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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1931

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Euchre Party at St. Xavier's School

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 2

The first of a series of four euchre parties was hold last night in St. Xavier's Catholic School, Cambridgestreet There was a record attendance,…

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Flying School Enthusiasts Busy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 October 1931 · page 4

Several enthuhiasts are endeavouring to establish a training school at West Maitland for the purpose of practical flying…

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Sunday Schools To-day's Picnics

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 October 1931 · page 4

The annual picnic of the West Maitland Methodist Sunday School took place to-day. The children travelled by special…

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LATE W. S. PENDER Graceful Tribute Sunday School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 October 1931 · page 5

At the Presbyterian Sunday School yesterday afternoon, Mr. W. T. Ellis, the Superintendent, made feeling reference to the passing of Mr. W. S…

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Dole Money for Building School Government's Unusual Scheme

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 October 1931 · page 3

The State Government has decided on an unusual scheme for the erection of a Public school building at Portland…

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School of Arts and Debating Society

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 2

A conference will take place on the 20th. inst. between the School of Arts committee and representatives of the Debating Society, in connection with…

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THORNTON Methodist Church School Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 2

The Methodist Sunday School concert was held in St. Michael's Hall on Saturday night. The hall was packed…

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School Benefit West Cessnock Infants CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 5

Under the auspices of the Mothers' Club of the West Cessnock School, a select programme of Community Singing, in ad of the School funds,…

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Bridge Opening School Holiday SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 1

It was announced to-day that March 18 will be declared a special School holiday to mark the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge…

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PAXTON Cong. Sunday School Union Exams

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 2

Paxton Congregational Sunday, School has again achieved the honour of winning the shield presented in the Young Peoples' Department…

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Flying School Maitland Move

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 4

Although one of the most important country centres in this State, Maitland has been somewhat slow in taking up the matter of learning to…

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Bridge Opening Special School Holiday. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 2

It was anuounced to-day that March 18th would be declared a special school holiday, to mark the opening of the Harbour Bridge…

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The Pre-school Child. Importance of Restful Sleep. (Notes from Muswellbrook Health Centre)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 7

"The necessary amount of restful sleep in a well-ventilated bedroom or (better still) on a sleeping-out verandah, is absolutely essential to health…

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School Holiday for Bridge Openin

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 7

It was auiicnineed on Wednesday that March 18th. would be declared a special school holiday, to mark the opening of the Harbour Bridge. Country…

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COMMUNISM Women's Allegations "In High Schools" Goulburn

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 2

That Communism is being taught to students in high schools was alleged by delegated at the Goulburn C.W.A…

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Problem Of The Children No Employment On Leaving School State Faced with Grave Position

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 4

One of the biggest and anxious problems now facing the State is the large number of school children about to leave school who cannot be absorbed in industry owing to the economic depression. The problem was discussed by a…

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Should Boys Leave School at 14? Parents Should Have a Say

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 8

"Boys should leave school when they are fourteen because they can get a job," quoted one ambitious youth of thirteen summers…

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Boys' High School Examinations Fifth Year Final

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 2

In the recent examinations, the honour of being dux of the school was won by I, Forrest, with an average of 80 per cent. The best results…

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Girls' High School Minister's Letter Limited Finances

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 8

Regarding the transfer of classes from the Girls' High School to the Technical School, Mr. W. F. O'Hearn. M.L.A., has…

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Dux of School. Master Ian Forrest's Success

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 2

Ian Forrest has been selected dux of the East Maitland Boys' High School. Ian is a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. D…

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