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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1940

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Boys’ High School

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

We are in receipt of a letter signed “Parent,” having reference to the tuck shop at the East Maitland Boys’ High School, “Parent” wilt please take [?]…

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School Notes. Junior C.W.A. (Contributed.)

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

The Junior C.W.A. held its annual meeting in the High School last Wednesday. In attendance were 91 Secondary Department girls, also the…

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Foundation Stone of the New School

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

On Thursday afternoon next (February 22nd), an eventful step in the construction of Singleton's new school being erected in York Street…

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Successful Cessnock High School Pupils. Third Year Special Subjects

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 3

The following pupils of Cessnock High School have been successful in the undermentioned special subjects for…

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Evening Continuation School. First Term of Year Commences on February 26

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 1

The first term of the year's Evening Continuation School, conducted by, the Department of Education, commences on…

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School Doctor at Muswellbrook. Examination of Children

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

Dr. Claire-Malone is at present engaged in examining the children at the District Rural School. This-service is made available free…

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Rural School Notes. Generous Gift of Water

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 5

Mr. A. Pickett, who has been attached to the manual training section of the staff has been transferred to Corowa. There will not be a…

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Job Control Will Not Be Tolerated Teachers—minister Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 6

The Minister for Education, Mr. D. H. Drummond, made it [?] last night that attempts at [?]…

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Bigamy Charge Teacher For Trial SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 5

According to allegations made at the Central Court to-day Donald Livingstone Lawrence McDonald a teacher, was married four times…

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New High School Foundation Laying SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 8

The Minister for Education. Mr. D. H. Drummond, will perform the foundation stone laying ceremony at the new high school buiding to-morrow…

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To-morrow's Ceremony at the School

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 2

Judging by all reports, a large crowd will witness the laying of the foundation stone of Singleton's new school, at which the Minister for…

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Annual Meeting Teacher’s Federation District Branch

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 6

Advice has been received by the Maltland branch of the Teachers’ Federation from the Department of Education that…

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'Sunday School Picnic. PAXTON C. OF E.

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

On Saturday, February 17th. the Paxton Church of England Sunday School held their annual picnic. The children and their parents were…

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SWIMMING Maitland High School

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

At the Maitland High School Swimming Carnival, held at the Newcastle baths yesterday, R. Spinks achieved a fine double. He won the senior…

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Singleton and District Minister Lays Foundation Stone of New High Schools Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

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Fourth Year Status Likely For New School Minister's Reply to Deputation

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

There is every likelihood that Singleton's new Intermediate High School, now under construction, will be raised to the status of a fourth year school. This development appears probable following the reception of…

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A Red-Letter Day For Singleton Minister for Education Lays Foundation Stone of New School

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 5

Yesterday was an important day in the history of the progress of Singleton and District. Before a large assembly of citizens and students, the Minister for Education (Hon. D. H. Drununond) at a ceremony befitting the significance of the occasion, set the…

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New School Will Carry Records to Posterity

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

When the foundation stone of Singleton's new school was set in position by the Minister for Education yesterday, the ceremony was…

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LARGS Dance at School of Arts LARGS

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 10

As on previous occasions, Largs, School of Arts was again packed on Thursday night, when the weekly dance was held…

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