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Southern Highlands · Schools

Schools, 1940

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School Captain in R.a.a.f

The Southern Mail · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 2

"David as Goliath of the R.A.A.F." was the title used by the Telegraph when announcing the enlistment in the R.A.A.F. of the popular captain…

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Heating Facilities at Bowral High School

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 2 October 1940 · page 2

In reply to representations made by Mr. Jeff. Bate, M.L.A., to the Minister for Education relative to the provision of heating facilities at…

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Heating Stoves for High School. Installation at an Early Date

The Southern Mail · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 2

For some years Bowral High School P.C.A. has endeavored to obtain im-proved beating facilities for the class-rooms at the school. The matter was…

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Schoolgirls' Effort

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 2

Joan and Bunty Farr, schoolgirl daughters of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Fan, of Borradoo, held a picnic at Bora-doo on Saturday afternoon, in aid of…

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School's Gift to Maintain Soldier

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 2

A gift of £50 for the equipment of a soldier has been made to the Department of Army by the staff and students…

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Baptist Church Opening of New School Hall

The Southern Mail · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 2

A much-needed school hall has now been completed at the rear of the Baptist Church in Merrigang Street, Bowral. This hall was erected by…

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New Baptist Sunday School. Thanking the Workers

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 2

The tea meeting on Saturday evening to celebrate the opening of the new Baptist schoolroom drew, a large attendance, youngsters being well in…

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Mr. Bate Presents Books to School Function at Bowral

The Southern Mail · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 2

On Monday (Trafalgar Day) there was a small gathering at Bowral Public School when Sgt. Jeff. Bate, M.L.A., who was accompanied by…

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Opening of Baptist School Hall

The Southern Mail · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 2

The opening of the new Bowral Baptist School Hall took place on Saturday afternoon, 19th October, under ideal weather conditions. There…

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Egg-Day for District Hospital. Record Figures From Bowral Schools

The Southern Mail · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 2

The schools of the district, while readily helping war efforts, have not forgotten the district hospital, and there was a remarkable response to…

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Second Flying Training School

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 26 October 1940 · page 2

A further step in the Empire Air Training Scheme was made this week when No. 2 Service Flying Training School…

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Elmwood Public School Picnic

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 2 November 1940 · page 2

Ideal weather prevailed for the Elmwood Public School picnic, which was held in the school grounds at North Yarrunga on…

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First Aid Class at Robertson. Successful Pupils

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 2

Twenty members of Robertson First Aid Class sat for their examination on 22nd October and all were successful. The examination was…

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R.A.A.P. Wireless Classes Schools at Country Post Offices

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 2

The Department far A.—Stated that telegraphists in Post Officers finishing shifts to conduct classes…

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School Concert a Great Success. Hall Crowded with a Delighted Audience

The Southern Mail · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 4

Not a few patrons of the School Concert in Bowral School of Arts on Tuesday evening had to stand throughout the entertainment Seating…

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School Concert Thirty Pounds for District Hospital

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 12 November 1940 · page 2

The recent concert staged by pupils of Bowral Public School resulted in a profit of £49. Of this amount £30 has been given to the Berrima…

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Baptist Church School Hall Free of Debt

The Southern Mail · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 2

It will be remembered that on 19th October a new school hall was opened at the rear of the Bowral Baptist Church. The hall was erected by…

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No Good at School

The Southern Mail · Friday 6 December 1940 · page 1

HERE'S encouragement for boys who don't get on in examination-ridden schools. Winston Churchill,…

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Assisting Youth Raising School Leaving Age to 15 Years Mr. Drummond Explains New Bill

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 7 December 1940 · page 4

When introducing the Youth Welfare Bill in the Legislative Assembly, the Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond, said that it was regarded…

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Speech Day at the High School Pleas for Closer Cooperation Between Parents and Teachers

The Southern Mail · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 1

An earnest plea for closer cooperation between parents and those who teach their children was made by the Chief Inspector of Schools…

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