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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Schools

Schools, 1927

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Hamilton School Proposal to Hold Picnic

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

At a meeting of Hamilton Parents and citizens Association, over which the Mayor (Alderman Jenner) presided, last night, the headmaster of…

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The High School Entrance Examination

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

THE irreparable damage caused by the inadequate facilities for secondary education in the Newcastle district is strikingly exemplified by the restricted number of passes allowed in the recent High School entrance examination. Out of the thousands of children…

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Sufficient Water Kitchener Public School

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

"The tanks at Kitchener Public School have always provided sufficient water for school requirements, and additional tanks have recently…

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Schools of Arts Conference

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 8

At a conference held at Weston School of Arts on Saturday, a trouble of many years' standing was settled amicably, after about half an hour's discussion. The…

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Sporting News and Notes Turf Notes Davidson's Day Out Apprentices' School

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 2

The crack Newcastle apprentice, Stan Davidson, rode four winners at Gosford races yesterday. It is no novel experience for this clever horseman…

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"Breach of Trust" High School Site "Robbing Citizens" A.A. Company's Protest

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 5

By attempting to have seven acres of National Park proclaimed as a site for a High School, Mr. Henry, general…

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Nothing to Say New High School Site Mayor's Attitude

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 7

The Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Gibson) declined to-day to reply to the allegation of the general superintendent of the…

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"Only a Quibble" High School Site Council Supported Park Resumption Urged

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 5

"Newcastle High School ex-Students' Association," said Mr. Norman T. Cragg, a member of the committee,…

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Bishop on School Games

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 14

"There is a great deal to be said for games," said the Bishop of Oxford. Dr. Strong, recently, but the added. "I am strongly of the opinion that the British…

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Teachers' Meeting Minister's Broken Promise Officers Elected

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 8

Though all complaints from teachers for the year had been dealt with, the Minister had not kept his word regarding the establishment of an…

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Teachers' Function Mr. P. J. Ryan Honored

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 8

Mr. P. J. Ryan, secretary of the Newcastle branch of the New South Wales Public School Teachers" Federation, was presented with the first…

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Teachers' Federation Annual Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 4

The annual meeting of members of Newcastle Branch of the Public School Teachers' Federation was held in the Bolton-street Public School on Saturday…

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Maitland Teachers Officers for Year Elected

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 7

The annum meeting of the Maitland District Teachers' Federation was held at West Maitland public school on Saturday when the following officers were…

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Abermain School New Classrooms Wanted

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 6

Mr. Booth, M.L.A., has drawn the attention of the Minister for Education to the unsatisfactory states of Abermain public school, and has asked…

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District News Wallsend. Plattsburg School P. and C. Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Plattsburg School Parents and Citizens' Association was held last night at the school. Alderman S. M. Neal, the president, presiding…

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Cook's Hill School Staff Changes

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 11

The following changes of stuff have taken place at the Cook's Hill Intermediate Rich School: Miss, McMullen, B.Sc., has been transferred to St…

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Vocational Training Plattsburg School Claim

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 8

The recent statement by the Minister for Education, Mr. Mutch, concerning vocational training was referred to at the meeting of the…

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"ROBBERY!" High School Site Council Criticised National Park Resumption

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 9

"To take any portion of National Park is nothing but totting the people of their rights," declared Mr. M. J. Moreney, who was a member…

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Schools' Band Contest

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 2

Mr. R. Dawson, L.A.B., adjudicator in music; Lieutenant-Colonel B. B Rodd, judge of marching. Cook a Hill: Music, 97, marching 92;…

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Mud and Slush Plattsburg School Needs

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 16

Staff-rooms and offices for the heads of departments are required additional, land should be acquired for a playing area; und the buildings…

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