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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1940

1,047 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 37 of 53

School and Business Administration. Endowed by Sydney Firm. Centenary Celebration Gift. London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 2

It was announced to-day that a school of business administration in the Faculty of Economics at the Sydney University,…

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School Broadcasts

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 2

In reply to a message from the children of Mr. W. T. Abbott, expressing their appreciation of the school broadcasts on "The World We…

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Air Trainees Transfer To Advanced Schools MELBOURNE

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 6

During the next few days nearly 2030 men will be involved in the movement of air trainees to [?] and more advanced training schools…

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New Master Broughton School

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 4

It is announced that the council of Broughton School have accepted the Bishop’s [?] of Mr. William Fraser Council, at prepare serving as…

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Singleton's New School Officially Opened Large Crowd at This Afternoon's Ceremony

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 6

Before a large and representative attendance of the public of Singleton and district, Singleton's fine new Intermediate High…

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Was A Pupil At Singleton's First Public School Mr John Wilson Looks Back

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 1

There was probably no resident of our town to whom the official opening of Singleton's new school this afternoon was a more interesting event than to Mr John Wilson, of John Street. Mr Wilson was born in Singleton 95 years ago, and enjoys the…

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Notable Milestone in the History of Singleton Opening Of Mew School Marks Outstanding Chapter In Story Of Educational Progress Looking Back Over The Early Days

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 8

When the Minister for Education this afternoon officially declared open the new Singleton Intermediate High School, a notable milestone was added to the history of Singleton. The event provides a significant chapter in the story of local educational…

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The New School a Fine Asset to the Town and District

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 8

There is no school in New South Wales more modern than the Singleton Intermediate High School, which was officially opened by the Minister for Education this afternoon. It incorporates the latest advancements in school architecture and cost…

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Pupils’ Request New High School for Maitland MUSWELLBROOK

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 4

Barbara Loos, of Muscle Creek near Muswellbrook, who is in class at the Maitland Girls’ High School, must rank as one of the most loyal…

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Blind Ex-soldier Teachers Home Guard To Shoot (from a Special Correspondent) (By Air Mail) LONDON, Aug. 25

Maitland Mercury · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 3

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The Building of the New High School an Appreciation. (Contributed by N. R. Shaddock.)

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 2

To those who have been fortunate to come in contact with the contractors of the new Intermediate High School, Messrs Short Bros., has been…

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School Girl's Request to Minister. New High School at Maitland

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 1

Barbara Loos, a pupil at the Maitland Girls' High School, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Loos, of Muscle Creek, approached the Minister for…

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Glen William “Back To School” Function 50th Anniversary Glen William

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 6

[?] weather conditions favoured “The Back to Glen William Public School Afternoon.” Many ex-pupils and [?] visited the school for…

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Slates in Schools Effect of Paper Shortage

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 4

Owing to the paper shortage, slates and pencils for writing are reappearing in English schools. Several local authorities have already ordered…

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Cessnock Technical School Presentation of Prizes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 3

The annual presentation of prizes to students of the Cessnock Technical College took place last night. The Deputy…

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Stanford Merthyr School of Arts

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 1

To assist the funds of Stanford Merthyr School of Arts, a grand carnival is to be held in the School of Arts on…

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Golden Jubilee Back to Glen William School

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 1

Ideal weather conditions favored the "Back to Glen William Public School Afternoon" on Saturday, September 7…

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GRESFORD School of Arts GRESFORD

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 21 September 1940 · page 6

Members of the School of Arts ladies’ committee met in the supper room on Thursday. The president (Mrs. E. B. Lindeman) occupied the…

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FIRST V.C. in Two Wars Honour For Lancashire School Form a Special Correspondent) (By Air Mail)

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 21 September 1940 · page 5

For the second time an old boy of Stonyhurst College, a Catholic public school near Whalley Lancashire, has won the first Army…

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Efficiency Award for Former Singleton Teacher

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 2

Many people will be interested in news from Broken Hill of a distinction conferred on Mr A. Doust by the Education Department of New…

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