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Murray · Schools

Schools, 1939

748 stories in Murray's papers · page 26 of 38

Vendors' Prices for Wagga Flying School Sue Almost Halved Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 5

Information on the purchase, of land for the establishment of a R.A.A.F. flying school at Wagga was sought by the leader of the Opposition in the…

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Worried About Sums Schoolboy Hangs Himself Adelaide .Tuesday

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 September 1939 · page 8

Because he was unable to do his sums, Leslie Pope, aged 13, told one of his school pals that he intended to hang himself, the Coroner was…

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Huge Task in School Section

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 3

To judge one thousand entries was the task which faced the judge of the school section (Mr. R. M. Twomey). This was a record number, exceeding…

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School Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 6

All activities at school aim at making a success of the School Fete, to be held on Friday, September 22. The articles made for the Bargain Stall by…

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Schoolmistress Punished

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 September 1939 · page 2

An American story tells of a school mistress who was Stopped in a Detroit street for going against a red light. She was given the usual "ticket”…

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Lutheran Schools Not to Be Closed in S.A. ADELAIDE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 September 1939 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. Playford) told a deputation of Lutheran clergymen today that no action was intended to close religious schools. Referring to…

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Service Of Dedication Of Sunday School Teachers

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 2

A special service for the dedication of Sunday School teachers and youth workers in the Methodist Church was held on 'Sunday last in the Deniliquin…

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Hay War Memorial High School.. Stewart House Preventorium

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 2

A highly successful little dance was held at the Memorial School Assembly Hall on Friday last, 15th inst., in aid of the funds of Stewart House,…

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Convent School. Inter-Town Games. Hay v. Deniliquin

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 2

Sunday last was a unique occasion for the Hay and Deniliquin Convent Schools, when they met for the first time on the sporting field, and…

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INTER - School Sports Visit To Hay

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 1

Pupils of the Deniliquin Convent Schools visited Hay on Sunday and engaged teams from the local Convent in tennis and basketball matches…

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High School Parents to Meet

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 September 1939 · page 2

A special meeting has been called for Thursday night at the Albury High School to which all parents of pupils are invited. The meeting will comprise…

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Vienna Boys’ Choir at School in Melbourne Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 September 1939 · page 4

Members of the Vienna Mozart Boys’ Choir, who were about to leave West Australia on their way home to Europe when the war broke out, are…

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Measles and Mumps Period of Absence From School

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 20 September 1939 · page 3

For the information of parents of children suffering from measles or mumps we publish the Education Department’s regulations regarding…

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School at Bundure

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 2

Mr. C. B. Lethbridge, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following communication from the Director of Education:—…

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What is Happening in the Albury Schools High School

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 4

At a special meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association at the High School at 7.45 to-night parents will be told of plans for their children's…

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Walla Schools' Picnic

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 6

On Saturday, September 30, Corowa will be visited by the scholars of the various schools in the Walla Walla district, together with their parents,…

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Teachers and the War Their Attitude Stated Pledge to Help Country Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 8

“Australia, after 25 years of unsteady peace, is again at war—at war as a part of the British Commonwealth of Nations—distinct…

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Schools' Tour to Albury

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 2

Sir,—Will you allow me space to acknowledge our indebtedness to Albury for the splendid reception given my boys on the occasion of a recent…

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A.R.P. Arrangements at Albury High School

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 8

Details of plans to provide for the safety of school children in any eventuality were outlined by the headmaster of the Albury High School (Mr…

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Milton As Schoolmaster His Curriculum as a Teacher

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 23 September 1939 · page 5

It is not always remembered that John Milton was once a schoolmaster. A reminder was provided in the recent sale of the second…

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