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Schools, 1940

536 stories in New England's papers · page 10 of 27

Demonstration School Tender' For Sewerage Connection Accepted

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 4

The tender of Mr. J. Ramsay, of Armidale, has been accepted for the installation of sewerage at Armidale Demonstration School. The tender…

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Empire Day Services at the Schools

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 4

Parents and citizens are invited to attend Empire Day celebrations at the High School and Primary School on Friday. Ceremonies…

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Dinton Vale Sunday School Picnic

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 8

A very enjoyable day was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Faint when the children of the Dinton Vale Sunday School enjoyed themselves…

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Dance For School Funds at Falconer

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 6

A dance organised by Mesdames M. Marshall and M. Kane for the Falconer school funds raised £7. The money will probably be used…

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Country School

Guyra Argus · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

A teacher was instructing her class in the use of antonyms "Now, children," she said, "what is the opposite of sorrow!"…

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Student Teacher's Narrow Escape

The Uralla Times · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 3

Stephen Turner, 18, a student of Armidale Teachers College, received severe head injuries when he slipped and fell on a rocky ledge while…

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Local and General Infants' School Mothers' Club

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

AT the monthly meeting of the Infants School Mothers' Club held on Tuesday, the following members were present: Mesdames Cotsell in…

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All Schools' Tennis T.A.S. In Favoured Position For Premiership

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

In the second round of the allschools tennis competition. The Armidale School met De La Salle College last Saturday…

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School Basketball Hilton Defeats High, 17-7

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

Matches in the basket-ball competition were reduced this week owing to the absence of the Teachers' College and University College on…

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Empire Day Observed by Schools Capitol Theatre Function

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

"The British Empire is the most wonderful Empire the world has seen, because it is a symbol of freedom and liberty. I want…

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Empire Day Schools' Celebrations Need For Unity Stressed

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 5

Empire Day was fittingly celebrated in all Glen Innes schools yesterday, when addresses appropriate to the occasion were given to the children. HIGH SCHOOL…

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Grammar School

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 5

The boys of the New England Grammar School assembled yesterday morning and the headmaster. Mr. B. G. Lawrance, after addressing them…

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School Buildings £550,000 Available Sydney

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 8

The Minister for Education Mr. Drummond announced to-day that a total of £555,000 will be spent during the present financial year in capital…

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Expenditure on Schools £555,000 to be Spent This Financial Year SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) announced to-day that £555,000 would be spent during the present financial year in capital…

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Mayoress Presents Flag To Girls' Department of Demonstration School

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

Last Friday morning the Mayoress (Mrs. W. H. MeBean) presented a Union Jack to the girls' department of the Armidale…

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School Football College Adds Points in Second Half

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 3

De La Salle College defeated The Armidale School 20-0 in the last game of the Rugby Union competition. College led 3-0 at…

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Guyra Practice School Empire Day Celebrations

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 6

Celebrations of Empire Day at Guyra Practice School were held in three divisions, each suitable for children of differing ages…

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Empire Day Celebrated at the Schools

The Uralla Times · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 3

A new note was struck at the Empire Day celebrations at Uralla Central Rural School, lecturettes being given by three boys…

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Schools to Help Purchase of War Savings Certificates SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 1

The Tea pliers' Federation has started a war savings certificate drive in 3,500 schools throughout New South Wales…

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Disloyalty in Schools Teachers' Reports Saluting Flag and National Anthem SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 1

Reports from teachers in several public schools in the metropolitan area, as well in the country, have reached the Department of…

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