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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1936

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Younger Set High School O.G. Union

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

A meeting of the Younger Set of the Maitland High School Old Girls' Union was held at the Maitland High School last night…

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Gresford School of Arts Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 2

The annual Fair in aid of Gresford School of Arts was well attended on Saturday last. The stalls were laden and competition in the flower section…

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In the Steps of St Paul Turkish School Article No. 32

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 4

Anyone who knew Turkey in the old days would be astonished, could he sit for an hour at my window in Konya. Women who used to be veiled…

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Kurri Public School Concert Crowded Hall Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 October 1936 · page 2

The concert given in the King's Hall last night by the infants department, of the Kurri Kurri Public School attracted a very…

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Photograph Presented to Dunolly School

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 October 1936 · page 2

Mr W. H. Andrews, president of the Patrick Plains Shire, accompanied by Mr O. W. Wikner made a presentation to the Dunolly School this afternoon…

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In the Steps of St. Paul Turkish School Article No. 31

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 4

Anyone who knew Turkey in the old days would be astonished, could he sit for an hour at my window in Konya. Women who used to be veiled…

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School Notes Intermediate Practical Tests

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 4

Third year boys had their practical tests in woodwork and metalwork on Monday and Tuesday last. The tests have been forwarded to Sydney for…

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West End Congregational Sunday School. Splendid Anniversary

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 1

On Sunday afternoon, October 18th, the first of the anniversary services for the West End Congregational Sunday…

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High School Fifth Year Students Farewell Socials

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 October 1936 · page 2

Before severing their term with the Maitland Boys' High School, fifth year students were entertained by the fourth year pupils at a farewell social,…

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Teachers Protest Against Strike Proposal Would Lower Dignity of Profession

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 October 1936 · page 1

At a meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the Teachers' Federation, the following motion was carried unanimously:—"That this branch…

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School Notes Junior Technical Modern Age

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 6

The modern ago is one in which materiallsm is very pronounced. The fundamental materials of character are the instinct, and…

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King George Shire Schools' Essay DUNGOG

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 4

Nineteen entries were received for the essay competition promoted by the Wallarobba Shire Council on the life of King George V. It was open to…

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High School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 5

The sporting fixtures for the Maitland Boys' High School to-morrow are as follow:—House Cricket Waddy A, B and D v Portus A, B…

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Dungog Public School Playground

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 2

"Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A. has been informed by the Acting Minister for Education as follows:—I refer to your personal representations in…

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Sir Joe Schooled

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 6

Sir Joe, schooled at the hurd les on Monday morning, refused to jump. Sir Joe looks a typical hurdler and may take more…

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Band Pupils' Class Excellent Response

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 October 1936 · page 8

An excellent response was made on Monday night to the offer of the West Maitland Municipal Band to provide a class for pupils under the…

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Injury to Schoolboy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 October 1936 · page 6

The headmaster of the West Maitland Junior Technical School (Mr. M. G. Hobden) explained this morning that the pupil of his school who was…

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New Books School of Arts Library

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 October 1936 · page 6

The following new books have been added to the library of the West Maitland School of Arts:—Papuan Wonderland, J. G. Hydes; Purple…

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School of Abts

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the committee is to take place in the supper room on Monday night next…

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HOMEVILLE Concert for School Mothers' Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 6

A special meeting of the Homeville Mothers' Club, held at the school yesterday afternoon, welcomed several new members…

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