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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Schools

Schools, 1917

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South Grafton School of Arts

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held on Monday evening. In the unavoidable absence of the president, Mr. J. T. McKittrick, the chair was taken by…

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Nana Glen Teacher's Residence

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., has received the following letter dated 9th. January, from the Director of Education: "In reply to your representations in…

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School of Arts. Monthly Committee Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the School of Arts Committee was held on Thursday evening, Mr. C. A. Gilles (the president) in the chair. There were…

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St. Brigid's Convent School

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 2

The local Convent School prize list for the year 1916 [?] as follows:—7th class—Good conduct, [?]…

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Nana Glen Teacher's Residence

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., has received the following letter, dated 9th January, 1917, from the Director of Education:-- "In reply to your representations in…

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Desperate Germany. Schoolboys to Be Organised. London. Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 3

The Kaiser has ordered every boy in Germany to be organised for war service. School boys will be compelled to attend military drill daily and…

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School Rates. the Lord Mayor's Opinion. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 5

The Lord Mayor of Sydney speaking at a Roman Catholic function with respect to unimproved rating, said Catholic school grounds should be exempt,…

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Grafton Schools

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 4

The new school year was opened at the Grafton Primary School yesterday. The following new teachers who were recently appointed have taken up their…

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Sunday School Anniversary

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 4

The children's festival in connection with the Nana Glen Methodist Sunday School was a pronounced success and a fitting close to a most profitab[?]…

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The Schools

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 4

It has been rumored that the cookery class at Grafton was to be discontinued. This is not correct. Classes will be held on four days at Grafton and one at…

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Here and There. for Schoolmasters

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1917 · page 3

A genial presence from the Sydney grammar, was in this office the other day, and begin to talk Latin; not glibly, but according to the…

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School Attendance. Minister Explains the Law. Liberal Exemptions

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 January 1917 · page 7

A good deal of misconception appears to exist regarding the scope of the Public Instruction (Amendment) Act, which came into operation this week…

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Convent School Concert

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 2

In responseto popular demand the papils of St. Brigid's Convent School gave a second concert, in the local of School of Arte, on Thursday…

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Coffe School of Arts

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the chore was held on Thursday evening Precent: President C. A. Gilles (chair),…

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Popular Schoolmaster

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 2

On the 16th ulto. the parents of the school children and the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Small met in the old school room at Hickely's Creek to testify to…

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Grafton Teachers' Association

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 1

On Saturday morning Mr. Inspector Blumer, M.A., Presided over a Fine gathering of teachers at the Grafton Public School, the occasion being the…

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The Teachers' College. Successful Candidates. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 5

Following are the passes for entrance to the Teachers' College. All the successful students have been awarded scholarships at the Teachers' College,…

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Education Teachers' Requests. "The Financial Stringency." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 4

A teachers' deputation interviewed th[?] Minister for Education concerning th[?] eed of domestic science and teachers alleges, an appeal board, salary [?]…

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The Schools. Grafton Head Master Recognised. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 3

The transference of school inspectors to take effect from February 1, includes Messrs. G. A. Blumer, M.A., from Grafton to Bathurst district; J…

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Teachers' Association. Annuual Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 4

The annual meeting of the members of the Grafton branch of the Teachers' Association of N.S. Wales was held in the Grafton Primary…

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