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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1939

1,368 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 57 of 69

School Art Work. Interesting Exhibition at Rural School

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 2

Considerable interest has been shown in the art exhibition at the Rural School. The exhibition comprises specimens of art work…

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Council Asked To Take Over School of Arts Committee States Terms of Suggested Lease. Council Wants to Know Its Definite Commitments

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 4

The following letter from Mr. A. Border, hon. secretary of the School of Arts committee, was read at Wednesday's meeting of the Municipal…

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School Concert Folk Dancing Display for Wool Fund

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 3

Yesterday afternoon the West Maitland Girls Public School held a concert in the grounds of the Girls 'High School to raise funds…

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Armistice Day Celebration In The Schools "A Great Truth"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 6

Messages from the Prime Minister and the Minister for Education were read at the celebration of the 21st anniversary of Armistice Day, held in the schools of the State to-day. Mr. Menzies, explaining why the British Empire was at war…

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Study Circle Bursary Examination Papers Primary School Aid

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 5

The papers set for the 1939 High School entrance and bursary examination are printed below, and as very few country centres had candidates many will undoubtedly be…

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School Concert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 4

Although the school attendance very low owing to measles, preparations are in full swing for the concert to be held on Friday night…

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Scone District Rural School

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 1

The usual bi-monthly meeting of members of the Scone Parents and Citizens' Association was held at the school on Tuesday last. Present:…

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Inter. High School Cricket

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 7

In the weekly cricket competition, played this afternoon on Howe Park, Elliot House, with 95 runs, defeated Howe House, 44 runs. Scores for…

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"HOWLERS" Schoolboy Impressions Of Australia Teacher's List

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 November 1939 · page 3

A British Columbia school teacher collected the following list of "howlers" while marking Grade VIII. examination papers. The…

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Cost About £100 Radio Equipment For School SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 7

Radio equipment, costing about £100, for use in the Gladesville Public School, was presented to the Education Department by the Gladesville…

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School of Arts Meeting at Lochinvar

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 4

Mr. B. Heagney presided at the monthly meeting of Lochinvar School of Arts committee. It was learned that the Church of…

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School Notes (Contributed.) Additions and Repairs

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 4

The P. and C. Association last week received the good news that the Department had instructed its painting and repair staff to effect…

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"Jelly Day" at Merriwa Public School

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 1

In aid of the homes for sick children supported by the Junior Red Cross Society the members of the Merriwa branch, under the supervision of their…

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Merriwa School of Arts. Monthly Committee Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 6

The president (Rev. M. C. Brown, B.A.) presided at the monthly meeting of the School of Arts committee held on Monday night. Others present…

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Books and Magazines for Soldiers. Rural School Campaign

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 5

Children attending Hie Rural School invite gifts of books of fiction and magazines to be sent to the soldiers in camp. One bulky…

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Muswellbrook's School Farm. Praised by Supervisor. "Outstanding Farm in State

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 5

Mr. Breakwell (Supervisor of School Agriculture) visited Muswellbrook last week, and after his inspection remarked that the school farm was one…

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School Art. Exhibition Attracts Large Attendance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 1

The art exhibition at the Rural School was inspected by over 500 people during the week-end. Sunday's visitors included over 300 adults…

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School Examinations

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 2

All classes at Dungog public school commenced the second half-yearly examinations on Monday morning. The results will be published when they…

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School Commemoration

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 3

The day was suitably commemorated at Dungog public school, where the flag was flown at half-mast throughout the day. Appropriate…

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Annual Rouchel Sports Patriotic Fund and School of Arts Benefit Wonderful Drafting Exhibitions Norm a Wins Open Draft

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 5

The annual Rouchel Sports took place at the cricket ground on Saturday last, and although not attended by as large a crowd as in past years,…

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