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Schools, 1942

167 stories in South Coast's papers · page 1 of 9

Evacuation of School Children (To the Editor)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 9

Sir,—There is some talk in Sydney of sending children into the country centres to attend school, in view of the possibility of the Japs making an…

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French School-girl Heroine

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 1

A young girl lately arrived in England from occupied France, told in a B.B.C Radio Newsreel the story of her remarkable…

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The School Column

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 3

The school column, which is to appear regularly in this paper, aims to 1. Keep parents and citizens in touch with their local school. 2. Obtain the co-operation of parents and citizens in matters affecting the school…

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Bega Convent School. Commercial Exam. Results

The Bega District News · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 3

The following are the names of the pupils from the Convent School, Bega, who were successful in the commercial examinations conducted…

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Nowra High School

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 2

We have been asked to state that for the convenience of parents bringing children for enrolment for the first time in the Nowra High School…

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High School Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 11 February 1942 · page 8

After a busy time last week, the school is now settling down to work. We are pleased to see the large number of pupils in First Year, and take…

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The School Column

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 11 February 1942 · page 8

The school column, which is to appear regularly in this paper, aims to 1. Keep parents and citizens in touch with their local school. 2. Obtain the co-operation of parents and citizens in matters affecting the school…

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Bomaderry School Repairs

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 11 February 1942 · page 12

Mr. R. N. Beale has received the following letter relating to improvements to the Bomaderry school:— Dear Mr. Beale,—I refer to your…

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High School Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 8

During the last week there has been much activity in the library, and we are indeed proud of the effect produced by the lino-covered floor and…

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Primary School Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 8

Sixth Class.—This ominous year of 1942 has begun with a large class. Isobel Gay has not returned from her home on the mountains, but several…

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The School Column

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 8

The school column, which is to appear regularly in this paper, aims to 1. Keep parents and citizens in touch with their local school. 2. Obtain the co-operation of parents and citizens in matters affecting the school…

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Children Require Family Attention As Well As That of the School

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 8

Young dogs brought up in kennels with others of the same age do not develop as well as puppies free to run about with their parents. It is the…

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Berry School of Arts A.R.P. AND N.E.S WORK

The South Coast Register · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Berry School of Arts Committee was held oil Thursday night last, and after dealing with the formal business,…

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High School Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 6

This last week has been marked by a growing House rivalry, due to the approach of the swimming carnival. The First Year have been allotted to…

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Primary School Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 6

Sixth Class.—A feature of the week’s work was the beautifully neat bookwork of Valerie Hapgood, who comes from Earlwood…

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The School Column

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 6

The school column, which is to appear regularly in this paper, aims to 1. Keep parents and citizens in touch with their local school. 2. Obtain the co-operation of parents and citizens in matters affecting the school…

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Primary School Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 8

Sixth Class.—The broadcast on Fiji proved most interesting. The speaker dwelt mainly on those aspects which are not given in text books—the lazy,…

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High School Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 8

With reference to last week’s comment on floral decoration, we hear that the bait was duly swallowed and that pansies will be provided in the…

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The School Column

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 8

The school column, which is to appear regularly in this paper, aims to 1. Keep parents and citizens in touch with their local school. 2. Obtain the co-operation of parents and citizens in matters affecting the school…

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Primary School Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 7

Sixth Class.—Variety was added to the swimming hour by races for prizes very kindly donated by Mr. Stringer. Reg Croft put his training efforts to…

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