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Schools, 1942

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High School Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 1 July 1942 · page 1

The ’flu has taken heavy toll of the staff during the last few weeks. Mr. Dunstan, Mr. Mallett, Mr. Carrington and Miss Lewin have been victims,…

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The School Column Children Desire Freedom

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 1 July 1942 · page 1

Until quite recently it was taken for granted by the majority of educationists that children were instinctively wicked—limbs of Satan, imps…

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Berry School of Arts

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 2

As will be seen by advt. in this issue, nominations ale invited for committeemen of the Berry School of Arts for the ensuing year. They…

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Junior Red Cross Tilba School

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 2

On Saturday 20th inst, the Junior Red Cross members, under the supervision of their Patron, Mrs. L. J. Tierney,…

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Primary School Notes

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

Sixth Class.—Those children who gained 100 per cent, in the weekly test were: Kath McGrath, Barbara Coulthart, Audrev Hollands, Josephine…

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The School Column Careers for Girls and Boys Accountancy

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

Over 4000 people in New South Wales are employed in accountancy of various types. This profession offers a wide field for success in business to…

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High School Notes

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

Our chief regret this week is that our Greenwell Gazeteer Just failed to make the press with her lengthy autobiography in rhymed couplets…

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Social Wandella School War Auxiliary

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 2

The School War Auxiliary social, held at Wandella on 29th June, was an unqualified success. The total proceeds amounted to…

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Primary School Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 15 July 1942 · page 4

Sixth Class.—Mr. Sime has especially commended the work of Peter Hanson, Farnk Lamond. Ray Ashton and Max Bryce, who did excellent…

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High School Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 15 July 1942 · page 4

Last week was chiefly noteworthy on account of the annual hockey match between the staff and the first grade girls’ team, and the resultant…

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The School Column Careers for Girls and Boys Accountancy (Continued from last issue)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 15 July 1942 · page 4

The commercial accountant may be one who has trained as a public accountant and is attracted to this type of work, or he may be selected by his…

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School Sport a the P. S. A. A. A. (From the July Issue of the Education Gazette)

The Bega District News · Thursday 16 July 1942 · page 1

The Department is concerned at the lack of support shown by the schools to the competitions organised and arranged by P.S.A.A.A., and desires it…

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Australian Forest League Work Among the School Children of N. S. W. Tree Wardens

The Bega District News · Thursday 16 July 1942 · page 5

Luxury begets idleness, and the recipient of great fortune is apt to look with carelessness on the benefits which have been passed on to him. Dwellers…

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Berry School of Arts

The South Coast Register · Thursday 16 July 1942 · page 1

The Berry School of Arts Committee had very little business to discuss at their meeting on Thursday night last, and it was soon…

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Primary School Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 22 July 1942 · page 4

Sixth Class.— Preliminary practice has commenced in broad jumping, hop, step and jump, etc., in readiness for the athletics competitions next…

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High School Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 22 July 1942 · page 4

With the preliminary heats over, the sports carnival scheduled for next Wednesday, and the trial Intermediate and Leaving plus term exams for…

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The School Column Careers for Girls and Boys Accountancy (Continued from last issue)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 22 July 1942 · page 4

Training After Employment: Qualification by examination is essential in accountancy. These examinations are usually taken whilst the lad or girl is…

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The School Column Car5ers for Boys Fitting and ,Machining

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 29 July 1942 · page 4

Fitting and machining are metal trades, and include a wide variety of different kinds of jobs. Mechanical engineering is…

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High School Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 5 August 1942 · page 4

Despite a certain thinning of our ranks due to the current epidemic of measles, the sports carnival held last Wednesday was the usual enjoyable…

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Primary School Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 5 August 1942 · page 4

Sixth Class. — Arbor Day was celebrated this year with songs, poetry, stories, a play, and the planting of trees. A scheme was put in hand to…

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