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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1937

1,147 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 47 of 58

To-morrow's Special Feature Cessnock High School and Sport

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 1

To-morrow's issue of the "Mercury" will feature the sporting activities of the Cessnock High School. Some…

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LARGS School of Arts LARGS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 7

The fortnightly series of euchre parties in connection with the School of Arts are proving popular, there being a large attendance at the most recent…

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School Tennis Pupils beat Teachers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 7

The teachers of the West Maitland Domestic Science School met the pupils in a tennis match on the Methodist courts this afternoon, the pupils winning by 7…

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The Schools. Primary Final Examination

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 1

The annual primary final examination was held at the Rural School on Wednesday and Thursday, when 62 candidates were presented. Six…

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Proposed Schoolboys' Competition. Muswellbrook District Venture

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 8

In an effort to encourage cricket among the schoolboys in the Muswellbrook district by arranging a competition between the schools in the…

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School and College Blazers and Badges

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 7

School and college blazers and badges are a special line at [?] Argeavel's. In this issue the firm advertises blazers at 12/11 and Cessnock High…

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The New School Gymnasium and Assembly Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 8

It is expected that the handsome new building, which is in the course of construction, will be completed in time for occupation before the close…

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Cessnock High School's Unique Distinction Largest in the State Record of Scholastic and Sport Progress

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 8

Cessnock High School, within a radius of nine miles, serves a population of between 40,000 and 50,000. In view of this, it is not surprising to discover that it has the…

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Dungog Public School Early History

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 2

On a visit to Dungog Public School recently, the Minister for Education (Hon. D. H. Drummond) remarked upon an inscription, "National…

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School Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 2

A carnival in aid of the wireless fund of Dungog Parents & Citizens' Association was opened in the school grounds this Thursday afternoon and…

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School Notes. Inspector's Visit

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 2

The science and agricultural work at the school was inspected by Mr. B. Breakwell. B.A., B.Sc, on Tuesday last. Mr. Breakwell also paid a,…

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Britain's Oldest Battleship Trafalgar Survivor As Training School

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 1

Jolly Jill Tars are in possession of one of England's "Hearts of Oak." For the first time in her 137 years career the 74-gun wooden battleship…

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Accident at School Boy Dies in Ambulance

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 6

A blow struck in Play at the North Sydney Boys' School is believed by the police to have, caused the death of Hobert Adamson, 13, of Gordon, who died…

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School of Arts New Books

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 2

Following are the new books added to the shelves of the Cessnock School of Arts:— "Love Changes" Ruby M. Ayres…

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School Cricket Kurri Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 October 1937 · page 6

Kurri Kurri branch of Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association commenced its cricket competition for schools of the district yesterday…

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Life Saving Maitland High School Boys' Examinations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 October 1937 · page 6

Mrs. W. Wilson, assisted by Miss Healey, of the Royal Life Saving Society, conducted the life saving examination of students of the Maitland…

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School Needs Parents and Citizens Monthly Meeting Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 2

Mr. B. C. Robinson, M.A., presided, and Mesdames Shand, Atkinson, Danks and McCarthy were present at the monthly meeting of the Singleton…

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A Mystery Death of Schoolboy SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 1

The aid of Hospital Department experts is being sought by the police in an effort t solve the mystery of the death of Bruce Leslie Weeks, 15, a…

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Free of Debt Abermain School of Arts ABERMAIN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 4

A financial statement presented by the secretary (Mr. W. H. Rice) to the quarterly meeting of theAbermain School of Arts showed the institution…

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School Bombed Many Children Killed Rebel Air Raid Madrid, Nov. 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 November 1937 · page 7

Nine insurgent three-engined 'planet heavily bombed Lerida, about 80 miles west of Barcelona, in the province of Lerida…

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