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Riverina · Schools

Schools, 1926

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Six Years Schoolmaster Sentenced "Nothing More Shocking" Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 8

Three years' penal servitude on each charge, the sentences to be culminative, was imposed on Henry Stafford Champion, aged 45, school…

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Uranquinty School Transfer

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 4

It was previously reported that Miss Cooney had been appointed to the staff of the Uranquinty public school. This report has been corrected,…

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School of Arts

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 4

A general meeting of the Wagga School of Arts Committee was held in the library room last night, and was largely attended. Mr. W. G…

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Two-up Raid Ah Elaborate School Thirty Police Lay Siege Revolver Shots Ensure Quietness SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 1

Nearly 100 men were arrested when the police raided a big two-up school, at Newtown, Sydney, late on Saturday night. There…

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Schoolgirl's Escape Bathing in Oven's River Exciting Rescue Effected. Wangaratta

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 1

Yesterday afternoon six school girls went for a bathe in the Ovens River at Myrtleford, on the Bright line. While dressing afterwards those on…

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Too Old at 65 Teachers Favor Retirement Openings for Younger Men Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 1

The council of the Teachers' Federation unanimously carried a resolution protesting against the retention of any officer over the age of 65, when…

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District New Schools

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 2

The Department of Education has announced that the following tenders have been accepted:—Jingellie School, new building, W. Johnston,…

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The Schools In and Out Notes

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 1

Borambola school re-opens on Thursday. Mr. Bridle, formely teacher at the Peak Hill Public School, has been…

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Modest Styles French Catholic School. Protest Against Present Fashions. Paris

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

The Catholics are advocating the establishment of a Catholic school for style, combining elegance and charm, as an antidote to the present…

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SCHOLARSHIPS Wagga Very Successful Teachers' College Exhibitions Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 3

The following students have been awarded scholarships at the Teachers' College subject to fulfilment of the regulation conditions regarding…

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Leeton District School

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

The following new teachers have been added to the staff of the district school: Miss E. Dann B. A., Miss T. Datson B.A., Mr. R. K…

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High School Entrance. Examination Passes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 1

At the examination held on 30th October, the following candidates from the Griffith school were successful. Ailsa Starr (Orange High)…

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Schools Inspector

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

Mr. P. F. Cane, B.A. B.Ec, has been appointed to the charge of the Hay school inspectorate, which includes Narandera, in succession to…

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New School Buildings

The Daily Express · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

The Education Department has accor[?] the tender of M. Johnston. [?] West[?]d, for a new school bo[?]g at [?]llic at £912/10/, and that o[?]…

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For Modesty Correcting Fashion Suggested Catholic School Paris, February 7

The Daily Express · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

Catholics are advocating the establishments of a “Catholic School for style,” combining elegance and charm as an antidote to present-day…

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Schoolboy Howlers

The Daily Express · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 3

The American “Review of Reviews” quotes tho following “Howlers” from recent school examination papers:—…

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Humula School

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 2

Mr. V. W. E. Goodin, M.L.A., has been advised by the Minister for Education, following on his representations on behalf of the Humula P. and…

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Lower Tarcutta School

The Daily Express · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 2

Mr. V. W. E. Goodin, M.L.A., has been informed by the Minister for Education that he has approved of the invitation of tenders for the…

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Tour of Tasmania Schoolboys Opportunity

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 2

During the Easter vacation a party of 100 boys, organised by the Young Australia League, will make a our to Tasnian[?]a. According to the…

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Schoolboys' Tour to Tasmania

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 2

During the Easter vacation a party of 100 boys, organised by the Young Australia league, will make a tour to Tasmania. According to the tentative…

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