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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Schools

Schools, 1937

672 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 17 of 34

Schoolgirl's Leg Broken at Basket Ball

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 15

While playing basket ball at St. Joseph's Convent School Burringbar, Eileen Ianna (9), of Lismore, had a leg fractured. After receiving initial…

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State Aid For Denominational Schools Dr. Duhig's Letter to Q'sland Premier. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 July 1937 · page 5

The R.C. Archbishop of Brisbane, Dr. Duhig, has forwarded a letter to the Premier, Mr. Forgan Smith, explaining the objects of the Catholic…

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State Aid for Denominational Schools Opposition In Q'sland Council of Churches Active Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 5

Stating that as the R.C. Archbishop of Brisbane, Dr. Duhig. had rejected its peace offer, it had no alternative but to pursue with all its…

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School Column School Sport

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 3

Competition matches were abandoned last Friday. The afternoon was spent in running races and conducting jumps to determine who would…

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Schoolboy Howlers "The Men Were Mustard" "Amen Means 'That's the Lot'" "Cuckoo Lays Other Birds' Eggs." London, June 19

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 9

June has proved a "merry month for schoolboy "howlers." Here are a few collected in Scotland. Asked in a general knowledge paper…

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EDUCATION Fellowship Conference Some Schools May Close. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 5

The Minister for Education, Mr Drummond, admitted to-day that a number of schools would be closed during the New Education Fellowship…

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Inter-school Sport

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 2

Students of Coffs Intermediate High School left by train this afternoon for Kempsey, to test their prowess against the Kempsey High School…

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Grafton Public School P. and C. Assn

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 4

The members of the Grafton Public School Parents and Citizens' Association are reminded that the usual monthly meeting will be held in the…

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Sports Competition Grafton High School

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 4

The 23rd annual sports carnival of the Grafton High School will take place to- morrow, commencing at 9.30 a.m. Over 70 events will be contested…

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Grafton Public School Parents And Citizens' Association License Fees for Wireless Sets

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 July 1937 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Grafton Public School Parents and Citizens' Association was held at the school last night, the president (Mr. C. W…

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Grafton High School New Buildings

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 July 1937 · page 7

Amended sketch plans for alterations, additions and installation of sewerage at Grafton High School were submitted by the Education…

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School Sport

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 2

We hope to resume the usual competition games to-day (Friday)…

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School News

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 2

The epidemic of chicken-pox is continuing to have a very serious effect upon school attendances. Some classes are still reduced to less than…

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School Column

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 2

We desire to extend to Mrs. Hollingworth and her family our deepest sympathy in their sad bereavement Mr. and Mrs. Hollingworth have at…

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Karangi Teacher Entertained

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 3

There was a large gathering of members of Karangi P. & C. Association at the local school on Tuesday evening, at a presentation and social…

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Inter-school Sport Cofls Harbour v. Kempsey

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 2

Students of Coffs Intermediate High School who went to Kempsey this week won at basketball but were beaten in the debate,…

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Coffs New School Laying Foundation Stone Local Arrangements Made

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 3

Although the erection of the new school at Coffs Harbour is well advanced, the foundation stone of the new building has yet…

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Kempsey Win Inter-School Sports Competition Coff's Harbor Students Visit the Macleay. Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 3

The students of the Coffs Harbor intermediate High School, who have been representing the school in the annual competition with the Kempsey High…

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Coff's High School

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 13

The Minister for Education has informed Mr. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., that he has had under notice his personal representations regarding the need for…

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Schoolmate Galloping Well at Ascot

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 6

The Ramornie, Handicap candidate Schoolmate, is galloping well at Ascot. Brisbane. Ridden by J. Carmont. Schoolmate, on Tuesday, ran half a…

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