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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Schools

Schools, 1947

72 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 3 of 4

Jotting From Buxton School of Arts

The Picton Post · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 1

The ladies auxiliary had an afternoon on Thursday, but owing to a misunderstanding only a few turned up. The day arranged was last…

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Tales Out of School

The Picton Post · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 1

Nearly ail the super-primary travelled to Camden by bus last Wednesday to play basketball, football and tennis. Can[?] was victorious in everything…

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Tales Out of School

The Picton Post · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 3

The doll competition which we held last Friday was a great success. Altogether 63 entrants and I have never seen such a beautiful array of dolls…

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School of Arts Thirlmere War Memorial

The Picton Post · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 5

The people of Thirlmere and district are striving to erect a School of Arts as their War Memorial, and they have elected a hard working…

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Tales Out of School

The Picton Post · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 3

"Ralph" Furner left Picton school last Friday, and he is now living at Wellington. We were all sorry to see him leave, especially the tennis…

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0Picton Central School Leads the State Food For Britain

The Picton Post · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 1

It should be a matter of pride that Picton Central School heads the State as regards donations to Food for Britain under the Bamardo Schemes. The children in their efforts have contributed over £100 in 12 months and the average is being maintained…

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Tales Out of School

The Picton Post · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 4

Two of our star footballers, Herb Hanger and Ray Cheetham left school last Friday. We wish you every success in your future careers boys…

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Tales Out of School

The Picton Post · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 2

Mr. Fairbairn, the district school inspector, visited the school last Monday and Tuesday. I believe third and, fourth year thoroughly enjoyed his…

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Camden Central School. Food For India Appeal

Camden News · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 1

Included in the school's activities to help others was the successful function held on Saturday last, 2nd August, in aid of the "Food for…

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Wollongong Schoolboys' Football Carnival

Camden News · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 5

The first appearance of the Marist Brothers' Agricultural College in the South Coast Football championships held at Wollongong last Saturday…

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Tales Out of School

The Picton Post · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 4

"Boyd" Hands, from Tahmoor, is still absent recuperating from a very bad attack of 'flu. Alison Bignell was sick a few days…

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Rapid Progress Picton Central School Buildings

The Picton Post · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association at the Central School on Tuesday night last the headmaster, Mr. Vaughan…

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Five Houses Ransacked by Boys Absconders From Mittagong Training School

The Picton Post · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 1

Two boys who absconded from the Mittagong training school on the 27th July, were apprehended the following day in the bush at Yanderra by Sgt…

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Inter-school Sports Atcamden Successful Day For Picton Pupils Many First Places Gained

The Picton Post · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 2

Bad weather marred the annual inter-school sports day held at Camden sports ground tot Friday…

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Tales Out of School

The Picton Post · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 6

Joan Gibbs who has been absent for about two months is progressing satisfactorily. She returned to Prince Alfred Hospital last…

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Tales Out of School

The Picton Post · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 6

Dawn Lacey of first year, who has been hobbling about with a bad foot, has had medical attention and reports it to be better. We will…

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The School — and the Vandal

Camden News · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 1

From Victoria comes an announcement to the effect that a new system of adult education has been instituted — different, it is stated, from…

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The School — and the Vandal

The Campbelltown News · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 1

From Victoria comes an announcement to the effect that a new system of adult education has been instituted — different, it is stated, from…

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Tales Out of School

The Picton Post · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 6

New enrolments this week include Jennifer Delaney in first class and Bob Stait in fifth. Jennifer came from Bowral and Bob…

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Fire At East Minto. Public School Gutted

The Campbelltown News · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 1

The East Minto Public School, early on Thursday morning was completely burnt down. At 6.30 a.m. the Campbelltown Fire Brigade…

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