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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1938

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Veteran Townsman. Honored by School Children

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 October 1938 · page 3

Mr. J. A. Jones, Dungog's veteran townsman, was honoured by the senior pupils of Dungog Public School last Thursday afternoon, when he…

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Two-hour Wait for School Children. Unsatisfactory Travelling Facilities

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 October 1938 · page 5

On Friday last, in the House, Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., drew the attention of the Minister for Education (Mt. Drummond) to…

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High School Old Boys' Reunion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 October 1938 · page 7

Further details for the reunion dinner of the Maitland High School Old Boys' Union to be held on November 26, were discussed at a meeting of…

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LOCHINVAR School of Arts LOCHINVAR

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 October 1938 · page 10

The euchre, party and social, held in the School of Arts on Tuesday night, in aid of the Institution, was both a social and financial success…

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LARGS Sunday School Picnic a Happy Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 October 1938 · page 8

A very pleasant and happy day was spent by all who attended the annual picnic last Saturday in connection with St. Stephen's Presbyterian…

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School Tennis. Tournament Completed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 1

The annual tennis tournament conducted at the Muswellbrook District Rural School has been completed, and some keen tennis was witnessed…

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News of the Day School Leaving Age

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 6

THE Minister for Education, Mr. D. H. Drummond, told a deputation from the Teachers' Federation that there would be no liberalisation of the…

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Study Circle Primary School Aid Letter Writing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 4

Letter writing is an interesting and important section of expression. Would it not seem strange to inquire "Why do we write letters?" How many reasons can you give in…

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School Exams High School Changes Leaving Certificate Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 5

It has been decided to institute a higher Leaving Certificate examination in 1942. The Intermediate Certificate examination and…

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School

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 4

Painting and repairs have been completed by the P. and R. staff, who have been at work over two months. The buildings, brightly coloured, and…

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School Notes

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 2

The first meeting of the Library Committee of the Scone District Council of P. and C. Associations was held at the School on Monday afternoon,…

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School of Arts Library

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 2

The following books have been presented to the School of Arts (Agricultural Section) by Mr. J. S. Haig:—"Australian Dairyman's Handbook"…

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Text Book Shortage Serious Position at Cessnock High School Deputation to Wait on Minister

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 2

The serious shortage of text books at Cessnock High School was discussed at a conference held in the Municipal Council Chambers on Wednesday night, and attended by representatives of various public bodies, including the…

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Nulkaba School Question of Repairs

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 8

Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., has received from the Acting Director for Education (Mr. B. C. Harkness) a communication…

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Marists Win Primary Schools' Cricket Second Round

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 October 1938 · page 9

By beating East Maitland in the concluding series of matches in the second round of the Primary Schools' cricket competition conducted by the…

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Summer School Arranged for Beekeepers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 3

Arrangements are being made for the usual summer school in apiculture to be held at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, Richmond, from January 4 to…

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FAREWELLED Fifth Year Students Boys' High School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 7

On Friday night last the fourth year students of the Maitland Boys' High School bade ad[?]en to those of the fifth form at a…

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New Books Maitland School of Arts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 2

The following now books have been added to the library of the Maitland School of Arts: "Trigger Delvan Rides," Claude Rister; ''Mr. Mortimer…

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Girls Missing Left to Go to School CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 6

Two Cessnock girls, aged 11 and 13, who left their homes at 1 p.m. yesterday to go to school, have not been seen since…

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Exemption From School Leaving Age

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 1

An assurance that there will be no liberalisation of the system of granting exemption certificates to enable children to leave school before they…

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