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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1938

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Study Circle Narrative Writing Primary School Aid

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 5

An interesting form of narrative writing is the story of one's personal experiences. The story of one's whole life, told by another, is a biography, but if the life story is told by a…

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Schoolboy Fund For Mr. Chamberlain 11/- Subscribed Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 5

The boys of Waratah Public School yesterday started a fund among themselves to show their appreciation of the great work of the British Prime…

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District School

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 5

From C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., relative to Council's desire for a deputation to Hon. D. H. Drummond, Minister for Education, on the matter of…

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School Notes Evening Technical Class in Needlework

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 2

The needlework class is now in operation, but the enrolment is insufficient. We urgently appeal to the ladies of Scone to support this class…

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School Frolic Splendid Success

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 3

The annual school frolic, organised by the Parents and Citizens' Association, was held in the Strand Theatre, Murrurundi, on Friday night, 23rd…

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Teachers' Social Club. Musical and Dramatic Entertainment

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 7

On Monday, 10th October, the Cessnock Teachers' Social Club, in conjunction with the Cessnock Concert Orchestra, under…

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Kurri Continuation School Mr. Booth's Representations

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 6

Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., has had the following reply to his representations from the Minister for Education:—…

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Snake Killed Cessnock High School Grounds CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1938 · page 1

A 5ft snake was found in the grounds of Cessnock High School yesterday. This should be ample evidence in support of the request by Cessnock…

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VALEDICTORY Sunday School Worker

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1938 · page 4

A tribute to the worth of Mrs. K. Johnson, who had laboured on the teaching staff for upwards of 30 years, was paid at St. Luke's Sunday School…

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Combined Schools Gresford and District Annual Sports Meeting Gresford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 October 1938 · page 2

The charm and beauty of the district, accentuated by the vivid verdure of the pastures and the spring foliage of the ornamental trees under a cloudle as sky, were never more in evidence than when the combined schools of Gresford and district…

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ANNIVERSARY Methodist Sunday School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 October 1938 · page 4

The bright decorations and the pleasing singing of the children wore features of the West Maitland Methodist Sunday School anniversary yesterday…

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Cups Presented. Sunday School Concert Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 6

At the West Maitland Methodist Hall last night, a large crowd attended the annual concert of the Methodist Sunday School. Praise…

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Old Boys Maitland High School Annual Dinner

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 5

On Tuesday night last, members of the Sydney branch of the Old Boys' Union of Maitland High School held their annual dinner at…

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School Matters

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 2

Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., has been advised as follows by Hon. D. H. Drummond, Minister for Education: "I desire to Inform you that I have…

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Salt Ash School

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 4

Mr. C. E. Bennett M. L. A. has the following from the Acting Director of Education.:—Dear Sir: Consideration has been given…

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School Teacher in Critical Condition Mystery Shooting

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 8

Mystery surrounds the shooting of Miss Peggy Drysdale, 20, a school teacher of Coonabarabran, who was found unconscious on a property 20…

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Teachers' Campaign for Higher Salaries High School Standard Sought

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 5

A campaign by the Teachers' Federation, with the object of obtaining increases in salaries of teachers in junior technical,…

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Merriwa School of Arts. Monthly Committee Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Merriwa School of Arts was held on Monday night, when there were present:—Messrs. H. G. Dee…

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School of Arts. New Books

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 1

The following new books have been added to the library and are available to members as from 7th October, 1938:—…

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Marriage School New British Plan LONDON, October 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 1

According to Dr. Herbert Gray, Chairman of the Marriage Guidance Council, modern woman is responsible for…

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