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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1939

1,368 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 59 of 69

Tea Gardens Sabbath School Anniversary

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 4

After the creditable rendering of the items as per programme, Mr. Bensley addressed the children on the subject of "Impressions." In the…

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Annual Dinner Senior School Pupils SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1939 · page 3

Thirty-one senior students of the Singleton Intermediate High School held the annual dinner last night at the school…

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Howarth Cup Primary School Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1939 · page 11

Marist Brothers, premier team in the primary schools' cricket competition, had another easy victory yesterday afternoon, when it met St. Ethel's…

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Are Stronger Test of Schoolboys

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1939 · page 3

One thousand schoolboys have provided data for an experiment in nutrition just concluded by Dr. Bathurst, Norman, of Eton, Berks, in…

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School Notes (Contributed.) Pars for Pupils, Parents, and "Pedagogues."

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 4

The lntermediate Certificate exam, starts to-morrow (Tuesday) in the High School. There are between 50 and 60 candidates, one of whom has…

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Taree School Sports Taree

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 3

At me annual district sports of the Taree primary schools inspectorate, Mount George won the Ravenscroft Shield (senior boys); Taree the…

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School Picnic At Miller's Forest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 4

The annual picnic in connection with the Miller's Forest Public School was held in the school grounds. There was a record attendance and an…

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Mount Pleasant School's Work for Soldiers

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

The children of Mt. Pleasant School, though only few in number, are doing their bit to provide comforts for the soldiers. They have…

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Senior Students, Dinner Success of Inter-high School Function

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

An official dinner in honour of the senior students of the Singleton Intermediate High School was held at the school on Friday…

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East Cessnock Public School Frolic

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 6

Once again the East End School presented a gay scene where, on Wednesday last, November 16th., the children had possession of the floor…

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Need for Siding at High School Mr. Baddeley's Efforts Appreciated

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 3

Weston Parents and Citizens' Association, at a recent meeting, expressed appreciation of the efforts of Mr. J. M…

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Duncog News Homely Effect Decorations at Dungog School Flower Brackets Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 3

A scheme of decoration of the classrooms, with the object of producing a homely effect, was devised by the headmaster of the…

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Bird Man Visit to Schools'

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 6

At present in Maitland, travelling with Mack's Variety Show, Is' Mr Alex Walker, who is known throughout N.S.W. and Victoria as "The Bird…

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State Aid Catholic Schools' Claim Priest Comments

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 4

When addressing a large gathering at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Largs, on Sunday afternoon…

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Fell at School Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 7

Thomas Searston (S), of Lightfoot-street, Cessnock, suffered a probable fracture of the left forearm when he tripped and fell while playing at…

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Bandon Grove Sunday School Picnic

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 1

The annual picnic in connection with Bandon Grove Sunday School, which is always a popular event each year, was held on Saturday last at…

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Wangat School

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 2

Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., has been informed by the Minister for Education (Hon. D. H. Drummond) that with regard to his representations…

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Broke School Need for New Classroom SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 November 1939 · page 4

Mr. U. Rose, M.L.A., has forwarded copies of letters from Mr. D. H. Drummond Minister of Education, in connection with the provision of a pleted. The present class-room, attached to the main building, is 12 feet by 10 1/2 feet, and houses 18 children. This…

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High School Entrance Examination DUNGOG

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 November 1939 · page 10

The following pupils of the Dungog Public School have passed the examination entitling them to enter High School:…

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Improvements at Broke School

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 November 1939 · page 2

Mr D'Arcy Rose, M.L.A., has forwarded copies of letters from Mr D. H. Drummond, Minister for Education, in connection with the…

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