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Mid North Coast · Schools

Schools, 1898

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Public School Board, Wingham

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 2

A MEETING of the Public School Board, sub-district of Wingham, was held at the School House last Wednesday afternoon; Mr. John Abbott, J.P…

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Public Schools' Athletic Association

Macleay Argus · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 17

A MEETING of the Macleay Branch of the above was held last Saturday in the Superior Public Schoolroom, West Kempsey. Mr. F. T. Lewis was in the chair,…

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Official Correspondence. School—upper Camden Haven. Department of Public Instruction, Sydney, 17th March. 1898

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 March 1898 · page 4

SIR,—I am directed to acquaint you that your letter, dated 15th instant, upon the subject mentioned below, a under consideration, and that a further communication respecting it will be…

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Kempsey School of Arts

Macleay Argus · Saturday 2 April 1898 · page 7

A MEETING of members of the School of Arts was held last Monday evening at the Good Templars' Hall. The President, Rev. John Taylor was in…

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Kempsey School of Arts

Macleay Argus · Saturday 9 April 1898 · page 9

The formal opening of the School of Arts has been postponed until Tuesday evening next. An excellent concert programme has been arranged,…

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School Festival, Tinonee

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 3

A pleasant gathering of children connected with the Tinonee Church of England Sunday School, their parents, friends etc, was held on Easter…

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GLOUCESTER. April 3. School Concert at Copeland

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 2

A VERY successful school concert was held in the Copeland School of Arts on Friday evening, April 1st, in aid of the school prizes and library fund…

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School—upper Camden Haven. Department of Public Instruction, Sydney, 1st April, 1898

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 4

SIR,—In reply to your letter dated 15th ultimo, forwarding a communication from Mr. Robert Kelly, of Upper Camden Haven, representing the necessity for the erection of a new Public School building at…

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Lunches for School Children

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 1

It is better for a person who is to study all all day to have only a light at none, and more hearty food at night. All that children need who are attending school are…

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Union Sunday School Picnic, Coopernook

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 5

THE above picnic, which should have been held on Easter Monday, had to be postponed owing to the wet weather, but it was held on Tuesday, and as the day turned out bright and clear, there was a large…

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Humour. at Sunday School

Macleay Argus · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 2

A Sunday school teacher was recently holding forth of the parable of the prodigal son, and referred to the character of the elder brother…

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Public Schools Sports Gathering

Macleay Argus · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 12

AM immense amount of interest is being evinced in the first annual gathering of the Macleay branch of the Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association to be held on…

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Correspondence. Although always willing to ventilate matters of public interest, we do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed. Public Schools Sports. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 10

SIR, -- In common with all other parents of this river, I feel much interested in the above forthcoming event. But I would like to ask the committee, through your columns,…

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Kempsey School of Arts

Macleay Argus · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 10

THE formal opening of the recently established School of Arts eventuated on Tuesday evening last. It took the form of a concert, and, despite the…

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Cundle Mems. School

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 3

The popular teacher, Mr. J. Gregson, has started a night school here, and it is pleasing to see young men take the opportunity of attending. Years ago…

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Public Schools' Sports

Macleay Argus · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 8

Every boy and girl in the district will deem it a duty to demand brand new rig-outs to go to the sports in John Bryson, of the Kempsey Federal…

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Local News. Pupil Teachers' Examination

Macleay Argus · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 8

At the recent local examination for pupil teachers the following passed : Norris Small was placed first and gained a total of 87 per cent, of…

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The Borough Council and the School of Arts. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 6

SIR,--By their action in refusing to hand over the library to a joint committee, the Borough Council deprived the ratepayers of a certain amount of Government money…

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Kempsey School of Arts

Macleay Argus · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 11

A MEETING of the committee of the above institution was held on Tuesday evening last. The President (Rev. J. Taylor) was in the chair, and there…

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Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic and Concert

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 April 1898 · page 6

THE annual picnic in connection with the Taree Presbyterian Sunday School was held in Mr. G. Fotheringham's paddock, Taree, on Wednesday last. The day was beautifully fine, and a most…

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