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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Schools

Schools, 1931

1,268 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 21 of 64

School Sport Assistance From Referees

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 2

After a delay, occasioned by' the wet weather, the winter competitions were commenced last week, and are now in full swine. Super-primary…

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Returned Soldiers' Charge Against Police Constable Kenny Dismissed Saluting Flag in Schools Clergy's Attack on Government Empire Day Speeches

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 5

Attacks upon the State Government for its alleged indifference to Empire Day were features of the speeches…

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At Central School Address by Clergy "Great Human Family"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 2

The celebrations were carried out at Central School in accordance with the usual custom. The Head Master (Mr. A. G. Morgan)…

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Wickham School "Best Things in Life"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 2

The Mayor of Wickham (Ald. J. L. Fegan) accompanied by the Town Clerk (Mr. W. A. Miller) visited the Wickham School, where they were welcomed…

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In the Classes Boys' High School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 2

At the Newcastle Boys' High School Empire Day was celebrated in a manner different from that of the past five years. Hitherto the practice has been to attend…

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Empire Day Commemoration in Newcastle Schools National Sentiment in Speech and Song

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 2

"There is abroad to-day a spirit of intolerance, and in my opinion it should be discouraged," said the Mayor of Newcastle, Ald. C. J. Parker, addressing the Empire Day gathering at Cook's Hill Intermediate. High School…

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Nation's Schools "Better Than Battleships" WOLLONGONG

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 2

The Minister for Education (Mr. W. Davies), in an address to about 3000 school-children in the Crown Theatre this morning, advocated an international empire,…

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Wallsend Schools Gifts for Hospitals

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 2

Wallsend Rural School's celebration was marked by the collection of a big assortment of gifts for Wallsend Hospital and its inmates, including a variety of…

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Carrington School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 2

Empire Day celebrations were held in the Carrington School, Ald. Parker presided. The Mayor and Mayoress (Ald. and Mrs. H. Coe) were…

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Islington School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 2

The Head Master (Mr. C. H. Phillips) welcomed the visitors at the Islington School where as a mark of respect to the memory of a former Head Master…

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Final Rehearsals High School Play Opens on

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 4

With the "first night" drawing closer, the school girl actresses in the cast of the Rising Generation, a three-act comedy, which is to be produced…

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School Tennis Championship Arranged District Support Play During Vacation

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 5

Permission has been granted by the Tennis Board of Control to conduct a series of doubles championships on the Railway tennis courts…

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Swansea School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 6

In response to the personal representations on behalf of the Swansea Parents and Citizens' Association the Secretary of which is Mr. M. W. Brogden, of Lake…

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Wallsend School Entertainment

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

Pupils of Wallsend Rural School, under the direction of the Head Master (Mr. C. D. King), and members of his staff, delighted an audience, which filled the…

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Cardiff Heights School

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

The Minister for Education (Mr. W. Davies) has informed Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., in response to representations on behalf of residents of Cardiff Heights,…

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Extension of School Age

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

Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., has been informed that the Minister for Education. Mr. W. Davies, has given consideration to personal representations to the Electoral…

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Girls' High School Empire Day Celebration

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 6

Empire Day was celebrated at the Girls' High School. Hamilton, on Thursday. The girls took keen interest in speeches appropriate to the occasion, and sang the…

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Death Casts Gloom Over Schools' Head of River Race Rowing Master of St. Joseph's Events to Be Held Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 1

The sudden and unexpected death of Brother Joseph, rowing master of St. Joseph's College, has cast a…

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School Championships

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 6

Railway Club, Broadmeadow, is staging a school championship, to be run in the school vacation. This is an innovation in the district, and is a step in the right…

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"Rising Generation" Production at Girls' High School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 10

"The Rising Generation," a play which is to be performed at the Newcastle Girls' High School, in aid of the school text book fund next Monday and Tuesday…

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