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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1922

Page

3

Merinda School Xmas Breakup Draws Large Local Turnout

A Friday afternoon ceremony at Merinda School saw the Mayor Ald J B Kelly, Mrs McLeary and others attend the Xmas breakup. Teachers and parents celebrated with prize gifts, books, and refreshments. The event highlighted the school library of 260 books and featured prize winners across many age groups, concluding with the National Anthem.

Ald J. B. Kelly Twan Thor Merinds Merind Merinda Bhatenshera Echool Ell A. Smith Marstm Parente Japorte Hawaa Vary

Kennedy School Prizes Distributed at Year End Ceremony

The Mayor distributed prizes at the Kennedy School on Thursday December 14, honoring pupils who completed the full year on the roll. Attendance rose from 21 to 39 students this year, with Miss Wood and her class raising funds for a piano and other school needs. The event featured prizes, bouquets, and thanks from Miss Wood, with a medal of money for additional prizes and reflections on ongoing school progress.

Algo Miss Woodd 1St Woodd Ian Lena Ech Miss Wood Ward

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Prizes for good work and pupil entertainment notes

Tom Work Aubyn forms and teachers recognize students for effort across subjects including sewing geography and art. Prize winners include Mia, Charlie, Barbara and Barbara Mottarehead. a concert finale featured piano and violin pieces by senior pupils. The event capped a school year with awards purchased largely by the concert funds.

Ppcidl Kora Barbiura Motharehead Charlotte Oot Flotvie Tam Hamilton Concari Mia Misa Chnarlatta Barbara Mottarehead Andribbon Janes Mr Bally G. Michael Conaert

Convent School Prize Day Attracts Dignitaries

On Prize Day the mayor and Mrs Kelly attended at the convent school to award two gold medals donated by the mayor for top boy and girl pupils. Winners include Gyrty Shardi gow and Norman Cooper among several named students. the event featured holiday attire and ceremonial presentations.

Conyac Gala Alan Ald Kelly Reyck EC Laapte MD Auden Spas A. Jury Calbighane Geom We. Mawhin J Quolly Mt Buspel

Mattress Repairs and Secondhand Frames Offered in Advert

Local advertisement lists buying old mattress frames and repairing mattresses with Diamond gel vanished wire spring, promising rust resistance. Also offers rapid repairs for Fibre and Kapor mattresses. A long string of names follows, likely residents or contributors, then a school event note praising infants, prizes, and a mayoral commendation for children’s efforts with various student entries and topics in Commercial Subjects and Bookkeeping.

Hats and infant sets advertised at Coombella Merhert Street

See them and remember we are Olad. Ready to wear hats for all ages including trimmed and untrimmed children’s hats. Infant bonnets and trimmed millinery offered at Coombella on Merhert Street with established display for busy shoppers.

Bomneta Coombella Merhert Street

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