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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1942

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School Inspectors Reduction Likely

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 May 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY Monday.—A suggestion that the school inspection system he curtailed is under consideration…

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Fine Work of Kirkton Schoolchdildren

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 May 1942 · page 2

The chidren of Kirkton Public School, under the guidance of Mrs Maloney, have done excellent work for the Comforts Depot. Four pairs…

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School's Request Refused No Alteration in Train Time

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 3

The efforts of the West Maitland P. and C. Association to have the train travelling daily between there and Dungog altered to an earlier hour for…

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Teachers Transferred

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 May 1942 · page 3

The Department of Education announced the following changes and transfers among school teachers.—…

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Minister for Education's Promise Freer Hand for Teachers

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 May 1942 · page 2

Personal inspection of the work cf teachers would be reduced by at least one-half as the result of arrangements now being made, the Minister…

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Schools Re-open To-morrow

Maitland Mercury · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 3

After the 42 days’ May vacation all State schools in the Maitland area will, [?] May 19. The [?]…

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A.I.F. Training Schools

Maitland Mercury · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 2

CANBERRA Monday.—The Minister for the Army, Mr. Forde announced last night that officers and personnel of A.I.F. training…

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Viewpoints Readers' Opinions in Fifty Word Letterettes. What do you Think ? Things Our Schools Should Teach

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 3

One thing every child should be taught in our schools is the "right of the road." Many adults are ignorant that such a thing is in…

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School Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 4

From Department of Education suggesting that the Council arrange for the repair and maintenance of road leading to Coolongolook Public…

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S.M. School Of Arts £83/2/1 From Sports, Baby and Pet Shows

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the committee of the above was held on Thursday last, when there were present: Messrs. E. J. Sherwood,…

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Teacher Transferred

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 3

Mr. T.M. Carted who has been a member of the teaching staff of the Junior Tech West Maitland for the [?]…

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One-Teacher Schools Reopen

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY Thurs—There were no vacancies in secondary or super primary school when school reopened this week after…

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152 One-teacher Schools Reopened Retired Men and Married Women Teachers Engaged

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 5

The Minister for Education (Mr. Evatt) announced on Wednesday night that there were no vacancies in secondary or super-primary…

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Britain's New School of Draughtsmanship Women Plan Aircraft

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 4

British aircraft manufacturers have opened the first school for training women, in drawing office work. Mrs. F. G. Miles, well-known as an…

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Inspection of Schools Important Changes in Scope and Method

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 3

Important changes in the scope and method of inspection of schools throughout the State were announced on Wednesday…

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Cessnock High School P. and C. Association

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above association was held last Wednesday night. It is very disappointing to see such a small section of the…

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High School Football

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 3

In a fast, open game Cessnock High School defeated Maitland High at Cessnock Sportsground on Wednesday afternoon by 6 points to 5…

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Successful Function at Millfield School

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 5

To celebrate the connection of the electric light to the Millfield School, the local P. and C. Association held a very successful function on Friday…

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Old Teacher and Pupil Acquaintance Renewed

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 May 1942 · page 2

An association of many years ago was renewed in the West Maitland Presbyterian Hall last night when the State Moderator…

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All One-teacher Schools Re-open

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 1

The Minister for Education (Mr. Evatt) announced on Wednesday that there were no vacancies in secondary or super-primary schools when the…

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