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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1946

255 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 13

Protest Against School Removal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 August 1946 · page 5

West Milby branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association proposes protesting against the removal of the Wilga Plains School from its present…

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Parkes Air School to Close

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 1

An announcement that the Parkes RAAF Air School is to be closed down was made by the Town Clerk (Mr. A. E. Fox) last…

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800 Children Compete at Carnival Young a Thletes Break Records Twenty Schools Take Part in Sports

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 August 1946 · page 2

With 800 competitors taking part and a crowd of between 900 and 1000 adults, the West Wyalong and District Schools' Athletic meeting at the Showground on Saturday was even more…

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Many Future Champs. Junee Schoolboys' Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 August 1946 · page 5

It was worth coming 300 miles to see", said NSW Rugby League representative, Mr. "Snowy" Justice. who was very impressed with…

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Unqualified Success Praise for Schools Sports

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1946 · page 2

Gate receipts at the District School Athletic meeting on Saturday last were £55/17/6. which was £8 in excess of last year's total…

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Assembly Hall for School P. & C. Association's Request

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 1

A motion that a request be made to the Department of Education for an assembly hall to be constructed at Forbes Intermediate High School…

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School of Arts Library Taken Over by Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 1

At a meeting held in the Mayor's room yesterday morning, final arrangements were made for the committee which had previously…

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New Deal for Education Teachers' Federation Active

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 August 1946 · page 2

The following statement has been issued by the Teachers Federation of N.S.W.:— Your child is not worth a packet of…

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Handcraft Demonstration At West Wyalong I.H. School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 August 1946 · page 2

A most successful exhibition and demonstration of school handicrafts Was held in the West Wyalong Intermediate High School on Thursday…

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Cowra Road Brundah North School

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 August 1946 · page 4

The results of the recently completed half yearly exam., were quite gratifying, and showed evidence of sound progress, particularly in the…

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Annual School Juvenile Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 22 August 1946 · page 2

There were many in attendance at the Juvenile Ball organise and held by the Parents and Citizens Association. last Tuesday…

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Play Night By I.H.S. Pupils Enthusiastically Received

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 August 1946 · page 12

Leaving the Town Hall on Tuesday night, and listening to the comments of the audience, left one in no doubt that the first annual play night of the…

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Convent Successes Our Lady's High School Commercial Results

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 August 1946 · page 1

The following are the results of the book-keeping examination held in connection with the Newton Commercial College, Sydney:--…

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Local Tender Authorised Electricity Points in Girls' School

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 August 1946 · page 3

Acceptance of a local tender for the installation of electric light and power points in the girls' and infants' departments of the public…

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WIRRINYA Two Drawn Tennis Matches School Notes TENNIS

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 August 1946 · page 9

In the two matches played last Sunday, Wirrinya club played a draw with Piney Range, although the second team was badly beaten by Caragabal…

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School Sports Temora Inspectorate Championships

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 August 1946 · page 2

Fifty-six competitors selected as a result of the Athletic Day held at the Showground, West Wyalong, on 10th August, made the trip to Temora last…

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Teachers' Federation Sports Maximum Points Scored by M Henley

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 August 1946 · page 6

I'ngarie Teachers Federation sportsconducted by the Federation, and embracing Central School (divided into four houses), the Ugalong School and…

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New Books for School of Arts

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1946 · page 6

The following new books will be placed on the library shelves at 7.30 p.m. to-day: "The Final Hour" (Taylor Caldwell), "In Crocodile Land"…

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New School to Cost £200,000

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1946 · page 5

The now Orange City Technical Col lege to be buill on land formerly known as Dengue Park will cost about £200,000…

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Extra Holiday For School Children of Forbes Granted by Duke of Gloucester

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 1

The school children of the Forbes district have been granted an extra holiday to their present vacation to mark the visit of the…

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