Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Schools, all years

Mid North Coast · Schools

Schools, 1949

326 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 4 of 17

School for Adventure

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 4

Where the foothills of Cader Idris in North Wales slope sharply down to the estuary of the River Dovey, the Outward Bound Sea School for Boys is changing adolescents into men. Here 15 to 18-year-old boys are sent by their parents, their firms, or their…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Free Wireless Licence to Schools

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 1

All schools throughout Australia will be granted a broadcast listeners' licence free of charge from March 15. Stating this, the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Overcrowding at High School 17 Rooms for 20 Classes P. and C. Association Pressing for New Wing

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Taree High School Parents and Citizens' Association, held at the school on Friday night, it was decided to make further…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Overcrowding at High School 17 Rooms For 20 Classes P. & C. Assn. Pressing for New Wing

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Taree High School Parents and Citizens' Association, held at the school on Friday night, it was decided to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Inter-school Swimming

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 4

Representatives from Taree High School made the trip to Kempsey on Wednesday last, lo compete in the annual triangular swimming…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Easy Win to School Sprinter

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 April 1949 · page 6

Eighteen-years-old St. Joseph's College sprinter, John Schneider, gained easy wins in the 100 yards Cardinal's Cup and 220 yards events…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

School for Blind Children

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 April 1949 · page 8

North House Special School opened at Wimbledon Park, London, was acquired by the London Council in April, 1948, and has been adapted as a residential school for blind junior boys and blind girls. The house was designed by Sir Edward…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Aluminium Buildings Britain Builds Schools

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 April 1949 · page 6

Schools with buildings of aluminium are being constructed in Britain. The first three of such schools were recently opened in…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Taree North School

The Northern Champion · Saturday 9 April 1949 · page 3

I refer to your further personal representations on behalf of the Chatham Parents and Citizens' Association, the hon. secretary of which is Mr R. S…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

District Schools Correspondence From Department

The Northern Champion · Saturday 9 April 1949 · page 3

Mr. L. C. Jordan M.L.A., has received the following correspondence from the Minister for Education, Hon. R. J. Heffron:—…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Closing of Dumaresq Island School

The Northern Champion · Saturday 9 April 1949 · page 3

I refer to your personal representations on behalf of the Dumaresq Island Parents Citizens' Association (Mrs W. S. Adams, hon. secretary) and the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Dumaresque Island School Building

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 9 April 1949 · page 4

From the Minister for Education, dated 16th March, 1949: Dear Mr. Jordan,--I refer to your personal representations on behalf…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Infants' School for Chatham

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 9 April 1949 · page 4

From the Minister for Education, dated March 28, 1949: Dear Mr. Jordan,--I refer to your further personal representations on…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

P. & C. Association Efforts for New School

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 1

The parents of the Gloucester district were still spending over £8000 a year to send their children away from home to receive the education…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Infants' School for Chatham

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 2

From the Minister for Education, dated March 28, 1949: Dear Mr. Jordan,—I refer to your further personal representations on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

School Sports Kempsey Girls Team in Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 5

On Wednesday evening eleven students of the Kempsey High School journeyed to Sydney to take part in the Girls' Secondary…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

School Safety Patrol

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 2

Complaints have been received by Taree Police regarding drivers of vehicles not obeying the safety patrols near the Taree Public School in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Weathershed at Waitui School

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 5

From the Minister for Education, dated 23rd March, 1949: Dear, Mr. Jordan.--I refer to your further personal representations…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Further Wait for School Accommodation. Release of Promised Portable Room Delayed

The Gloucester Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 1

According to information received by the Gloucester Parents and Citizens' Association from the Minister for Education the Gloucester School…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Dumaresque Island School Building

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 1

From the Minister for Education, dated 16th March, 1949: Dear Mr. Jordan,—I refer to your personal representations on behalf…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →