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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
4
The gathering included teachers and families as students received awards for learning and kindness. Mr Stevens led cheers for departing staff while Mr and Mrs Chambers were saluted for service. A farewell event featured croquet and refreshments as the Sunbury community marked the end of term amid rain and relief.
Our correspondent reports a successful concert and dance at Scrubbs Provisional School on the 12th instant. Over 100 people attended from across the district with parents friends and children enjoying musical items and a junior cricket match between Homebush Jacket Club and the local club. The event raised funds for the school and was praised for the children’s performances under teacher Miss Culverbous.
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