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Schools, 1911

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West Maitland Methodist Sunday School. Prize Night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 December 1911 · page 5

Last night the annual distribution of prizes in connection with the above school took place, in event which is viewed by both officers of the school and the scholars in the [?] that 123 prizes were awarded Mr. A. A. Mannall was in the chair, Rev. G. W. Payne distributed the rewards. After the singing of a hymn and prayer, Mr. Lcslie…

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Schools' Breaking-up Christmas, 1911. the Schoolboy's Screed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 December 1911 · page 4

Another School Your is packing his "grip" To follow his elders, is planning his trip. So while his successor his lesson books seeks,…

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South Singleton Infants' School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 December 1911 · page 7

There was a pleasing function at the infants' school. South Singleton, yesterday afternoon, in connection with the adjournment for the Christmas vacation. Many…

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Girls' High School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 December 1911 · page 4

The distribution of prizes at the Girls High School, West Maitland, took place this afternoon, and a report of the proceedings is held over until to-morrow…

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Boys' High School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 December 1911 · page 4

The pupils of the East Maitland Public Boys' High School held their annual break-up social at the school last night. A good supply of eatables and drinkables was [?] appreciated…

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South Singleton School

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 December 1911 · page 2

On Tuesday afternoon the South Singleton School broke up for the Christmas and New Year vacation, and at the invitation of the teacher (Miss…

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A Maniac Teacher

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 December 1911 · page 4

Borne, Monday.—Hans Pluetsch, a Schoolmaster at Brisons, in Switzerland, in a fit of madness, resolved to exterminate his family. He journeyed 50…

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Girls' Public High School. W M Annual Prize Distribution

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 December 1911 · page 5

The annual prize distribution of the Girls' Public High School, West Maitland, took place yesterday afternoon, at the school, under the presidency of Mr. T. E. Peirce…

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Superior Public School, W.m. Breaking-up Functions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 December 1911 · page 5

Yesterday afternoon a breaking-up function was held in the Girls' School. Presentations were made to Miss G. Willard head mistress) and to Miss Sheldon, which…

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Maitland School of Arts. Committee Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 December 1911 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the committee of the Martland School of Arts was held in the committee room of the institution last evening. Mr. T. E. Pyman occupied the…

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Exhibition of Pupils' Work. an Interesting Display

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 16

An exhibition of the work of the pupils of the West Maitland Superior Public School was held in the schoolroom on Friday. Owing, to the unpleasant weather conditions…

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Education in Western Australia. School, Teachers and University. London, Friday evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 5

Sir Newton J. Moore, Agent—General for Western Australia, has engaged 32 school teachers, was are leaving by the s.s. Runic. Mr. Gunn. of Western Australia. has…

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School Entertainments

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 7

Coincident with the breaking up for the Christmas holidays, several of the schools have held entertainments. At St. Xavier's Catholic School on Thursday evening the…

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State Continuation Schools. the Director's Report

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 12

The report of Mr. P. Board, Director of Education. who was appointed a Commissioner to inquire into working of continuation schools in Groat Britain and Europe, and to…

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Schools' Breaking-up Christmas, 1911. the Schoolboy's Screed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 5

Another School Year is packing his "grip" To follow his elders, is planning his trip. So while his successor his lesson books seeks…

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West Maitland Methodist Sunday School. Prize Night

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 3

On Tuesday the annual distribution of prizes an connection with the above school took place, an event which is viewed by both officers of the school and the scholars in the…

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Convent School Entertainment

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 9

A most enjoyable entertainment was given by the pupils of St. Joseph's Convent School, Kurri Kurri, in the school hall on (Wednesday, 6th inst. The pupils who took…

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Catholic School Entertainment

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 4

The pupils attending St. Xavier's School gave a pleasant little entertainment at the school-room on Thursday evening to mark the break-up for the Christmas…

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Break-up of the Schools

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 4

Most of the Public Schools broke up for the holidays on Wednesday. The actual date set down was yesterday, but the earller date was allowed to enable…

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Dunolly School Concert

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 3

On Wednesday eveniug the Dunolly School annual entertainment was 'held in the half of the Meehanics' Institute. The 'weather was favorable, and a large…

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