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Mid North Coast · Schools

Schools, 1920

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New State. Schools' Holiday Refused. Tamworth

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1920 · page 2

The committee appointed to arrange a big new State demonstration, applied to the Under-Secretary for Education to allow the public school children a…

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Big Gathering at Barrington. Additions to School Opened

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1920 · page 2

There was a large gathering of adults and children at the Barrington School, to celebrate Empire Day on Monday last, when a thoroughly enjoyable day was…

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Gloucester Public School

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1920 · page 2

Empire Day in Gloucester was essentially a kiddles' day. The bright, warm sunshine seemed to enter the hearts of he some 250 children present at the local…

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Mount George School of Arts

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1920 · page 2

At a well-attended public meeting, held on Monday, 10th inst., it was decided to form a school of arts at Mount George. Regulations to govern the institution were…

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Convent School Picnic

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 26 May 1920 · page 4

In connection with Empire Day celebrations, Kempsey Convent School held a picnic and sports at the show ground on Monday, the Rev. Father…

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School Deputation

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 4

Mr. Alex. Cameron has received the following letter in reference to the above matter:— Dear Sir,—I am directed by the…

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Science Schools

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 4

During this week Mr. L. T. MacInnes, State Dairy Expert, has been holding successful Science Schools at Macksville, and concluded his…

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Holidays for Soldier Teachers

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 4

Soldier teachers are to be granted three weeks' leave for each year of service abroad. Any leave taken between date of discharge and…

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East Kempsey School Fence

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 4

The Under-Secretary for Education has informed Mr. Briner, M.L.A., as follows: "With regard to your representations in relation to the necessity…

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Maynard's Plains School

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 4

Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., has been informed that the Minister for Education has accepted the tender of Mr. George Cook, of Dorrigo, for erection…

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Empire Day at Tinonee Public School

The Northern Champion · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 4

Following their usual custom, the committee of the Childrens' School Progress Association took upon them selves the task of organising the…

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Taree School of Arts Committee Meeting

The Northern Champion · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 6

A [?] of the committee of the above institution was held on Wednesday night of last week. Present messrs W. B[?]…

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"Speech Day."

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 June 1920 · page 2

Speech Day, in connection with the West Kempsey District School, will be held in the Good Templars' Hall, tomorrow (Wednesday), at 3 p.m…

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Kempsey High School

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 June 1920 · page 2

The Under-Secretary for Education has advised Mr. G. S. Brin[?]r, M.L.A., in reply to representations contained in his letter of 26th instant, relative to…

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Summer Island School

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 2 June 1920 · page 4

Empire Day celebrations at this school were well attended, the ladies providing luncheon for about 150 visitors. Addresses were given by…

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West Kempsey School. Speech Day

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 June 1920 · page 5

The annual Speech Day of the West Kempsey District School took place on Wednesday last, at the Good Templars' Hall, Kempsey. There was a good…

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School Holidays Extension Arranged

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 June 1920 · page 5

The Minister for Education staled on Wednesday that, in view of the postponement of the visit of the Prince of Wales, he had decided to extend the…

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School Requirements at Wingham. Interview with the Minister

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 8 June 1920 · page 2

On Thursday last Ald. H. Machin (Mayor of Wingham) and Mr. D. A. McDonell had an interview with the Minister for Public Instruction (the…

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Home Work High Schools the Culprit. Statement by Mr. Board. Instructions to Principals

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 4

Discussing the report of the Home Work Committee, the Director of Education (Mr. P. Board) said the controversy did not concern the…

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Schoolroom Gems

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 4

The latest examination papers or youthful aspirants to educational distinction contain some wild and wonderful "definitions. "Horse-power is…

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