Should Examinations Be Eliminated In Schools
A 1952 examination essay argues against overreliance on public exams like the Leaving Certificate. It cites dangers to learning of focusing on marks, notes the need for character and civic training, and suggests exams have value for standardization and scholarships while acknowledging limitations and bias in marking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fealemce
Bele
Seeley
Buck
Wites
England
Edwca
Warm Tributes Mark City Council Meeting
The article notes Mayor Onus and Aldermen paying warm tributes at the council meeting. Alderman Onus announced he would not seek re election. The council adopted a measure with mixed sentiment and endorsements, praising a fine report and addressing concerns about the review process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. L. Onus
Decision Net
Strahley Elected Deputy Mayor of Inverell
Alderman H. Strahley won the deputy mayor post in Inverell after a secret and preferential vote. Strahley secured an absolute majority on the first count while Aldermen Myers and Carmody trailed. The council discussed finance, works, and attendance duties as Strahley pledged availability and commitment to duties.
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Ald. H
Strahley
Inverell
Milne
Inverell Notes of Engagements and local Society
The Inverell column reports engagements and social events including the announcement of the engagement of Elaine Margaret Higgins and a detailed listing of local visitors, church activities, and hospital notes. It mentions Miss Doreen Brooks and Miss Barbara Butler among recipients of tributes, upcoming marriages, and community gatherings with names of residents, relatives, and local institutions.
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Canon A. Battersby
Augustine'’s Church of England
Cwenyth Margaret Hoge
W Hodge
Warlalda Road
Hamilton
Yaralla Military Hospital
M. Lennon
Burnett Bt
Delungra
Bir
Mmn. W
Germany
Rosslyn Street
Patrice Warren
Michael Wayne
Canowindra
Mayoral Repo Year of Christmas Busy Post Office Inverell
Crowds packed the Inverell Main Office as townsfolk posted parcels letters and Christmas cards. Postmaster Currow warned late postings risk delayed deliveries while staff kept cheerful despite queue pressure. In other news births visits and local appointments filled the festive season pages.
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Nouth
Invere
CJ Currow
Tks
Currow
Curnow
Ala
Ace
Nermal
Inverell Mayor Marks Four Years of Council Progress
The Mayor praised the council's public works focus and lauded Engineer W Smith and staff for substantial road and culvert projects. He noted 425 roads and streets improved, bitumen resurfacing, new drains, and sewer connections as key achievements. He highlighted harmony with staff, thanked them, and announced stepping down after his term while pledging future community contributions.
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Mayer
Inverell
Mayoress
Toina
Letter to the Editor on Boundary Redistribution and State Election Hopes
A reader from Armidale discusses boundary redistributions and predicts a State election likely in February. The letter praises political figures and critiques party alignment, mentioning the role of the police, the election process, and public sentiment.
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R.N. Hickson
Armidale
Taverell
Mnet
Armidaly
Ely Torace
Ly Mer
Travis Hughes
MOA
Hughes
Creter
Luomeelt
Thearios
Elasty
Hha
Trent
Guyra Shire Election Delivers Mixed Local Vote
Amid noisy debate residents of Guyra Shire weigh the options as turnout rises. Voters across wards faced questions on referendums and council leadership, with observers noting calls to unify services and increase transparency.
Ashford to Discuss Aerial Ambulance Plan
Ashford Shire Council will convene a public meeting on Friday to discuss an aerial ambulance for the North Western NSW region. The session aims to explore funding and operational options for the service, with likely input from local health authorities and emergency groups.
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Ashford
Ashford Shire Cownell
Cherusy
Horth-Wee
Inverell Board issues warnings on rabbits in Capeton area
The Inverell Pest and Noxious Animals Board warns two properties near Inverell and Capeton over rabbit control after adverse reports by the rabbit inspector. It moves to give owners a defined period to improve methods, with outcomes hinging on myxomatosis effectiveness and alternative control, including recently observed gains in adjacent areas.
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Inverel
Capeton
Rabpe
HH. A. Pon
Ponton
Hancock
Inverell Ald Milne elected mayor vows baths project
Ald Milne was chosen mayor by secret ballot over Ald Randall by six to three. He pledges council cooperation to complete Inverell baths and build a new aerodrome facility, aiming for progress in his 1954 term with support from Ald Otis and the town council.
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Ald. Milne
Ald
G. V. Randall
Coune
Carmody
Sydney
Milne
Ther
Uae
Aid
Iit
Inverel
Wien
Rts
Aldite
Aero Jarame
Inverell
Phnom Alelves
Wiscom
Locked in Freezing Room at Inverell Hotel
Tom Dickson a shop-hand employed by Closman Brothers was trapped for about half an hour in the Inverell Hotel freezing room while delivering meat. A passer-by closed the door but he could not be heard. He used nearby items to keep warm until hotel staff freed him.
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Enverell
Tom Dickson
Dickson
Mesers Closman Brothers
Inverell
Music Exam Honors Noted for Lite States Mercy Pupils
The Conservatorium of Musa reports fourth grade success for Brian Wala and a range of honours for students such as Margiaret Sut, Beverley Boyes, Rhonda Barter, Carole Boos, Mirity Rages and others. Distinctions include dances at Mew Vous Eve Dance in Iowa Mall.
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Fe Conservatorium of
Musa Tie
Sites of Mercy
Brian Wala
Laue
Margiaret
Bent
Beverley Boyes
Pirst
Masel T
Rhonda Barter
Carole Boos
Mirity
Towa Mall
Sacred Heart Convent Exam Results Reported
The Newton Business College Sydney commercial examination results are announced with names such as Susan Parrand, Jill Buxton, Claudette Irwin, and others. Grades include Advanced Grace, Elementary Grade, and Pitman’s Shorthand.
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Newton Business College
Sydney
Pitman
Susan Parrand
Clandettis
Junter Gradr
Jill Buxton
Claudette
Inverell Pastures Praised as Stock Thrive in Wet Season
Inverell stock inspector notes pastures are unusually lush with moisture earlier in spring. Sheep and cattle are fat and ready for stores while farmers face wheat harvest and several sheep losses from photosensitisation and a malignant infection from shearing cuts amid variable weather.
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Farleigh
Stork
Inverell
Glen Innes
Prida
Dnverel
Ben
Aletanus
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Onus
Unami- Sargent
Itlcon
Add. J. Myers
Ald. A] Carmody
A. Sargent
Madge Weekes
Ernest Weekes
the Pines
Gilgal
Max Roberta
A. Roberts
Pred Roberts
H. J. Brooks
Misa Doreen Brooks
Methodist Church
Geoff Clarke
Misa Brooks
B. J. Hayes
Pat Mansfield
Vel Mansfield
Maitland
Mansfield
Aly Maitland Hospital
N and W. Purcell
Foss
Frances Boyle
Inverell Telephone
Bingara
Hawkins
John and
Gilenda
Mingagrove
A. Furness
Oswald Street
N. Finlayson
Clive St
Albion Hill
Rydney
Gwenyth Isobel Richardson
Justice Richardson
Richardson
Ashfield
Inverell Post Office
Apex
Town Hall
George's Fruit Mart
George's
Ray Vickery
King Street
Fejolong
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Vickery
Misa Peg Woodham
Station 2Nz
Rumble
Peter and
Allen
Mores
Arived von Inverell
A Richardson
Andrew Street
R. Toohey
Caraweena
Muneindi
H.C. Ditzell
Arthur Hasselmann
Presbyterian Home
Lair
Wollongong
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Wonbeek
Seth OL Mel
Jan Releie
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Joe Colections
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Cox
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Mighty
Burkes
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Surrey
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Mir Benth
Library Committee
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Pactiidae
QM Aioe
Poyrien
Todd
Guyra Shire
Fuuil
Twa Hall
Inverell Pastures Protection Board
Myao
Tingha
Hane
Myxetria- Lowe
Myx-Omatesis
Ponten
Tonkin
Pra
S. Mayor
Cornell
Shire Council
Sinopal
Macintyre Soire
Onun
Sacred Heart Convent
Inverell Stock Inspector
A. E. Farleigh
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