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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Schools

Schools, 1949

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The Talk of the School

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 August 1949 · page 4

The boys of Picton are looking forward eagerly to next week when one junior and three senior football teams will go to…

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Picton District Schools' Athletic Association Annual Meeting

The Picton Post · Thursday 11 August 1949 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Picton District Schools' Athletic Association was held in the Picton School on…

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The Talk of the School

The Picton Post · Thursday 11 August 1949 · page 3

The results of the matches last Wednesday at Camden were satisfactory, both the football teams winning 3-nil. The…

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The School-childs Problem

The Picton Post · Thursday 18 August 1949 · page 3

It seems to me that country people putt more' value on education than city people. Perhaps it is because you…

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The Talk of the School

The Picton Post · Thursday 18 August 1949 · page 6

The annual School Concert, after a postponement of a few day's owing to the power restrictions, is now being held on…

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The School-childs Problem

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 23 August 1949 · page 3

It seems to me that country people put more value on education than city people. Perhaps it is because you have to…

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Capacity Houses at School Concert Pupils and Parents Enjoy Presentation

The Picton Post · Thursday 25 August 1949 · page 3

As in previous years, the 6th Annual Concert of the Picton Central School, held in the Shire Hall on Monday and Tuesday nights, was enthusiastically received, the hall being packed to overflowing on both flights…

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Ex-pupils' Spring Ball Delightful Decorations

The Picton Post · Thursday 8 September 1949 · page 2

The Spring Ball, held in the Shire Hall last Friday night, and organised by members of the Picton Ex-Pupils' Club to…

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New School Building. for Campbelltown

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 1

Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following communication from the Minister for Education:— I refer to your personal…

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Sports Marred By Rain Tahmoor Most Successful School March Past Honours Again Go To Thirlmere

The Picton Post · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 1

Heavy rain on Monday morning and intermittent downpours throughout the day, although making conditions muddy and uncomfortable, could not dampen the enthusiasm of the school children or the organisers at the Picton…

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Fete at Buxton Over £100 To School of Arts

The Picton Post · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 3

A very successful fete was held in the grounds of the Buxton School of Arts on Saturday, 1st October. This was organised…

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Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball Funds For Sunday School

The Picton Post · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 8

Last Saturday night the School of Arts Hall at Buxton presented a very bright and lively scene when a Juvenile…

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MEETING P.D.S.A.A.A. Miniature Shields for Schools

The Picton Post · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 5

A meeting of the committee members of the Picton and District Schools' Amateur Athletic Association was held in…

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Correspondence. East Minto School. (To The Editor.)

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 1 November 1949 · page 5

Sir,—It was reported in your paper that East Minto school children “may now attend Minto School” instead of the one at Kentlyn…

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Visit of Prominent Citizen Picton School Honoured

The Picton Post · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 5

Dr. G. Mackaness, O.B.B., M.A.. LittD., D.Litt.. visited Picton Central School yesterday and interviewed the headmaster. Mr. T. Vaughan…

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School Examinations Pupils Sit For Intermediate Certificate

The Picton Post · Thursday 17 November 1949 · page 3

Last Wednesday saw the commencement of the Intermediate Certificate Examination at the, Picton Central School, 17 pupils…

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Consolidation Of Schools Subject to Be Debated at Camden

The Picton Post · Thursday 1 December 1949 · page 1

The question of the consolidation of schools has occupied the attention of Camden District Education Improvement…

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Picton Central School Juvenile Ball

The Picton Post · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 7

Over 200 children had a thoroughly enjoyable time at the Juvenile Ball held in the Agricultural Hall last Friday night, organised by the Parents and Citizens' Association of the Picton Central school…

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Infants' School Break-Up Concert

The Picton Post · Monday 19 December 1949 · page 6

Quite a few parents who attended the Xmas break-up concert pf the infants' department of the Picton Central School, held in the school…

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School Picnic

The Picton Post · Monday 19 December 1949 · page 5

Tahmoor public school ground was the scene of great activity throughout the day last Saturday when local children turned…

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