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Schools, 1949

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School Transport Subsidies Inister’s Decision on Bemboka

The Bega District News · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 1

Mr. Heffron, Minister for Education, has announced that- he has approved the payment; of a subsidy for the 1949 school year for the…

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New Bega High School Under Discussion with Premier

The Bega District News · Tuesday 18 January 1949 · page 1

Another attempt has been made to learn when the new Bega High School buildings might be built. This time by Mr. S.H. Stoney secretary of the Bega…

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School of Arts Renovations Will Improve After Painting

The Bega District News · Tuesday 18 January 1949 · page 2

The Bega School of Aits and Council Chambers have weathered many a storm of sneering criticism about their rugged appearance, but now, with a little…

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School Resumes

The South Coast Register · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 4

Schools in the Berry district will have only a short study this week. They had an extra day on to their holidays on Tuesday,…

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Increased School Enrolments Bega Staff Changes

The Bega District News · Tuesday 8 February 1949 · page 1

Bega cen[?]al school last week was faced w[?]the same problem as practical every school in the State, insufficient room to allow freedom…

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School Subsidy Conveyance of Children From Woodhill & B. Vale

The South Coast Register · Thursday 10 February 1949 · page 1

The following letter has been forwarded by Mr. J. G. Beale, Member for the South Coast:— ”With further reference to…

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Tender Accepted for New Bega High School Work Expected To Commence Soon

The Bega District News · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 1

The Minister for Education (Mr. R. J. Heffron) on Tuesday advised Mr. Jack Beale M. L. A., Member for South Coast, that with Treasury approval the Department of Education had accepted a tender for the construction of the new…

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New Inspector Of Schools Arrives Pleased to Be on the Coast

The Bega District News · Tuesday 15 February 1949 · page 2

Mr. S.A. Linehan, District Inspector of Schools, accompanied by Mrs. Linehan and family, Betty Bruce—both at the High School—and…

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New Bega High School

The Bega District News · Tuesday 15 February 1949 · page 2

Sir,-In the rush and excitement created by the good news that a tender had been, accepted for the construction of a building, there has,…

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School Matters (To the Editir)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 2

Sir.—If you will allow me to encroach on your valuable space, I Would like to suggest that the annual meeting of the…

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Former Sewing Teacher Weds Field-dester Wedding

The Bega District News · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 8

When Miss Betty Dester, of Clovelly, former sewing instructress of Bega Technical College, was married to Mr. Norman Field, son of Mr. and Mrs. C…

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New Eden School Promised

The Bega District News · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 1

Among the new schools promised by Mr. R.J. Heffron, Minister for Education, is one for Eden, to replace the present school, which was erected in…

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Mothers’ Club Delighted Pleased to Learn High School Coming

The Bega District News · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 12

The Bega Mothers’ Club was delighted to learn of the Government’s acceptance of a tender, submitted by Messrs L.G. Price Pity. Ltd. for…

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Discussion of Area School Rocky Hall P. & C. Annum Meeting

The Bega District News · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 4

Whether an Area School could solve the disadvantages associated with small schools was discussed at the last meeting of the Rocky Hall…

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Wandellow School in Disrepair Health Inspector Threatens Closure

The Bega District News · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 12

Following Mumbulla Shire Council’s concern about a complaint by the schoolmaster, of the Wandellow public school, concerning…

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School Children’s Non - Competitive Show Exhibit

The Bega District News · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 11

A very important exhibit at the Bega Show was that of the school children. In fact, it was described by many, as an ‘eye-opener,’ not only with regard to…

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Additional Bemboka School Teacher Promise by Minister for Education

The Bega District News · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 2

Mr. R. J. Heffron, Minister for Education, has informed Mr. Jack G. Beale M. L. A., that the desire of the Bemboka parents’ and Citizens Association…

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Wolumla Schoolmaster Farewelled Mr. Henderson Transferred to Nowra

The Bega District News · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 2

At the Wolumla Football Club Social held last Saturday night, an opportunity was taken to farewell Mr and Mrs. R Henderson prior…

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Tathra School Swimmers Carnival Brings New Talent

The Bega District News · Friday 1 April 1949 · page 5

A small, but most enjoyable swimming carnival was held by the Tathra School last Friday week. Magpie House was victorious over Seagulls by 28½ points 12½…

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Two Schoolboys Injured Both Required Medical Attention

The Bega District News · Friday 1 April 1949 · page 2

Bruce Stewart, a schoolboy of 14, who boards at the Bega School Hostel, cut his left hand with a wood chisel while working with the…

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