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Murray · Schools

Schools, 1939

748 stories in Murray's papers · page 12 of 38

School Transport Subsidy Cannot Be Increased

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 3

Mr. C. B. Lethbridge, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Acting Director of Education, in connection with the matter of…

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Rural School Notes

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 3

The following pupils have shown a marked improvement on the result of the first test held this year. 1st YEAR…

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What is Happening in the Albury Schools High School

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 2

Mr. Owen Kellick has been appointed science teacher at the High School in place of Miss Leavers, who, on the death .of her farmer recently, was…

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Technical College Wagga Presses Claims Air Force Training School Benefits Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 5

Reference to the new flying training school which the Federal Government has decided should be built at Forrest Hill, near Wagga, was made in…

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R.A.A.F. Flying School Wagga Site Chosen CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

At a cost of £450,000 a new flying raining school for the R.A.A.F. will be established at Forrest Hill, near Wagga…

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The Flying School Site Wagga Wagga Chosen Cost Estimated at £450,000

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 4

The Prime-Minister (Mr. Menzies) has announced that the Federal Cabinet had decided to establish the new flying school…

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Tributes to Mr. Collins, M.H.R. Paid by Defence Minister Flying Training School Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 3

Mr. Tom Collins, M.H.R. (Home), whose Advocacy of the interests of his electorate in the selection of the site for the flying training…

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Successful Grammar School Function

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 3

The most successful dance yet held at the Grammar School was that arranged by the Parents and Friends’ Association in conjunction with the…

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High School Fete Profit of £125

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Albury High School P. and C. Association, Mr. D. M. McLeod presided. A gratifying report was received from…

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TALLANGATTA Mitta Valley School Sports

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 4

After postponement owing to unfavorable weather, the Mitta Valley School sports were brought to a successful conclusion. Final results were:…

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Transporting Children Albury Common to School How Subsidy Applies

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 2

In reference to transport of children from Albury Common to school, the Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) has addressed a letter to the…

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Anniversary Service Methodist Sunday School

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 2

Favored by beautiful weather the 69th anniversary of the Deniliquin Methodist Sunday School passed off very successfully…

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School News Friday Feature (Contributed by the Deniliquin Intermediate High School Staff) Term Examination Results 1st Class

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 2

In our term test the following were the best six:—Elna Barnes 1, Neville Taylor 2, Clare Stiles and Ernest Thomas 3, Adrienne Bass and Patricia…

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School for Air Force Wagga Site Chosen

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 1

The new flying training school which the Federal Government envisaged in its expanded defence plans for New South Wales will be…

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Lower Class Teachers Swifter Promotions Wanted Effect of Falling Birthrate Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 6

Representatives of the Victorian Teachers’ Union asked the Minister for Education (Sir John Harris) today to put an end to the block for…

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What is Happening in the Albury Schools Public School

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 4

A full dress rehearsal was held at the Public School yesterday in preparation for the march through the streets on Empire Day. The…

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35 Schoolchildren in Room 21 Feet by 10 SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 6

Another example of overcrowding In schools was given to-day when it was revealed that at Waitara public school 35 children are housed in…

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School Leaving Age Attempts to Raise Fail Commencing Age Lowered Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 6

Unsuccessful attempts to raise the school leaving age to 16 years were made in the Legislative Assembly today. Mr. C. Evatt (Ind. Lab.,…

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Fire Drill at High School First Time in Its History

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 5

For the first time in its history Albury High School pupils carried out fire drill yesterday. The students had been instructed as to what action…

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Scathing Attacks on Education Department Conditions in Some Schools "Disgraceful" Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 1

Country teachers at their annual conference to-day heard scathing attacks on the policy of the Education Department regarding heating in…

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