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Schools, 1918

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School of Arts' Pictures

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 2

Did you over "burn the candle at both ends?" The result of a profligate life is vividly depicted in "Burning the…

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Forest Hill School

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 2

Mr. G. S. Beeby has received the following letter from the Under-Secretary. Department of Education, under date May 17:—"With reference…

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Air Lessons. Many Things About Aircraft Which We Have Learnt in a Hard School

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1918 · page 7

It was said: "Listen to the flying men and let thorn tell us what we need." And as soon as we listened to the…

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Our Cookery School the Pot-au-feu

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1918 · page 6

In every household in France, no matter how humble, the pot-au-feu is an established institution. It is an economical and wholesome dish, and…

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Schoolroom Humour

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 7

Dr. Mac[?]mara has added materially to his collection of schoolroom stories in a little book published by Mr. W. Arrow[?] of Bristol. Here are some of…

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School of Arts' Pictures

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 3

For to-morrow night the management of the above pictures will screen what we may term a "morry" programme. The star picture. "Skinner's Dress…

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Local and General. Leeton Public School

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 2

The following communication has been received from the Irrigation Commission by Mr. J.T. Sykes, hon. sec. of the Leeton Progress Association:—…

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School of Arts

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the above was held on Thursday evening, 16th inst. Present—Mr. Tomlinson (chair). Rev. Macandrew,…

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School Playground Proposal. (We an not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents.) (To the Editor, "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1918 · page 3

Sir,—Adverting to the proposal to establish a playground in connection with Wagga nigh School, I desire to point out that the chief advantage gained by…

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Empire Day. Celebrations at Tumut Superior Public School

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 3

A GOOD deal more than usual public interest was taken in the celebration of Umpire Day at the Tumut Superior Public School on Friday afternoon. The principal (Mr…

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Empire Day Celebration. Great Gathering of the Schools. Essay Winners Announced

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 May 1918 · page 2

Tho celebration of Empire Day, postponed till to-day on account of had weather, came off under enthusiastic circumstances. "Old Sol"…

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School Picnic at "Iona." (Contributed)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 2

Empire Day was celebrated by the pupils of the Glen Iris and Roach's Saw Mill's School on "Lona," the properly of Mr…

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School of Arts Pictures

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 3

The George Walsh smite and the George Walsh personality once more combine with a corking story to make "Some Boy!" an assured success…

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School Essays. (Fyvie Dawson, aged 12 yrs. 8 m.)

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 3 June 1918 · page 1

The word "Anzac" is made from the first letters of each of the five words. "Australian," "New Zealand," and "Army Corps."…

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Albury C.e.n.s Defeats Wagga High School

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 June 1918 · page 4

A team of footballers came from Albury yesterday to play a match against the Wagga High School at Bolton Park. The game resulted in an easy win for…

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Musical Methods. Staff Notation in Schools. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1918 · page 2

Mr. Chalmers headed a large deputation of musical enthusiasts to the Minister for Education to-day to ask that the tonic sol far system should be…

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Football. High School "B" Defeats High School "A"

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1918 · page 4

A match between the above teams was played on Bolton Park yesterday afternoon and resulted in a win for B team by 29 points to 17. The play was very…

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An Australian School of Music

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1918 · page 2

The statement made by the Minister for Public Instruction, Mr. James, that the advantages of the Conservatorium of Music are to be made available to…

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School of Arts' Pictures

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 June 1918 · page 3

Good houses are now becoming the rule on a Saturday night at the School of Arts and no doubt the appreciable improvement in the music has a lot…

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School Library

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 7 June 1918 · page 1

Although a number of country teachers now borrow books by post from the Country Reference Section of the Public Library, it docs not seem to be…

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