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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1940

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Air Scheme School Opening This Month Melbourne, Tuesday

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 6

It is announced by this Minister for Air, Mr. Fairbairn, that the first initial training school wing for the Empire air scheme…

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Euchre Party Horseshoe Bend School

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 5

The popularity of the weekly euchre party being conducted by the Horseshoe Bend Parents and Citizens’ Association, was again to evidence…

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The Empire Air Training Scheme First School Commences Soon

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 4

The Minister for Air, Mr Fairbairn, announces that the first initial training school wing for the Empire Air Scheme will open…

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Use of New School Desired As Early As Possible

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Singleton Parents' and Citizens Association, on Monday night last, it was resolved to ask the Minister for…

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Bogus Technical Schools

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 2

In moving the second reading of the Technical Education Bill in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, the Minister for Education, Mr…

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School Essays Labour Propaganda Assembly Query Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Bate (U.A,P, South Coast) stated that the Australian Labour Party had circularised…

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Health Officer's Visit Lecture to High School Students

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 5

Mr. A. G. White, publicity officer of the New South Wales Health Department, visited Cessnock High School…

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Bellbird Mothers' Club Entertains. Teacher and Member Farewelled

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 5

After three years' service at Bellbird Public School, Miss M. Williams has been transferred to Wyong Public School…

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School of Arts. Committee Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 3

A meeting of the School of Arts com mittee was held on Tuesday night last when there were present:—Messrs J. Loader (president), A. E. Border…

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Circulars to Schools Alleged

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 1

The Australian Labour Party had circularised headmasters and headmistresses of all public schools in the State offering prizes for essays…

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LARGS School of Arts Dance

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 3

Another enjoyable evening was spent at the weakly dance held in Large School of Arts Mrs. H. Came ford provided…

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Kurri School Repairs Promised Kurri Kurri

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 4

The Acting Director of Education (Mr. J. G. McKenzie) has advised Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., that repairs would be carried out to the Kurri…

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School Cricket Second Last Series

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 7

Marist Brothers’ balsmen were in good form yesterday against East Maitland at East Maitland in the second last series of matches in the…

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Scholars Suffer Train Restrictions SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 1

Over 200 of 700 scholars attending Gosford High School were unable to leave their homes this morning as a result of the railway restrictions…

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Teachers Meet Federation Branch Stewart House Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 3

There was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Singleton branch of the N.S.W. Teachers’ Federation, held at…

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Teachers' Meeting Local Conference to Be Held

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 3

The Singleton branch of the N.S.W. School Teachers' Federation held its usual monthly meeting on Saturday at the Hunter Street…

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School Notes Term Examinations Approaching. (Contributed.)

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 4

Term examinations for the Secondary Department will commence during the last week of April. In the third year class (and especially…

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High School P.&c

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 4

Members of the Cessnock High School Parents and Citizens' Association are reminded that the usual monthly meeting will be held in the…

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Australia, and the Old School Tie

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 4

Complaints are being made that "The Old School Tie" is much in evidence in the selection of men for work with the…

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School 'Bus Service. ABERDEEN—MUSWELLBROOK

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 4

Mr. D.Arcy Rose, M.L.A., has forwarded the following letter to Mr. N. Fewings, hon. secrtaary of the Aberdeen-Muswellbrook school 'bus service,…

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