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Murray · Schools

Schools, 1911

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Coronation Day Corowa's Celebration. an United Service in the School of Arts Decided Upon. Children's Picnic Also Suggested

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 May 1911 · page 3

A public meeting--convened by the Mayor--was held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening, for the purpose of making arrangements for the…

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Presbyterian Sunday School

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 May 1911 · page 2

The anniversary services in connection with the above were held on Sunday last, three services being conducted--in the morning, afternoon and evening. The…

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Is Albury Asleep? Does It Want a High School?

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 31 May 1911 · page 6

Says yesterdays "Wagga Advertiser":—"Inquiries are now being made as to placing a High School at Wagga. in accordance -crith the desires of the Minister for…

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Empire Day at the Public School

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 31 May 1911 · page 3

The scholars were given instruction apart from the ordinary routine on Wednesday last, when they went through a programme of patriotic songs in the fore-noon and…

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Another Jerra Jerra Effort. Jerra Jerra School, May 5

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I was very pleased to see my last night, but it wash [?] sufficient to do much good. I went to the Easter…

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The Place for Rabbits. Jerra Jerra School, May 5

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is the third time I have written to you. We are having some very dry weather at Cookardima. There was a little rain last night. About…

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All About Cookardinia. Jerra Jerra School, May 5

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is the second time I have written to you. It is very dry about here at present but we had a little shower last night. I will now try…

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Juvenile Philosophy. Jerra Jerra School, May 5

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I hope you will accept me as one of your many nieces. I will take for my subject "School Life." When you go to school you make many…

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Scattering the Rabbits. Jerra Jerra School

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 13

Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is some time since I have Written to the "Banner." Through the Easter holidays I set traps, and played many games. On Saturday I caught…

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School of Arts

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Berrigan School of Arts was held on Tuesday evening last. Rev. M‘Carron presided, and there were also present…

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Medical Examination of Pupils

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 3 June 1911 · page 5

The medical examination of pupils attending the Albury Superior Public school is now being carried out. The machine for registering the weight and height of each…

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Country High Schools Wagga and Albury Compared. the Good Chances of Albury

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 3 June 1911 · page 2

In a recent issue we published from the Wagga "Advertiser" an extract regarding the establishment of district high schools in suitable districts as proposed by the…

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The Albuby Superior Public School Departmental Neglect of Needed Dipkovements

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 3 June 1911 · page 5

The condition of the Albury Superior Public School, with its much neglected buildings, the inadequacy of tie girls' department to accommodate all the girls…

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In a Village School

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 5 June 1911 · page 4

This story is told of a brilliant general who was far from being a brilliant scholar at school. After he became famous he one day dropped…

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Suicide of Schoolboy Examination Failure the Cause. Paris

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 10 June 1911 · page 2

A sad case of child suicide occurred in Paris on Wednesday night. Jean Delares, a twelve year old school boy, failed in an examination, and was…

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High School for Albury a Petition in Circulation

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 10 June 1911 · page 5

The petition to which signatures are being obtained in Albury for presentation to Mr,. Beeby, Minister for Public Instruction, praying him to have the status…

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High School for Albury Petition Forwarded To-day

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 13 June 1911 · page 2

A gratifying result has been achieved by those members of the Albury Parents' and Citizens' Association who systematically canvassed the town for signatures to…

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Schools Match

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 13 June 1911 · page 3

An enjoyable match was played on the Corowa ground yesterday afternoon between teams representing the Wahgunyah and Corowa Public schools. When our…

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School Agriculture

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 14 June 1911 · page 6

The teacher. Mr. F. W- Scrimes, and his pupils, of Gerogery West Public school, are conducting experimental fanning operations at the school premises. The boys…

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Tragedies of Youth. Schoolboy Commits Suicide. Boy's Terrible Revenge. Paris, June 8

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 June 1911 · page 43

Reports have been received of two sensations in which boys are concerned. In one instance a boy of 12 years committed suicide, and in, another, a lad 13 years old…

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