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Murray · Schools

Schools, 1940

684 stories in Murray's papers · page 32 of 35

Air Force School Hit by Hurricane SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 December 1940 · page 9

A hurricane swept the Narrandera air force elementary training school to-day, damaging 21 light training aircraft of the R.A.A.F., some extensively…

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Officers’ School

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 December 1940 · page 6

Until the new camp is erected at Bonegilla for the accommodation of officers, another portion of the area will be set apart as a training school…

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Chiltren Schoolgirl Inquired

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 December 1940 · page 6

When the bicycle on which she was being “dinked” to school yesterday came into collision with another bicycle, Kay Eckhoff of Chiltren, had…

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Mayor and Mayoress Visit School

Border Morning Mail · Monday 9 December 1940 · page 3

A cheque for £25—part proceeds from a concert given by children of Albury Infants’ School—was handed to the Mayor (Ald. Padman) by the…

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Annual Christmas Fete at South Corowa School

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 December 1940 · page 1

Though weather conditions on Saturday last were unpropitious, there was a large attendance at the annual fete held at the South Corowa school,…

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Creation of To-morrow Problems of the Education of The Children of To-day to Face New World Order School Inspector’s Address

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 December 1940 · page 8

“The production of a thinking man, able to grapple with the complexities of life in a free society, and to express an intelligent opinion which will be worth having, on the problems which confront such a society, can only be the result of a long and lengthening educational process,” argued…

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Assisting Youth Raising School Leaving Age to 15 Mr. Drummond Explains Bill Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 December 1940 · page 7

When introducing the Youth Welfare Bill in the Legislative Assembly, the Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) said that it was…

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[?]he Air School

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 December 1940 · page 1

[?]E news that Deniliquin is to [?] have an air school was re[?] with much gratification. It [?] the culmination of efforts by…

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School Concert

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 December 1940 · page 4

An enjoyable concert was presented by pupils of Deniliquin Convent School to a large audience in the Catholic Club Hall last night…

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High School Play Night High Standard Reached

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 December 1940 · page 5

The annual play night was held at the High School last evening and the standard was the highest for years. Proceedings were opened with a…

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Infants’ School Children in Their Concert Costumes

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 December 1940 · page 10

These infants’ school children, who took part in the recent concert, made pleasing groups on the school lawns…

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High School Transfers

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 December 1940 · page 6

Three teachers at the Albury High School yesterday received advice of their transfer to other centres. They are Mr. C. C. Teale, B.A., to…

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"Break Up" at Convent School

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 2

A successful school year was brought to a close by a happy function held at St. Joseph's School Hall on Tuesday afternoon last…

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Teachers Are Lucky Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 6

The Public Service Board to-day explained that for the ordinary annual period of militia training camps, teachers, who are militia volunteers or…

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Tasmanian Treasurer Helps Schoolboy

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 2

Mr. E. Dwyer Grey, a former Premier and present Treasurer of Tasmania, has gone out of his way to help a Sydney school boy. This lad. who is…

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Hay Public School Break-up Party

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 2

The usual Christmas tree "treat" for the children at the Hay Public School was held yesterday in the school grounds. There were many…

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Hay War Memorial High School Speech Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 2

The annual Speech Night celebration took place at the War Memorial High School on Tuesday night, and was a very successful function. The…

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Hay War Memorial High School Principal's Report

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 4

As I present this, my third annual report of the Hay War Memorial High School, I take pleasure in welcoming all parents and visitors and…

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Won Distinction at St. Brigid’s School

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 3

These girls of St. Brigid’s Catholic School, Albury, gained top marks in final examinations of the year. They are: Back row (left to right): J. Lees, P. Murfelt, V. Lynam, M. Kidd, T. Collins, J. Maguire, L. Lucas, B. Winnem, M. O’Brien; centre (left to right), E. May. M. Esler, B. Dallinger, P. Foley, D. Lynam, J. Lonsy, M. Schneider, F. Foley, M. Murfett, M. Doggett; third row (left to right). M. Roach. L. King, N. Flynn, C. Ralcliffe, J…

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Grammar School Prefects and Athletes

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 6

Top Left: The prefects—Back row (from left to right), P. Moglia, K. Buchanan, A. Davis, K. Cummins; front (left to right), J. Wild. J. McBeatty; . Top Right: Scripture prize winners (left to right), K…

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