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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Schools

Schools, 1948

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Parents are the First Teachers

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 August 1948 · page 4
Also in North West Champion

The pre-school child is a keen observer. Sometimes parents overlook this fact, especially when a youngster is brought in to be admired by…

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Annual School Sports. Moree Wins Heferen Shield

North West Champion · Monday 16 August 1948 · page 1

The annual North-West Schools Sports Day (Roy Heferen Shield and Small Schools Cup Competition) was held on the Moree…

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Russian Teacher in Critical Condition New York

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 August 1948 · page 1

Doctors at the Roosevelt Memorial Hospital are battling to save the life of the 52 year-old Russian school teacher, Mrs…

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Bishop's Visit to Convent Schools

North West Champion · Monday 23 August 1948 · page 1

On Tuesday morning last. Dr. Edward J. Doody, R.C. Bishop of Armidale, was welcomed to the Convent Schools—St. Philomena's…

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Intermediate High School Fete

North West Champion · Monday 23 August 1948 · page 4

A very successful Fete was conducted in the grounds of the Intermediate High School on the afternoon of August 18…

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Russian School Teacher Tells Reason for Escape Attempt

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 1

NEW YORK, Thursday.—The middle-aged Russian school teacher, Mrs. Okseca Kosenkina, who hit the headlines of the world press of fortnight ago by jumping from a third floor window of the Soviet Consulate…

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New School "Being Investigated"

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 1

Minister for Education has advised Mr. R. G. Hamilton, M.L.A., that he "will be pleased to look into the proposal to…

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Free Conveyance of Schoolchildren

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 8

Mr. Charles Cutler. M.L.A., Country Party Member for Orange, has made further representations to the Minister for Education with a view to…

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Plans in Preparation for New High School

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 10

According to a letter from the Minister for Education, the Government Architect "is proceeding as rapidly as possible with the…

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Transfer in Stages. School Move to New Site

North West Champion · Monday 27 September 1948 · page 5

Buildings from the old school site would be transferred in stages to the new location as each unit was completed…

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Support for New High School

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 6

Narrabri branch of the Graziers' Association, has extended their support to the P. and C. Association, in their efforts to have the proposed…

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Two Schools of Thought. a Criticism and a Eulogy

North West Champion · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 6

The contestants in the arena for the support of the Australian woolgrower are two: The Australian Woolgrowers' Council…

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African Prince to Start Own Tailoring School

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 2

Prince Okeke, 19-year old son of Ras Chief Okeke, went to London to learn the art of tailoring. The Prince (who comes from the Ibo country of…

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Catholic School Sports and Social

North West Champion · Thursday 14 October 1948 · page 9

The Moree Showground was the scene of many varied athletic activities and novelty events on Monday, when over 200 children…

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School Boys Save Possible Train Derailment SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 October 1948 · page 1

Two school boys prevented the possible derailment of a crowded electric train at Miller's Point this morning, after they had seen two small boys…

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Schools of Cookery

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 November 1948 · page 4

It's a far cry from the golden days of Mrs. Beeton to the austerities of modern British cookery, and one lamented sorely by Sunday…

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School of Arts Building May Be Remodelled

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 November 1948 · page 2

Arising from an application by the Public Works Department—as tenants—to Narrabri Municipal Council—as owners—it now seems likely that the building will be remodelled to provide a modern Municipal…

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School for Guide-Dogs

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 November 1948 · page 8

In the beautiful countryside outside Stratford-on-Avon is a training centre for guide dogs for the blind. According to the head of the centre…

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School Building in Britain

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 November 1948 · page 2

Britain is to adopt new methods for building schools. These are outlined in the "Report of the Technical Working…

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