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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1944

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Teachers Unable To Get Homes

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY Monday.—The secretary of the Teachers’ Federation, Mr. W. J. Hendry, said to-day that schools were closing down in…

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Scone School Staff Changes

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 2

SCONE Monday.—Members of the teaching staff of Scone District Rural School, who have been transferred during the…

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"Beauty of Japan" in Schools

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 1

The text book entitled, "Children of Japan, a letter from Dad," issued to third classes in State schools was not an…

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Many Schools Closing Down

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 1

Because teachers cannot get accommodation, many country schools are closing down. Some others are closing because…

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V.d.g. School at Belltrees

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 3

SCONE Tuesday. — Brigadier England addressed the VDC who attended a two days School at Belltreea He repudiated the…

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Many Schools Closing Down Teachers Unable to Get Accommodation

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 1

Because teachers cannot set accommodation, many country schools are being closed down. Some others are closing because…

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Fourth Year Class at Muswellbrook. 15 Pupils Required

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 1

In a letter to Mr. D'Arcy Rose, M.L. A., the Minister for Education (Hon. Clive Evatt) states that a fourth year class will be…

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Merriwa School of Arts

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 4

The Merriwa School of Arts, commitee met on Monday night, the meeting being the first since December. As is usual, the January meeting was…

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Fourth Year at Rural School

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 4

MUSWELLBROOK Monday— in a letter to Mr. D’Arcy Rose MLA the Minister for Education (Mr. C. Evatt) stated that…

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Mass For School Children

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 2

The Mass for the opening of the schools took place In St. John’s Pro-cathedral, West Maitland, on Thursday last…

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Intermediate High Schools. Altered Designation

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 1

The designation of Intermediate High Schools has been altered to that of Central Schools, and ranking in status with that of an Intermediate High…

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Repairs to Local Schools

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 2

Workmen of the outdoor staff of the Department of Education have commenced remodelling and renovating certain sections…

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Morpeth School

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 3

The Minister for Education (Mr. Clive Evatt) has advised Mr. A. Howarth, MLA, that, following his representations, he…

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Kurri Teachers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 2

Members of Kurri Kurri branch of the Teachers' Federation, at their annual meeting, expressed concern that country members had no say in the…

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Election of Teachers’ President

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

KURRI , Friday.—Members of Kurri Kurri branch, of the Teachers’ federation, at their annual meeting, expressed concern that…

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Withdrawal of School Boycott

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 1

The proposed boycott of the Entrance Public School by the 300 pupils attending it was called off by parents on Wednesday, three hours…

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Kurri Evening Continuation School. Examination Results

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 2

The following candidates from Kurri Kurri Evening Continuation School were successful in the examination held at the latter end of last year: William…

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Cessnock Evening Continuation School

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 3

The above school re-opens on Monday, 28th February, at 7 p.m., at the Public School, Cessnock. This school offers a unique opportunity for those…

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Evening School Exam At Kurri

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 3

KURRI Tuesdays—The following candidates from Kurri Kurri Evening Continuation School were successful in the…

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Stanhope School Reopened

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 2

The Stannope Public School, Which has been closed Since July last year, has been re-opened. Mise Irene deddeich a former…

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