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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Schools

Schools, 1944

44 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 3

Educated at Nelligen Public School

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1944 · page 2

Mr. A. A. Shoebridge has been appointed Assistant Commissioner of Road Transport and Tramways. The present Commissioner of Road…

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Half-time Schools

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 2

The Minister for Education has informed Mr. J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A., that a teacher has been appointed the take charge of the Woodglen and Brown's…

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School Building Erected by Parents

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 4

The Minister for Education has informed Mr. J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A., that a teacher has been appointed to take charge of the Woodglen and…

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Majors Creek School

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 September 1944 · page 2

Mr. J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A., bas been advised by the Minister for Education, Mr. R. J. Heffron, as follows:-'I have had under notice your personal…

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Park Tennis Courts Use of Two Sought For Schoolchildren

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 3 October 1944 · page 1

Before the Municipal Council at its meeting last Thursday night was letter from D. J. Stanton (sports master) and K. M. Lees (sports…

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School Matters

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 1

The Minister for Education, Mr. R. J. Heffron, communicating with Mr. J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A.,states:— “I have had under notice your…

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Butter for Lunches at Schools

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 October 1944 · page 1

The Rationing Commission has agreed to allow a ration of butter to enable sandwich lunches to be provided at schools…

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School Sports

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 2

The annual public school sports were .held on the recreation ground on Wednesday in beautiful weather. The pupils had a great day. Some…

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Butter for School Lunches

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 3

The Rationing Commission has at last agreed to allow a ration of butter to enable sandwich luncheons to be provided at schools. This follows…

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Egg Day at Public School

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 2

An "Egg Day" was. held at Braidwood Public School on Wednesday for Braidwood Hospital. The response was very satisfying, as no fewer than 27…

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"Scandalous Conditions in Country Schools." Sydney

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 October 1944 · page 1

"While the Government was putting out propaganda about what it intended to do, scandalous conditions prevailed in certain country schools,"…

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School Section

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 1

Judge: Mr.Astill (Braidwood). Writing: Under 8 years, Don Waddell l, Joyce Atkins 2; under 10 years, Nell Waddell 1, Dawn Keys 2; under…

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Canberra Grammar School

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 November 1944 · page 2

Once again the Canberra Grammar School in the National Capitol brings before the public the merits of this fine Boarding Scholl for Boys…

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The Canberra Grammar School

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 3

Speech Day at the Canberra Grammar School this year will be held on Monday, December 11, when the annual prizes will be presented to the…

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Mongarlowe School Sports

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 3

There was a good attendance of parents and citizens at the Mongarlowe school sports and prize-giving day on 8th December. The afternoon was…

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Canberra Grammar School

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 2

Speech Day at the Canberra Grammar School this year was held , yesterday, when the, annual, prizes Were presented to the boys by the Acting…

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Talented Pupils St. Bede's School Concert and Prize-giving

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 December 1944 · page 2

Die annual break-up function at St. Bede's School has become to be looked forward to with feelings of anticipation and pleasure not only…

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School Concert and Party Enjoyable Function at Reldsdale

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 December 1944 · page 2

On Tuesday, 12th December, t Reidsdale Public School prize-givi and concert took place. This party, well organised by the Parents and C…

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Araluen School Picnic

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 December 1944 · page 2

The annual school picnic was held' in the school grounds on Saturday last. Despite the adverse weather conditions there was a good…

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Area Schools in the Country. Value Stressed by New Cp. Member. Sydney

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 December 1944 · page 3

A suggestion that the State should make a definite alteration In the present education plan, particularly relating to children In rural areas, was…

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