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Mid North Coast · Schools

Schools, 1917

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Macksville School of Arts

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Committee was held in the Library on Monday night last. Mr. Connolly, the President, presided…

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Abolition of the Cane. Jubilation Among School Children

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 21 November 1917 · page 6

When Mr. James, Minister for Education, told the pupils at Cleveland Street school last week that he hoped the cane would be abolished from all…

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High School Debate

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 November 1917 · page 5

Visitors to West Kempsey Public School on Wednesday night last were delighted with the entertaining debate, on the White Australia policy…

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School Concert

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1917 · page 2

A large appreciative audience applauded the histrionic efforts of the Gloucester School children, under the direction of…

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Wingham School of Arts

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 7

A committee meeting of the above was hold on Tuesday evening last, the President (Mr. H. J. Hammond) presiding. Also present: Messrs. A…

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Ladies' Column. Fashion and Things Feminine (Copyright.) a Schoolgirl's Coat

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 6

One of the most important things in the outfit of a schoolgirl, who goes backwards and forwards, from home to school. day after day, is a stout…

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Ladies' Column. Fashion and Things Feminine (Copyright.) Cymnastic Suit for the Schoolgirl

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 6

Health exercises are now regarded as so important to school life, that the outfit of a school-girl must needs include a gymnastic suit…

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School Entertainment

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 December 1917 · page 5

THE annual entertainment given by the pupils of the Port Macquarie Superior Public School took place in the Agricultural Hall on Saturday night last, and was…

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Sunday School Concert

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 11 December 1917 · page 2

THE teachers and children of the Church of England S.S., Wingham, will give a little concert in the Church grounds on Wednesday, the 19th inst.,…

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Unveiling of Honour Board at Corangula Public School

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 December 1917 · page 3

CORANGULA Public School, situated on a small plat[?] high above the [?]ky [?]ks of the meandering Macleay, way on Wednesday last the scene of…

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School Concert

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 4

THE pupils of Wingham School held a concert in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday afternoon last. The concert was voted a great success by all…

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Taree District School. "Speech Day."

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 December 1917 · page 4

On Wednesday there was a large number of parents and others at the Taree District School to hear the annual report read by the head…

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School of Arts

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 15 December 1917 · page 5

THE regular meeting of the School of Arts committee was held on Wednesday. Mr. Hill referred to the question of the new hall, and wished to know if any reply…

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Sunday School Concert

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 2

THIS will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Wingham, to-morrow evening (Wednesday), 19th inst, at 7 30 Admission: 6d and 3d (children)…

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Speech Day. Annual Report. (Continued from last issue.)

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 2

The head-master, Mr. J. T. Wilson, B.A., read the following annual report:—"I have again to present the annual…

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School Exams

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 2

Just before the holidays this school "exams" have to be negotiated. According to conventional ideas an examination is a means of unfailing…

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Smithtown Convent School Annual Entertainment

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 4

HELD in Gladstone Hall on Friday night, in the presence of a packed house, this concert ranked high Among the best ever held in the district,…

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School Examinations

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 21 December 1917 · page 4

The following are the results of examinations of pupils of the Bowraville Convent for the National Business College of Sydney --…

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The Teacher's Preparation

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 22 December 1917 · page 3

In the good old days, when "lickin" and larmin'" went together, a teacher's preparation did not necessarily include a course in a University or a normal…

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School of Arts

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 22 December 1917 · page 4

A SPECIAL meeting of the committee of the above was held on Wednesday night with a view to expediting matters in connection with the erection of a new hall, &c. After…

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