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Mid North Coast · Schools

Schools, 1903

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Opening a School Library. Blackman's Point School

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 3
Also in Macleay Argus

A VERY plessing caremony took place at the Blackman's Point public school last Tuesday week, viz., the opening of a library, Between 40 and 50 books, of a useful and…

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Wingham Superior Public School. Prize List. General Proficiency Prizes:--

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 3

UPPER FIFTH CLASS.--Alfred Thompson, first prize, 3642 marks out of 3975 ; Celia V. Tetsell, second prize, 3608 marks ; Edward J. Miller, third prize, 3525 marks; Stanley Allan, fourth prize, 3524 marks;…

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Tinonee Public School. Fifth Annual; Reunion, Exhibition of School Work, and Distribution of Prizes

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 3

As usual, Tinonee was quite astir on Friday, the 19th nlt., when the local public school held its customary "breaking -up " function. Mr. D. J. Haves, the esteemed teacher. had spared neither…

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Poetry Two Schools

Macleay Argus · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 15

I put my heart to school, In the world where men grow wise. 'G[?] out' I said, [?]nd learn the rule; Come back when you win the prize.'…

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Harrington Public School

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 3

The distribution of prizes in connection with the Harrington Public School took place in the Athletic club hall, Harrington, on the evening of Monday, 22nd ultimo…

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Poetry Two Schools

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 2

I put my heart to school, In the world where men grow wise. 'Go out, I said,'end learn the rule; Come back when you win the prise.'…

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A Schoolboy's Essay

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 2

" The editor is one of the happiest beggars in the world," wrote a boy in his essay on newspapers. "He can go to the circus in the afternoon…

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Teacher's Residence, Laurieton. Department of Public Instruction, Sydney, 31st December, 1902

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 2

SIR,-- With reference to the letter dated 11th instant, presented by you from Mr. J. G. Moore, Hon. Secretary of the Laurieton Progress Association, urging the necessity for erecting a new…

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Teacher's Residence. Mitchell's Island. Department of Public Instruction, Sydney, 6th January 1989

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 2

SIR,-- with reference to your letter of 9th [?] again urging the necessity for alterations and repairs to the teacher's residence at the Mitchell's Island Public School, I have the honor to state that…

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A Schoolboy's Essay

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 15 January 1903 · page 2

"The editor is one of the happiest beggars in the world," wrote a boy in his essay on newspapers. "He can go to the circus in the afternoon…

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Port Macquarie School of Arts

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 5

THE regular meeting of the Committed was held on Monday week, the President (Capt. Baird) occupying the Chair. There were also present—Dr. Doudne[?]. Messrs. Hiblard…

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Kempsey School of Arts

Macleay Argus · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 10

THE usual monthly meeting of the above Institution was held on Tuesday evening last. There were present:--Messrs. Grant (in the chair), Small…

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School Changes

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 5

Mr. J. J. Williams, who has been promoted to Wyalong West, left the Macleay by the s.s. Macleay on her just trip. Mr. McGuire, from the M[?]oning has been…

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School of Arts Meeting

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 4

The monthly meeting, of the committee of the Kempsey School of Arts was held last week. There was a fair attendance, Mr. J. L Grant presiding…

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Bobin Flat School. Department of Public Instruction, Sydney, 13th January, 1903

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 4

SIR,--I am directed to acquaint you that the Minister of Public Instruction has accepted the tender of Mr. John Thompson, for clearing and fencing the site in connection with the Public School…

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Bohnock Public School. Department of Public Instruction, Sydney, 18th January, 1903

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 4

SIR-- I am directed to acquaint you that the Minister of Public Instruction has accepted the tender of Mr. H. E. Milligan for erecting a teacher's residence in connection with the Public School at…

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Tobacco Pipes for Schoolgirls

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 2

At the time of the great plague in London every child (male and female) was ordered to take a pipe of tobacco to school, and at…

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Teacher's Residence at Laurieton. Department of Public Instruction, Sydney, 23 rd January 1903

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 4 February 1903 · page 3

Sir, --With reference to your recent personal interview, I have the honor to state that the Minister of Public Instruction has approved of the erection of a new residence at the Laurieton Public…

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Tobacco Pipes for Schoolgirls

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 5 February 1903 · page 2

At the time of the great plague in London every child (male and female ) was ordered to take a pipe of tobacco to school, and at…

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