O'Dempsey, in…

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P & C. Meeting School Lunch Hour Unchanged Juvenile Social to Be Held

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 1

The President (Mr. J. W. Parker) presided at the monthly meeting of the West Wyalmg Parents and Citizens' Association, which was held in…

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School of Arts New Books on Shelves

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 8

The following books will be placed on the shelves at the School of Arts, at 7.45 o'clock to-nigt:-- General Literature: Tobruk…

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Children's Frolic Successful Infants' School Function

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 2

Another happy evening was spent by pupils of the Forbes Infants' School, together with their parents and friends, at the Town…

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Teachers' Federation Meeting of Forbes Branch Development of Educational Facilities

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Forbes branch of the Teachers' Federation, Miss E. Davidson gave a report on the recent conference in Sydney,…

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School Notes Eugowra Public School

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 6

There is only one day's play left in the softball competition, and the scores now stand at: Senior-- Lachlan Waratahs 16, Curlew Rovers 14;…

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School Sport Forbes I.H.S. v. Parkes High School

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1944 · page 4

Forbes Inter. High School entertained teams from Parkes High School last Thursday for winter sports. The weather was delightful and some good…

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School Vacation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 1

The local Schools broke up to-day for the Spring vacation, and will reopen on Tuesday. 12th September…

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Tallimba School Should Be Moved Shire Engineer's Recommendation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 2

Following complaints which had been received from the Tallimba Parents and Citizens' Association that the School ground is flooded in wet…

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School Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 2

All public schools began the Michaelmas vacation yesterday. They will resume on Tuesday, September 12…

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