Friday, October 8, 2021

BERYL PUBLIC SCHOOL

1880 - NEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
New Public Schools, — It is proposed to establish Public schools at Canimbla, near Cowra; Glenlogun, near Cowra; Green Grove, near Toogong, Temora; and Wyaldra, near Gulgong.

1880 - NEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
IT is hereby notified, for general information, in accordance with the provisions of the 34th section of the Public Instruction Act of 1880, that it is proposed to establish Public Schools at The Glen, near Tent Hill. Three-mile Walerhole, near Wolumla. Tallawang, between Gulgong and Denison Town. 
  • Upper Pipeclay Creek, near Wilbertree School, to be designated "Bayly."
  • The Diamond Mines, Wyaldra Creek School, to be designated  "Beryl."

1881 - [PROCLAMATION]
IN pursuance of the provisions of the Public Instruction Act of 1880, I, the Right Honorable Sir Augustus William Frederick Spencer Loftus, the Governor aforesaid, with the advice of the Executive Council, do hereby declare the Public School District hereinafter defined to be a portion of the Colony where the obligation upon parents enacted by the 20th section of said Act may be enforced:—

Public School District, No. 38.
Counties of Phillip and Wellington. To include Apple-tree Flat, Cooyal, Gulgong, Guntawang, Hargraves, Louisa Creek, Mudgee, Mullamuddy, Tannabutta, Warburton, Windeyer, Wollar, Wyaldra: Commencing on Cudgegong River at a spur leading to the watershed dividing the Meroo Creek from the Cudgegong River; and bounded thence by that watershed easterly to Mount Bocoble; thence by Bocoble Creek down wards to the Cudgegong Creek and by that creek to its confluence with the Cudgegong River; thence by a line bearing north passing along the west boundary of the village of Dungaree to the Great Dividing Range; and by that range easterly and the range forming the western watershed of Bylong Creek to the confluence of that creek with the Goulburn River thence by the Goulburn River downwards to its confluence with the Cudgegong River; and by the Cudgegong River downwards, to the point of commencement.


The Beryl Public School was built in 1883, tenders having been called for from 1882.

1883 - Tenders Accepted.
The undermentioned tenders have been accepted by the Government:- ... 
  • Beryl public school, new buildings, F. R. Atkinson, £698; 
  • Beryl public school, fencing, F. R. Atkinson, 6s per rod;

Location of the Beryl Public School
in relation to Spring Ridge Road and Beryl Road

Meanwhile, in 1882 before the school was built, Carrie Merrin, a 20 year old single woman with some years of schooling was "instructed to take temporary charge of Beryl P[ublic School]". On 6 December 1885, she moved from Beryl to Avisford Public School (located between Mudgee and Hargraves).

1885 - EDUCATIONAL DIVISION. TEACHERS, ASSISTANTS AND PUPIL TEACHERS.
Joanna Coyne was appointed teacher at Beryl Public School.


1895 - [TEACHERS]
The undermentioned teachers have been appointed to the positions and schools specified:  ...
Mr. B. Brophy [sic], teacher, Beryl public school; 


1889 - [TEACHERS]
Mr. Michael Kane, Teacher, Public School, Beryl.


1900 - [HYDE FAMILY]
Mr. Pat Brophy, of Beryl, Public School, is now busy with subscription lists, in aid of the widow and family of the late Mr. Hyde, who died in the hospital on Monday from pneumonia. The family are absolutely penniless. They reside at Beryl.


1900 - A Deserving Case.
Mr. W. Hide, a very highly respected resident of Beryl, recently died in the Gulgong hospital, leaving a widow and children totally unprovided for. Mrs. P. H. Brophy is collecting funds for the aid of the family, and the case is evidently one deserving of kindly and generous charity. Those who wish to assist are requested to write to Mr. P. H. Brophy, Public School, Beryl.


Census of Beryl homes, 1901
Source: Peter Macken

1901 - [PICNIC PLANS]
Mr P Brophy the highly respected teacher of Beryl Public School is promoting a monster picnic.

Source: Gulgong Advertiser - April 26th 1901

1901 - [SCHOOL PICNIC]

About three hundred people attended the Beryl School Picnic in the School grounds, where numerous footraces were eagerly contested by the youngsters. The race for young men was won by Mr. Greenhalgh. Catering was done by Mr James Spears of the Times Bakery for the lunch and Peters and Bellette catered for the tea. A ball was held in Mr Winter’s Hall, about 40 couples enjoyed the dancing, music was supplied by Messrs Gardener and Burns, while Mrs Woods was MC.

Source: Gulgong Advertiser - May 24th 1901

1901 - Beryl School Picnic

Today, Friday the annual picnic of the scholars of the Public School at Beryl takes place. A large number of invitations have been issued and as the popular teacher Mr. Brophy has the matter well in hand, a very good time may be anticipated.

Source: Gulgong Advertiser - May 17th 1901

1902 - [BROPHY BROTHERS]
A presentation was made last week to Mr M. J. Brophy who has been in charge of the Linburn School for nearly 20 years, he is leaving the district - his brother Mr P Brophy is master of the Beryl School.

Source: Gulgong Advertiser - January 31st 1902

1902 - [BROPHY EYE TROUBLE]

Mr Patrick Brophy the popular Beryl teacher has gone to Sydney to seek medical aid, he has been suffering from bad eyes for some time.

Source: Gulgong Advertiser - March 7th 1902

1903 - [RECOVERED]

It is with pleasure that we inform our readers that Mr P Brophy, the popular Beryl teacher, has opened his school this week - his friends will be pleased to hear that he has recovered from his illness after a few months.

Source: Gulgong Advertiser - September 11th 1903

1902 - MEMBERS COLUMN
I have made, according to promise, representations affecting the betterment of Beryl Public School premises.



1905 - REPAIRS
Additions and repairs are to be effected at the Beryl Public School, and tenders for the work are invited by advertisement in this issue.


1905 - TENDER ACCEPTED
For additions and repairs to the Beryl Public School, the tender of Mr. J. S. Payne, Mudgee, has been
accepted. Mr. Payne's tender was £149 17s 6d.


1907 - An Unfortunate Home.
Mr. P. Brophy, teacher of the Beryl Public School, is extremely unfortunate as regards illness. For the past three or four years his home has been but seldom free from sickness, and now comes the news that William, his seven year old son, is in a serious condition, the little fellow was operated upon on Monday for appendicitis.


1907 - A Library Establishment.
Mainly owing to the efforts of Mr E. W. Colls, of Cullengoral, a library of 100 books has been established at the Beryl Public School. Mr. Colls naturally has the sincere thanks of the teacher, Mr. P. H. Brophy, and the parents of the pupils attending the school.


1914 - TENDERS FOR WORKS IN CONNECTION WITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Description of Work to be tendered for: Beryl Public School,—Erection of a New School Building and Residence. Date up to which tenders will be received: 14 April 1914.


Beryl Public School, 1914
Mr P Brophy, teacher.
Source: Photo provided by Barbara Gurney

1915 - WHAT A CAT DID
A most unusual incident took place at the Beryl Public School on Friday last. The children were at studies, when one, a girl, was seen to lean over the back of the desk. The teacher (Mr F. Noonan) thought she was endeavouring to procure a book or something else that might have been lying at the back of the desk and, for a few moments, he did not take any further notice until he heard the child making a peculiar noise. He at once went to her assistance and found that she had fainted. In very quick time the teacher brought the child round and he heard her exclaiming "The Cat! The Cat!". Mr Noonan at once looked round the school room and discovered a cat, which he learned had bitten the child's hand as she was leaning over the desk. This caused her to faint -"Gulgong Champion"


1915 - FAREWELL AND PRESENTATION.
Mr. F. Noonan, of the Beryl Public School, was tendered a farewell and presentation by the residents of Hannah's Bridge, Coolah, on Saturday last.


1916 - Beryl. - Annual Picnic and Presentation of Prizes
(From our Correspondent).
The first annual picnic and presentation of prizes at the Beryl Public School, since the present teacher took charge eventuated a few weeks ago when a large gathering, numbering 500 persons, was present. The day was fine, though somewhat chilly, and a most enjoyable day was spent by young and old. At an early hour, races for prizes for children attending the Beryl School, were commenced and continued throughout the day until every child received a prize. At midday all hands were treated to a sumptuous meal, and when full justice had been done to this, the children's events were continued. Special prizes were given for races for children attending other schools, and for open competition among all schools.
Following are the results of the principal children's events run off during the day:—
Beryl school children only:
Boys championship (over 11), silver medal, presented by Mr. De Groen. — V. Cross 1.
Girls championship (over 11), silver and enamelled pendant presented by Mr. De Groen (Gulgong). — Miss Stella Rindfleish and Miss Grace Croome, dead heat. [These competitors ran a dead heat twice and the committee, finally decided to award two prizes.]
Boys championship (under 11), trophy. — H. Lett, 1.
Girls championship (under 11) trophy.— Mabel Rindfleish, 1.
High Jump. — W. Croome, 1.
Hurdle Race. — W. Croome, l.
Three-legged Race, girls (over 11). — Misses G. Croome and H. Tattersall,
1; under 11: — Misses M. Noonan and M. Rindfleish 1.
Three-legged race, boys over (11) Masters Oscar Lett and P. Farthing, 1; under 11: Masters Jack Campbell and H. Lett, 1.
OUTSIDE SCHOOLS ONLY.
Girls over 11.— Miss L. Hughes, 1; 8 to 11: Miss J. Lunn, 1; under. 8: Nellie Croft, 1. Boys over 11.— W. Lunn, 1; 8 to 11: W. Honeysette, 1.
ALL-COMERS EVENTS.
All Schools championship, boys, silver medal. — Victor Cross (Beryl), 1; Girls' silver medal: Jane Davis (Stubbo), 1. Potato Race— Felix Hill (All Hallow's Convent), 1. Obstacle Race. — Alf Viles (Gulgong) 1. Bun-eating Contest. — H. Holmes, 1.
ADULT EVENTS.
Married Women's Race. — Mrs. Ryan. 1; Mrs. Cuthel, 2. Young Ladies Race. — Miss E. Davis, 1. Throwing at Wicket. — J. Hughes, 1, Stepping 100 yards. — B. Woods, 1, Socking the Kaiser. — A. Viles, 1. For the last three events a small entrance was charged, the funds to go to the School Tennis Club and the promoters handed to the secretary the sum of £2 7s 6d as a result. Open High Jump (men). — Reg. Croft, 1. Hop, Step and Jump (men). — H. Croome, 1. Beryl Cricketers Race). — H. Croome, 1.

At about 4. p.m. an adjournment was made in the sports events and the school prizes were presented, Mr. Arthur Croft making the presentations.
The principal prize winners for school work were: — .
General Proficiency. — 7th class, gold medal, Honor Noonan, 1; 5th class, gold medal, Elsie Campbell, 1; 3rd class, silver medal, Mabel Rindfleish, 1; 2nd class, silver medal, Harry Lett, 1; 1st class A. book, Laurie Hill 1; 1st class B. book, Vera Cross and Francis Noonan, equal; 7th class, (writing and composition), P. Farthing; (English and mathematics), Honor Noonan; (history and geometry), H. Holmes; 5th class, (neatest and best kept exercise), Edna Campbell; (English), Mary Noonan; (mathematics and dictation) Elsie Campbell; (writing and composition), Stella Rindfleish; (history and reading), Grace Croome; (arithmetic), Millie Croome; (geography), Geoffrey Peck (manual) work and writing), Victor Cross; (dictation), Kate Lett; (composition), Edie Leach.

In addition to the above, every child received a handsomely bound book suitable for their ago and sex, and lower division children were given, special book prizes for the various subjects in their classes. After the presentation of prizes Mr. Croft addressed the children and exhorted them to give all their attention to their studies, as by so doing they would better their positions in the world. In a democratic country, like ours the highest position was open to the poorest lad who was possessed of brains, and used them to advantage. He called for three, cheers for the King and cheers for Mr. and Mrs. Noonan.
Mr. Noonan in returning thanks ex pressed his pleasure in seeing such a large gathering, and trusted that when the time rolled round that all and everyone would be at their next annual gathering. He thanked all his committees for the splendid manner in which they worked, in making the day such a decided success, and cheers were given for Mr. Croft and for the ladies.

Tea was then provided and a most successful and pleasant day was terminated. The arrangements were methodically carried out, and everything worked smoothly. The handicapping for the local school events was done by Messrs. R. W. Greenhalgh and S. Martin, and they gave every satisfaction. They had a strenuous time, as the youngsters were kept going until every one had won a prize. The outside events were entrusted to Messrs. G Croome and B. Martin and the close finishes testified to their ability in gauging the running of the competitors Messrs. Cuthel and Campbell, and Farthing and Woods, acted as judges respectively, for Beryl and outside schools. Mr. K. Greenhalgh had charge of the prizes and handed them over to the winners. Outside and adult events were controlled by Messrs. H. Croome, H. Peck and Martin Brothers. All hands worked with a will and seemed intent on making this a red letter day for Beryl, and it must have been pleasing to the teacher and committee to see their efforts rewarded in such a splendid manner. A word of praise is due to those who contributed so generously to the funds, although there has been a great drain on the purses of all, still the appeal of the children, who did not go outside their own locality, resulted in a sum of £23 being collected.


“Little Megs’s Children” by Hesba Stretton” - 
The book Hannah Tattersall won at the 1916 Annual Picnic (above)
Source: Tanya Sinclair, her great granddaughter

1916 - Beryl's Energetic Teacher.
At Tuesday night's meeting of the Gulgong Progress Association, Mr. A. Croft was responsible for making some very interesting remarks concerning Mr. F. Noonan, who is in charge of the Beryl Public School.
Mr. Croft thought that the matter he was bringing forward came with in the scope of the association's activities. 'The school at Beryl,' he remarked. 'was closed for some time and has since been re-opened, and the Beryl people got a tip-top schoolmaster. The residence was a shanty, and was about 25 years old when he went into it. Mr. Noonan was appointed to Beryl on the condition that he did not apply or make any effort to get any repair work done to the residence. The Association, after hearing of the good work of Mr. Noonan decided, to urge the Education Department to supply netting to enclose trees and plants that had been planted by this popular teacher. 


1916 - Gulgong News.
Mr. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Lands, visited Gulgong on Sunday. He dined with Mr. and Mrs. F. Noonan, of the Beryl Public School.


1916 - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA. - STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES. - DIVISION OF ROBERTSON. - REFERENDUM 1916.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a Referendum will be taken under the provisions of the Military Service Referendum Act, 1916, on SATURDAY, the 28th day of OCTOBER, 1916, on the following question, viz:-
Are you in favor of the Government having, in this grave emergency, the same compulsory powers over citizens in regard to requiring their military service, for the term of this war, outside the Commonwealth, as it now has in regard to military service within the Commonwealth?
The Poll will open at Eight o'clock in the morning, and will not close until all electors, present in the Polling Booth at Eight o'clock in the evening, and desiring to vote, have voted.
The Polling Places appointed for this Division are as follows:

Subdivision of GULGONG.
Ben Buckley, shearer's hut, Ben Buckley homestead ; Beryl, Public School; Canadian Public School; Gulgong, Court House; Guntawang, Public School; Home Rule, Public School; Two Mile Flat, Public
School.

1916 - [FENCING]
Mr. F. Noonan, head teacher of Beryl Public School, has been advised by the Department of Public Instruction that the Minister has decided that the proposed grant of £10 may be devoted to the cost of fencing the external boundaries of the school site. The necessary wire netting will be provided by the Lands Department.

The "Guardian" learns with regret of the death of Pte. Sidney Cross, who joined the "Kookaburra's" in their march to Bathurst. Word came to hand recently that he had been killed in action in France. Pte. S. Cross was a pupil of the Beryl Public School, and was a great favorite of all. We join in extending sympathy to the bereaved parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Cross, in the loss of their son.


See also: Honour Roll of ex-pupils of Beryl Pubic School "who responded to their Country`s Call" located in Gulgong Pioneer's Museum.

1917 -
Chief Secretary's Office, Sydney, 27th June, 1917.
His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has appointed the undermentioned gentlemen to the Commission of the Peace for the State of New South Wales, viz.:—

Noonan, Francis, of the Public School, Beryl;

1917 - TENNIS

BERYL PUBLIC SCHOOL v. TALLEWANG PUBLIC SCHOOL.
  • W. Croome and G. Peck (Beryl) v. H. Evans and C. Deegan (Tallewang), 6 — 2.
  • Grace Croome and Stella Rindfleish v. Addie Evans and Marjorie Deegan, 6 — 5.
  • J. Campbell and P. Woods v. L. Honeysett and W. Lund, 6 — 5.
  • W. Viles and Mabel Rindfleish v. C. Deegan and Addie Evans, 6 — 1.
  • W. Croome and Dorrie Curry v. H. Evans and Marjorie Deegan, 6 — 3.
  • J. Campbell and G. Peck v. C Deegan and W. Lund, 6 — 3.
  • Edna Campbell and Dorrie. Curry v. Addie Evans and Marjorie Deegan, 6—3.
  • W. Croome and W. Viles v. C. Deegan and H. Evans, 6 — 0.
  • G. Peck and Grace Croome v. W. Lund and Addie Evans, 6 — 3.
  • Edna Campbell and Stella Rindfleish v. Addie Evans and Marjorie Deegan, 3 — 6.
Beryl, 9 sets 57 games.
Tallewang, 1 set 28 games.



Tennis at Beryl, circa 1920s
Source: Photo provided by Barbara Gurney


1917 - KILLED IN ACTION
Gunner Jim Brophy, 36th Australian Heavy Artillery, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Brophy, of 'Beryl,' Ourimbah Road, Mosman, and for many years headmaster of the Public School at Beryl, near Gulgong, was killed in action in France on October 4. Gunner Brophy was born at Gulgong, and was only 20 years and nine months old at the time of his death. He lived at Gulgong up till four years ago, when he went with his parents to Mosman. He was in the Australian Garrison Artillery (Citizen Forces) and tried three times to enlist, but unsuccessfully, as he was required for home defence and was given a home defence medal.
He was not satisfied with this, and in October of last year he applied again and was given permission to enlist in the Heavy Siege Artillery. He left Australia in the Osterley on February 10 of this year, and has been in France since May 3. He was only, two weeks in England when he was picked with 14 others to go to France. Gunner Brophy, who at the time of his enlistment was employed at the Northern Suburbs Supply Stores, and was a model son and brother, and was most highly thought of by his employers. The very greatest sympathy will be felt with the young hero's family in their great bereavement.


1918 - PICNIC DAY
There were over 500 people present at the annual picnic of the Beryl Public School, organised most efficiently by Mr. F. Noonan, assisted by many local ladies and gentlemen. A sweet stall was successfully conducted by Miss E. Lett and Mr. H. Pack. The Maypole dance was prettily carried out by the school children under the supervision of Mrs. Noonan and Mr. Cahill. The Gulgong Brass Band assisted, and luncheon was provided by the ladies. An interesting programme of sports was gone through. The prizes won during the year were presented by Mr. E. O'Connor, the head teacher, Mr.
Noonan, presiding.


Beryl Public School Pupils, 1918
Source: Photo provided by Barbara Gurney

Back row: Oscar Lett, Geoff Peck, Athol Hill, Bill Croome, Alex Cuthel, Arthur Curry, Harry Lett, 
Middle row: Tom Curry, Laurie Hill, Ted Curry, John Campbell, Keith Watson, Frank Noonan, Cliff Rindfleish, 
Front row: Eddie Noonan, Tom Curry, Clyde Curry, Bill Woods, Lyle Rindfleish, Albert Holmes, Jim and Henry Peck.


Beryl Public School Pupils, 1918
Source: Photo provided by Barbara Gurney

Back row: Grace Croome, Maud McGuinness, Elsie Campbell, Edna Campbell, Honour Noonan, Mary Noonan, Gladys Holmes
Middle row: Doris McGuinness, Mable Rindfleish, Emily Curry, Joyce Peck, Vera Cross, Queenie Croome, Gladys Martin, Mary Lett, Madge Croome
Front row: Isabel Curry, Thelma Little, Marjorie Campbell, Edna Curry, Eloise Martin, Fanny Holmes, Linda Campbell, Aileen Martin, Hazel Peck, Alice Croome.

1919 - Annual School Picnic
Held last Saturday over 300 parents, pupils and visitors attended. Mr F Noonan [teacher] and his wife were assisted by the ladies and gentlemen with the refreshments and the running of the sporting events.

Results as follows:-

Beryl Public School
  • Boys over 12: W. Croome 1, H. Lett 2
  • Girls over 12: M. Rindfleish 1, E Curry 2
  • Boys 9 to 12 years: K Watson 1, F Noona 2
  • Girls 9 to 12 years: J Peck 1, S Croome 2
  • Boys under 9: E Noonan 1, T Curry 2
  • Girls under 9: M Croome 1, E Cuthel 2
  • Boys Championship: W Croome
  • Girls Championship: M Rindfleish
In addition races were run until every child won a prize, who attended school.

  • Ex-pupils race—boys H Robe: girls G Robe, 1
  • Outside School only
    • Boys over 10: W Lund 1, L Honeysett 2
    • Girls over 10: I Lund 1, F Honeysett 2
    • Boys under 10: K Honeysett 1.
    • Girls under 10: M Cunningham 1, M Robe 2
  • All-comers Event
    • Boys Championship: W Croome [Beryl] 1
    • Girls Championship: I Lund [Tallawang] 1
  • Three-legged race
    • Boys over 11: A Cuthel and G Peck 1
    • Girls over 11: F and P Honeysett 1
    • Boys under 11: K Watson and H Peck 1
  • Flag Race: W Croome 1
  • Men’s Handicap: H Robe 1
  • Throwing at the Wicket: W Croome 1
  • Stepping 100 yards: G Peck 1
  • Beryl Cricketers Race: H. Robe 1,H Honeysett 2
  • Married Women’s Race: Mrs Hanslow 1
  • Guessing the Dolls Name: Miss A Bull
The handicappers were Messrs R Cuthel, J Curry, F Harvey and R Campbell who did well.

Captain W F Dunn gave out the prizes, he was accompanied by Mrs Dunn. Every child in the school received a valuable school prize of a book. In addition, special prizes were awarded for general proficiency in each class as follows:
  • 7th gold medal—Geoff Peck; 
  • 6th gold medal—Jack Cunningham; 
  • 5th gold medal—Laurie Hill; 
  • 4th gold medal—4th silver medal Mary Lett and Keith Watson equal; 
  • 3rd silver medal Eddie Noonan; 
  • 2nd book Claude Woods; 
  • 1st book Isabel Curry.
Everyone present at the picnic had a most enjoyable time. Mr F Noonan was complimented on all sides for his good work in connection with the picnic.

Source: Gulgong Advertiser - March 18th 1919

1919 - Gulgong News - Beryl Public School
Captain W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., has been advised by the Department of Public Instruction, that tenders are being called for renovations and repairs to Beryl Public School. Representations towards this desired end were made by Captain Dunn on correspondence received from Mr. R. Cuthel, hon secretary Beryl Parents and Citizens' Association. The teacher (Mr. F. Noonan) and children and parents will be pleased that something is to be done towards making the school more comfortable than it is at the present time.


1919 - The Beryl School.
So far noting has been done to effect repairs to the Beryl Public School residence, which is in a deplorable condition. The white ants have played havoc with the inside walls, which are beginning to fall away, and the general condition of the building is such that it constitutes a grave danger to the health of the occupants, including a number of small children. The department some time ago intimated that the painting and repairing gang would be sent along to attend to the work. So far the gang has not reached Beryl, and meanwhile the department still collects rent, no discount being allowed for the dilapidated condition of the residence.

1920 - [FAREWELL]
An interesting function took place recently at 'Rob Roy.' Gulgong, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gibbons, the guests being Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hawkins, who have left Gulgong, after a residence of 15 years, during which period Mr. Hawkins was the teacher at the Wyaldra public school. The gathering consisted of parents, pupils and ex-pupils.
During the evening dancing took place. At the presentation, when Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins were the recipients of a silver tea and coffee service from the parents, and gifts from the ex-pupils, the chair was occupied by Mr. J. Adams, who, in addition to Messrs. W. Gibbons, F. Noonan (Beryl public school), Les. Foley and H. Dawson, expressed his regret at Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins's departure, but hoped they would meet with much success in their new home at Oxley Island (on the Manning River). Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins suitably responded.


1920 - [ANNUAL PICNIC]
Renovations have been completed to Beryl Public School. The annual school picnic will take place on March 27.

Mr. C. Jay, for several years in charge of the Guntawang Public School, has been transferred to
Berry.


1920 - [DEPARTURE]
Mr. F. Noonan, who has been in charge of the Beryl Public School for the past five and a half years, has been appointed to the charge of the school at, Summer Hill Creek, near Orange). Mr. Noonan and family have been very popular among the residents of Beryl and the children attending the school.

Source: Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932) Thu 7 Oct 1920 Page 20

1921 - BERYL
The return match between Beryl and Springfield cricket clubs was played on the former's wicket on Sunday, and resulted in a win for the home team by 4 runs on the first innings. Scores: — Springfield, first innings 56. second innings 86. Beryl, first innings 60.

Beryl club is starting off better this year than last, as they have now won four matches out of five played; so, although not by any means a brilliant team, they are holding their own against no mean adversaries. On Saturday next they meet Gulgong A team at Gulgong, and at Beryl the return will be played on Saturday, the 3rd instant. This will probably be all they will play until after the harvesting operations are completed.

A children's concert is to be held at Beryl Public School on Saturday night, December 3, and promises to be something worth going to see. The price of admission, 1/, is within the reach of all. The proceeds will go towards the school fund, for the supply of manual work material.

Haymaking is proceeding apace, in spite of frequent storms and showers. Crops in the district are very light, some of the late crops being especially poor. 

1926 - [FUNDRAISER]
A SOCIAL, in aid of the School Funds, will be held at the Public School, Beryl, on SATURDAY, 27th.
FEBRUARY. Tickets: Gents,' 3/-, Ladies' 2/-.
S. MOY, Secretary

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