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Mid North Coast · Schools

Schools, 1942

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Shelter Trenches at the Public School

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 2

In response to the request of Mr. Heffron, Minister for National Emergency Services, and as a result of the decision of the P. & C…

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More Trenches Required for School Children

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1942 · page 4

Do you realise that it is possible we may be bombed at any time and the precautionary measures, taken to protect the school children from…

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At the Public School

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 1

There was another fine gathering at the Kolodong Public School. The ladles had provided a very fine spread of tasty eatables, with tea and…

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School Bus Fares Held to Be Excessive Council Control

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 5

Fares charged children travelling by bus from Smithtown to Kempsey High School were considered by the Macleay Shire on…

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Trenches at Schools Working Under Difficulties

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 2

On Saturday morning last gangs of men and youths, which increased in numbers as the work progressed, were busily engaged digging slit trenches…

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At the Public School

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 4

There was another fine gathering at the Kolodong public school. The ladies had provided a very fine spread of tasty on eatables, with tea and cordials…

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FORBESDALE Slit Trench at School

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 2

As the result of a very strenuous effort on the part of many parents and residents of the Forbesdale locality, the public school is now…

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More Trenches Needed at Public School

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 2

Shelter trenches are still required for 150 children at the Public School. Fathers who have not already done so are specially invited…

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Air Raids Care of School Children

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 2

The following points should he instilled into children by parents:-- (1) Come straight home when dismissed…

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School Trenches

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 5

In response to an appeal by the headmaster, twenty- two members of the P. and C. Association put in an appearance at the school at 9.30…

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Committed for Trial Alleged Stealing From School Residences

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 2

At Gloucester Police Court on Tuesday, Victor Augustus Naudin was charged, with stealing from school teachers' residences at Krambach and…

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Wingham District Rural School. Mothers' Club. Annual Meeting

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Wingham District Rural School Mothers' Club took place on Wednesday, 11th March, 1942…

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No Trenches at School

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 2

The question of providing trench air raid shelter at the Gloucester District Rural School was discussed at a meeting of the P. & C…

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High School Boys Exempt From Call-up

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 2

Boys reaching 18 years of age this year and still attending High School are not required to enrol for compulsory military training. This was made…

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New Sunday School at Chatham Enthusiastic Beginning of New Cause

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 April 1942 · page 1

The extent to which the Taree township is extending itself to the north was evidenced on Saturday afternoon last when the new Sunday school hall,…

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School Notes

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 2

On pags 40 of "The Education Gazette" (March 2) is an article on Air Raid Precaution Regulations as applied to schools, which covers all…

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High School Boys Exempt

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 4

Boys reaching 18 years of age this year and still attending High School are not required to enrol for compulsory military training. This was…

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School Uniforms May Go

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 4

To aid Australia's war effort school uniforms may be abolished soon, the Minister for War Organisation of Industry, Mr. Dedman, said in Melbourne…

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Local and General. School Sports

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 4

Kempsey High School cricket team visited Taree High School today for the annual inter-school match…

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Jerseyville School

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 4

Mr. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., has been advised by Mr. Clive Evatt, Minister for Education, that he has approved of repairs to Jerseyville school…

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