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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Schools

Schools, 1942

57 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 3

District News Eulah Creek School Concert

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 3

The pupils of Eulah Creek School prevented their second annual concert in the public hall on Saturday 13th December…

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French School Girl Heroine

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 3

A young girl, who arrived in England from occupied France, telling the story of her remarkable escape, said students at her school made…

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31,240 Miles To School

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 2

The total daily mileage of children attending Broke School, in the Singleton district, during the year was 142, or 710 a week and…

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School Starts Again

Manilla Express · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 3

The holidays are over and school children were back in full force at the District Rural School this morning. There are…

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First Aid in Schools

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 3

Children in fifth and sixth classes of State schools are to be given instruction in first aid. The Minister for Education, Mr…

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Higher School Enrolments

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 1

When classes were resumed at the Narrabri Intermediate High School on Tuesday. the enrollment showed a slight increase on the…

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Big Increase Of Scholars at Rural School

Manilla Express · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 2

Mr. Ford headmaster at Manilla Rural School, reports that the total enrolment at Manilla Rural School is now 413…

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The Pre School Child Serious Deterioration May Occur

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 3

Serious deterioration may occur in health unless taken to Health Centres for Advice. "The family is the basis of our…

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Continued Increase of Scholars at the Rural School

Manilla Express · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 2

Three weeks ago there were 413 children enrolled at Manilla Rural School, now there are 484, an increase of 71. It is…

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Shelters For Schools Voluntary Effort Organised Public Meeting Discusses Emergency Measures

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 1

Impressed with the urgent necessity of providing shelters for school children in the event of air raids, more than 100 parents…

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Sheltering School Pupils

Manilla Express · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 2

The provision of trenches for the pupils of Manilla Rural School commenced on Wednesday. The trenches are of the saw…

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Continued increase at Rural School

Manilla Express · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 2

Despite requests by the headmaster no word has been received from the Department as to the provision of additional…

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Member Thanked Repairs to Bullawa School

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 2

The Bullawa Creek P. & C. Association held their annual meeting on Monday, 13th March, Mr. E. Alexander, president, in the chair…

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Great Response School Trench Volunteers All Round Assistance

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 1

The Chief Warden (Mr. F. A. Trevillien), yesterday expressed appreciation at th response of the public to assist in the…

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Rural School Improvement Work

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 3

Speaking at the annual meeting of the Manilla Parents and Citizens Association held last week, the Headmaster. Mr. J. R…

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Work at Convent School Air Raid Precautions

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 1

The work of excavating air raid trenches for the Convent School was started on Wednesday afternoon when some 70 workers…

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Items of Interest Rural School Enrolment:—

Manilla Express · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 2

The enrolment at Manilla Rural School now totals 510 scholars. Mrs. Kidnie has been appointed by the Department to…

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Town Health School Conveniences Unsatisfactory Trees at Treatment Works

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 April 1942 · page 2

The Municipal Council adopted recommendations embodied in the Health Inspector's report as follows on Tuesday night:—…

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Upper Manilla School

Manilla Express · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Upper Manilla Parents and Citizens Association was held at the school on Wednesday last…

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1942 School Examinations:-

Manilla Express · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 2

Leaving Certificate examinations this year will begin on November 17, and the Intermediate on December 1. Health and…

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