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Riverina · Schools

Schools, 1949

823 stories in Riverina's papers · page 31 of 42

Schoolboy First

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 2

FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD LESLIE JOHNSTON, of Orhost (V.), winner of the Novice Jumping competition at the Royal Melbourne Show this week…

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Teachers’ Federation Support for Communists at A.c.t,u, Conference

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 3 October 1949 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly, the Leader of the Country Party (Lt. Col. Bruxner) asked the Minister for Education (Mr Heffron) if his at…

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Coolac School Children’s Effort Kempsey Flood Relief

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 3 October 1949 · page 2

On Thursday last the Coolac schoolchildren did their bit towards helping the distressed people of the Kempsey district, for on that day…

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High School Fete

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 2

On Friday next, at 3.15 p.m., Mr. A. G. Enticknap, M.L.A., will officially open the 1949 High School Fete and the Headmaster, staff and pupils of…

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Infants' School Doll and Toy Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 2

There was a most artistic and varied display of dolls and toys at the Infants' School last Wednesday. The dolls, which were beautifully [?]…

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Combined Schools' Sports at Henty

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 7

Henty Showground was again' the scene of great activity on Wednesday, when a very successful annual sports day was…

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Infants' School Frolic

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 2

Last Thursday the Mothers' Club held its annual Infants' School Frolic. This function has always been…

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Central School Sports to Be Held To-morrow

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 1

On Anzac Park to-morrow (Friday) the Gundagai Central School will hold its annual sports day. Age championships, footrunning…

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Edwardstown Schoolteacher Loses Driving License Failed to Heed Police Warning

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 3

FAILURE TO HEED the warning of a police officer brought trouble for Edwardstown schoolteacher, Edward John Mark Downes, who on Tuesday last was convicted of driving a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of liquor. This brought about the automatic cancellation…

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Pearson School Picnic

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 3

The Pearson Provisional School's annual picnic, held recently, was attended by more than 100 people…

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School Tennis

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 2

The Wagga school tennis championships will be held to-morrow. Entries have been received…

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New Members at Illabo Red Cross Armistice Day Programme By School Children?

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Illabo branch of the Red Cross Society was chaired by the president, Mrs. Robt. Hamilton…

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P.s.a.a.a. School Sports- at Ganmain

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 3

The Matong and District branch of the Pubic Schools’ Amateur Athletic Association held its annual meeting at the Ganmain…

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Comumnism in Schools Anglican- Bishop’s Warning

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 2

The Bishop of Newcastle, Dr F. de Witt Batty, said that the danger of Communistic influences in the Teachers’ Federation…

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High School Fete An Outstanding Success

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 1

The High School fete, held on Friday afternoon and evening last, was an outstanding success, and the headmaster, teachers and students are to…

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Competition Winners at School Fete

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 2

Competitions at the school fete on Friday were won by the following: Cake (fifth year) Joy Meyer; dressed turkey, Merlyn Boyd; box of…

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Electricity for Rural Schools

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 2

Mr. Chaffey (C.P., Tamworth) asked, in the Assembly, that, where electricity, power lines passed schools and teachers'…

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Central School Mardi Gras and Ball

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 4

On Wednesday evening, the Parents and Citizens' Association of the Lockhart Central School staged a Mardi Gras (or carnival) and a…

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Success of Local Pupils

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 2

Pupils of Miss Marie [?] were more than successful at the Harden-Murrumburrah Railway Picnic held recently, securing…

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School Sports at Erin Vale Children and Visitors Have a Great Day

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 4

The annual Erin Vale School picnic revived in many minds the excellent sports meeting which formerly was organised by the…

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