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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Schools

Schools, 1926

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Officers Elected Merewether School of Arts

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 5

At the half-yearly meeting of Merewether school of Arts last night, the secretary's report stated that there were 220 members on the roll. Thirty…

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Primary School Hamilton North Appeal

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 8

Hamilton North Progress Association appealed to New Lambton Council to co-operate in securing the establishment of a primary school in a…

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Schoolboy Howlers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 12

Queen Elizabeth drove through Coventry with nothing on, and Raleigh offered her his cloak." "Account of the Feudal System:…

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Our Public Schools

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 14

Dr. Cyril Norwood has been appointed head master of Harrow with the approval of all who know his distinguished scholastic career. He has brought Marlborough…

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Trinity Grammar School, Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 5

Parents who wish to place their sons in a school where efficient teaching is given, in the atmosphere of a good home, should write at once to Dr. Weeks, head…

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"I Am Keener" Woman Boxer's Boast Effect of Ban Recruiting Pupils

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 1

One of the English women bozers, although banned from appearing in the ring, does not intend to abandon hope. "It has only…

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Teacher Farewelled Function at Islington

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 8

A' large gathering of parents, citizens, teachers, and pupils attended Islington Parish Hall on Saturday night, when Mr. p.' F. Hickey. lately…

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Plattsburg School Innovations Under Way

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 3

Very necessary repairs are now being carried out at Plattsburg public school. Some time ago attention was drawn to the dilapidated condition…

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Pupils Turned Away? Cardiff School Congestion

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 4

Though about 50 new pupils were enrolled this year at Cardiff Public School, a number of children, it is said, were turned away on account…

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School Windows Broken

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 3

The secretary of Wickham Parents and Citizens Association (Mr. L. Grahame) stated last night that windows of the school buildings were…

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School of Arts Hamilton v. Merewether

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 4

A visit was paid by members of the Merewether school of arts to the Hamilton Mechanics Institute for the purpose of engaging in snooker and…

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Northern Schools Staff Changes and Promotions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 6

Mr. P. F. Cane, B.A., .B.Ec., who entered the State teaching service in February, 1900, has been appointed Inspector of Schools, and has been given charge…

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Schools Wanted Waratah Council Acts

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 6

North Hamilton Progress Association is agitating for a school for children living in Hamilton North Georgetown, and part of New…

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Riot Over Teacher Appointment Resented Irish Welcome London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 8

A new schoolmaster, who was proceeding by motor car to Killree, County Clare, found the road barricaded. Residents, who resented his…

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Primary School Hamilton North Need

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 4

Hamilton Council last night agreed to assist Hamilton North Progress Association in its efforts to have a primary school established in the…

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Reducing the Debt Cessnock School of Arts

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of Cessnock School of Arts, held last night, the resignation of the R. Hughes, who has been secretary for several years, was…

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Keeping Teachers Fit

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 1

Muscle drill by school teachers at the Defence Department's physical culture class at Albert Park. Their pupils' bodies, as well as minds, will benefit as a result of the instruction. The teacher needs exercise as much as the pupil…

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Hamilton Parks Suggestions for Improvement Needs of Schools

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 7

The Newcastle branch of the Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association has asked Hamilton Council for the lease of portion of Myers Park…

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Trinity Grammar School, Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 5

The question of a boy's education needs to be grappled with firmly. Delay often ruins the whole of a boy's career. Companionship and belonging to the…

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Hamilton School Additions

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 3

The Minister for Education (Mr. Mutch) has advised Hamilton Council that tenders, closing at an early date have been called for…

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