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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1944

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School Picnic

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 November 1944 · page 4

The annual picnic of the Millers Forest Public School was in the school grounds. Ample provisions were available,…

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No School Hostel for Gosford

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 November 1944 · page 1

No boarding facilities are to be provided for scholars attending the Gosford High School, according to the Director cf Education (Mr. J. G…

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School Prizes Presented

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 November 1944 · page 2

LARGS—On Sunday last the annual presentation of prizes took place at Largs Presbyterian Sunday school Every scholar…

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Schooldays in Maitland 1870 to 1880

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 December 1944 · page 4

Last month I received some “Mercury’s” containing some interesting accounts of the starting of the girls’ high schools, and…

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No Extra Trains For School Vacation

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 December 1944 · page 3

SYDNEY, Saturday.— The Secretary for Railways (Mr. Nicholas) said yesterday that no extra trains will be run when schools…

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High School Students in Entertainment

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 2

"The Wandering Minstrel," a loosely-woven fantasy, which introduces many well-known songs, which are interpreted by dancers and a…

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School Cricket at Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 6 December 1944 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.— Maitland and Newcastle city shared the lead in the schools cricket week competition with…

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Outstanding Entertainment by High School Students. Large Gathering at Premiere of "The Wandering Minstrel"

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 December 1944 · page 2

The Wandering Minstrel," a bright and happy musical revue, had its premiere performance in the Intermediate High School…

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Sunday School Anniversory West Maitland Presbyterian

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 4

The Intense interest which parents and members of the congregation have in the Sunday School was again reflected in…

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School Cricket at Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 3

NEWCASTLE Thurs. — Maitland defeated Newcastle City in the final of the Newcastle Cricket Week carnival by 49 runs to 16…

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Students for High School List of Hunter Street Primary School Scholars

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 4

The list of those students who will enter High School next year from the Hunter Street Primary School has been made available…

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School Cricket Team

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 3

School team to play Paxton to-morrow will catch bus leaving High School at 1.30 and travel past Light's and Conway's. The team is: R. Hill, J…

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West Cessnock Public School Xmas Frolic

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 6

West Cessnock Public School held their Xmas frolic at the Parish Hall on Wednesday night last Mr. McKendry ably conducted the function as M.C…

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Convent School Fete Clears Over £100

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 3

A fete was hold in the Convent School Hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening with the result that over £100 was raised for the Sisters of St…

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About £50 Raised From High School Revue

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 2

Funds of the Parents and Citizens Association will benefit to the extent of approximately £50 as a result of the presentation of the musical…

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Enticing Children From School to Work

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 1

The Minister for Education (Mr. Heffron) said he had received reports that some retail firms were encouraging children to leave school…

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Methodist Sunday School Officers

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 2

Officers of the Methodist Sunday School were elected for the ensuing 12 months at the annual meeting conducted on Wednesday night,…

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Boy Gives £25 to School Library

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 9 December 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY Sat. — A fifth-year pupil of North Sydney Boys’ Sigh School gave £25 to the school library in appreciation of the…

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Peeps Into the Past Singleton 25 Years Ago (From Issues of "Argus" dated December 9, 11, and 13, 1919) Paddock For Pupils' Horses

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 December 1944 · page 3

A communication from the Under-Secretary for Education stated chat the Minister for Education had approved of the Department…

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Vandals Damage Sydney Schools

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 December 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY Monday. — Heavy damage was caused by vandals who broke Into the Intermediate high school at Drummoyne over…

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