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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1940

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Greta School Patriotic Efforts

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 6

Mr. D. O’Brien Headmaster of the Greta Public School has forwarded to the Town Clerk, West Maitland the sum of £1/15/. to be distributed…

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Greta School Water Supply

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 6

The Director of Education (Mr H. Osborne) has informed Mr. J Baddeley, M.L.A. that an impro[?] water supply had been authorised…

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West Cessnock Congregational Church. Sunday School Anniversary

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 6

On Sunday, October 20, at the West Cessnock Congregational Church, the Sunday School anniversary was again celebrated in holy worship…

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School Children's Essays

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 3

Last week three essays on "War" were published. Many boys and girls found these interesting and, therefore, we publish two further essays this…

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Picturesque School Pretty Gardens and Bright Decorations

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 5

It is fitting to find the nursery of the Floral Town within its public school. Dungog Public School is provided with spacious playground…

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School Play Maitland Girls' High £100 EXPECTED

Maitland Mercury · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 4

West Maitland Town Hall was packed last night when High girls staged the ap[?]tis, The Stolen Princess,” Teachers…

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Presentation of Prizes for Sunday School Work

Singleton Argus · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 2

At the public gathering held in connection with the anniversary of the Methodist Sunday School, prizes were presented to Sunday School and…

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A.B.C.’s ASSISTANCE Radio Sets In Schools SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 26 October 1940 · page 2

Forty-seven schools to New South Wales have been equipped with radio sets, at a cost of £682/5/11. from the Hospital Saturday Fund, which…

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Free Milk for School Children. Mr. Baddeley's Advocacy

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly the other day Mr. J.M. Baddeley, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Education if it were a fact that at the opening…

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Essay Competition. Prizes for School Children

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 4

Shortly-about 300,000 school children will enter a Commonwealth-wide essay competition on Australia's war effort as-a feature of War Savings' Week…

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New Books at School of Arts

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 6

Because of the keen interest evineed in international affairs, the committee of the School of Arts has secured the following books in the famous…

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Wootton School

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 2

Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from Mr. J. H. Osborne, Under Secretary for Education: "I refer to your personal…

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Bee Industry Summer School At Hawkesbury

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 October 1940 · page 6

The Minister for Agricultural (Hon A. D. Reid M.L.A. ) announced that arrangements are being made for the usual summer school in [?]…

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Millfield School Connection with Town Water Supply

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

Recently Mr. J. M. Baddeley, on behalf of the Millfield Parents and Citizens' Association, made representations to the Minister for Education…

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School Children's Splendid War Effort

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

The pupils of West Cessnock Girls' School, aided by the staff, have been very active in their war work and, during the past few months, have…

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Stratford School

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 2

Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from the Under Secretary for Education: "I refer to your personal representations…

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War Savings Certificates Ald. McLACHLAN'S Address to School Children

The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 2

In an address delivered to pupils of the Convent School, Ald. D. J. McLachlan said:—"At a recent meeting of the…

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Break-up Party Morpeth School of Arts

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 5

A happy time was spent by Miss Harrison's dancing purls at the break-up party, held to close a successful season…

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£43 for War Effort West Cessnock Public School CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 November 1940 · page 4

Puplis of the West Cessnock Girls’ Public School have contributed £43 6/11 to war funds and charities. Donations have been made to the…

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