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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1923

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School Concert. a Splendid Success

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 December 1923 · page 2

Even in their most optimistic moments, Mr. McAuley and his staff could scarcely have anticipated the splendid audience in attendance at…

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N.z. School Tragedy Accused Committed for Trial

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 December 1923 · page 3

In connection with the tragic shooting and attempted murder at Waikire School (N.Z.) in October last, John Higgins appeared before the…

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High School Fees

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 December 1923 · page 8

Speaking at the annual Speech Day in connection with the Wollongong High School the headmaster, Mr. Hedberg, said that it had been…

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School for Paxton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 December 1923 · page 4

Answering Messrs Bennett and O'Hearn, Ms.L.A., in the State House, the Minister for Education said the matter of establishing a public school…

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Catholic Teachers. Conference in Maitland. Diocesan Gathering

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 December 1923 · page 4

The first educational conference of Catholic teachers of the Maitland Diocese was held at the Dominican Convent, West Maitland, on Monday…

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Abduction Charge Schoolmaster Committed

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 December 1923 · page 3

Thomas Ambrose Tarrant, aged 49, on romand, appeared at the West Maitland Police Court on Monday on a charge that at Newcastle on…

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Fire at Aberdeen School of Arts Destroyed

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 December 1923 · page 3

The School of Arts at Aberdeen was burnt down early on Sunday morning, the- reading-room, library, and council room being completely destroyed; also…

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U.S.S. Colarado-Battleship School and Engineering Marvel to Serve in Peace As Well As War

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 December 1923 · page 5

The most powerful battleship in the world, a milestone in engineering progress, and a splendid training school for young Americans—such is…

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School Notes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 December 1923 · page 8

The School Teacher's conference opened on Monday, 17th instant, in Sydney Town Hall when a large gathering of city and country…

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School Concert at Munni

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 December 1923 · page 3

On Friday afternoon, December 6th the parents and residents of the Munni district, at the invitation of the teacher, Miss Dunk, attended a…

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A Teacher's Luck

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 December 1923 · page 12

School teachers are most frank. One has only to drop in for a few minutes at the annual conference to convince oneself on that score. The…

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New School of Arts

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 December 1923 · page 6

The disposal of the School of Arts building will probably not be hurried for a while, and tenders for the new building will be called first. If the…

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Kitchener Sunday School Picnic

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 December 1923 · page 12

A grand concert and dance was held in Batterham's Hall the programme being a splendid effort by the Children of the Kitchener Union…

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Branch School Additions

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 December 1923 · page 7

The portable school which has been erected at the branch school on the Allandale Road looks nice with its garb of paint, particularly…

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Kearsley School of Arts

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 December 1923 · page 7

Mr. A. E. Johnson, of Kearsley Progress Association has been in communication with the Department to the dedication of an area of land…

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Muswellbrook. Speech Day

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1923 · page 6

The annual presentation of prices, and reading of report of the year's work took place of the local public school on Friday. Dr. Roger, president of the Parents…

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Overcrowded Schools

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1923 · page 4

In connection with his representations on behalf of Tarro shire council, regarding overcrowded schools, Hon. Walter Bennett, M.L.A. has been informed by…

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Martins Creek School Annual Concert

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1923 · page 14

The first concert given by pupils of Martin's Creek Public School was held in the Memorial Hall, when in spite of the severe heat the hall was…

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School Tragedy. Police Court Sequel

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1923 · page 14

John Higgins appeared before the Magistrate's Court at Paeroa (N.Z.), charged with murder and attempted murder at Waikino school in October, Mr…

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Caretta School. Presentation of Prizes

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1923 · page 11

An entertaining programme preceded the annual distribution of prizes to pupils of "Caretta" private school, in the West Maitland School of Arts 14th…

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