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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Schools

Schools, 1939

646 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 11 of 33

Teachers' Federation Monthly Meeting Mr. E. Dill Elected Secretary

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 4

At a Teachers' Federation meeting in the local school, on Friday last, the resignation of Mr. R. N. Withers, secretary, was accepted with regret…

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Teachers Gain Decision Chamber of Commerce Team Defeated by Small Margin Interesting Debate on Current Topic

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 3

A team, representing the Dorrigo Teachers' Federation, gained the decision in a debate versus a Chamber of Commerce team, at the Public…

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School Aero Club

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 4

An examination of aeroplane models made by members of Coffs High School Aero Club was held this week. Mr. Pidgeon, himself an…

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Primary School Class Jottings Sixth Class

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 2

Congratulations to the following pupils who filled the first six places in the monthly tests:—Ron Archibald, June Lamb, Alan Wills, Harold…

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Upper Orara School

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 3

Mr. It. S. Vincent, M.L.A., has seen the Minister for Education (Mr. D. H. Druimnond) personally on behalf of Upper Orara P. & C. Association…

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Minister's Offer High School Sewerage More Formation Sought

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

The Grafton High School P. and C. Association last night again discussed the question of improvements and extensions to the school, particularly as…

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Armidale High School

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 4

Saturday will be a big day in the history of the Armidale High School, for the Minister for Education (Mr. D. H. Drummond) will attend ceremonies…

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Upped Orara School

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 4

The Acting Director of Education, Mr B C. Harkness, has written to Mr. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., in reply to his representations on behalf of the Upper…

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Ulmarra Council Special Meeting Kerbing and Guttering School of Arts Land

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 7

A special general meeting of the Ulmarra Council was held on Tuesday morning, May 2, as a result of the April monthly meeting having lapsed…

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Grafton High School Sewerage Installation Adjustment of Plans

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 4

In a letter to Mr. C. G. Wingfield. M.L.A., dated May 2, the Minister for Education (Mr. D. H. Drummond) writes:-…

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Gas Masks Reply to Teachers Request. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

Commenting on the request by ton Teachers' Federation that gas masks should be made available at all schools, the Minister for Transport, Colonel…

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Grafton Public School P. and C. Association

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

The members of the Grafton Public School P. and C. Association are reminded that the monthly meeting Will be held in the schoolroom, Bacon street,…

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School News Grafton Public Infants' School Junior Red Cross

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 7

During this term Our Koalas--Junior Red Cross members--collected £1 in cash, also wool and money for lining for a wool rug. The little girls gave…

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Monthly Meeting Grafton Public School P. and C.

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Grafton Public School P. and C. Association was held on Tuesday night, Mr. C. W. Schaeffer presiding. The…

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Bonalbo School Sports

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 4

Bonalbo Public School won the Upper Clarence Schools' Association's shield at the third annual sports meeting at Bonalbo. The Chamber of…

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Lively Debate Child Welfare Bill School Leaving Age Attempts to Alter Fail Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 5

Unsuccessful attempts to raise the school leaving age to 16 years were made in the Legislative Assembly today…

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School Column

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 3

A Physical Education Advisory Committee was appointed last year by the Minister for Education. The committee found it necessary to…

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Schoolgirl Injured

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

Betty Lilian Paul, 9 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Paul, of Southampton road, South Grafton, fell while playing at the South Grafton School…

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Grafton High School Vacation

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

The High School, to common with other State schools of the district, closed on Thursday afternoon last for the autumn vacation. School will be…

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School Holidays Special Excursion To-night

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

Schools in the Clarence River district, in common with schools throughout the State, closed yesterday for holidays…

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