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Schools, 1957

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School for shooting

Tribune · Wednesday 31 July 1957 · page 4

"HOMEWORK was 14-year-old Andrew Casey's trouble. After quarrel about it, he took a 22 rifle and killed his mother and 19-year-old…

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Sydney Symphony Orchestra gave Pupils a Greater Appreciation of Good Music, said School Captain

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 August 1957 · page 3

Up to a couple of generations ago children at school were "belted" into some sort of submission. They were crammed and caned, were told, and not advised. To ask a question bordered on insolence, and the stern teacher…

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Schoolboy Cyclists

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 August 1957 · page 2

The committee organising the schoolboy cycling championship of N.S.W. has announced the venue for another four district…

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Future of the School of Arts was Considered at the Annual Meeting on Tuesday Night

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 August 1957 · page 1

"The moving finger writes, and having writ, moves on..." I was reminded of Omar at the School of Arts annual meeting on Tuesday night. Here was an institution which belonged to an era When the school of arts hall was the…

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Penrith High School P. & C. Association

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 August 1957 · page 5

Five new members were welcomed at the last meeting of the Penrith High School P. & C. Association held at the…

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Emu Plains School will hold Celebrations

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 August 1957 · page 8

Last Saturday morning a working bee made a final survey of the grounds at Emu Plains School, in preparation…

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Public School

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 August 1957 · page 7

Several ex-students have expressed their intention of visiting the school on Wednesday next, 7 th August, including…

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Bank Manager Pays Tribute to School Teachers

The Biz · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 8

Education Week (August 4-10) is a fitting time to draw attention to the valuable work done voluntarily by teachers in…

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Aussie Rules S.d. Junior & School Association

The Biz · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 10

Campbell town defeated Villawood in A game, which showed the Town were much superior. B. Clapston ('Town) gave his team…

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Children's Art. Fairfield School Show Arouses Interest

The Biz · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 18

Large crowds are expected to visit Fairfield Public School on Saturday, August 17, to see an exhibition of original works of…

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Thousands More Teachers Needed

The Biz · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 2

Can your child be adequately taught in a class of 53? Such large Classes are an actuality in schools in this area, and the…

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Green Valley School

The Biz · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 26

We have received the following from Mr. N. J. Mannix, M.L.A. which was issued by the Minister for Education:—…

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Radio Show Recorded at Cabramatta Hospital and School Benefit

The Biz · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 16

A crowd of over 750 had a most enjoyable evening at Cabramatta Civic Hall last Wednesday night, when two popular…

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Canley Heights School

The Biz · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 4

Readers are reminded of the annual fete to be held on August 10. Entries for cake comp. close at school at 12.30…

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Fairfield Heights School

The Biz · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 6

The annual School fete will take place on Saturday, August 17 (Saturday week) and the attention of all parents…

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Fairfield Nursery School Annual Meeting of Committee

The Biz · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 7

The annual meeting of Fairfield Nursery School committee will be held next Monday night, August 12, at 8 o'clock, at the…

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The Stamina Show Benefits Fairfield Nursery School Committee

The Biz · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 14

A packed audience thoroughly enjoyed the Stamina Show, staged by artists from Radio Station 2UE at Fairfield School of Arts…

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Wetherill Park School of Arts Committee Annual Meeting

The Biz · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 7

An enthusiastic attendance was present at the School of Arts. Wetherill Park, on Thursday, July 25, when Mr. Murray…

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NSW teachers call stopwork

Tribune · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 11

THE N.S.W. Teachers' Federation has called a stop- work meeting for 3 p.m. at Sydney Town Hall on August…

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School Sports Arrangements

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 August 1957 · page 8

The Macquarie Group of Schools, comprising Emu Plains, Regentville, Cranebrook, Llandilo, Orchard Hills, Lower…

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