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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1918

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Weston School of Arts. Proposed New Building

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 2

The following officers and committee of the Weston School of Arts have been elected for the ensuing year.—Patron, Mr. M. Charlton, M.H.R.; president, Mr. A. Kirk;…

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Cessnock School of Arts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 4

Since the appointment of Mr. J. Howard as caretaker of the Cessnock School of Arts billiard room the revenue of the room has increased considerably (writes our Mines…

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Sunday School Examination

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 12

The results of the Newcastle Diocesan Sunday School examination are announced. In the Maitland district the following candidates were successful:—…

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The Grammar School an Enjoyable Evening

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 7

There was a large gathering at the Grammar School on Thursday evening, in connection with speech day and presentation of certificates won by pupils…

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Local and General Wangat School

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 2

Hon. Walter Bennett has received the following from the Department of Education:—I am directed to acquaint you that your letter, dated 1st…

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Repatriating Soldiers. Training at State Schools and Colleges

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 3

Mr. James, Minister for Education, stated on Tuesday afternoon that during the day he had had an interview with Senator Millen, the Minister for Repatriation, and final…

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Kurri School of Arts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 4

Mr. G. H. Reid, who has been secretary of the Kurri School of Arts for some time, has resigned that office, owing to pressue of business, and the vacancy has been filled by…

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Oakhampton Public School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 4

A movement has been initiated by the Parents and Citizens' Association at Oakhampton to provide the local school with two new flags, also to gather photographs of ex-pupils…

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West Maitland School of Arts. Committed Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the committee of the Maitland School of Arts was hold in the committees room last evening. Mr. H. W. Fry (president) occupied the…

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Aconistion to Public School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 4

For some months past Lieut. Colonel Nicholson, M.L.A., has persistently urged upon the Department of Education the wisdom of acquiring Brough House and grounds,…

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School of Arts Library

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 4

The following latest works have been added to the library of the west Maitland School [?] Arts:—"Rimrock Jones," Dave Coolidge; "Tree of Heaven," May Sinclair; "Woman…

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Parkville Public School

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

Marion Peaker and William Burns, two pupils of the above school whose names appeared in the list of successful qualifying…

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Scone Public School. the Recent Examination's. 28 Qualifying Certificated; 18 Entrances to High School

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

In a recent issue we made mention of the fact that 28 candidates of the local Public School were successful in their qualifying certificate…

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Marist Brothers' School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 18

A handsome gold medal, donated by Mr. W. J. Enright B. A., for the boy attending the Marist Brothers' School in West Maitland who obtained the best pass in the…

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Kicked by a Horse. Schoolboy's Death

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 12
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A magisterial inquiry concerning the death of the unfortunate lad, William Eric Whelan, who died in the Maitland Hospital last week, following upon injuries received at…

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Cricket. Schools' Match

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 21

West Maitland S.P. School defeated a Junior team from East Maitland Boys' High School yesterday afternoon. Cook scored 17 of the latter school's 32. Nott securing…

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School Examinations Intermediate Results

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 6

The following names appear in the results of the intermediate certificate examination for students in the northern district. The award of the…

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School of Arts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

The Cessnock School of Arts Committee is organising a euchre party and dance in aid of the funds. Recently complaints have been received that persons who are not members…

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Cricket. Schools Match

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 7

An enjoyable match was played on the local park on Monday afternoon between a team from Plattsburg School (which is leading in the junior competition in Newcastle)…

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