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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Schools

Schools, 1923

522 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 27

School Rugby Union High Past v. Present

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 May 1923 · page 2

The annual fixture between the Old Boys and the present pupils of the Newcastle High School will be played at the Showground on Wednesday, May 30…

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Congewai School

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 May 1923 · page 6

Mr. H. J. Connell, M.L.A., has received the following from the UnderSecretary for education in reply to his representations on behalf of Mr…

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Harber's Pupils Contests Wanted

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 2

Willing from the Glebe Pastime Club (Sydney), Les. Harber states:— "Can I get my boys a light in Newcastle district? Don. McDonald 8-9…

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School Games 77 To Nil Victory

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 2

On Friday last Hamilton first grade team defeated Technical by 77 to nil. Hamilton's team work wan very One. Gray (nine trite), Spruce, Manuel…

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Schooling Hurdlers Like Wild West Show Jockey Thrown Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 6

Satan came down from Rosehill and was schooled over three Hurdles in the centre of Randwick course and jumped them in beautiful style…

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At the High School

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 5

"It in good to be with you all again to-day," sales the Mayor when addressing the students of the Newcastle high school. These gatherings, he said…

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The Day We Celebrate Instilling National Thought Memory of Queen Victoria Empire Celebrations at Schools

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 5

"These things shall be; a loftier race than e'er the world bath known shall rise—The flame of freedom in their souls, The light of knowledge in their eyes."…

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Royal Precepts "Play the Game" King's Word To Schools

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 5

The royal messages are essentially to the youth of the nation. The idea was conceived that the King and Queen should be heard throughout the…

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High School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 5

At the Newcastle High School, Mr. G. C. Saxby, M.A., the principal, in extending a welcome to Alderman H. P. Cornish, the Mayor, and other visitors,…

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Empire Day. Newcastle Observance. at the Schools

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 5

Empire Day was appropriately celebrated at all the schools in the Newcastle district, the arrangements for the occasion following closely upon the lines of…

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Public School Fees Statement by Mr. Connell M.p

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 4

Mr. H. J. Connell M.P., in referring yesterday to the recent statement of Mr. Bruntnell, the Minister for Education, that he thought school fees should not…

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Empire Day Suburban Celebrations School Functions

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 7

New Lambton celebrated Empire Day with patriotic songs by the scholars and addresses by prominent townspeople…

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Plattsburg School

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 7

The pupils of the senior classes of this school assembled at the girls' department yesterday to celebrate Empire Day. The proceedings…

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School Game

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 May 1923 · page 10

A match between Newcastle High School and Newcastle district boys who are attending the great public schools was played on Newcastle Sports Ground…

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The Young Idea School Fees Mr. Connell's Criticism

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 May 1923 · page 3

In referring to the recent statement of Mr. Bruntnell; Minister for Education, that he thought school foes should never have been abolished. Mr. Connell, M.L.A…

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Teacher's Portrait Unveiled at Broken Hill

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 May 1923 · page 6

In the "Barrier Miner," Broken Hill, the following appeared:— "At a special meeting of the parents, citizens, and old scholars of the Alma…

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Teachers for Australia Too Many Available McCOY'S Difficulty London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 May 1923 · page 1

Mr. McCoy, who is visiting England on behalf of tho South Australian Education Department, has received over 300 applications for positions as…

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Matches Wanted Fitzsimmons's Pupils

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 May 1923 · page 2

"I have a lightweight who will box Siddie Bailey. He is Billy Fairhall," states Fred Fitzsimmons. "He will be remembered as 'Billy Blake.'…

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Schools Match Green and Gold Wins

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 May 1923 · page 6

At the start of the schools' match there was a good attendance. School boys largely predominated, they having been granted free admission. The…

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Maitland Schools Visit of Minister Bandmaster's Subsidy

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 May 1923 · page 5

Mr. Bruntnell, Minister for Education, visited West Maitland to-day, and at the Town Hall received a number of deputations on educational…

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