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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Schools

Schools, 1948

267 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 14

First School in Forbes Established in 1862 But No School Building Till 1870

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 8

The following-extract is taken from a copy of the "Acacia," the then School paper, published In the year, 1925, and is of interest in…

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An Unusual School in N.S.Wales

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 6

Unusual schools, and unorthodox methods of teaching, have been in the spotlight recently. But how many Australians know this?…

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I.H. School Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 2

Grenfell Intemediate High School will visit the local school on Thursday next Over 50 pupils will arrive…

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Dairy Science Schools To be Held Throughout Country

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 6

Dairy science schools for those desiring to qualify for certificates for milk and cream testing and cream grading are to be held as usual in…

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Free Travel For School Children

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 6

The Minister for Education (Mr. Heffron) was asked in the Legislative Assemlily by Mr. R. S. Vincent (C.P. Ra[?] to…

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F.S.A. Favours Competitive School Exhibits

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 6

At a meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, the question of staging…

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School Shakespeare Day

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 1

Friday, the final day of the Centenary of Education week, was marked by Shakespeare Day activities at the Central School…

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R.S.L. PRESENTATIONS Four Schoolchildren Win Anzac Day Prizes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 1

As an Ansae Day gesture, each year, the president of the Forbes sub-branch of the R.S.L., Dr. H. J. Delohery, in company with the…

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Competitive and Non-competitive School Classes at 1948 Show

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

Although it was stated that the West Wyalong branch of the School Teachers' Federation did not favor competitive classes for school work at the West…

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Teachers Play Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 May 1948 · page 2

A pleasant afternoon was spent recently on the Mildil Tennis Courts by the district teachers. The Mildil Tennis…

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Eugowra Public School

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1948 · page 6

The school social committee has again been busy making plans for another Saturday night dance, which is to take place to-morrow (Saturday)…

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Teachers Not Dictatorial Nor Selfish; Show Exhibit Dispute

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 5

School teachers who oppose competitive school work display at the West Wya long Show in Septmber next, are neither dictatorial nor selfish, but are working in…

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Temporary Accommodation At Schools

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 1

Unsatisfactory conditions in portable rooms at schools were complained of in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. W. A. Chaffey (C.P., Tamworth)…

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UNUSUAL N.S.W. SCHOOL Cushioned Chairs and Footrests for Pupils

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 4

Unusual schools, and unorthodox methods of teaching, have been in the spotlight recently. But how many Australians know that the…

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Sheep Judging Wool Class Pupils Gain Top Marks

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 1

At the recent Forbes show, the junior sheep judging competition was won by students of the Forbes sheep and wool class, which is…

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Better Water Supply For Country Schools

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. W. A. Chaffey (C.P., Tamworth) drew attention to inadequate water supplies at many…

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Catholic Schools Lose Fine Supporter

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 2

At a meeting of the Catholic Schools' Association on Saturday last the President (Mr. F. W. Prothero) and…

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For Condobolin Aborigines £10 Donation from Forbes High School To Help Buy School Equipment

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 8

We recently received a communication from the teacher of the Condobolln aborigines' school, making an appeal for funds to assist the…

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Intermediate High School

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 3

Empire Day will be celebrated next Monday at 11 a.m. in the Royal Theatre. The Mayor has been invited to…

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Dairy School of Instruction At Hawkesbury Agric. College

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 5

A school of instruction for persons employed in dairy produce factories and in the various phases of the milk and associated industries is to be held…

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