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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1928

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School Examination Dates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 4

The annual conference of the Catholic Education Association unanimously agreed that the change in the date of the Intermediate…

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East Cessnock Public School. Official Opening To-morrow

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 5

[?] Cessnock Public School will be officially opened to-morrow afternoon at 2 o’clock by the Inspector of Schools (Mr. McDo[?]…

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School of Arts Euchre Party

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 5

As a result of a eusher party organised by the Sehool of Arts Ladies' Committee, on behalf of Mr. Miltie Bailey, the sum of £15…

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Scholars at Broken Hill 25 Per Cent. Foreigners

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 8

When the Governor (Sir Dudley de Chair) went visiting the East Broken Hill school, he was informed that 25 per cent, of the children were…

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School Column. Address [?] Teachers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 11

A large group of teachers assembled on the evening of April 25 to hear an address on Art Work, delivered by Miss R. A. Robinson, a…

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School Teacher's Death

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 7

A sad death occurred in Newcastle, when Miss Margard (Maggie) Neil, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Neil, of Dungog…

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School Teachers' Gathering

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 8

On Wednesday, 16th May, the staff of the Intermediate High School, Yorkstreet, entertained, at afternoon tea in the library the President of the…

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Boys' High School Careers for Boys

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 3
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There are two avenues of entrance to the Public Service—the Intermediate and the Leaving examinations. As the conditions in each case are…

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Dairy Science Schools

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 6

The Dairy branch, Department of Agriculture, has announced that an alteration has been made in the dates on which the Albury and…

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School Column. Retirement of Popular Inspector

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 4

Mr. F. W. Mannell, M.A., Inspector of Schools, is entering upon long leave prior to his retirement from the service of the Education…

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Kurri Public School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 6

Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., has received information that the construction of the new building and alterations and renovations to Kurri Kurri…

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State Schools. Alteration of Holidays. Minister Explains

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 9

Members of the Teachers' Federation protested to the Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) against the recent decision to alter the…

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Cartridge Explodes. Schoolboy Injured in Strange Circumstances. Brisbane

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 8

While a 12-year-old school-boy, Mervyn Heitman, of Mary-borough, was sitting in a room with a number of others, he…

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School by Radio. Children Write Letters

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 2

"You will probably receive several letters from pupils of this school," writes Mr N. B. Ball, headmaster of Elliston, via Scone in a letter to Mr…

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East Cessnock School. Officially Opened

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 2

The new East Cessnock Public School which is situated on the junction of the two Maitland roads, was officially opened on Saturday…

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Teacher Retiring

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 4

Mr. William J. Broadfoot, head-master of Gordon Public School, is retiring from the Education Department. His last day of service will be…

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School to be Lighted

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 4

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., has been advised that the Education Department has deicded to have the electric light installed in certain…

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Weston School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 4

Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., has made representations to the Department of Education relative to securing an additional male teacher for the…

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Official Opening Ceremony New Public School at East End A Handsome Edifice of Education

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 3

The new public school at East 'End was officially opened on' Saturday afternoon by Mr. F. Putland, Inspector of Schools for the…

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