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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Schools

Schools, 1911

230 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 12

Plattsburg School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 6

The day was enthusiastically celebrated by the pupils of the Superior Public School, Plattsburg, Alderman S. Neal, Mayor of Plattsburg, presiding. There…

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Toronto School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 6

At the Toronto Public School the scholars were assembled in the morning, under the head master, Mr. P. F. Newman. Addresses dealing with Empire…

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Adamstown School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 5

At Adamstown Public School the visitors included the Mayor, Alderman Angus, and Aldermen Lydon and Rutherford, and Messrs. W. Brown (town clerk) and O. T…

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Wallsend School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 6

The proceedings at the Wallsend Superior Public School were witnessed by a large number of visitors, including the ministers of the English, Methodist, and…

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Charlestown School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 6

At Charlestown Public School the children rendered a good programme of patriotic songs and recitations. Short appropriate addresses were also delivered by…

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Dudley School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 6

At Dudley Public School the flag received last year from Dudley (England) was duly "broken," to the cheers of the children Mr. D'Arcy, the head master,…

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West Wallsend School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 6

At West Wallsend the pupils were marched to the school of arts, where patriotic songs were rendered by the senior pupils and infants. Captain Myers, of the…

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Homeville School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 6

The most conspicuous part of Homeville yesterday was the gaily-decorated school grounds, where the children were contributing their share towards the…

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Abermain School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 6

The Empire Day celebrations at Abermain were of an enthusiastic nature. The children were assembled in the school, and the array of 300 children…

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Pelaw-main School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 6

There was no demonstration at Pelaw-Main, in consequence of the prolonged strike, but the citizens will assist the teachers at a later date to provide the…

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Weston School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 6

There was no special display at Weston Public School. The pupils assembled in the school, and addresses were delivered by the head master, Mr. Lewis,…

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New Lambton School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 5

At the New Lambton Public School, the celebration was carried out on similar lines to that observed in previous years. The Union Jack was flying at the top of…

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Tighe's Hill School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 5

At the Tighe's Hill Public School there was a good attendance of scholars and a fair number of parents and visitors present to participate in Empire Day celebration…

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Waratah School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 5

At the Hanbury Public School, Waratah, the children mustered nearly 300 strong, in charge of the principal, Mr. J. Green, and staff of teachers. There was also a…

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Carrington School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 5

At the celebrations at the Carrington School the proceedings commenced by the pupils singing "Britannia, the Pride of the Ocean." after which the Mayor,…

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Jesmond School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 5

At Jesmond Public School, the children were assembled in one of the rooms, some of the parents being present. Mr. G. E. Hardy presided. Addresses…

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Lambton School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 5

At the celebration of the Lambton Public School, the Mayor, Alderman A. L. Payne, presided. The senior pupils were assembled in one of the class rooms, and…

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Maitland District "Newcastle Herald" Branch Office: High-street, West Maitland. Empire Day. West Maitland Schools

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 6

Empire Day celebration in West Maitland was carried out under the management of a citizens' committee, of which Mr. H. J. Brown was chairman, Mr. W…

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East Maitland School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 6

At East Maitland Superior Public School Mr. F. W. Bloore, head master, welcomed the parents and other friends, and thanked Mrs. G. Clift for having donated the…

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Kurri School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 6

The celebration at Kurri Kurri Superior Public School was carried out under the management of the head master, Mr. J. Broome, in the presence of a number of…

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