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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1926

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Tarro Public School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 November 1926 · page 6

With reference to his representations asking that a weather-shed be erected at the Tarro Public School, Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., has…

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New Schools

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 November 1926 · page 6

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., has been informed by the Minister for Education, Mr. Mutch, that he will open the new school at Pretty Beach,…

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School Children Without Water

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 November 1926 · page 6

When a complaint was received from the schoolmaster at Kitchener, stating there was no water to give the children, the Administrator immediately sent the…

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Aviation. Women Pupils at Mascot

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 2

Claimed to be the first woman flying pupil in Australia to make an instruction flight, Mrs. M. Bryant, of Neutral Bay, had her first lesson in aviation at…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Tuesday, November 16, 1926. Local and General. School of Arts Sports

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 2

At the winding up meeting of the School of Arts sports committee on Wednesday night the President's Silver Cup will be handed to the winner…

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West Maitland Public School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 4

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Minsiter for Education, Mr. Mutch: "Following upon my letter of…

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Concession Picnic Rates for Abermain Sunday School

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 4

Mr. George Booth, M.L.A., has interviewed Mr. W. J. Morris, Secretary for Railways, relative to granting concession rates and…

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School of Arts Euchre

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 4

Another series of games in connection with the aggregate point score euchre competition was played at the School of Arts last…

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Garden Fete. Opened at East Maitland. St. Joseph's Convent School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 November 1926 · page 4

A very large gathering assembled in St. Joseph's Convent School grounds. East Maitland, last evening, when the annual garden fete was…

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St. Paul's Sunday School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 November 1926 · page 4

The annual picnic of St. Paul's Sunday, School will be held on the Show Ground on Saturday, and, an invitation is extended to parents and…

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Broke Public School

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 November 1926 · page 2

Mr Walter Bennett, M.L.A., has received the following communication from Mr T. D. Mutch, Minister for Education:—"With, reference to your…

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Carrow Brook School

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 November 1926 · page 2

With reference to representations by Mr W. Cameron, M.L.A., on behalf of Mr A. Fisher-Webster relative to the appointment of a teacher to Carrow…

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Floral Fete in Aid Op South Singleton R. C. School-church Official Opening at Elite Hall

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 November 1926 · page 2

A floral fete in aid of the building fund for the Roman Catholic schoolchurch at South Singleton, was opened in the Elite Hall, John-street, on…

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School Notes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 2

The dangerous practice of throwing glass bottles about indiscriminately led to a nasty accident to Colin Woodbry last Saturday afternoon. He and…

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Martindale School. Christmas Tree

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 11

At a meeting of the Martindale Parents and Citizens' Association, held to make arrangements for the breaking-up celebrations, Mr. G. S. Attwood…

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School Matters

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 6

The Director of Education has informed Mr. W. Cameron, M.L.A., that Carrow Brook Public School has been noted for the appointment of a…

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Aviation. Women Pupils at Mascot

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 November 1926 · page 16

Claimed to be the first woman flying pupil in Australian to make an instruction flight, Mrs. M. Bryant, of Neutral Bay, had her first lesson in aviation at…

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School Teacher's Injuries Awarded £222/12/9

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 November 1926 · page 5

Miss Lucy Woodcock, public school teacher, who had claimed £250, was awarded £222/12/9 compensation, on Wednesday by a jury in the Sydney…

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A Happy Re-union. School Days Recalled

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 November 1926 · page 9

Thirty women kept up such a merry clatter on 9th inst, in Farmer's smoke-room that they were quite oblivious of the strains of the…

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A Great Score. School Boy's Feat

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 November 1926 · page 9

Playing for Burwood school against Petersham school Alan Price combined the great score of 304 not out. On the first day he scored 72 not out,…

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