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Schools, 1940

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School Notes (Contributed.) War Savings Certificates

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 4

Pupils with banking accounts are being encouraged to convert portion, at least, of the savings into War Saving Certificates. There are two strong…

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Convent School, Coolamon (Contributed.)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 3

Excitement runs high at St. Michael’s in anticipation of a joyous afternoon next Thursday. We’re going to get come fun out it, and something [?]…

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Railway Excursions for Spring School Vacation

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 4
Also in Adelong and Tumut Express

State schools will close on Thursday, August 22. About that time return tickets at the ordinary single fare (minimum 7/6 first-class, 5/…

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Gurwood-street School Annual Fancy Dress Ball Colorful Array of Costumes

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1940 · page 3

Seldom has a premier sight been witnessed than that which greeted patrons at the annual fancy dress ball of the Gurwood-street School at the C[?] Grove last night. when…

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Mission School Aids Red Cross

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 2

Children of the Church of England Mission School, as the result of a recent effort, raised £4/4/ for the Red Cross. At the effort, which was held…

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Wagga Methodist Sunday School

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 2

The results of the Methodist State Sunday School examination, published recently, disclose that the Wagga Methodist Sunday School, with 49…

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Railway Excursions for Spring School Vacation

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 6

State schools will close on Thursday, August 22. About that time return tickets at the ordinary single far (minimum 7/6 first-class, 5/-…

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Lockhart Public School Arbor Day

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 6

The annual celebration of Arbor Day at Lockhart Public School on Wednesday, was attended by the parents, whose presence was…

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School Sport

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 1

Lockhart Public School went in force to The Rock last Saturday, to contest with them in basket ball, tennis and Australian Rules…

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Wagga Teachers' War Auxiliary

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 4

Since its Inauguration last october, the Teachers' War Auxiliary has been instrumental in raising more than £150. With the growth of pupils…

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Popular Murrami Teacher Joins A.I.F. Farewelled at Representative Gathering

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 1

Murrami citizens with their families, turned out in full force on the evening of July 22, to bid farewell to the popular teacher, Mr. Robin…

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Ladysmith Concert by Miss Sharpe's Dancing Pupils Wagga Artists Assist

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 6

Recently the residents of the Ladysmith district, together with many visitors from Wagga, assembled at Ladysmith for a concert and dance given…

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Wagga High School Athletic Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 8

The fifth annual athletic carnival of the Wagga High School will be held on Friday at the Cricket Ground full programme has been arranged…

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Railway Excursions for Spring School Vacation

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 3

State schools will close on Thursday, August 22. About that time return tickets at the ordinary single fare minimum 7 6 first-class, 5/…

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Mt. Erin High School Annual Sports Day Boarders Win Shield Interesting Military Squad Drill

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 6

The annual sports day of Mt. Er High School, Wagga. was held yesterday afternoon in the presence of His Lordship the Bishop of Wagga (the Most Rev. Dr…

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Schools Match To-morrow

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 6

Teams from the South Wagga and Gurwood-street public schools will meet in a Rugby League match at Bolton Park Oval to-morrow afternoon at 2.3 o'clock. Both…

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Gift From St. Joseph's Convent Pupils

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 2

In the assembly room at St. Joseph's Convent school on Tuesday afternoon, the children bid farewell to Mr. Morgan, and made a…

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School Notes the School Library

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 2

The school expresses its thanks to Mr. J. Ellis for the donation of a number of books. in several classes the children are augmenting the class…

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St Michael’s School Patriotic Effort. £10 RAISED. (Contributed.)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 2

Nothing could have been more in harmony with the beautiful sunny day than the spirit of enthusiasm which prevailed among the children of St…

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