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New England · Schools

Schools, 1939

686 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 35

Youngsters Take "Deadend" Jobs School Leaving Age Increase Advocated

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 4

"Far too many youngsters leave school at 14 and, in many cases, become engaged on 'deadend' jobs," said Mr. W. D…

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Pasteurised Milk For Distribution to Schools LISMORE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 1

Three weeks ago the Bathurst Co-operative Dairy Society commenced to supply pasteurised milk to schools in the town. On the…

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Diggers' Diary High School Books

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 2

One of the many activities of the local Sub-branch is to provide funds up to £2 to cover the cost of books for the first year course of the…

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School News the High School Visit of Messrs Lindo and Felan

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 2

There was great excitement among the school's tennis players on Thursday when it was announced that the young Interstate players, Henry Lindo…

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High School Parents and Citizens' Meeting

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 4

A reminder is given of the annual meeting of the High School Parents and Citizens 'Association meeting to be held at the High School on…

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School Idol Dies After Match

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 3

To junior boys of Cardiff High School, tall, strong Kenneth Evans, 17, captain of the school Rugby fifteen, was their idol…

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The School Beautiful The Commonwealth Shows the Way Ainslie School at Canberra

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 6

Much interest has been aroused in the newly-constructed Ainslie School building. Surrounded by lawns and graceful, tree-lined streets, the…

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Oakwood School Residence Demolition to Proceed

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

In response to representations by Mr. G. Anderson, of Oakwood, in opposition to the proposed domolition of the school residence at Oakwood…

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Lancashire Schoolboy Wanted To Be An Explorer Wrote To Duke of Gloucester By Air Mail.) LONDON, February 11

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

A Lancashire schoolboy who wrote to the Duke of Gloucester expressing his desire to become an explorer, will get his big…

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Schoolboy Bowler Secores Hat-trick No Centuries Scored on Saturday New England Competitions Continued De La Salle and Uralla Safe in a Grade

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

No centuries, and few scores over the half-century mark were registered when the New England Cricket Association's competitions were continued on Saturday afternoon. Only four games were played—two in each grade…

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Trained Famous Boxers Now Faces Rent Arrears Empire School In London To Close By Air Mail.) LONDON, February 11

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 3

The man who gave boxing lessons to Fred Buckland, the amateur and then professional lightweight champion of South Africa,…

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Milk for Schools Success at Bathurst Desirable Innovation

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 5

Three weeks ago the Bathurst Cooperative Dairy Society commenced to supply pasteurised milk to schools in the town. On the first day 30 bottles…

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Practice School

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 6

The course in agricultural science leading to the Intermediate Certificate standard into the curriculum this year covers work having an essentially…

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School Children Detained in Prison MOSCOW

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 1

Four West Siberia members of the O.G.P.U., were sentenced to terms of imprisonment ranging from five to ten yards for illegally arresting 160…

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"Sweating" of School Children Federation's Protest SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 1

The prevention of "sweating" of school children by some teachers who hold classes before and after ordinary school hours is to…

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My Track To School

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 9

My brother and I leave home at 8.15 a.m. and walk about a quarter of a mile and meet another school mate and then we start off again…

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Primary School Mothers' Club Activities Successful Year Reviewed

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 6

A year of successful effort on behalf of the Primary School was reviewed at the annual meeting of the Mothers' Club held on…

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The Schools Deepwater v. Torrington Interesting Contests

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

On Saturday last the pupils of the Torrington Public School journeyed to Deepwater and met the local team at cricket and…

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High School Chronicle

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 8

Under the direction of Mr. Farncomb, wool-classing demonstrations will be given, these commencing on Monday. From then on they will be…

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Ross Hill P. & C. Extra Teacher Arrives Flower Show Arrangements

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Ross Hill P. and C. Association held on Tuesday last, the president (Mr. M. J. Looby) reported the results of…

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