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Riverina · Schools

Schools, 1939

825 stories in Riverina's papers · page 38 of 42

Gurwood-street School Speech Day and Prize Distribution Many Parents Attend Year's Progress Reviewed

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 6

The annual speech day and prizegiving of the Gurwood-street public school was held in the boys' school on Friday afternoon, a feature being the large number of parents present. About 100 members of the public attended,…

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Sacred Heart School Concert

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 2

The concert to be given by the pupils of the Sacred Heart School tomorrow night, in the Town Hall, promises to be a good night's…

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District News Grong Grong Successful School Pupils

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 2

The following pupils of the Grong Grong Public School have successfully completed their sixth class course of work and are now eligitle for…

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Yanco Agricultural High School Speech Day and Prize-Giving High Tribute From Director of Education

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 4

An excellent report of progress and achievement in all spheres of activity was presented at the annual speech day and prize-giving of the Yanco Agricultural High School on Saturday afternoon…

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McCAUGHEY Memorial High School, Yanco Large Attendance at Annual Speech Day Eloquent Address by Director of Education

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 4

PERFECT weather favored the annual Speech Day function held in the assembly hall at McCaughey Memorial Agricultural High School, on Saturday afternoon last, before a large attendance of mends and parents. Visitors were greatly impressed with the beautiful grounds…

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Wagga Grammar School Exhibition of Work Fine Display by Pupils Annual Prize Distribution

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 7

Throughout yesterday afternoon a large number of interested residents visited St. John's Hall, the occasion being the Wagga Grammar School's…

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School Fete Great Effort by P. and C. Association Pet Parade Creates Much Interest

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 4

The fete organised by the Parents and Citizens' Association in aid of the Narandera Intermediate High School on Friday afternoon was a very…

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Display of Arts Unique Exhibition From Dominion Art Schools

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 2

What is probably the most unique and comprehensive exhibition of art ever seen in Narandera has been a source of attraction for the past…

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Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the Presbyterian Sunday School picnic at the Tumut Racecourse on Wednesday afternoon last. A large number…

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Premier Defended by Tumbarumba Teacher Federation's Charge

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 6

At the meeting addressed by the Premier (Mr. Main in Tumbarumba on [?]s recent visit, the headmaster of the Tumbarumba Public School (Mr…

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South Wagga School Annual Report and Prizegiving Fine Year of Work Attendance Now 757

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 7

The annual prize distribution at the South Wagga Public School was held yesterday in the presence of a large attendance. In the absence of the…

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St. Andrew's Sunday School Presentation of Prizes Enjoyable Programme

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 2

The annual presentation of prizes for pupils of St. Andrew's Sunday School took place last night. Prizes were presented by the Rev. J. B…

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The Rock Public School

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 4

The annual "beano" at The Rock public school given to the ninth class by members of the eighth and 7B was held on Friday afternoon…

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In Australia R.A.A.F. Training Civilian Schools to Be Used British Methods Impress Mr. Fairbairn LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 1

"The extensive use of civilian training schools will be adopted throughout Australia For the elementary training of members of the Royal…

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Wagga Grammar School Annual Concert Brilliant Performance of "Cinderella" Eurythmics and Action Songs

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 2

Playing to a crowded house last night on the occasion of their annual concert, the Wagga Grammar School pupils excel ed themselves and…

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Wagga Housing Air Force School Requirements £75,000 to Be Available

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 3

It is learned that the directors of Wagga Co-operative Building Society (No. 3) Limited have concluded arrangements with the Commonwealth…

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Examination System Defended by Director of Education at Yanco High School

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 6

One heard a lot of destructive criticism and very little constructive criticism of the examination system nowadays, said Mr. Boss Thomas (Director…

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Euberta School Annual Concert and Christmas Tree

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 7

The Euberta Public School's annual concert. Christmas tree and dance, held last Friday, was thoroughly enjoyed by a record attendance…

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Wagga High School

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 4

The 26th annual report and presentation of prizes will take place at the Wagga High School to-day at 2.30 p.m. All parents, students and other…

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Wagga High School 26th Annual Speech Day Principal's Comprehensive Report Accommodation a Vital Problem Presentation of Prizes

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 7

For 26 years the Wagga High School has been established in this town, providing a secondary education up to the Leaving Certificate for children of this district. Splendid results have been achieved, and the principal (Mr. C…

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