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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Schools

Schools, 1939

646 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 28 of 33

Casino School of Arts. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 November 1939 · page 4

A Bill to amend the Casino School of Arts Enabling Act in [?]ertain respects was read a first time in the Legislative Assembly to-night…

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Coff's Harbor School

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 4

The Director of Education has informed Mr. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., in reply to his personal representations relative to the need for ground…

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Brooklana School

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 1

Hon. Roy. S. Vincent, M.L.A., forwards the following communication received from the Director of Education (G. R. Thomas): "I refer to your…

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School Column Visit of Mr. G. Breakwell, B.A., B.Sc., Supervisor of School Agriculture

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 2

Mr. Breakwell arrived in Dorrigo yesterday to inspect the work in agriculture at the school. He also inspected the school farm plot at the…

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School Forest

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 3

On Thursday last the Chief Inspector of Forests, Mr. Love, and the District Inspector, Mr. Briggs, were in town investigating the possibilities…

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School Girls 19 Marry In 1938 Higher Birthrate. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 3

Nineteen girls under school leaving age were married in Australia in 1938. One was 12 years old, one 13 and 17 were 14. The youngest bridegroom…

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Assembly Hall Grafton High School Setting Foundation Stone

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 November 1939 · page 4

The foundation stone of the new Assembly Hall at the Grafton High School will be set at a ceremony at the school this afternoon, at 2 o'clock, by…

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High School Review Record of Development

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 2

The Grafton High School was opened at the beginning of 1913, arid for soriie time was carried on in portion of the Primary School building…

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New Buildings at Grafton High School Foundation Stone Set On Saturday Minister for Education Performs Ceremony Need for Technical Instruction Mr. Drummond Greeted As "Our Friend"

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 2

This ceremony marks a big step forward in the provision of educational facilities on the North Coast and at Grafton particularly, remarked the Minister for Education, Mr. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A., on Saturday when he performed the ceremony of setting the foundation stone for the additions…

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Airmen's Schools Plan for South Africa. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 November 1939 · page 5

The Empire section of the Press Bureau has announced the establishment of special airmen's training schools in various parts of South…

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Grafton's Jacaranda Festival: Some of the Floats . Charming Maidens in a Charming Setting the Taj Mahal Set in Grafton's Glorious Avenue the Old Students Always Do Their Part Sth. Grafton Girl Guides' Assn. Opens New Den Ulmarra Makes Its Contribution a Fairy Story Comes to Grafton Minister Received by Guard of Honor at High School

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 2

An old English garden, as d[?]picted in a float presented by Mackellys at the Jacaranda Festival. The jacarandes made a gorgeous background. India as portroyed by the Grafton sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. at the Jacaranda Festival. A representation of the famous Taj Mahal was the central feature of the float…

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Grafton High School Tuck Shop

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 4

By advertisement in our columns today tenders are called for the rental of the tuck shop at Grafton High School. This represents another stage…

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Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 4

The annual Sunday School picnic of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is to be held to-morrow (Saturday) at Mcpherson's Crossing. This will be the…

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Grafton High School P. And C. Assn. Monthly Meeting

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 November 1939 · page 1

At its meeting at the school on Thursday night the president, Mr. S. J. Watson, expressed his personal thanks to Messrs. Hotchk[?]s and Kearns; the lady…

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School Wireless Fees

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 7

At a meeting of Bonalbo Parents, and Citizens' Association, Mr. J. Mallon criticised the Federal Government for insisting oh fees for licenses for school…

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Grafton Public School P. And C. Assn. Need for Up-to-date Baths

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 6

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

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School Column Half Yearly Examinations

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 2

Next week we shall publish the full results of The half yearly examinations. Parents will shortly receive reports on the work. conduct…

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Yamba Urban Area Meeting Of Committee Proposed School Forest

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 3

The November meeting of the Yamba Urban Area Committee was held on Saturday. Members present were Messrs. John Campbell (chairman), J…

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School for Peasants In Northern Bulgaria Learning How to Live a Social Adventure

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 7

This is the story of a social adventure that reached its goal. Somewhat over a decade ago an American and his Swiss wife founded a school for…

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Tamworth High School

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 4

Two hundred and forty-four pupils have qualified for entrance to Tamworth High School in 1940. They come from 42 schools and most of them live…

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