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Mid North Coast · Schools

Schools, 1903

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School of Arts

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 2

THE regular meeting of the Committee was held on Monday last, the 2nd inst. The President occupied the chair, and there were also present—Rev. C. M Thomas, Dr…

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Wingham School of Arts

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 11 February 1903 · page 2

The half-yearly meeting of members Of the Wingham School of Arts was held at that institution on Monday night, Mr. A. McDonald presiding…

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Taree School of Arts

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 February 1903 · page 3

THE usual monthly meeting of the Committee of the above institution was held in the Committee-room on Friday evening last. A letter was read from Miss Kite,…

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Taree Methodist Sunday School. Annual Distribution of Prizes

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 February 1903 · page 2

THE annual distribution of prizes in connection with the above Sunday School took place in the School-hall, Taree, on Monday night last, when there was a large gathering of children, parents and friends…

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School of Arts

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 February 1903 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Committee of the above was held on Tuesday night last. The President, Mr. J. L. Grant, being in the chair, and there were also present, Messrs…

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Local News. Smithtown School Library

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 8

The library in connection with the Smithtown Public School will be formally opened on Wednesday afternoon next. It is expected that…

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Kempsey School of Arts

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 6

THE usual monthly meeting of the committee of the above institution was held on Tuesday evening last. The President (Capt. Grant) occupied the…

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Smithtown Public School. Opening of Library

Macleay Argus · Saturday 21 February 1903 · page 6

THE library organised in connection with the Smithtown Public School was formally opened on Wednesday afternoon. In spite of the showery…

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Aboriginal School at Purfleet. Department of Public Instruction, Sydney, 16th February. 1903

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 8

SIR,--With reference to your letter dated 22nd December last, inviting attention to the necessity for providing for the educational wants of the aboriginal children at Purfleet, near Glenthorne, I have the…

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Wingham School of Arts. Department of Public Instruction, Sydney, 26th February, 1903

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 6

Sir,--In reply to your letter of the 17th Instant, in which you urge the payment of the claims for subsidy in aid of the Wingham School of Arts, which were being held over owing to the exhaustion…

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School of Arts Chess and Draughts Club

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 March 1903 · page 3

THE half yearly meeting of the above club was held at the School of Arts on Friday. March 6. The principal business was the election of officers. which resulted as…

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Kempsey School of Arts

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 11

THE usual monthly meeting of the committee of the above institution was held on Tuesday evening last. There were present--Messrs. J. L. Grant (in…

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Teacher's Residence--Mitchell's Island. Department of Public Instruction, Sydney, 16th March, 1903

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 2

SIR,--Referring to my letter of the 5th January last, I am directed to [?]cusint you that advertisements, inviting tenders for the works in connection with the proposed new residence at the Mitchell's…

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Public School Association

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 2 April 1903 · page 3

THE annual meeting of the Macleay District Public Schools Association was held on Saturday last at West Kempsey school. There were present:—Inspentor Byrne presiding, Messrs. Lobbin, Ross…

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The Schools and Mr. Perry

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 4 April 1903 · page 8

THE Minister for Education recently remarked that there were in the public schools a number of teachers who should never have got into the…

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The Schools and Mr. Perry

Macleay Argus · Saturday 11 April 1903 · page 9

THE Minister for Education recently remarked that there were in the public schools a number of teachers who should never have got into the…

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School of Arts

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 16 April 1903 · page 4

A special general meeting of members of the School of Arts was held on Tuesday night for the purpose of further considering the question of the proposed site for the new…

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Should Elementary Agriculture be Taught in Country Schools?

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 18 April 1903 · page 9

A special train from Sydney took a large Parliamentary party lost week to the Hawkesbury College, together with 30 schoolmasters and 8 school…

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Sunday School Picnic and Concert at Coopernook

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 April 1903 · page 5

On Easter Monday a very successful picnic and concert were held in connection with the Church of England Sunday School at Coopernook. Tne picnic took place in Mrs. Newton's grounds,…

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Public School Picnic at John's River. [From Our Correspondent.]

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 April 1903 · page 5

The annual picnic in connection with the John's River Public School came off on Easter Monday, and as usual was a great success. The picnics in connection with this school are the most…

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