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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1948

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Oakhampton School

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 4

The monthly meeting of Oakhampton Parents and Citizens’ Association decided to hold a dance in May for funds,…

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Star Parade For Maitland Nursery School

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 4

The Town Hall held one of its largest crowds last night at the star parade presented by Hal Lashwood and “Mo” for the…

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High Jinks At Abernethy Old Pupils Return

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 5

A re-union of ex-pupils and ex-residents of the village of Abernethy was a feature of the centenary of education celebration…

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High School Football

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 2

In the interdistrict High School Rugby League competitions on Wednesday, Cessnock defeated Newcastle High School in the fourth grade by…

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Money For Text Books High School Needs Help (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 10

Sir,—The High School is in urgent need of funds to purchase text books for the pupils. Most people think that text books are either supplied by the…

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Projector for School

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 4

CESSNOCK, Friday.—East Cessnock Parents and Citiens’ Association has given to the school a 16 m.m. movie…

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Schooling at Glendonbrook

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 4

The school at the present situation at Glendonbrook was opened in 1878. Mr. Steinbeck being the first teacher…

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History of Cambra School

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 6

Perhaps before commencing this report it would be advisable to tell you nf a very important achievement of 1947, this being to the effect that after…

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Penny Orange Plan for Schoolchildren

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 5

The New South Wales Citrus Growers' Council outlined a plan to supply oranges at 1d each to children at every school in the State…

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Reunion of Paterson School’s Old Pupuils

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 2

Fully 300 ex-pupils attended a reception held in their honour at Paterson School of Arts. The function had been organised by…

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School Concert At Dalwood

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 2

A concert was given by the pupils of Dalwood Public School in the Parish Hall under the guidance of their teacher (Mr. J. Miles)…

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Model Of School

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 3

At the re-union of ex-pupils of Paterson school, a cake surmounted by a cardboard model of the present school, was presented to Mrs. M…

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School Staff At Gloucester

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 2

.GLOUCESTER, Monday.—The headmaster (Mr. Murphy) gave some interesting statistics to a meeting of the Parents and…

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The Pirates of Penzance. Brilliant High School Presentation

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 7

On Friday afternoon the pupils of Cessnock High School performed the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. "The Pirates of Penzance." Presented in…

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High School Notes Approaching Holidays (Contributed)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 6

The first term of the school year comes to an end Thursday, 6th May, when all schools close. The second term commences on Tuesday, May 18…

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Proposed New Infants' School for Scone

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 1

Mr. W. T. Seaward, Assistant Secretary of Scone P. and C. Association, is in receipt of the following letter, dated 23/4/48…

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No Risks Should Be Taken Near Schools

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 2

Schools should be looked upon by meter vehicle drivers as sanctuaries where the utmost care should be exercised, said…

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Fell In School Ground

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 2

Ronald Williams, 13, of 138 Harle-street, Abermain, dislocated and probably fractured his left elbow when he fell while playing…

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Memories of Stanhope School Days Revived

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 4

Stanhope Parents and Citizens’ Association organised a “Back to Stanhope” day, school concert, picnic, sports and dance at night,…

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Beresfield School

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 2

In answer to his representation, Mr. Arthur Howarth, MLA, has been advised by the Minister for Education, Mr. Heffron, that…

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