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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1919

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School Holidays

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 December 1919 · page 4

The Minister for Education, Mr. A G. F. James, has informed Mr. J. G. Gllehrist, president of the New South Wales Teachers' Federation, that the schools may close for the…

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St. Xavier's School Concert

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 December 1919 · page 2

The annual concert given by the pupils of St. Xavier's Catholic Primary School on Tuesday evening attracted a very large audience. Tho schoolroom was…

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Catholic School Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 December 1919 · page 6

The pupils of St. Xavier's Catholic primary school gave their annual entertainment in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening. There was a crowded audience, and the programme…

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High School Old Boys' Onion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 December 1919 · page 4

A meeting of the Maitland High School Old Boys' Union was held in the West Maitland School of Arts last evening. Dr. King (a vice-president) being in the chair. It was…

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Speech Day. Superior Public School Function

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 December 1919 · page 12

The Town Hall was crowded with children and parents this afternoon. It was the first regular speech day in connection with the Superior Public School, and the…

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School Prizes at Kayuga P.s

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 20 December 1919 · page 2

The following scholars were successful' in winning, the sewing and attendance prizes donated by. Mrs. C. M. Maclntyre and Miss Macintyre:-—…

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East Maitland Public School

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 December 1919 · page 12

After receiving the deputation at the West Maitland School, the Minister, accompanied by a number of the visitors, visited the East Maitland Public School, where he…

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High School Honour Roll Unveiled

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 December 1919 · page 12

The Boys' High School, where the honour roll was unveiled, was next on the itinerary. There was a very large gathering in the school grounds, including many…

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Minister to School Children

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 December 1919 · page 12

"After all, we like our children, to be natural. We want our children to be natural and be themselves, to do away with the old idea that you knock education in with…

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Presbyterian Sabbath School. Presentation to Retiring Superintendent

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 December 1919 · page 12

At the close of the Sabbath School service on Sunday afternoon last the superintendent, teachers arid children met to make a presentation to the late superintendent, Mr. J. A…

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"Caretta" School. Distribution of Prizes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 December 1919 · page 2

The distribution of prizes in connection with "Caretta" School was held in St. Paul's Parish Hall on Wednesday afternoon. There was a large gathering of parents and friends…

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The Political Field. Should Schoolboys Stand Aloof?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 December 1919 · page 3

"I was astounded to read the remarks of a Melbourne public school master regarding the entry into polities of men who have passed through the public schools," said…

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Marist Bros High School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 December 1919 · page 4

The annual concert and distribution of prizes in connection with the Marist Brothers High and Primary Schools will take place in the West Maitland Town Hall on Monday…

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School Holidays

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 December 1919 · page 6

The Minister for Education, Mr James, notified during the week that the public schools could close for the Christmas vacation at midday yesterday, thus…

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Marist Bros Schools. Prize Distribution

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 December 1919 · page 4

The annual concert and distribution prizes in connection with the Marist Brother High and Primary Schools took place in the Town Hall last evening, which was de[?]…

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Convent School Concert Children's Good Display

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 December 1919 · page 5

On Thursday night last there was a large attendance, at the concert by the pupils of St Joseph's Convent. Annually, almost without exception…

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Marist Bros.' Schools. the Year's Work

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1919 · page 6

At the annual concert and distribution of prizes in connection with the Marist brothers' High and Primary school in West Maitland was held on Monday night last. Bro…

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Conference of Teachers. Question of Increased Work

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 December 1919 · page 7

At the Teachers' Conference on a motion from Lithgow that women assistants on staffs should teach needle work to their girl pupils, and that…

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Vere. Public School Brsaring-up

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 December 1919 · page 8

A very enjoyable evening was spent at Vere Public School on Friday last in connection with the breaking-up for the Christinas vacation. Quito a number…

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Our Public Schools

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 December 1919 · page 4

It is a matter for regret that valuable pronouncements upon education, such as those that are made at the breaking-up celebrations, and at teachers annual conferences, come…

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