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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1940

1,047 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 52 of 53

Upper Rouchel School Picnic

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1940 · page 5

To mark the end of the scholastic year a very enjoyable picnic was held near the school, in Mr. Brooker's paddock, on Thursday afternoon of last…

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Dartbrook Public School

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1940 · page 2

There was a very large gathering at the Dartbrook Hall on Wednesday night last, when the Parents and Citizens' Association entertained the…

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Dartbrook Public School

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1940 · page 4

The annual prize-giving day was held yesterday. Pupils who headed their respective classes received attractive calendar souvenirs…

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Narwonah School Fete

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1940 · page 1

The annual Christmas Fete in aid of the Junior Red Cross Homes for soldiers' sick children, was held at Narwonah School on Friday, 13th…

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New School Head Mr . Saint-Smith Leaving Farewell Evening Dungog

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 17 December 1940 · page 2

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GLENOAK School Entertainment Christmas Tree

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 18 December 1940 · page 6

On Thursday last a hallstorm commenced at 6.30 p.m. and in less than an hour 125 points of rain had been registered. The…

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Archaic System Teaching of Foreign Languages Teachers Attack Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 18 December 1940 · page 1

Addressing the Teachers’ Federation Conference, Mr. V. Craig, representing the headmasters, attacked the lack of liberalisation in the…

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Not Likely R.A.A.F. School For Singleton SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 18 December 1940 · page 5

It is most unlikely that an R.A.A.F. training school will be established at Singleton. Singleton Municipal Council, which has [?] the…

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Affiliated Bodies Teachers To Examine Standing SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 18 December 1940 · page 3

At the annual conference the N.S.W. Teachers’ Federation instructed their council to examine the standing of organisations with which…

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"Santa" at Pokolbin, School Picnic

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

At the Pokolbin School picnic there was great excitement amongst the kiddies when Santa Claus (Mr. E. Walters)…

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Congregational Xmas Party. West End Sunday School

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

A delightful party was given to the senior Sunday School on Thursday night. Pianoforte soles were given by…

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Catholic School Honors and Passes Bursary and Prize Examination

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 5

The following pupils attending Catholic Schools on the coalfields have gained places in the honors list of the Catholic diocesan butsary and…

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Our Pioneers Enjoy Christmas Party Annual Re-union at School of Arts. Old Age Pensioners Entertained

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 4

The members of the Muswellbrook Old Age and Invalid Pensioners' Association were entertained by the executive at the annual Christmas party held at the School of Arts on Monday night last. This time a number of old friends were missing…

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Subsidy Plan Travel To School By Milk Lorry SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 5

[?] of [?] per day will be given by the Department of Education to pupils who wish to travel from Ravensworth to Singleton by…

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Teachers Want 100 New Homes

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 6

The Minister for Education. Mr, Drummond, told representatives of the Teachers’ Federation that he would support their request to Cabinet for…

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HINTON Public School Concert

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 21 December 1940 · page 7

The Hilton Public School concert was one of the most enjoyable entertainment for a long time. The pupils were trained by Mrs. H…

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Christmas Party Kurri Congregational Sunday School

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 December 1940 · page 8

Fifty young people of Kurri Kurri Congregational Kindergarten Sunday School were entertained at a Christmas party in the school hall…

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St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Sunday School Xmas Tree Prize Giving

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 December 1940 · page 4

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