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Schools, 1942

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Presbyterian Sunday Schools

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 3

The Leeton Presbyterian Sunday School will commence its new year's work on Sunday week, 8th February at 9.45 a.m. As the various classes…

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Reopening of Schools Postponed in Sydney

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday—The Premier (Mr. M’Kell) announced to-night that the reopening of all departmental schools in the Metropolitan, Newcastle,…

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R.A.A.F. Plane Crashes at Uranquinty Flying School Two Airmen Lose Lives

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 3

Two young airman. Flying Officer Gordon Wilson Kei[?]. of St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, and Leading. Aircraftman Wireless Operator James…

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Old School Tie Custom Mess Regulations in Western Desert Altered

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

A sensible reform has been made in the Western Desert, and it may lead to others. In future the serveant pilots in the fighter aquadrons…

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Enthusiastic Send-off at Junee Reefs Closing of School Means Loss of Splendid Citizens

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

In recene years decreased attendances at schools in the Junee district has created a serous educational problem. Several schools have been…

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Postponement of School Re-opening Criticised by Teachers' President

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.—Criticism of the Government's decision to keep school in the metropolitan, Newcastle and Wollongong areas closed for another fortnight was…

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For the Young Folks Fools' Day at School (Chapter II.)

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 6

The scholars were in lively mood after their joke at the master's ex­pense; it had passed off so well, and better still, it was break-up Thursday…

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Wagga Grammar School

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 4

The next term for the Wagga Grammar School for boarders and day pupils will commence on Tuesday next. The school is registered with the Department of…

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Junee School Sewerage

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 4

Fresh tenders are being called by the Director of Education for sewerage installation at the Junee Public School. Tenders will be received up to 2 p.m…

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Schools Resume To-morrow

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 2

Public schools in Wagga and dis­trict will resume to-morrow morning, after the Christmas holiday period. At St. Michael's Cathedral yesterday…

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Victorian Country Schools

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—The Vic­torian Government had directed that as many small country schools should be kept open as the teaching staffs…

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Danger Zone Schools Reopening Deferred

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 4

The reopening of all State schools in the metropolitan, Newcastle and Port Kembla areas has been postponed for a fortnight because of the war…

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Wagga Schools Majority Re-open To-day Mt. Erin High School Next Week

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 2

All public schools and the majority of the Catholic schools of Wagga will resume this morning. However, the Mt. Erin High School will not resume until next Tuesday…

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Evacuation of Children Teachers Hold Big Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—A meeting of hundreds of metropolitan school teach­ers to-day urged the reopening of all schools to enable a complete register…

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Schools' Reopening at Wagga Yesterday Mostly Larger Enrolments Many Staff Changes

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1942 · page 5

With the exception of Mt. Erin High School, all Wagga schools reopened yesterday after the annual vacation. Most of the schools reported increased…

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Items of News Anglican Sunday Schools

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 2

Church of England Sunday Schools will resume on Sunday next—St. Luke's, South wagga, at 2.30 p.m, and the Kindergarten at St. John's Hall at…

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Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area District News and Reports Latest Sporting Gossip the Story of the M.I.A. Sir Samuel M'Caughey High School an Historic Old Building

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 3

On the banks of the Murrumbidgee River at Yanco stands the historic and stately old home of the late Sir Samuel M'Caughey, pioneer of irrigation. Now known as the Sir Samuel M'Caughey Memorial High School, it is a…

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Narandera Air School's New Commanding Officer Squadron Leader I. O. GAZE

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 1

who succeeds Wing Commander G. F. Hughes, is seen farewelling one of his former Trainees at the Essendon Air School, Melbourne, and wishing him good luck, prior to leaving that Elementary Training School for Narandera…

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Items of News Junee Intermediate High School

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 2

Three new teachers took up duties at the Junee intermediate High School this week, as follows: Miss Grilfen vice Miss Donneily: Mr. Tamer, vice…

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School Notes (Contributed,)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 4

The Public school resumed on. Tuesday last The only change of staff was night of the headmaster Mr. G. J. Wood replacing Mr P. K. Perrett who is now…

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