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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Schools

Schools, 1931

1,268 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 4 of 64

Boys' High School Site at Waratah Change Is Not Likely Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly to-day. Mr. Connolly (Newcastle) asked the Minister for Education, Mr. Davies. whether he would review the decision…

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Sea Mullet Arrive Big School at Stockton

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 6

Sea mullet are begining to make north for the spawning grounds early this year. Usually schools of mullet commence…

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School Boys' Daily Gift

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 8

Those who are assisted by the Albury the Albury Hospital, benefit daily by the Unemployed Relief Committee, and also receipt of a load of vegetables grown in…

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Newcastle High School Site

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. H. Connell asked the Minister for Education (Mr. W. Davies). whether he was aware that his predecessor in office…

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Abermain School of Arts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 11

At the monthly meeting of the Abermain School of Arts Committee, presided over by Mr. J. Tucker, the Secretary (Mr. W. H. Rice) presented the…

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Dismissed Teachers Applications for Reinstatement

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 10

Mr. Drummond asked the Minister for Education (Mr. Davies) whether he has dismissed any teachers who were on the permanent staff, and if so, had he…

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Married Teachers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 12

Sir,—The main point in the matter of married teachers is that when a woman marries her proper duty in life should render it impossible for her to continue…

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Fire at School Historic Buildings Detroyed LONDON, January 31

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 8

Most Australian tourists have seen the famous Battle Abbey School, at which, at 4.30 o'clock this morning, a fire occurred in the historic Abbots' Hall…

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Be Turned Away This Week Appucants at Boys' High School No Accommodation

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 1

There is not sufficient accommodation at the Newcastle Boys' High School for all those anxious to enter this…

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Sack for Non-unionists in Teaching Service Minister's Visit to Newcastle Married Teachers Will Have to Go Non-unionists First

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 1

The Minister for Education (Mr. Davies) defended while in Newcastle to-day his policy of dismissing…

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New School Hamilton South Plans Minister Inspects

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 4

The Mayor of Hamilton (Alderman Richardson) and the aldermen met the Minister for Education (Mr.Davies) at Hamilton school to-day…

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School Needs Deputations to Minister District Visit. Redhead's Request is Granted

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 5

Deputations were received by the Minister for Education (Mr. Davies) this morning at Redhead, Kahibah, Cardiff Heights and Argenton, where requests for additional school accommodation were made…

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Milk for Pupils Newcastle to Benefit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 4

Newcastle will benefit by the scheme to supply milk to the schools, which is to be put into operation as soon as possible. Interviewed in Newcastle…

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For Cessnock High School Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 7

Additional candidates qualified for admission to Cessnock Intermediate High School were announced by the Department of Education as follow: Eileen Darcy…

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School Promised Hamilton South Plan Minister Definite Boys' High School Need

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 4

Definitely promising the section of a new primary school at Hamilton South immediately money from the Unemployment Relief Fund is made available to the…

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School Sport Inter-city Cricket Practice Tomorrow

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 3

It will be remembered that prior to the vacation it was round necessary to postpone the cricket match between the two cities owing to…

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Schools Reopen Lack of Accommodation Newcastle Position

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 5

Newcastle schools reopened to-day, and never were the staffs more busy. Everywhere accommodation…

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School of Arts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 8

The financial position of the School of Arts is causing the committee concern. It was stated by the officials that unless the members and the general public…

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High School No Room For 62 Boys Buildings Inadequate

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 8

Inadequacy of the accommodation at Newcastle Boys' High School has forced a serious position. Yesterday, it was found impossible to admit 62 students…

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Earthquakes Continue in Stricken New Zealand More Bodies Found in Ghastly Search in Panic Napier Residents Cry Out in Terror Earthquakes Continue in Stricken N.Z. 24 Boys Killed When Napier School Collapsed Auckland

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 1

Screaming women and children running aimlessly before a hail of flying bricks and mortar, many with blood streaming from wounds. Mothers frantically searching for missing children, who had gone to school earlier in the day. Over all, the crunching sound of collapsing buildings and the thunder of the earthquake…

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