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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1948

267 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 14

The School Notebook

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 March 1948 · page 4

On Wednesday the High School pupils elected the prefects for the year. Before the election the Headmaster outlined the duties of the school…

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Ex-Teacher Now Priest

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 6

Rev. Father George Rochester, C.M. who was recently ordained for the Vincentian Fathers, was…

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House System for School Sports

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 2

An innovation at the annual inter school athletic meeting to be held in April will be the introduction of the "House"…

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Schools Can Use Recreation Ground

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 4

West Wyalong Schools Athletic Association has been granted the use of the Recreation Ground for an…

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Free Transport of Country School Children

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 6

Following representations by Mr. Charles Cutler, M.L.A., Member for Orange, to the Minister for Education, the Minister has announced that the question…

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District Schools'

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 2

"This years' combined school sports to be held on Wednesday 7th April and conducted by the West Wyalong and…

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Exhibitions at Inter. High School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 2

Parents and citizens of West Wyalong are invited to the Intermediate High School during the Centenary of…

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Inter. High School Benefits From P. and C. Association Interest

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 2

At the annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Parents and Citizens' Association, Mr'. D. P. McGee was elected President. Mr. v. W. Lloyd was elected…

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Irish Concert Presentation by Convent Pupils

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 March 1948 · page 6

On Tuesday afternoon, the pupils of St. Joseph's Convent presented a very entertaining concert in honor of St. Patrick's Day. The money raised will…

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Small Schools at Big Sports

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 March 1948 · page 5

The pupils of the small schools of the West Wyalong district will benefit considerably by an…

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School Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 22 March 1948 · page 4

There were 70 children in the choir which led the singing at the Presbyterian church on Sunday week. It was the occasion of the first school church…

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The Public School

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 2

The first public school was erected in 1867. As the Government of the day refused to give subsidy without a certain amount being…

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Deplorable Conditions at Tallimba Public School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 2

Almost impossible conditions exist at the Tallimba Public School, where forty children were herded into one small class room. When the Headmaster is giving an…

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Schoolboy Gives Radio Talk

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 7

Jim Kelly, young son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kelly, formerly of West Wyalong, and now of Mosman, with…

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First Aid Course Commenced On Wednesday Vacancies For More Pupils

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1948 · page 1

The St. John's Ambulance First Aid Course, commenced on Wednesday, at the Forbes District Ambulance station, when thirteen…

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Educational Facilities at Quandialla. Quandialla Public School

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 April 1948 · page 4

1947 has seen what is possibly the greatest educational advancement this district has known. The extension of Government subsidy to cover various school bus services now operating in this area, and the expansion of the school…

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Weethallee Children's Success At Hay War Memorial High School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 April 1948 · page 6

The twelve children from Weethalle who attended the Hay War Memorial High School last year brought honor to their district, in both scholastics and in the…

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BEDGERABONG School Children's Annual Picnic BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 April 1948 · page 3

The Easter period passed over very quietly. A number of our residents spent some of the time fishing. So far no stories of the one that got away…

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District Schools Show Exhibit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 1

West Wyalong Branch of the Teachers' Federation again asked the Show Committee to stage a…

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District Schools Sports on Wed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 3

Children from 16 district schools will take part in the athletic carnival at the West Wyalong Recreation Ground on…

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