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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1936

1,272 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 49 of 64

SCHOLARSHIPS At Agricultural Schools

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 9

As the result of a decision made by the Minister for Education, Mr. Drummend, a system of free scholarships will be instituted by the…

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Pelaw Main School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 8

The Director of Education (Mr. G. R. Thomas), advised Tarro Shire that due to the very unsatisfactory offer made by council to have the necessary…

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Opening New Public School at Raymond Terrace

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 1

The new public school was opened on Saturday, by the Act. Minister for Education, Mr. Hawkins, in the presence of between 700 and 800 people…

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Miss Del Brown's Pupils Reception at Kurri

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 2

A variety entertainment of a high standard was presented by Miss Del Brown, of Cessnock, and her pupils, at the dance…

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Journal of the District Rural School Helen Park and Leslie King, Joint Editors

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 3

The painting and repair staff have erected the old cookery school as an implement shed at the farm, ft has been painted and looks quite new. All…

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MARKWELL Association Meeting School Needs Markwell

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association, the balance shoot of the recent picnic was read by Hie secretary…

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Shire Essay Competition Life of Late King George V. Won by Bandon Grove School

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 5

Early this year, Wallarobba Shire Council decided to run an essay competition for schools within the Shire. The subject decided upon was "The…

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School Social

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 5

A social in aid of the funds of the Bullahdelah Parents and Citizens' Association was held in the School of Arts hall, Bullahdelah, on…

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School Notes New Additions

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 8

A start was made on the new wash rooms early this week, and they should be ready for use shortly. Two are being constructed, one for the…

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Cessnock High School

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 7

Good progress is being made with the ere[?]tion of the Cessnock High School building in Aberdare Road, Aberdare. The work of constructing…

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Pe[?]aw Main School Improvements to Playground

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 5

Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., has received from the Acting Minister for Education a communication which reads…

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New High School Laying of Foundation Stone

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 5

The adjourned monthly meeting of the Cessnock High School Parents and Citizens' Association was held on Wednesday…

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Abernethy Public School

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 7

In reply to his personal representations relative to the need for external painting of the Abernethy Public School and…

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EDUCATION School Buildings Play Areas

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 October 1936 · page 3

In concluding his address on educational matters in New South Wales, Mr. A. McGuinness, president of the Teachers' Federation,…

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Win for King's School London, Oct. 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 October 1936 · page 11

In a Rugby Union match to-day, The King's School, Sydney, defeated The King's, Canterbury, by 16 points to 9…

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School Anniversary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 October 1936 · page 8

The Sunday School Anniversary services in the Singleton Methodist Church were continued yesterday. The special preacher being the Rev…

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Convent School Frolic

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 2

The Convent School frolic will be held on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, and not Friday, October 23, as announced in last Friday's issue…

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Rural School. Composition Work. LOST!

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 5

Lost! What a terrible sensation it is when one discovers one is lost! Nearly everyone has had an experience of being lost, either in the city or the…

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School Notes Junior Technical Modern Age

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 4

We have seen that the modern age is one in which materialism is very pronounced: the fundamental materials of character are…

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Sport Fixtures Boys' High School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 6

As there are no competition matches not down for the Maitland Boys' High School first and second elevens for to-morrow afternoon, the teams will be…

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