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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Schools

Schools, 1917

53 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 1 of 3

Sunday School Picnic

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 2

A picnic in connection with the Queanbeyan Methodist Sunday School was held on Wednesday afternoon in the park. Despite the heat there was a good gathering…

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Staff Changes at Public School

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 3

The schools throughout the district resumed duties yesterday morning. The following are the changes, in the staff at the Superior Public School:—Miss…

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School of Arts

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

A day's sports is being held this Friday in aid of the above deserving institution. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony of the Roll of Honor Mr. Chapman referred to…

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School of Arts Sports

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 30 January 1917 · page 3

The anniversary holiday was kept up here by holding sports in the show ground. A very large gathering assembled. The day was all…

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Compulsory School Attendance

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 2

The Education Department has just issued a handbook of compulsory procedure" for the, information of teachers. The pamphlet contains…

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St. Bede's School

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

Some time ago the Rev. Father Kelleher had plans prepared for the proposed new Catholic primary school in Braidwood. The…

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Battleship Schools

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 5

It is striking testimony to the efficiency of the British Navy that school-work for the, boys on board has been carried on far more assiduously since…

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SCHOOLWORK. Judges: Rev. G. H. Hirst and A. J. Studdy. Stewards: Misses M. and K. O'Neill and Mr. L. Dunshea

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 2

Exercise Book by boy under 15yrs: H. Ridley 1, Jack Radcliffe 2. Exercise Book by girl under '15:…

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SCHOOLWORK. Judges: Rev. G. H. Hirst and A.J. Studdy. Stewards: Misses M. and K. O'Neill and Mr. L. Dunshea

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 2

Exercise Book by boy under 15yrs: H. Ridley 1, Jack Radcliffe 2. Excerise Book by girl under 15: Louie Bland 1, Helen McBean 2…

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Sunday School Picnic

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

The Presbyterian Sunday School picnic was held in the Park on Wednesday afternoon, when an enjoyable lime was spent by the children…

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Blouse-frock for a School Girl

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 6

With the approach of the colder season, no doubt many a girl's wardrobe is in need of a good, serviceable school-frock that will stand hard…

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Sunday School Concert

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 2

A concert in aid of the Kindergarten department of the Methodist Sunday School was held last Wednesday night in the Methodist…

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The School Towel. Use Discontinued

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 3

A memorandum has been sent to headquarters pointing out that the school towel for the common use of pupils is one of the possible causes of the spread of…

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St. Bedes School

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 2

Messrs. Boyle & James, archi-tects, of Sydney, who have been entrusted with the task of pre-paring plans and specifications…

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Public School Fair

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 2

The final meeting of those interested in the Public School Fair, was held on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Gorden Hirst presiding. The…

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Sunday School Anniversary

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 3

Last Sunday three special services were conducted in the local Methodist Church by Rev. H. W. Woodhouse, the occasion being the celebration of the Sunday School…

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Public School Honor Roll

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 3

The following are the persons who bid for the sheep at the school Fair donated by Messrs. A. J. and M. N. McDonald:— Mrs. W. E. Oldfield, £212…

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At the Public School

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 2

Empire Day was observed at the local Public School by the singing of patriotic songs and the saluting of the Flag by the scholars, and by…

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Captain's Flat. Public School Knitting Class

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 2

The school girls of the Captain's Flat Public School have formed a knitting class under the supervision of Miss Hogan and expect to have…

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A School Coat for a Girl

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 6

An article of necessity to the wardrobe of every little girl who has reached the going-to-school age, is a full-lengh coat for every-day wear. It should be…

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