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Schools, 1940

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Methodist Sunday School Scholars' Thoughtful Action

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 5

The children of the Narandera Methodist Sunday School instead of having their annual Christmas tree thought of those children of England…

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Intermediate High School Annual Speech Day and Prize Giving

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 1

The annual speech day and prize-giving in connection with the Narandera Intermediate High School was held at the Plaza Theatre on…

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L.I.H.S. Still Growing Rapidly More Classes Needed Reports Of Year's Achievement at Annual Speech Day Inspector's Farewell Message: "Leave Everything a Little Better"

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 6

THE Roxy Theatre was again made available for the Annual Speech Day function and Prize Distribution of the Leeton Intermediate Hight School, held on Wednesday afternoon. The headmaster reported a year of progress and much achieved. He also forecasted…

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School Leaving Age

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 4

Under the provisions of the new bill now before Parliament, pupils will be required to remain at school next year till they reach the age of 14…

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Mothers' Club's Treat for Infants' School

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 5

The Narandera park, with its spacious shady lawns, was an Ideal setting for the Mothers' Club's annual treat for the children of the Infants'…

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District News Darlington Point School Children's Break-Up Concert

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 5

The Darlington Point school children showed up to advantage in a break-up concert held in the Shire Hall last Friday evening, In which…

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Narandera Elementary Flying Training School First Graduation Parade Inspiring Spectacle

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 3

Tuesday of this week will rank as one of the most important days in the History of Narandera. There have at various times been celebrated here…

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De La Salle School Annual Concert and Gymnastic Display

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 2

Despite the hot weather, there was an excellent attendance at the above in the Town Hall last night. As usual, the function was a very…

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Frampton School

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 2

Ian Whitcoak has gained a high school pass to Parramatta. Only one candidate sat. John and Jim Watts qualified to…

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North Wagga School Fine Concert Given Very Successful Year

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 4

Although its enrolment of pupils [?] only 100, the North Wagga Public School presented an outstanding entertainment with a short concert…

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More Schools Break Up St. Mary's and St. Joseph's Visited by Bishop of Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 4

With the exception of the Christian Brothers' High School, whose function will not be held until the new year, the schools of Wagga completed their presentation of…

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St. Joseph's School Many Parents Present

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 4

At 11 O'clock, His Lordship visited St. Joseph's School and was accompanied by the Very Rev. Father Larkins and Fathers Desmond and Gallagher. There was again…

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Presbyterian Church Annual School Prize Giving at St. Andrews

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 4

On Wednesday sight St. Andrew's School Ball was the scene of the annual prize giving. Prior to the presentation of the prizes a short concert programme was Presented under…

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Buses to Leeton From Flying School

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 2

Permission has been granted by the Minister for Transport to the Leeton Progress Association to run 'buses from the Elementary Training…

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School Vacation

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 2

The schools closed yesterday for their Christmas and New Year Vacation. They will resume on January 28…

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W.A.N.S. to Continue Classes at School

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 2

Tuesday's classes of the W.A.N.S. were very well attended, and considerable interest is being maintained by the members. Permission has…

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Town Topics L.I.H.S. Marries Its Teachers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 1

Following the Speech Day function, a social afternoon gathering was held at the Broadway Cafe, when the Principal and teaching staff…

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Extension School Lecture Soil Knowledge Important Says Senior Surveyor Groups on the M.I.A.

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 4

"THERE has been such a profound neglect of the importance of sound soil knowledge in the past that we have crept along…

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Catholic Schools Coolamon and Ganmain Outstanding Successes of Coolamon and District Students

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 1

The results of the annual examinations for Catholic Primary Schools of the Dioce of Wagga, were announced during the week by the [?]…

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St. Michael’s School Coolamon

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 1

During the year the following pupils were successful in Commercial examinations held by the Southern Cross Business College, Sydney:…

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