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Northern Rivers · Schools

Schools, 1940

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School Gazette General News

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 4

The first Field Day of the year was held last Thursday at the property of Mr. J. H. Lincoln, of Green Pigeon. A very enjoyable time was hold by…

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Exempt School Radios From Licence Fees

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 1

At the instance of Mr. A. D. Griffin, of South Kyogle, Kyogle and Upper Richmond Parents and Citizens' Association on…

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Coal Strike — Page 7 Not to Permit New National Schools Cabinet Decision Sydney, Moday

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 1

The State Cabinet decided to-day not to permit the establishment of any new national schools in New South Wales…

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Exemption Sought School Radio Fees KYOGLE

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 11

A request for the exemption of school radio sets from licence fees is to be made to the Postmaster-General's Department by the Kyogle…

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Farm School Seeks Pure Bred Cattle

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 6

Mr. E. S. Wilkinson, dairy instructor at Falrbridge Farm School, Molong, is seeking to make contact with breeders of A.I.S. cattle. Information to this…

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Anzac Day Observance in Schools

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 6

Many of the events which had occurred in Europe since last September were parallel to those which had occurred during the…

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Women's Hockey Ballina v. High School

Northern Star · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 9

At Lismore No. 1 at 2.15 p.m. Ballina: E. Miller, R. Hollinshead. J. Hollinshead. M. Mitchell (capt.). M. Fawcett, H. Masters, N. Lengley, E. Crockett, P…

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Amusements School of Arts "Smashing the Money Ring"

Tweed Daily · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 2

Warner Eros.' Secret Service series, "Smashing the Money Ring," will be presented at Murwillumbah School of. Arts to-night. Bristling with…

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Anzac Service at School

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 8

Anzac Day was commemorated by a simple but impressive service at Kyogle I. H. School. Rev. H. W. Dealt delivered an…

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Scavenger Hunt for School Queen

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 6

About 30 children attended a scavenger and treasure hunt organised by Miss J. James and Mrs. W. Cooney for the candidature of Thelma…

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McKee's Hill School

Northern Star · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 12

Anzac Day was celebrated at McKee's Hill school on Wednesday. A wreath was placed on the Honour Roll by Jack Graham, and recitations were given by…

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Motion Picture Projector Presentation to Coolangatta School

Tweed Daily · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 4

At Coolangatta State School this week, Mrs. C. G. Simpson, secretary of the ladies' committee, officially handed over to the Headmaster (Mr…

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High School Sport Winter Sports Commenced

Tweed Daily · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 4

The winter sports competitions at Murwillumbah High School commenced yesterday. The senior football competition has…

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Amusements "The Star Maker" Regent and School of Arts

Tweed Daily · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 6

With Bing Crosby singing a host of songs, old and new, Louise Campbell adding a note of romance, Ned Sparks as Bing's Press agent, Laura…

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Successful Year Equipment for the Risk School

Northern Star · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 12

Mr. L. Voltz presided at the annual meeting of The Risk Parents and Citizens' Association, which was held in the local public hall. The treasurer's…

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Air Scheme Schools To Open To-day MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 1

Air training schools established under the Empire Air Scheme will open throughout Australia to-morrow. The first in-take of 293 pupils will begin training as pilots, air observers and radio-air gunners…

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Public School Pupils Lessbut Larger Enrolment in Post Primaries Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 6

The number of children in public schools had fallen by 25,000 since 1921, but enrolment in secondary and super primary classes…

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Historic Flag the Risk School's Service

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 6

THE RISK: Anzac Day was celebrated at The Risk public School at a solemn assembly, the dominant note of the service…

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School Gazette General News

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 4

A hearty welcome is extended from the Kyogle Inter. High School to the new Methodist Minister, Rev. W. J. Douglass…

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Closer Friendship Between England and France Plans for Schools

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 7

LONDON, Monday:—The Board of Education, in a memorandum issued tc schools to-day, elaborates the first steps to be taken for the…

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