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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Schools

Schools, 1931

1,268 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 19 of 64

Social Jotting High School Dance Tyrrell Hall Success

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 3

Youth, as may be expected, was the predominating factor of the first dance of the Newcastle Boys' High School Parents and Citizens'…

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Schools of Arts Subsidies

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 8

At the request of the Secretary of the Hamilton Mechanics' Institute, Mr. W. Henderson, representations were made to the Minister for Education by Mr…

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Schools Refused Blackalls and Argenton Minister's Decision

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 8

The Minister for Education (Mr. W. Davies) has informed Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., that he is unable to grant applications for a school at Blackalls and a…

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Central School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 8

Mr. Hugh Connell, M.L.A., has received the following from the Minister for Education (Mr. W. Davies): "In response to your personal representations…

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Hamilton South School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 7

Mr. Hugh Connell, M.L.A., interviewed the Minister for Education with reference to the proposed new school at Hamilton South. He mentioned to the Minister his…

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Anzac Day Kurri School Celebration

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 8

At the Kurri school to-day Anzac Day was commemorated, when suitable reference to the occasion were made by the teachers of each class…

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High Game! Schoolboys Fly. After Cup

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 2

A unique and somewhat pathetic situation has been created by the entry of the Christian Brothers' College…

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Over Hurdles Horses Schooled at Broadmeadow

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 8

Three horses were schooled over hurdles at the Newcastle Jockey Club's course, Broadmeadow, yesterday morning, and each was ridden by the metropolitan…

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Gangat Public School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 4

Mr. W. Bennett, M.L.A., recently made representations to the Minister for Education (Mr. Davies) for the conversion of the subsidised school at Gangat, in the…

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Mayoral Reception to High School Staff

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 1

A mayoral reception and a social evening has been arranged for the staff of Newcastle Girls' High School in the Town Hall reception rooms…

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School Was Flooded Drain Extension Wanted

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 4

Lambton Parents and Citizens' Association decided last night to ask Mr. Cameron, M.L.A., to inspect the drains at Lambton School. During the…

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School Sport Winter Competitions Open Super-primary Grades

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 7

The P.S.A.A.A. winter super-primary competitions in three codes, Rugby League, soccer, and basketball, will begin to-morrow…

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Teachers Welcomed Girls' High School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 6

Teachers on the staff of the Newcastle Girls' High School were welcomed to Newcastle by the Parents and Citizens' Association, at a pleasant function in the…

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High School Teachers Welcomed P. & C. Association Function Civic Reception Also

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 7

NO doubt, when you first came to Newcastle you expected to find a dirty place, but closer acquaintance will correct that…

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School Transport 'Buses to Be Used Maitland District Schools Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 9

The Minister for Education (Mr. W. Davies) announced in the Legislative Assembly to-day that arrangements had been made for the use of 'buses to take…

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Carrington Methodist School Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 4

The Carrington Methodist Sunday School held its anniversary services on Sunday. The morning service was a kindergarten service, conducted by Mr. T…

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Football Soccer Code Hobart Park for School Games

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 4

Newcastle Central School Boys' Union has been given permission by the trustees of the Northern District Soccer Association to use Hobart Park for their Soccer…

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The Schools League of Nations Work May Vacation

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 4

Schools desirous of keeping their libraries up to date with all the latest developments in international affairs should communicate with Mr. R. G…

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At School Under the Sea

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 8

The mermaid sighed. "Oh, dear!" she said, "I'm so tired. Need I go to school to-day?" "Of course," said her mother…

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Teacher Says

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 8

The world is like a ball, I don't think so at all, Because it's so hard when I fall. The world will end someday…

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