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Schools, 1960

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Villawood North School Frolic

The Biz · Wednesday 6 April 1960 · page 5

A fancy dress frolic, held on March 25 and organised by the Villawood North P. and C. Association and the ladies' auxiliary, was a very successful one…

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School dog worry

The Biz · Wednesday 6 April 1960 · page 3

Dogs are becoming a problem at Cabramarta Road East Public School…

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Fancy Dress Frolic at Sth. Penrith School

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 April 1960 · page 1

Showery weather did not dampen the spirits of the 200 people who packed South Penrith Public School on Friday, April 1, to…

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St. Marys Public School

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 April 1960 · page 6

Annual meeting of the school canteen members took place last week and the election of officers resulted: President, Mrs. Viney;…

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Anzac Day at School

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 April 1960 · page 1

Anzac Day will be observed at Penrith primary School on Friday, afternoon, April 22, at 3 o'clock…

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More Now Attending Public School P. & C. Meetings

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 April 1960 · page 10

It was a well-attended parents and citizens' association meeting on Tuesday night at Penrith Public School. Four new members were welcomed. They were Mrs. Willis, Mrs. B. Seymour, Mrs. A…

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Snooker Tourney at School of Arts

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 April 1960 · page 10

The second snooker tournament for junior members resulted in a win for D. Lawton, with R. Smayles runner-up…

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Schooljongens stalen voor honderden guldens

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 8 April 1960 · page 6

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£10,000 for Moriah School Expansion

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 8 April 1960 · page 3

One of the largest donations ever made to Jewish education in N.S.W., £3025, was announced by Mr and Mrs P. G. Goldstein at the Moriah College annual dinner in the new College Assembly Hall on Sunday…

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School Feature

The Biz · Wednesday 13 April 1960 · page 1

Widespread interest has been [?] in new feature on the schools of the district…

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Fairvale Public School Is Modern and Attractive

The Biz · Wednesday 13 April 1960 · page 3

Fairvale Public School is one of the most modern in design and construction, in the Fairfield Municipality. Its sixteen classrooms are built of pre-stressed concrete and have file roofs, some of which are constructed to improve room acoustics…

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Evening in aid of Cooinda School

The Biz · Wednesday 13 April 1960 · page 1

A film evening will be held at the Cooinda School on Friday, April 22. Mr. Keith Martin, chairman of Coonda's Parents…

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Knoflook of school

Dutch Australian Weekly · Thursday 14 April 1960 · page 9

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Schoolgirls Raise £100 for Fete

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 April 1960 · page 3

The lucky number competition, organised by Villawood Girls' School with "the school stall" has proved an outstanding success. The girls hope to…

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First District School Opened at Smithfield in 1850

The Biz · Wednesday 20 April 1960 · page 5

The oldest and most historic school in the Fairfield Municipality is the Smithfield Public School. Officially opened on July 22, 1850, it was certainly the first National School to be established in the South-western districts of Sydney…

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Infants' School Mothers' Club

The Biz · Wednesday 20 April 1960 · page 16

Old Guildford Infants' School Mothers' Club annual meeting was held at the school…

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That Footpath Opposite the Public School

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 April 1960 · page 7

Parents and citizens' association of both the public and high schools, Penrith, have been in touch with council for some…

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High School Sports

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 April 1960 · page 6

Penrith High School yesterday played' trial' matches in various sports as preparation for winter competition which…

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New Uniforms for Blaxland School

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 April 1960 · page 2

Blaxland Public School uniforms will be changed following a. decision of the P. and C. ladies' auxiliary at its…

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Headmaster of Penrith High School Invites Parents to Join P. and C.

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 April 1960 · page 1

Penrith High School auditorium was well filled with parents, citizens, and students last night for annual speech night. Mr. C. Nichols (president of the P. and C.) was the chairman, and he introduced those who were on the…

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