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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Schools

Schools, 1920

364 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 19

Toronto. the Public School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 May 1920 · page 7

Many parents and friends assembled at Toronto public school on Friday afternoon last, the occasion being visitors' day. The visitors were received by the…

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Islington. Baptist Sunday-school Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 7

The anniversary of the Islington Baptist Church Sunday-school was celebrated on Sunday in the presence of large congregations. The services were…

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High School Site

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 5

"T. Paul" makes a suggestion:— I notice the council suggests a site for a High School or college for girls in Newcastle near the A.A…

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Football Soccer Code. Catholic Schools

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 3

To encourage and to foster the code among the young players, the Northern Association has promised to donate medals to the members of the winning team in…

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High School

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 2

Ald. Dixon in reporting to his council with reference to the recent deputation in regard to the High School, said the present High School…

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Empire Day Empire Day School Celebrations (Continued from Page 1.) Bolton-street School

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 1

Empire Day was celebrated in the schools throughout the State this morning. In the Newcastle district schools the programme generally A party consisting of the Very Rev. H. Crotty (Dean of Newcastle), the Rev. Varcoo Cock, Alderman Christie and Mrs. Christie, Alderman Douglas…

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Lambton School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 4

At the Lambton School, the children assembled at the school at the usual hour, and prior to the public function were given special lessons on the meaning of Empire…

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Wickham School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 4

Among the visitor's at the Wickham Public School were the Revs. W. F. James, Burkitt, Mr. J. L. Fegan. M.P., and Mrs. Fegan. The visitors went to the various…

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Hamilton School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 4

Alderman G. W. Jenner, the deputy Mayor. who Presided at the Hamilton Superior Public School, in addressing nearly 2000 children and a large number…

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Dudley School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 4

At the Dudley, school the children assembled under the direction of Mr. H. Wilkinson, the principal, and were addressed by the Rev. J. H. Woodgers and…

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Plattsburg School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 4

Empire Day was observed yesterday Mr. M. Mahoney, the principal, presided at the Plattsburg School. The children were assembled in the girls' department,…

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Wallsend School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 4

The gathering at the Wallsend School was made the occasion of the unveiling of a large framed photograph of Robert Hyslop, who began his school career in the…

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Islington School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 4

At the Islington Public School, Alderman J. L. Fegan, M.P., Mayor of Wickham accompanied by the Mayoress, Mrs. Toll, Rev. W. F. James, and Mr. J. J. Dick,…

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Bolton-street School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 4

At Bolton-street Public School, Mr. P. J. Ryan, the head master, presided, and the visitors included the Very Rev. H. Crotty, Dean of Newcastle, the Rev. S…

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Merewether School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 4

At Merewether Public School there was a large gathering of parents and citizens. Mr. Curry, president of the parents and citizens' association, who presided, point…

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Newcastle High School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 4

The visitors at the Newcastle High School included the Revs. W. F. Pyke, S. Varcoe Cock, M. K. Gilmour, and J. J. Willings, Aldermen Douglas and Christie,…

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Newcastle Visit. Arrangements for School Children

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 5

A meeting of the Newcastle District Public School Teachers' Association was held last night at the Bolton-street Public School to discuss arrangements in…

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School Competition (First Grade)

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 6

The following games are to be played to-morrow:—Cook's Hill v. Technical College, at Shedden Park, 3 p.m; South v. High…

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District Billards Schools of Arts Shield

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 6

Delegates of District Schools of Arts Committees met at Wallsend last night, when it was decided to arrange a district billiard tournament. Mr. J…

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Catholic Schools

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 3

Yesterday afternoon all the teams answered the call to the football field. Most of the teams possess one or more players or merit. Among the players forging to…

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