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Mid North Coast · Schools

Schools, 1949

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Prize Giving Functon Girls Department of Taree School

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 December 1949 · page 3

The Methodist School Hall was crowded to capacity on Tuesday afternoon for the prize-giving function in connection with the Girls' Department of…

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Girls' Speech Bay -- Public School,Taree Parents Thanked by Headmistress

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 December 1949 · page 4

Miss D. M. Skene, B.A., headmistress of the Public School, Taree, in her address at the annual speech day of the girls section, thanked parents for their loyal co-operation during the year…

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School Kiddies Grow Strawberries

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 December 1949 · page 10

A heavy crop has been picked from the strawberries grown at the Nana Gien School. So far this year 5283 strawberries…

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Doctor's Warning on School Holiday Dangers —

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 13 December 1949 · page 4

Children should be kept out of crowds and their health watched during the school holidays, Education Department's medical officer…

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Kempsey High School

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 December 1949 · page 5

To-day the Kempsey High School held "Speech Day" the day on which those in the picture above, and many others are tributed for their activities which makes the school one of the State's leading educational facilities. No tribute would be too small to teachers and P. and C. Association at this school…

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Demonstration for Teachers at Taree School

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 December 1949 · page 2

On Thursday, 24th November, approximately 60 teachers from the surrounding schools of the Taree Inspectorate gathered at the Taree Primary…

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K. H. S. Speech Day Study hindered-Unsatisfactory conditions In some Classes; School Maintains good Records, Says Headmaster

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 December 1949 · page 2

"We are seriously handicapped in some of our courses, e.g., in agriculture, as we have no land for the practical work, and' in handicrafts and homecrafts, as both equipment and accommodation are inadequate and unsatisfactory…

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Difficulties of Pupils Travelling by Rail Taree High School Headmaster Speaks Out

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 December 1949 · page 2

The train service for students is not satisfactory, and by contrast the bus service is much to be preferred…

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Full High School Course Recommended As Sound Insurance Against an Uncertain Future Headmaster's Advice at Taree School Function

The Northern Champion · Saturday 17 December 1949 · page 3

In presenting his annual report at the prize-giving function at the Taree High School last Tuesday night, the Headmaster, Mr N. S. Taylor, B.A., gave…

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Quota Club's Xmas Party Prizes Presented to High School and Technical College Students

The Northern Champion · Saturday 17 December 1949 · page 2

To conclude their activities for the year members of Taree Quota Club held a Christmas party in the Methodis[?] Hall on Monday evening last, to which…

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Prize-Giving Function at Taree High School Unsatisfactory Train Service Criticised by Headmaster

The Northern Champion · Saturday 17 December 1949 · page 6

In his report at the annual speech night function at the Taree High School on Tuesday night the Headmaster, Mr N. S. Taylor, B.A., criticised the…

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Primary School Headmaster Leaves

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 December 1949 · page 2

By the departure from Taree soon of the headmaster of the Primary School (Mr. A. R. Kearns) the town is losing a citizen who…

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Santa Claus at Tuncurry Grand School Function -- Gifts for All

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 December 1949 · page 2

A very festive and happy spirit accompanied the breaking-up celebrations of the Tuncurry School which was held in the Hall on Tuesday night. The Parents and Citizens' Association arranged…

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Happy Note At School Speech Night CHAIRMAN, Mr. F. C. Haddan, Gives Laugh

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 December 1949 · page 5

A cheerful happy note was struck at the Taree High School speech night on Tuesday. Mr. F. C. Haddan was chairman--and raised a few healthy laughs. The mayor (Ald. Gertrude Richardson) was present…

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Self-Realisation And Development Opportunities at Taree High School Headmaster's Report Emphasises Importance Of Education

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 December 1949 · page 7

In his report, the Headmaster of the Taree High School (Mr. N. S. Taylor, B.A., A.S.T.C. (Gen. Sc.) emphasised on Tuesday night at the speech night function, the importance of education to fit the youth…

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School Wall Collapsing Minister To Investigate

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 December 1949 · page 6

The Minister for Education, Mr R. F. Heffron, has written to Mr R. S. Vincent MLA as follows:-- "I have for acknowledgement…

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Mr Kearns Moves on Taree Loses Competent School Teacher

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 21 December 1949 · page 4

The departure of Mr A. R. Kearns on Monday to enjoy his vacation before taking up duty as Headmaster of the Grafton Public School means that…

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Coolongolook School Concert

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 21 December 1949 · page 1

The school concert held in the Coolongolook Public Hall on Friday, 9th inst., was a great success and much praise was bestowed upon the children…

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Coolongolook School Concert A Grand Success Huge Crowd Attended-- and Enjoyed Fine Programme

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 December 1949 · page 5

Coolongolook folk went "in force" to a big school social recently. Our correspondent states, "it was the show of the year," and pupils gave one of the best performances ever, in stage plays, dancing and singing…

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Convent School Concert

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 December 1949 · page 6

Last Wednesday evening at the Catholic Hall there took place the annual break-up concert by the pupils of the Kempsey Convent School…

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