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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1928

1,410 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 16 of 71

District Needs. Mr. O'hearn's Activities. Homeville Public School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 8

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., interviews the Assistant Under-Secretary of Education, Mr. Harkness, in connection with the request of the…

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School Swimming Carnival Good Afternoon's Sport

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 6

The children's own swimming carnival at the Singleton baths yesterday afternoon was a pronounced success. It was run by the pupils of the…

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Value of Schools Archbishop Kelly's Views

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 2

"It is never too seen to open a school," Archibishop Kelly declared at the blessing and opening of the Roman Catholic school-church at…

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School Histories. Anti-british Virus in America. Washington, March 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 4

The anti-British virus of the Mayor of Chicago has penetrated Congress. To-day a member of the House of Representatives submitted a motion…

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Kurri School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 4

Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., has been in touch with the Department of Education during the week, relative to the proposed new buildings and…

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St. Patrick's Day. Schools' Display at Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 7

Several thousand people witnessed St. Patrick's fete and Catholic schools' demonstration on the New castle showground on Saturday…

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Rouchel School of Arts. Sports Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 6

A highly successful afternoon's racing was held on Saturday last, under the guidance of the committee of the Rouchel School of Arts. The attendance…

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Rural School Notes. Mr. Bidwell Welcomed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 1

It must have been as pleading to Mr. Bidwell as it wan to the teaehers, to note the affectionate and hearty greeting that he received from his…

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Homeville Public School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 4

The question of Empire Day celebrations was considered at a special meeting of the Homeville Parents and Citizens' Association held in St…

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Cricket STROUD v. Dungog Public Schools

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 2

The return cricket match between these schools was played at Stroud on Friday, 23rd instant, and resulted in an easy victory for…

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Assault on School Girl a Fiendish Attack

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 4

It was reported in our telegrams of last issue that a 10-year-old girl had been assaulted in the bush at Chester Hill, between Regent's Park and…

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East End Activity Getting Ready for School Opening

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 4

A meeting of the East End Progress Association was held in the East End cricket shed last night. There was a good attendance…

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Red Sunday Schools. "Vampires or the Devil." Denounced by Mrs. Baldwin London, March 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 5

Mrs. Baldwin, wife of the Prime Minister, carried away by her eloquence, forgot to carry out the duty of opening a bazaar ,at Thornton Heath…

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Teachers' Federation. Meeting of Singleton Branch. Protest Against Holiday Alterations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 8

The March mootinG of thE Singleton branch of the Teachers' Federation was held in the Girls' School, Hunter-street, Singleton, on…

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Great Public Schools Riverview's Fine Win

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 9

After an exciting finish at Parramatta on Wednesday, St. Ignatius' College retained its unbeaten record in this season's Great Public Schools…

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Farm School for Slum Children West Australian Success LONDON, March 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 5

"Kingsley Fairbridge builded better than he knew when he founded the farm school in West Australia, giving slum…

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High School Old Girls' Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 4

Most [?]avourable reports were submitted at the annual meeting of members of the Maitland High School old Girls' Union, hold at the…

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Teachers' Federation Singleton Branch

Singleton Argus · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 2

The March meeting of the Singleton branch of the Teachers' Federation was held in the Girls' School, Hunter-street, Singleton, on Saturday, 24th inst…

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Found Missing Schoolgirl. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 2

The girl M'lissa Ward, reported missing last night from a private school at Bondi, was traced later to a convent in the suburbs…

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Boys' High School Additional Prefects

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 4

In view of the increased number of classes this year, it has been found necessary to select additional prefects. The boys chosen are W…

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