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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1931

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Closing of School of Arts Theatre Lack of Support the Reason President's Straight Talk

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 6

There has been so much talk about the closing of the Kurri Kurri School of Arts theatre lately, and so many people rushing into the press about the matter, that it was generally expected that there would be a big gathering at the hall on Tuesday night, when the committee…

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Govt. Defeated House of Commons School Age London, Jan. 21

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 6

In the House of Commons to-night the Government was defeated on a division in the report stage of the Education Bill…

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High School Boy's Brilliant Century Hunter Competitions Tiedeman Saves Robins Branxton's Strong Position

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 7

The fourth series of first grade matches in the Hunter River District: Cricket Association's competitions was opened on Saturday afternoon. Robins and Marist Bros, played on the West Maitland Park,…

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Schools Re-opening

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 2

Schools will re-open on Tuesday next…

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VALEDICTORY Popular Teacher Going to Glen William

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 8

Prior to their departure for Glen William, a farewell was tendered Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Evans and family by the Parents and Citizens at Bolan…

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Gloucester Public School

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 2

Hon. W. Bennett, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following communication from the Minister for Education:—Referring to your personal…

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Married Teachers and Education (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 2

Sir,—Much has been written about the decision of the Minister for Education, Mr. W. Davies, to dispense with the services of married women…

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Cessnock High School News

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 6

New First Year pupils who are qualified to enrol at Cessnock Intermediate High School need not attend on the opening day, Tuesday…

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Girls' High School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 5

The following candidates have qualified for admission to the West Maitland Girls' High School:— Shirley Agnew. West Maitland;…

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High School Entrance Exam Maitland Results Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 5

The following candidates have qualified for admission to the Boys' High School, East Maitland:— William Anable, St. James',…

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Primary Candidates Admissions to Singleton Intermediate High School. Names Announced To-day

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 2

Following the results of the Primary Final Examinations for 1930, the names of the following candidates were announced to-day as having been granted…

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Girls' High School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 10

The following candidates have qualified for admission to the West Maitland Girls' High School:— Shirley Agnew. West Maitland;…

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HONOURS High School Exams. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 7

The following pupils gained first-class honours in the Leaving Certificate examination:— English: Griffith Duncan, East…

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Muswellbrook Scholars. Entrance to High Schools

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 2

The following Muswellbrook scholars have qualified for admission to high schools:— WEST MAITLAND GIRLS…

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MR. H. M. LING Ex-Pupils Entertain Bolwarra Function

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 4

Mr. H. M. Ling, of Strathfield, formerly headmaster of Bolwarra Public School, was entertained in the school last night by…

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Farewell to Mr I. J. Evans. Teacher of Bolah Gap (Borambil) Public School for the Past 17½ Years

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 3

On Wednesday, January 21st, a farewell was tendered Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Evans and family by the Parents and Citizens at Bolah Gap…

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The Schools

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 3

The schools reopen on Tuesday next after the Xmas vacation…

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Teacher's Luck Gold Discovery

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 5

A school teacher, son of Mr. R. G. Moore, of Kalgoorlie (W.A.), wishing to visit the Larkinville field for experience, threw in his lot with…

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Sharks! Big School Scares Surfers at Forster. Estimated at 150

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 3

Mr. Allan J. Doyle, headmaster of Tinonee Public School, and who is spending the whole of his holidays at Forster, arrived in Taree…

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Entrance Exam. West Maitland Girls' High School

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 6

Ellen Bush, Murrurundi. Elizabeth. Hunt, Murrurundi. Frances Millard, Scone. Mavis Sanlaville, Murrurandi…

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