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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1910

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Teachers a Drug

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 November 1910 · page 13

A pressing problem, is the "over-supply" d teachers for elementary schools, who have cost the community £200 to £300 each at the training colleges, but for whom…

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A Head Teacher's Promotion

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 November 1910 · page 4

It may not be generally known that some short time ago Mr M'Lelland Deputy Chief Inspector of Schools, paid a visit to the Singleton Superior Public…

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Convent High School Entertainment

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 November 1910 · page 4

On Wednesday evening a full dress rehearsal for the operetta, "Princess Ju Ju," to be given at the Mechanics' Institute this evening, was held by the…

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Large Classes in Schools

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 November 1910 · page 5

The Board of Education is withholding £65,967 from the London County Council because of a number of classes exceeding 60 pupils. The council states that it has long been hurrying…

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Convent High School Entertainment

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 29 November 1910 · page 4

The animal entertainment by the pupils of the Convent High School was held at the Mechanics' Institute Hall on Saturday evening, in the presence of an…

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High School Examinations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 December 1910 · page 4

The competitive examinations for State scholarships and bursaries tenable at the High School, and also the examination for entrance to the school were opened…

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School Inspection

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 December 1910 · page 6

A certain church school in a Northern city was frequently visited by the rector, who was a stickler for etiquette. These visits were uually accompanied by strings…

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A. Schoolboy's Funeral

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1910 · page 4

On Thursday evening Stanley Figgis, the seven-year-old son of the Rev. R. Figgis, passed away after a brief illness at his father's residence, Lorn Yesterday afternoon the funeral…

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Teachers' Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1910 · page 4

Senior-Inspector Friend presided at a meeting of the Maitland District Teachers' Association, held at the Superior Public School this morning, at which the financial statement in connection with…

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The Grammar School

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 6 December 1910 · page 2

THE School term will close on Wednesday, December 14. The annual examinations are being held during this and next week. The usual…

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Continuation Schools System to be Established

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 6 December 1910 · page 4

The Minister for Public Instruction (Mr Beeby) intends, to commence at the beginning of next year, at several centres in the city suburbs, and country,…

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Shooting at School Teacher. "Great Provocation."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 December 1910 · page 5

The hearing of the charge against John Henry Nunn of shooting at William Thomas Hill, State School teacher, at Banyan Sea Lake, on October 28, was concluded at…

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Mamma Must Go to School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 December 1910 · page 7

W[?]hood and motherhood are not sufficient cause for a girl less than 16, to stay away from school thinks Judge Joseph B. Bray; of Orange N.J. Those [?]dcuses must…

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School Continental

Singleton Argus · Thursday 8 December 1910 · page 2

A grand Continental and Pedlars Fair, In aid of the funds of the Singleton Public School, will be held in the school grounds to-morrow, and Saturday. The programme…

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Maitland School of Arts. Committee Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 December 1910 · page 3

The usual meeting of the committee was held in the committee room of the institution last, evening. Mr. R. L. Pender occupied the chair, and there were present…

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School Concert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 December 1910 · page 3

The annual Superior Public School Concert was held on Wednesday night, in Victoria Hall, find very successful, the hall…

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Convent Pupils' Entertainment

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1910 · page 6

A musical and dramatic entertainment will be given by the pupils of the Convent of Mercy. East Maitland, in the Mechanics' Institute, on Tuesday evening next…

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Shooting at a School Teacher. "Great Provocation."

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 December 1910 · page 1

The hearing of the charge against. John Henry Nunn of shooting at William Thomas Hill, State school teacher, with intent to do grievous bodily harm, at…

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The Small School Teacher

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 December 1910 · page 4

The pains and penalties of life as a country schooltender were the subject of discussion at the Dubbo District Teachers' Association last Saturday. One…

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Convent School Entertainment

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 10 December 1910 · page 2

The pupils of the Muswellbrook. Convent High School gave their annual musical and dramatic entertainment in the School of Arts last…

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