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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1912

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Compulsory Attendance at School

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 November 1912 · page 3

Figures furnished by the Education Department show the reason for the notice given by the Minister (Mr Carmichael) of a bill to amend the…

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Compulsory Attendance at School

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 13 November 1912 · page 2

Figures furnished, by the Education Department show the reason for the notice given by the Minister (Mr. Carmichael) of a bill to amend the…

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Local and General News. West Maitland School of Arts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 November 1912 · page 4

The following latest books have been added to the library:—"Trustees," by Hassola Bindloss; "Borrowers of Fortune," by Hebbertson; "Larkmeadow," by Pickthall; "The Virgin…

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Maitland School of Arts. Committee Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 November 1912 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the committee was held in the institution last evening. Mr. John Hall occupied the chair, and there were present—Messrs. C. O…

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The Bible in China. How Students Question Teachers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 4

A record of encouraging work under disheartening conditions is to be found in "China and the Gospel," an interesting publication containing the annual…

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High School Garden Fete

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 2

The annual garden fete in aid of local [?]ities will be held in the grounds of the Girls High School on Wednesday next. The fe[?] will be opened by the Mayoress (Mrs. M [?]…

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Sunday School Picnic

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 4

The annual picnic in connection with St. Paul's Sunday school was held to-day in pleasant weather. A short service was first conducted in St. Paul's Church by Canon…

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Rural Camp Schools. Gatherings at Tamworth

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 12

Mr. Carmichael, the State Minister of Public Instruction, arrived at Tamworth on Saturday, on a visit of inspection of the rural camp school. He was accompanied by Mr…

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Women Teachers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 9

An order recently issued by the State Department of Public Instruction is causing considerable dissatisfaction among the ranks of the women teachers, whom it…

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A World's Record for Schools

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 November 1912 · page 2

New South Wales to-day will break another record—that for the greatest number of candidates for a public examination. It is the occasion of the qualifying certificates…

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Kurri Public School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 November 1912 · page 3

Mr. S. H. Herbert, District Works Officer, visited the Kurri Superior Public School on Wednesday in connection with the proposed erection of an additional class-room. Mr…

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Public School, Stroud

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 November 1912 · page 5

The tender of Boworth and Wilson, Dungog, has been accepted for effecting repairs, renovations, ect., to Public School Premises and residence at Stroud, £180…

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Methodist Sunday Schools. Annual Examinations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 2

The results of the examinations for 1912 conducted by the Sunday School Department, of the New South Wales Methodist Conference have just been published, and…

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Rhodes Scholars. Washington, Nov. 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 November 1912 · page 5

Dr. G. R. Parkin, organising representative of the Rhodes' Scholarship Trust, in course of an address, criticised the American Rhodes scholars. He remarked that…

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High School Old Girls' Union. Annual Garden Fete

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 November 1912 · page 5

For some years now, it has been the custom of the members of the High School Old Girls' Union to annually hold a garden fete, with the commendable and gratifying…

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School of Arts

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1912 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the committee of the above was held on Wednesday evening last. Present—R. L. Fitzgerald (president), C…

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Public School Improvements

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 4

The following official communication has been received by Major Nicholson, member for Maitland:—"Department of Public Instruction, Sydney, 20th, November, 1912. Sir…

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Public School Funds

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 4

The Kurri Parents and Citizens' Association is making arrangements to hold a bazaar in aid of the funds of the Superior Public School. A preliminary meeting was…

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Methodist Sunday School. Annual Examinations

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 14

The results of the examinations for 1912 conducted by the Sunday School Department of the New South Wales Methodist Conference have just been published, and…

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High School Old Girls' Union. Annual Garden Fete

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 8

For some years now, it has been the custom of the members of the High School Old Girls' Union to annually hold a garden fete, with the commendable and gratifying…

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