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Riverina · Schools

Schools, 1940

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Wagga Methodist Sunday School Annual Prize Giving Reports Presented Tribute to the Late L. S. Castles

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 6

That keen interest which was evinced at all three anniversary services of the Wagga Methodist Sunday School on Sunday was maintained on…

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Youth Employment Committee's Report Higher School Age Urged Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 2

Raising of the school leaving age from 14 to 15 years and an increase in family endowment are recommended in the report of the Parliamentary…

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Story of Air School Move Denied Conditions at Narandera Aerodrome Substitution of Advanced Pupils Rumoured

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 2

AIR Force officials have categorically denied a story which gained the most widespread credence during the past few days…

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Students' Sparkling Speeches: L.i.h.s. Fifth Year Farewelled Banquet Tendered by Fellow-scholars

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 5

Last evening the assembly hall of the Leeton Intermediate High School resounded with oratory which would have put to shame many experienced…

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Presbyterian Sunday School Anniversary

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 2

The anniversary services of the Scots Church Sunday School will be held next Sunday, at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7.30 p.m. The children have been…

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Catholic Schools' Essay

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 2

The prESS and schools sub-committee in connection with St. Michael's Cathedral Societies have been again privileged, with the consent of His…

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Delightful Night at Agricultural High School Large Representative Attendance of Leeton Citizens

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 6

THE official opening of the sound projector equipment at the McCaughey Memorial Agricultural High School, on Wednesday…

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School Notes (Contributed.)8th AND 9th CLASSES

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 2

During the week the Intermediate Certificate candidates out for what is usually termed the trial intermediate examination. The papers have been…

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Bishop of Riverina at Wagga R.A.A.F. School Confirmation Service Also Visits A.I.F. CAMP

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 November 1940 · page 4

The Bishop or Riverina (the Rt. Rev. R. C Halse, M.A.), yesterday visited the Wagga R.A.A.J. Training School at Forest Hill and…

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Yanco High School Sound Projector Opened Interesting Function Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 November 1940 · page 6

A very pleasant and enjoyable function was held at the Sir Samuel M'Caughey Memorial High School Yanco, on Wednesday, when Mr. R. H…

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St. Stephen's Sunday School Anniversary Service at the Rock

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 November 1940 · page 4

St. Stephen's Sunday School anniversary was held on Sunday last. The children, who delightfully sang bright choruses, were ably conducted and…

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Teachers Warned Must Not Listen to Cup Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 8

The Director of Education (Mr. M'Kenzie) said to-day that if he heard of any school teacher listening of the Melbourne Cup…

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Henty Public School Inspector's Report

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 3

The annual concert and prize distribution of the Henty Public School will take place in the Henty School of Arts on Wednesday. December 11. The Albury…

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Wagga School of Arts New Building Scheme Approved by Members

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 7

A special general meeting of members of the Wagga School of Arts was held last night to consider a resolution , empowering the trustees to raise…

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First Bushfire Outbreak Blear Uroly Bridge Quelled by High School Fire-fighters and Council Brigade

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 2

THE Leeton district's first bushfire alarm for this season was given yesterday when a large area of grassed country on the…

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Griffith's Bid for Air School

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 1

The opinion that, if action was taken quickly and supported by all sections of the community, Griffith was Well in the running for the establishment of…

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Instructor at Air School

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 2

Recently goods clerk at Leeton j Railway Station, 1st class Aircraftsman Donald Cleaver Murdoch has made rapid advancement since he…

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Scots Sunday School Anniversary

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 2

Large congregations assembled in Scots Church on Sunday, for the three services held in connection with the Sunday School anniversary…

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Gurwood-street School War and Other Efforts

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 November 1940 · page 4

Miss Linda LIttlejohn, of the W.A.N.S., and a well-known public speaker, visited the girls' department of Gurwoodstreet School on Tuesday of last week…

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South Wagga School Continental

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 November 1940 · page 2

The annual continental of the South Wagga School, arranged by the Parents and Citizens' Association will be held in the school grounds and…

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