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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1917

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Attendances at Schools Statement by Mr. James

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 2

"The annual statistics in regard to enrolment and attendance at schools in New South Wales are now completed," said Mr. James, Minister for Education," and the position…

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Sunday School Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 4

In the grounds of the Presbyterian Manse, which were suitably decorated for the occasion, a fair, in aid of the Sunday School funds was opened this afternoon by Mrs. W. H…

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Teachers' Association. Schools' Recruiting Scheme

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 2

At a meeting held in the School of Arts on Saturday evening, under the auspices of the Maitland District Teachers' Association, Messrs. Henry and Nelligan, a…

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Presbyterian Sunday School. Augmenting the Funds

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 3

A more vigorous and stronger Sunday School is the desire of those associated with the work amongst the young folk in connection with the Presbyterian Church, for the…

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East Maitland Presbyterian Sunday School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 4

On Saturday the East Maitland Presbyterian Sunday School held its annual picnic at Raworth, and had a very enjoyable day, the picnicers travelling by train. Mr. D. Ley,…

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School's Soldier Representative

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 4

In connection with the scheme of the Public School Teachers' Association to secure at least one recruit to represent each public school in the State, the recruit to be looked…

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Teachers' Association. Quarterly General Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 6

At the quarterly general meeting of the above, after routine business, and business arising out of the staging of a schools' exhibit at the forthcoming Maitland show, Mr…

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Abermain Public School Roll of Honour

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 2

There was n large attendance of parents and children in the schoolroom at Abermain on Saturday afternoon to witness the [?]of a roll of honor. Mr. D. Fairhall,…

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Girls' High School. Soldier Epresentative Farewelled

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 5

A pleasing function took place at the Girls' High School this morning, the occasion be-ing the farewell visit of Trooper Cyril Hig-gins (the first [?] nominated by the…

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School of Arts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the School of Arts committee of management was held on Tuesday night. The president Mr. C.H.[?]: occupied the chair, and there were also…

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Teachers' Association. Schools' Recruiting Scheme

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 10

At a meeting held in the School of Arts on Saturday evening, under the auspices of the Maitland District Teachers' Association, Messrs. Henry and Nelligan, a…

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The School of Arts

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Committee of the School of Arts was held on Tuesday night. There were present: Mr. C. H Tindale (President),…

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Teachers Transfers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 4

Among the Easter transfers of teachers occur the names of Miss G. Willard and Miss E. Wheeler both well-known in the Maitland district. Miss Willard is transferred…

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Attendances at Schools Statement by Mr. James

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 15

"The annual statistics in regard to enrolment and attendance at schools in New South Wales are now completed," said Mr. James, Minister for Education, "and the position…

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Presbyterian Sunday School. Augmenting the Funds

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 10

A more vigorous and stronger Sunday School is the desire of those associated with the work amongst die young folk in connection with the Presbyterian Church, for the…

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Teachers' Association. Quarterly General Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 7

At the quarterly general meeting of the above, after routine business, and business arising out of the staging of a schools' exhibit at the forthcoming Maitland show, Mr…

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School of Arts Library

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 4

The following latest books have been added to the library of the West Maitland School of Arts:—Paradise Garden, by Geo. Gibbs; Ends of Justice, by F. W. White; Girl of…

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Abermain Public School. Roll of Honour

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 April 1917 · page 16

There was a large attendance of parents and children in the schoolroom at Abermain on on Saturday, 31st ultimo, to witness the unveiling of a roll of honour. Mr. D. Fairhall…

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Anzac Day. Celebration in Schools

Singleton Argus · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 4

With a view to having the second anniversary of Anzae Day (April 25) appropriately celebrated in the Public Schools, and in order that the great and…

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West Maitland School Recruit No. 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 4

On Friday afternoon the West Maitland Superior Public School took a preliminary farewell of its second special recruit, Ernest Denny, a former pupil. Denny is only…

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