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Schools, 1938

980 stories in Riverina's papers · page 35 of 49

Looking Backward The Adelong Goldfield PART 10 the New School—a Burning Fatality—three Veteran Pioneers—the Wondalga Reef—the Late Charles Purcell—alfred Dean—upper Adelong—robert Currie, Sen—thomas Calloway (Copyright) the New School

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 October 1938 · page 9

The old slab and bark school at Wondalga gave place at length to a new and substantially built School-house erected in the eighties. Mr. S…

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Music Examinations Miss Vincent’s Pupils

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 4

Miss Vincent, of Wambidgee, has had remarkable success with her pupils in the recent music examinations conducted by the N.S.W…

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Magnificent Floral Procession Highlight of Celebrations Governor and Huge Crowd Delighted Beautiful and Ingenious Work School Children's Sets Outstanding Demonstrations and Sports at Showground Brilliant Floral Ball in Kyeamba Smith Hall

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 2

Will Wagga ever forget yesterday ? Typical spring conditions greeted the principal day of Wagga's celebrations of Australia's 150th anniversary. From all parts of the surrounding district people came to take part in this historic occasion, and from early morning until late at night the town was inundated with visitors, all anxious to pay homage to the…

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Turf Wicket to Be Prepared Shire Agree To Request Concrete Wicket for School Children

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 5

The Councillors, at the monthly meeting of the Shire, held on Tuesday, decided to comply with the request of the…

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The Minister for Education Officially Opens New Tumbarumba School Public Function Blessed by Perfect Weather Further Advances in District Educational Facilities New School for Rosewood

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 2

Monday, blessed by weather that could not have been more delightful, was a day of happy achievement for Tumbarumba residents, when the new public school was officially opened by the Minister for Education (Mr…

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At the School Presentation to Mr. Drummond

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 2

A large number of persons assembled at the school for the official opening by the Minister. Mr R, Biencowe, president of the P. and…

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Visit to Rosewood New School Promised

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 2

On the way to Wagga on Tuesday morning Mr Drummond visited the Rosewood school and made a through examination of the conditions there…

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School of Arts Offered to Shire Council Proposal Being Considered Report Called for

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 4

The Shire Council, at its meeting last week, considered a proposal that it take control of the School of Arts. Further…

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Riverina Combined School Sports Coolamon, Saturday October 22

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 2

Arrangements are practically complete for the greatest day of juvenile sport the Riverina has known—Saturday, October 22nd, when 600 champion…

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Intermediate High School Honour Lists October Examinations

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 2

Following are the results of the October examinatitons at the Narandera Intermediate High School:-Fourth Year…

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Combined Schools' Picnic Held at Henty Over 400 Children Present

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 6

The Henty Public School, St. Paul's Lutheran School, St. Joseph's Convent (all of Henty) and the Edgehill and Merrimerric schools combined last…

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Patrec Schools Very Well at Randwick Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 8

Patrec, who was brought from Wagga recently, was schooled over six hurdles at Randwick this morning. Ridden by A. Steiner he performed…

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Town and District Topics Lockhart School Library

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 2

The Lockhart District Council of Parents and Citizens' Associations has decided to spent £55 on books for circulation to the eight district…

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Centre Schools' Library P. and C. Council Meets Scheme to Function After Christmas Vacation Mr. L S. Castles President

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 October 1938 · page 5

The P. and C. Associations in this district some months ago formed a Central Council, comprising 55associations, each with two delegates. The first concern of this council has been to establish a lending library to give all school…

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Gurwood-street School Mothers' Club

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 October 1938 · page 4

The October meeting of the Gurwood-street School Mothers' Club was well attended and the afternoon will long be remembered by all present. It…

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Legislative Assembly Conveyance of School Children Burrinjuck Dam Relief for Farmers SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 3

Replying to Mr. Chafiey (U.A.P.) on the question of the conveyance of school children in the country, the Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) in the…

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Civil Aviation Tuition in Schools Proposed Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 6

There is reason to believe that civil aviation reserve forces will be established in New South Wales following the decision of the Minister for Defence…

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Tumbarumba School Its History No Record of Actual Beginning

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 1

Attendant upon the opening of the new public school last week by the Minister for Education (Mr Drummond), perusal of the…

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Local and General Mannas School

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 2

Mr Mair has advised us that authority has been given for needed repairs and renovations to the Mannas school to be carried out. The…

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Combined School Sports

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 2

The first annual combined championship sports meeting of all schools within the Gundagai district resulted in the following points scores: North…

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