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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1939

1,368 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 26 of 69

Gambling in Billiard Clubs Denied School of Arts Accused

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 1

Allegations that billiard clubs were "thriving gambling hells" which should be brought under police supervision, were vigorously denied…

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£40,000 SPENT New School Sites SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 9

Mr. Drummond, Minister for Education, stated that more than £40,000 was spent last year in the purchase of land for public and technical schools…

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Dungog and District School Picnic Empire Day Celebration P. AND C. Meets Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 9

The Dungog Parents and Citizens' Association is planning to make the children's Empire Day picnic on the Dungog Show Ground on Wednesday next the…

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Mothers' Day Celebrated by Children. Kurri Congregational Scholars

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 3

A very pleasant afternoon at which children attending the Congregational Kindergarten Sunday School at Kurri Kurri…

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Schoolboy Soccer UNDER 15 COMPETITION

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 8

The Kurri competition will be carried on at Goold Park to-morrow morning. The games will commence at 9.30 p.m…

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What the School Child Should Eat Health Department's Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 4

The experience of nursery schools, where at least one meal is served to very young children, has shown that when the daily routine of a child's…

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Study Circle Points in Story-Telling Primary School Aid

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 3

In telling a story you must clearly show important points, such as the time, place, and the chief actors. It should be worth telling. It must have a point to which you must…

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FORSTER Large Holiday Crowds School Vacation Forster

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 3

The May school vacation was responsible for a record crowd of tourists to Forster during this week for that particular time of the year. Many…

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School Exam

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 1

In the term examination the following pupils were successful in gaining top of each class: Sixth class, Allen Cox…

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School Playground

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 2

The Department of Education advised Dungog Council at its meeting last Tuesday night that it was expected that work on the area resumed…

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National School

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 3

Mr. Wilson said he received his education at a national school conducted by Mr. Waddington, who was assisted by his wife, in the old Bank…

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School Grounds

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 5

Mr. Fitzgerald mentioned that Dungog Council had been advised by the Education Department that it was expected that work on the school…

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Winter School for Poultry Farmers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 4

The winter school for poultry farmers at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, Richmond, will be held this year from June 27 to July 7. The fee,…

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ATHLETICS Upper Hunter School Carnival MUSWELUBR00K

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 9

Prospects point to a successful athletic carnival on June 3, when the Upper Hunter schoolboys' championships will be decided at…

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High School Speech Night

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 3

It has been found necessary to postpone speech night and prize distribution of Cessnock High School. This function will…

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The Schools

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 3

Local schools re-opened to-day after the winter vacation…

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Empire Day School Celebrations Final Practices

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 7

Final practices of patriotic songs and addresses for the celebration of Empire Day to-morrow were conducted in all schools in…

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Schools Re-open

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 7

Public and Roman Catholic schools throughout the State re-opened to-day after the autumn vacation. The children were given 11 days' holiday,…

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Cessnock High School Sports Afternoon CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 7

At the Aberdare oval to-morrow afternoon, the ex-students of Cessnock High School will oppose the present school teams in Soccer, Rugby League,…

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Forster School Vacation

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 1

The May school vacation was responsible for a record crowd of tourists to Forster during last week for that particular time of the year. In…

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