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Murray · Schools

Schools, 1916

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The School Concert. "The Forest," Little Billabong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 13

Dear Uncle Jeff,—We have had a lot of rain, and have had a few days of lovely sunny weather. We are going to have a concert. I am helping. We have…

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Patriotism in Schools

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 4

Patriotic observances are common in all the State schools of Victoria, and the Minister for Education (Mr. Lawson) has prepared a circular for distribution among…

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School of Arts. Annual Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 August 1916 · page 2

The annual meeting of subscribers to the School of Arts was held on Thursday evening. Messrs R. A. P. McLeod (President), A. G. Johnston, C…

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Honor Roll Unveiled. at Albury Grammar School

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 28 August 1916 · page 2

The Honor Board, containing 107 names of those connected with the Albury Grammar School who have voluntarily enlisted, was unveiled yesterday afternoon at 5 p.m…

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Patriotism in Schools

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 August 1916 · page 3

Patriotic observances are common in all the State schools of Victoria, and the Minister for Education (Mr. Lawson) has prepared a circular for…

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School Tennis

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 13

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is my first letlet to the "Albury Banner," and I hope to become one of your nephews. Would you please give me a mime for a calf…

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Jerilderie Convent School. Examination Successes

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 5

The Sisters of Mercy have every reason to feel gratified at the success which attended their pupils' efforts at the recant examination. In a letter…

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South Corowa Public School Knitting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 2

No. 5 parcel, forwarded to the Red Cross Society, Sydney, on 24th August, contained:--45 pairs socks.--Myrtle Dow, Rita…

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Presentation of Certificates. at Albury District School

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon, a pleasant little ceremony took place under the acacia trees in the District School ground, under the auspices of the Parents' and Citizens'…

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Medical Inspection of Schools

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 September 1916 · page 2

In reporting to the Minister for Education on medical inspection of schools, Dr. C. S. Willis, pribicipal medical officer, states that during 1915, 80,617…

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New Teacher in Favour. Glenisla. The Rock

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I hope you will accept me as one of your numerous nieces. Our school has been opened nine months. Our teacher's name is Miss Adams. When…

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Letter-box. Walbundrie Boll of Honor. "Walbundrie Public School

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is my first letter to the "Banner." I go to Walbundrie school, and I like going. I have one correspondent, and I am fond of writing…

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Had Sufficient Rain. Hahgoman Public School

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is my first letter to the "Banner." Last Saturday was Arbor Day at our school, and we planted trees in front of the school some on the…

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Shifting the School. Glen Eva, Little Billabong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 13

Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is always raining, and there is water everywhere. It is very hoggy in the paddocks. All the farmers about here have finished putting in their…

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Patriotic Schoolboys

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 2

As an illustration of what can be done by industry and perseverance, a small band of boys connected with the Tungamah State school…

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School Children's Health

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 2

The Minister for Education said that 76,800 school children were medically examined last year, and 45,000 were found to be suffering…

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Wrong This Time. A pompous orator was addressing a Sunday school:—

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Saturday 9 September 1916 · page 4

"I am reminded of the career of a boy who was once no larger than some of the little fellows I see before me. He played truant when he went to school, went fishing every…

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School of Arts

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Saturday 9 September 1916 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the committee of the above was held at the institute on Tuesday evening last, Mr. A. G. Clements being in the…

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Country High Schools. School Farms to Be Established

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 September 1916 · page 4

In declaring the Mudgee High School officially opened recently, Mr. Grinith, Minister for Education, said it was the twenty- second high school now in…

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New Teacher Makes Improvements. Argalong, via Tumut

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff.—Argalong is situated coast of Tumut, and about 16 miles from that town. As we go to Tumut there is a big hill to go down. It is named…

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