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Schools, 1961

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New Play Area for School

The Biz · Wednesday 11 October 1961 · page 9

The infants play, ground at Hilltop Road Public School will be paved at a cost of…

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Mayor Opens Pool at St. Marys High School

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 October 1961 · page 1

Mayor of Penrith, Ald. W. L. Chapman, M.L.A. (at microphone) officially opening St. Marys High School War Memorial Swimming Pool (in background) last Saturday. School headmaster, Mr. W. J. Eason, is seated on Aid. Chapman's immediate right. Others seated are Ald. H. G. Caines (left), Aid. A. J. Gilkes and…

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High School Water Ballet Girls

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 October 1961 · page 1

First St. Marys High School students to officially use the pool were these stars of the water ballet. They are (from left): Vicki Short, Wendy Tarrant, Lyn Smith, Susan May, Mairi Pryde, Pam Lusby, Neomi…

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High School Pool Starts Centre

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 October 1961 · page 1

First step in the formation of a 47 acres community centre at South Creek, St. Marys, was completed last Saturday with the official opening of the St. Marys High School War Memorial…

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Time off school for 'oranges and lemons'

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 18 October 1961 · page 1

Parramatta schoolchildren will be permitted to take time off from school this week to inspect a special citrus fruits display in Sydney Town Hall. Prepared for the…

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Cumberland stars at school sports

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 18 October 1961 · page 19

Members of Cumberland Women's Athletic Club were the most successful contestants in the recently conducted combined high schools sports at Sydney…

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Primary School Fete

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 18 October 1961 · page 8

Many attractions are planned for North Parramatta Primary School fete on Saturday, October…

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Better Road Assured for New School

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 October 1961 · page 1

An assurance was, given last Saturday by the Mayer of Penrith, Ald. W. L. Chapman, M.L.A., that a tar sealed access would be given to the new Bennett Road Public School, St. Marys…

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High School Debaters Beat B.p.w

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 October 1961 · page 9

Penrith High School boys' debating team recently defeated a team from Penrith Business and Professional…

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Opening of Bennett Road School

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 October 1961 · page 5

The area inspector of schools, Dr. W. J. A. Vaughan (I.) officially declaring open the Bennett Rd. Public School, St. Marys. He is shown unveiling the commemorative plaque. On the right is the school headmaster, Mr. W…

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Ton voor gemeente ter voorkoming bouw katholieke school

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 20 October 1961 · page 5

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Nu een bridge school

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 20 October 1961 · page 13

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Hoofdonderwijzer verduistert fl 5.000 van schoolkinderen

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 20 October 1961 · page 7

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Schoolgirl as soloist

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 October 1961 · page 2

A Sixth Class girl from Hilltop Road Primary School, Merrylands, will be a soloist during next…

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Northcott School Winners

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 October 1961 · page 18

Five members of Northcott School for Crippled Children were among…

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School Fete Took £900

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 October 1961 · page 9

The parents and Citizens" Association of Northmead High School raised…

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Letter to the Editor Dispute on Schools Plan

The Biz · Wednesday 25 October 1961 · page 5

Sir,--Your recent correspondent, Mr. D. Buckpitt, of Canley Vale, whose letter…

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Cambridge Park School Additions

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 October 1961 · page 3

The Minister for Education, Mr. E. Wetherell, has advised that an additional brick veneer classroom will be…

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Letters to the Editor Teacher or Parent?

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 27 October 1961 · page 4

If ever there was a column worthy of serious reading it is that of Dr. W. Matsdorf. It is for this reason that I am bound to take him to…

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Presentation to Retiring Head High school 'boss' for ten years

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 1 November 1961 · page 3

Headmaster of Parramatta High School Mr. J. J. Forster this week…

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