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Mid North Coast · Schools

Schools, 1923

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School Examinations. Qualifying Certificate Results

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 5

The following pupils have gained the Qualifying Certificate at the schools mentioned below:-- Jerseyville.-- Harold Broderick,…

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Schoolboy Howlers

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 4

SCHOOLBOYS are often unconsciously humorous in their answers to questions. Here are a few good ones. "Shakespeare wrote tragedies, comedies, and errors."…

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Bulliac School. (To the Editor.)

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 2

Sir,—Judging by "Barb Wire's" contribution re affairs at Bull[?]ac his knowledge of facts is as scanty as his reporting ability ; for calls speak for…

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Agricultural High School

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 2

Mr. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following official communication from the Department of Education: "Sir,--I refer to your letter…

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High School Fees

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 2

The new policy of the Education Department in charging foes for pupils at High Schools is having a serious effect on the attendance at country…

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Agricultural School

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 4

The Under-Secretary, Education Department, writing to Mr. The Hill, M.L A., says: In answer to your personal representations on behalf of…

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Teachers' Residences. Part Ii

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 2

Now out at Bumbledorritown, The mail came once a week; And Bill, the ped, set early off The weekly mail to seek…

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Small Country Schools. the Old School House

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 2

The school house was built in the year sixty-four, With the date painted plainly just over the door,…

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Tamworth High School. Big Slump in Attendance

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 3

An extraordinary position has arisen at the Tamwortk High School, presumably as a consequence of the imposition of fees…

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Getting the School Right Side Up

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 7

The people of the United States are out in the open market to buy a better brand of education for their children. They have not been satisfied…

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Methodist Sunday School Distribution of Prizes

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 6

On Monday, 22nd January the annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Taree Methodist Sunday school took place in the…

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Wallamba News School Cricket

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 7

On Thursday afternoon a team of eleven, hoys representing Nabiac Public School visited Failford to play a cricket match against the boys of that…

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Wingham School of Arts Euchre Tournament

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 4

A very pleasant re-union took place at the Wingham School of Arts last night (Thursday), when a number of Marlee residents journeyed to…

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Millbank School Additions

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 4

The tender of Messrs. Landers and Furnifull, of Toorooka, has been accepted for the proposed additions and improvements to Millbank Public School…

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Our Small Schools. Forage Allowance

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 3

Young Jonesy to his father said, "A teacher I would make," And for your consent I'm waiting, That calling to undertake."…

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Small Country Schools Shortage of School Material

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 3

The holidays are o'er again, And school once more begins; So the nips greet Bill, with a right good will…

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School of Arts

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the School of Arts committee, which was held a week late this month was fairly well attended, there being present:…

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Q'Cs and Fees. How High Schools Suffer

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 2

At Armidale a magnificent High School was recently completed at a cost of over £20,000. There is accommodation for over 250 scholars, and the…

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Changes in School Staff

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 4

MISS T. McCARTY, who succeeded Miss O. Livermore at the local school, was transferred on Monday to the Boys' Department at the Kurri Public School. The vacancy…

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TAREE I.H. SCHOOL v KEMPSEY

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 4

A team of cricketers: from Taree I.H. School under sportsmaster. Mr. Watson made the trip to Kumpsey yesterday to play a match against…

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