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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Schools

Schools, 1908

211 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 4 of 11

Cardiff School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 5

At Cardiff the day was duly observed, but the function was not marked by any very elaborate ceremony. The Union Jack was unfurled to the accompaniment…

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Maitland High School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 6

Though the observance of Empire Day at the boys' high school, East Maitland, did not take on any outward demonstration beyond the unfurling of the Union…

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Morpeth School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 6

Proceedings in connection with Empire Day celebration were carried out by the Morpeth Public School with much enthusiasm. The children assembled at the…

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Pelaw-main School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 6

Mr. Langlands, head master, delivered an address to the pupils of the Public School on "Australian Explorers," and took advantage of his subject to instil…

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Heddon-greta School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 6

At the Heddon-Greta Public School, the head master, Mr. J. S. Solling, Mr. Shepherd, and the Rev. J. Scharkie, delivered patriotic addresses. The Empire…

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East Greta School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 6

The celebrations at East Greta were carried out in a thoroughly patriotic manner yesterday, and reflected great credit upon the teachers at the…

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Weston School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 6

Empire Day was observed by the teachers and pupils of the Weston Public School. During the forenoon the scholars assembled in the school, where addresses…

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Kurri School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 6

Empire Day was celebrated at the Superior Public School yesterday. Proceedings opened at 10 o'clock by an address to the senior scholars by the Rev…

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Newcastle Superior School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 5

The celebrations at the Newcastle Superior Public School wore characterised by the utmost enthusiasm, and additional interest was imparted to the…

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Newcastle High School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 5

The celebrations were carried out at the Newcastle High School with considerable enthusiasm. The pupils were gathered in the main room, where Mr…

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Stockton School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 5

The celebration at Stockton Public School took place in the afternoon. Es-special interest was added to the occasion by the unfurling of the fine flag…

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Adamstown School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 5

The celebration attracted a good attendance at Adamstown Public School. The proceedings commenced in the school, over which Alderman Rutherford, in the…

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Lambton School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 5

At Lambton Public School Mr. Bolan, the head teacher, gave an address on the greatness of the British Empire, and why it was great. He gave the names of a…

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Carrington School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 5

There was a large gathering at Carrington Public School, and the proceedings opened with an enjoyable programme, contributed to by the various classes…

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Wallsend School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 5

The celebration at the Wallsend Superior Public School was largely attended, among those present being Rev. A. A. Yeates, Dr. H. K. and Mrs. Bean,…

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Merewether School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 5

The celebration at the Merewether Public School was attended, among others, by the Mayor (Alderman Dann), Alderman D. Lloyd Revs. R. V. King and W…

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Hanbury School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 5

At the Hanbury Public School, Waratah, the head master, Mr. T. H Taylor, and staff of assistants had everything ready for a successful function, and the…

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Swansea School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 5

Empire Day was celebrated at Swansea Public School on Saturday, and although the weather was somewhat inclement, an enjoyable time was spent. The children,…

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Dudley School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 5

There was a large gathering of the children and their parents and friends at Dudley Public School. Addresses were given by Rev. Mr. Moffat, Dr. Paton, and…

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West Wallsend School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 5

At the West Wallsend Public School the children rendered a programme of patriotic songs under the direction of Messrs. M'Curley and Oldham, and speeches…

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