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Schools, 1961

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Teachers to travel

The Biz · Wednesday 24 May 1961 · page 10

Two teachers have left the staff of the Cabramatta High School, to go overseas…

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High School Presentation

The Biz · Wednesday 24 May 1961 · page 7

A presentation of books was made to the Cabramatta High School recently…

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St. Marys School Centenary

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 May 1961 · page 5

Following a decision by St. Marys Public School P. and C. Association to celebrate the school's 100th anniversary…

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School op schip

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 26 May 1961 · page 6

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Commonwealth day at Canley Vale school

The Biz · Wednesday 31 May 1961 · page 6

Commonwealth Day was observed by more than 700 pupils in the Canley Vale Public School in a simple ceremony at the school last week. In addition to the…

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5,000 Children in March for School Centenary

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 June 1961 · page 5

A total of 5,000 children will be available from St. Marys schools for a proposed march to be included in celebrations for the centenary of public education in St. Marys…

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School Extensions Will Cost £48,000

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 7 June 1961 · page 9

More than £48,000 is being spent on ultra-modern school rooms and playing areas for Arthur Phillip High School in Macquarie Street, Parramatta…

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Land for High School

The Biz · Wednesday 7 June 1961 · page 3

The first stage of a proposed new high school at Fairfield West should be…

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More lights for school

The Biz · Wednesday 7 June 1961 · page 4

Steps are being taken to improve lighting at the Fairfield Boys' High School…

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Annual prize-giving day at Fairfield High School

The Biz · Wednesday 7 June 1961 · page 8

Many prizes were awarded by parliamentary, civic and education notables at the Seventh Annual Speech Day of the Fairfield Boys' High School, conducted recently. More than 50 prizes were presented to winners in the various spheres of school activity…

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Minister Sets Stone for School

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 June 1961 · page 1

The Minoster for Education, Mr. E. Wetherell, M.L.A., laying the foundation stone for Penrith Technical College on Monday. Work on the college, in Henry Street, Penrith, is expected to be completed by end of year…

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Penrith Teacher's Year in Antarctic

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 June 1961 · page 7

For 300 of the 365 days a Penrith High School teacher spent on Macquarie Island, some form of precipitation—mists, fogs, rain, blizzards —was experienced…

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High School Aux. Plans Dance

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 June 1961 · page 7

Penrith High School Ladies' Auxiliary, at their well attended meeting last Thursday, made…

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French Teachers Overseas

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 9 June 1961 · page 4

OEQUESTS ^ the French Community and other foreign countries are increasing year…

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Schoolklassen iets kleiner

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 9 June 1961 · page 7

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£12,500 school improvements

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 14 June 1961 · page 16

Department of Public Works will spend about £12,500 on ground improvements and construction of a pumping station at Rydalmere East Public…

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School Has a New Uniform

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 14 June 1961 · page 3

Pupils at the Northcott School for Crippled Children now have an official uniform. It is blue shirts…

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Big Schoolboy League Comp

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 14 June 1961 · page 19

Teams from 11 schools are competing in the Guildford Rugby League schoolboys competition. The competition opened recently with a…

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School fete raises£250

The Biz · Wednesday 14 June 1961 · page 3

A fete conducted by Old Guildford Mothers' Club raised £250…

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High School Tender Let

The Biz · Wednesday 14 June 1961 · page 1

Mr. Clarrie Earl, M. L. A., has advised that a tender for the erection of Stage I of the Chester Hill High…

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