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Mid North Coast · Schools

Schools, 1900

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Closing of Schools. Department of Public Instruction, Sydney, 2nd November. 1900

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 November 1900 · page 2

SIR,—In acknowledging the receipt of your letter of the 29th ultimo, addressed to R. A. Price, Esq., M.P., I am directed to inform you that the Minister of Public Instruction has sanctioned the closing of…

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Taree Wesleyan Sunday School. Anniversary Services

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 November 1900 · page 3

THE anniversary of the above school was celebrated on Sunday last in the Taree Wesleyan Church by special services throughout the day. The church had been very prettily decorated for…

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A Schoolboy's Answer

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 7

This is the answer sent to the question, given in a country school, "What do you know about wheat?" —"Wheat is a well-known serial, when…

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Wingham Superior Public School. Regular Inspection

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 14 November 1900 · page 3

Mr. Inspector Wright, B.A., commenced the Annual Inspection of the Wingham Superior Public School on Monday, the 5th instant. The…

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Wesleyan Sunday School Picnic

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 14 November 1900 · page 3

THE early part of Friday morning last was rather warm, but as the day advanced a cool breeze sprang up, which considerably lowered the temperature…

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School of Arts

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 17 November 1900 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the Committee of the School of Arts was held on Monday last at 8 p.m. The President (Dr. Boelke) in the chair. There were also…

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Sherwood School Picnic

Macleay Argus · Saturday 17 November 1900 · page 11

ADVANTAGE was taken of Monday being a public holiday to hold the usual annual school picnic at the public school presided over by Mr. George Hodgson at the above…

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Sherwood Public School Picnic

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 22 November 1900 · page 6

THE holiday, in lien of Prince of Wales' Birthday, was chosen by the Sherwood folk to celebrate their public school picnic. The school play ground, with its many facilities and shady trees, was selected as…

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Kempsey School of Arts

Macleay Argus · Saturday 24 November 1900 · page 11

The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the above institution was held on Thursday, the 15th instant. There were present--Messrs. T. P…

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Aldavilla School Picnic

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 29 November 1900 · page 6

ON Saturday, November 24th, the Aldavilla Public School children's picnic took place. The day was an ideal one for pleasure seekers. The children were marched at an early hour by their teacher,…

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Wingham Superior Public School

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 5 December 1900 · page 2

The following is the result of the regular inspection conducted by Mr. inspector Wright B. A., on 5th 6tb, and 7th of November, 1900. The…

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Lansdowne School of Arts. Inaugural Ball

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 December 1900 · page 4

As announced in the Times, the inaugural Ball in the Lansdowne School of Arts eventuated on Thursday night, 29th ult.; and regarded from every point of view, socially and financially, was a brilliant…

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Moorland School Picnic

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 12 December 1900 · page 2

For some time back the teacher of the Moorland school Mr. C. Maguire assisted by his pupils and their parents have been very busy preparing for their school picnic which…

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School of Arts Debate

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 13 December 1900 · page 4

The Frederickton School of Arts was crowded on Tuesday eight to listen to the debate on "should the franchise be extended to the women of New South Wales." Mr…

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School of Atrs

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 15 December 1900 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the School of Arts committee was held on Monday night last, the President, Dr. Boelke in the chair. The Finance Report showed receipts…

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School Concert at Coolongolook

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 December 1900 · page 5

As previously announced in the Times for Friday evening, the above entertainment took place on that date under very favorable weather conditions, and proved an unqualified success. The school-room,…

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Taree Superior Public School. Presentation of Prizes

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 December 1900 · page 4

AT the Taree Superior Public School, on Thursday afternoon last, there was a presentation of prizes, when a large number of valuable books were distributed. About 25 parents and friends were…

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Kempsey School of Arts

Macleay Argus · Saturday 15 December 1900 · page 12

THE usual monthly meeting of the committee of the above was held on Thursday evening. Rev. J. Taylor occupied the chair, and Messrs. Hammond, Kilner,…

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Tinonee Public School

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 19 December 1900 · page 3

THE breaking-up in connection with the Tinonee Public School took place on Friday, last. After being dismissed the children had a jolly time in the…

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Tinonee Public School. Exhibition and Prize Distribution. Presentations to Mr. and Mrs. D. HAYES

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 19 December 1900 · page 4

PERHAPS one of the most successful gatherings ever held in Tinonee was the "breaking-up" of the local public school on Friday afternoon last. Mr. D. J. Hayes, B.A., the esteemed teacher, and his able…

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