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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1941

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Busy Scenes Re-opening Of Schools SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 8

The local schools presented a busy scene to-day with the commencement of a new term following the long vacation…

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The Schools Reopened After Holidays

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 5

State schools reopened to-day after six weeks’ vacation. Many new pupils were enrolled. The day was mainly spent in…

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School Vacational Swimming Classes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 4

Although she had only had five lessons before leaving for her holidays, Norma Davis developed correct style and swam…

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Teacher Transeered Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1941 · page 2

Mr. E.Mirras, who has been on the testing staff of the Singleton Intermediate to High School has been transfered to Kurri. Mr. Murray was the hon. secretary of the Single…

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New Syllabus Experiment Course In First School Staff Changes

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1941 · page 4

A new syllabus for first year which is in the nature of an experimental connse to teat the pupils general ability and…

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Introducing the New Teachers

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 January 1941 · page 2

In addition to the arrival of the new headmaster, Mr Madgwick, as reported in last issue, there have also been a number of changes amongst…

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Underbank School

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 2

When Mr. Doug Briton, teacher at Underbank school, was transferred to Angledool in September last, the Underbank school closed through lack…

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Local and General School Resumes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 4

School restarted last Tuesday, with the same staff as before the holidays…

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Scone District Rural School

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 1

The following changes have been made in the staff of the District Rural School. Miss C. Bailey, teacher of Home…

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School Bus

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 4

The School Bus commenced running to the Muswellbrook School on Tuesday, and a good number of pupils enrolled. Each pupil has been…

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West Cessnock School Renovations

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 8

In reply to his personal representations regarding renovation requirements to West Cessnock Public School. Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A…

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Physical Instructors for High School

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 1

In response to repeated representations by the Parents and Citizens' Association, the Education Department has now appointed physical…

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A Sunday School Picnic

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 3

An anxious scanning of the sky in the early morning; a lick and a promise instead of a morning bath; a mounting feeling of excitement which…

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School Transport Children Of Clarence Town 'Clarence Town, Saturday. '

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1941 · page 7

In reply, to his representations on behalf of Clarence Town branch of the C.W.A, (Mrs. E., M. Leaver: hon. secretary), relative to the conveyance…

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Threat of School Strike Collarenebri

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 February 1941 · page 3

A strike of school children is threatened here as a result of the decision of the Education Department to admit aboriginal children to the local…

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Wootton Public School

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 2

The Minister for Education, Mr. D. H. Drummond, has advised Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., that instructions have been given for tenders to be…

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School Transport Clarence Town Children

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 3

In reply to his representations on behalf of Clarence Town branch of the C.W.A. (Mrs. E. M. Leaver, hon, secretary), relative to the conveyance…

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Former Master of King’s School Dead

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 2

News has been received in Sydney of the death in England, on November 25, of the Rev. Edward Morgan Baker, who was headmaster of the…

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Singleton and District News School Must Go on Singleton Intermediate High Principal’s Views

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 2

“War or no war, this school has got to go on. This school is an essential social service. It Is the best school In the State and…

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The Schools Amended Rules For Examinations Board’s Decision

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 February 1941 · page 4

The maximum number of papers, which may be taken by intermediate Certificate candidates this year Is eighth For the…

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