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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 21, 1941

Page

3

Volunteer Defence leader appointed in Melbourne plan

Lt-Col G F Murphy named Director of the Volunteer Melbourne and president of the New Soldiers. A provisional establishment of 50,000 is planned, including qualified civilians but excluding garrison battalion personnel. Forbes corps were dropped after a dispute with headquarters.

G. F. Murphy Volunteer Melbourne Langan Tha Doepa Faro Forbes Corps Polnta

School Association Aims for Expanded Facilities and Attendance Focus

The article reports on Forbes Parents and Citizens Association chair Mr. 8. W. Jones urging strong support for school improvements. He highlights past gains in equipment, a converted playground, and plans for a new Boys' School under the government program. It covers staff needs, enrolment trends, and calls for better attendance and stricter enforcement of attendance laws.

Town Hall Forbes Intermediate High School T. J. Kempster Ald. Ford 8. W. Jones Forbes Parents and Citizens’ Association P. & C. Association Aohead Mirior T. Hanaley HO. Elliott Elliott G. D. Bassett Girboc Porbes

Education Gazette Reviews Leaving Cert Scholarships Criteria

The Education Gazette notes that scholarship selections may favor the best seven subject aggregates, with potential merit in A and B grades. It cites varied pass thresholds and warns that publishing exam results can mislead, while highlighting a 1641 primary syllabus shift toward disciplined study and character development as the core aim.

Pepe Education Gazette Regul

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