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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1920

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Action for Slander. Schoolmaster's Verdict

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 14

At Parramatta District Court, Judge Armstrong heard a slander ease, in which William Andrell Kimber, a schoolmaster, proceeded against Mrs. L. M. Wood, wile of J. H…

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Benefit of Swimming Schools

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 4

A report from Casino states that a man named Wolters was swimming in the big hole in the river is a resort for swimmers on Sundays. He swam to the opposite bank,…

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School of Arts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 4

A meeting of ladies interested in the West Maitland School of Arts will be held in the committee room of the institute next Tuesday afternoon, 9th March, at 4.30 o'clock, to…

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A Brave Schoolgirl. Rescues 13-Stone Man

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 4

A very brave act was successfully accomplished by a school girl named Dorrie Dark, aged 15, at Casino, a few days ago. Jack Wolters, a man of nearly 13…

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Status of School Teachers. Alteration of Classification Opposed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 6

Recently the New South Wales Federation of Teachers approached the Public Service Board and asked for alterations in the classification of schools, which would…

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Seats for School Ground

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 4

Recently the Parents and Citizens' Association connected with the Superior Public School, West Maitland, made application to the Department of Education asking for a…

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School Teacher's Arrest. Committed on Serious Charge

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 March 1920 · page 1

Kenneth Roy Gordon M'Kay., aged 20, and stated to have been employed at Cranbrook College, Rose Bay, was charged at Hunter's Hill Police Court with…

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School Additions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1920 · page 4

For additions to Booral Public School the Department of Education has accepted the tender of T. Southern, of Mayfield, Waratah, at £469…

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Action for Slander. Schoolmaster's Verdict

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 10 March 1920 · page 1

At Parramatta District Court, Judge Armstrong beard a slander case, in which William Andrell Kimber, a schoolmaster, proceeded…

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Maitland Show. Fine All Round Display. Live Stock and Pavilions. Striking Schools Exhibit. Educational Features

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 March 1920 · page 4

The Maitland Show! the chief educational and social fixture of the year, was launched to-day in circumstances that bid fair to make it one of the most successful exhibitions…

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Teachers' Salaries. Statement by Mr. Board

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 5

In concluding an address to a gathering of headmasters of public school in Sydney. Mr. Board, Director of Education, said it was his practice never to say anything…

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High School Old Boys' Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 4

A committee meeting of the Maitland High School Old Boys' Union wan held in the West Maitland School of Arts last evening to deal with matters in connection…

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School News

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 4

The Cessnock District teachers held a very successful social evening at the Cessnock School on Friday last. Teachers were present from most of the small…

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Status of School Teachers. Alteration of Classification Opposed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 10

Recently the New South Wales Federation of Teachers approached the Public Service Board and asked for alterations in the classification of schools, which would…

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Marist Bros.' High School. Bursary Winners

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 9

A pleasant and interesting function took place in the Marist Brothers' High School. West Maitland, on 1st instant, when a juvenile banquet was tendered to…

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Maitland School of Arts Committee Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the commit[?]r of the institution was hold in the committee room last week. the president (Mr. H W. Fry) occupied the char, others in at…

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School Teachers' Transfers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 4

Amongst the removals of public school teachers consequent on the promotions of Miss North, M.A., and Miss Miller to positions as inspectors, are the following:—…

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Local and General Mayjer's Flat New School Building

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 2

Hon W. Bennett, M.L.A., has been informed that the Minister for Education has accepted the tender of Mr. G. L. Perkins, of Forster, for the…

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Schools and Politics. Opposition Leader's Complaint

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 6

In the course of a special at the Globe Town Hall, Mr. John Storey, leader of the State Labour party, commented in strong terms upon the use of public schools for…

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Dr. Jarman's Pupils' Recital

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 2

The pianoforte and vocal recital by students from the studio of Dr. C. A. Jarman afforded much pleasure to a largo audience of music lovers in the…

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