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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Schools

Schools, 1935

1,520 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 76

Primary Schools' Swimming Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1935 · page 9

There was a great gathering of boys and girls at the Newcastle Ocean Baths yesterday, for the swimming carnival of the Primary Schools of the district. Some idea of the interest of the young people is to be gathered from this assembly in the vicinity of the diving tower. The top picture shows four of the successful swimmers of the day, the Newcastle East team in the senior relay race, comprising Betty Sharp, Joan Walsha, Daisy Feat and Heather Duncan…

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Hamilton Sunday School Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 March 1935 · page 3

The celebrations of the kindergarten department of the Hamilton Methodist Church were continued yesterday when a children's demonstration was held at…

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Exchange of Flags by Newcastle and London Schools. Jubilee Plans

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 March 1935 · page 9

As part of the jubilee celebrations, pupils of the Winston Public School intend exchanging national flaps with the pupils of Islington School…

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School Continental

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 11

Wickham Infants School Mothers' Club will conduct a continental in the school grounds on Saturday afternoon. Displays will be given by the pupils. Jumble…

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Central High School Parents and Citizens Association Increased Interest Urged

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 3

The postponed annual meeting of the Central School Parents and Citizens' Association was held last night. In the absence of the President, the Mayor of…

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Teachers' Federation Mass Meeting Convened SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 9

The Teachers' Federation, has convened a series of mass meetings throughout the country. These meetings will be attended by all Public Service…

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The Kindergarten Work in Sunday Schools Address by Miss Lowbridge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 5

Miss E. Lowbridge, Headmistress of Wickham infants' school, has also had considerable experience in Sunday school work, and is recognised…

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Danger to Children P. & C. Association Claim New School Wanted

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 9

Declaring that children between four and six years are forced to travel from Islington to Tighe's Hill to attend kindergarten…

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Chance for Bowlers Fairfax on New L.B.W. Rule Cricketers' School London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 2

"Batsmen had things their own way before the new l.b.w. rule was passed," said Alan Fairfax to-day, "but now…

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Intermediate Examination "It Is Necessary," Say Teachers

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 8

Replying to recent criticisms of the Intermediate Examination. Newcastle school teachers said to-day that it was Justified if only…

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W. Wallsend School of Arts

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 4

At the fortnightly meeting of the West Wallsend School of Arts Committee, the secretary (Mr. W. Littler) reported that the finances had…

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School Swimming (Earlier Results on Page 2) Brilliant Record

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 8

A. Fidier was the outstanding swimmer. In the under 14 years 50 yards championship he won the first heat in 29 1-5 sec. and the final in 29 4-5 sec…

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"Diverting Antics" Minister on Teachers' Leader Activities Criticised Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 9

Methods adopted by the President of the Teachers' Federation (Mr. A. McGuinness) were the subject of critical comment by the Minister for Education (Mr. D. H…

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Boys' High School Swimming Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 5

There was another joyous gathering of youths at the Ocean Baths yesterday for the annual swimming carnival of the Newcastle Boys' High School. Proceedings began with a vociferous demonstration, the boys as with one voice giving forth their "War Cry." And that was when this photograph was taken…

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Two Killed Crash at Flying School 'Plane Parted in Air London, March 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 8

Flying-officer George Edward Bullen Nixon, and Acting Pilot Officer Colin Kirkley, both New Zealanders, were killed when their aeroplane crashed while…

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Speech Night Cessnock High School New Premises Needed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 9

The Empire Theatre was crowded last night for the first annual speech night of the Cessnock High School. It was only in the early part of last year that…

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P. and C. Association Is Formed at Wickham School

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 9

A parents and citizens' association was formed at Wickham Public School last night at a public meeting convened for the purpose by the…

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District Bowls Pairs Final Boys' High School Swimming

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 10

NO SIGN [?]tage fright here—On the mark for the under 14 years diving championship at the Newcastle Boys' High School swimming carnival…

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School Home-work and the Radio

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 3

Referring to the counter attractions which children experienced in the count of their studies, the Director of Education (Mr. Thomas), peaking at the…

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New School Soon to Be Built Mayfield East

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 3

The early erection of the proposed new infants' school at Mayfield East was discussed by the Mayor of Waratah (Aid. Webb) with the Under…

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