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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Schools

Schools, 1937

1,315 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 66

Plans for Junction Infants' School But Must Await Funds

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 5

The Minister for Education (Mr. D. H. Drummond. M.L.A.), has replied to the representations of Messrs. F. H. Hawkins and J. G. Arthur. Ms.L.A., on…

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New Boys'high School at E. Maitland Plans to Be Prepared

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 5

Mr. A. Howarth has been advised by the Minister for Education (Mr. D. H. Drummond) that tho plans and specifications for the new boys' high…

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Boys' New High School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 7

Further information was received yesterday by Mr. W. A. H. Howarth, M.L.A., from the Minister for Education (Mr. D. H. Drummond) regarding the construction…

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Films in State Schools Committee Making Inquires Sydney, [?]

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 March 1937 · page 4

"Films will be a potent influence in education." said on official of the New South Wales Department of Education to-day…

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Blaze at School Three Firemen Injured SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 March 1937 · page 7

The gymnasium, tuckshop, and a large classroom were severely damaged by fire at the Parramatta High School to-night. Three firemen were slightly injured…

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Junction School Additions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 March 1937 · page 6

Plans covering additions to the infants' building at Junction Public School are being prepared by the Government Architect, Mr. J. G. Arthur, M.L.A., has been…

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The Schools Parents and Citizens' Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1937 · page 3

"The Newcastle District Council of Parents and Citizens' Associations has many matters engaging its attention," stated the Secretary (Mr. J. T. Croft)…

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Bradman's Sunday School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1937 · page 4

The Bishop of Gippsland (Dr. Cranswick) relates how Don Bradman, during the Tests, was invited to "Come and have a drink," and "grinning all over his face,"…

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High School Explosion Only 287 Answer to Their Names New York

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 March 1937 · page 1

When the roll was called at the New London High School, near Overton (Texas), which was destroyed by an explosion on March 18, only 287…

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Eisteddfod at Cessnock Only One School Choir Entered

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 March 1937 · page 6

Disappointment on the part of Cessnock Eisteddfod Committee has followed the entry of only one school in the section for school choirs at the…

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Sidelights-here, there, everywhere School Population

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 March 1937 · page 4

THE decline in the birthrate in the depression years has had its effect on the school population. Since 1931 there has been a progressive…

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Schools to Prepare Coronation Drill Display

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 6

In preparation for the Coronation display by combined schools, a demonstration of flag drill and physical drill will be given by Mr. J. Chapman at Cook's Hill…

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After Explosion School Enrolment Depleted New York, March 29

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 8

When the roll was called at the New London High School, near Overton (Texas), which was destroyed by an explosion on March 18, only 297 pupils…

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Medical Service in the Schools Healthy Race Is Aim Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 4

Money spent on health services by the Department of Education was not Socialism, said the Minister (Mr. Drummond) yesterday…

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Central School P. and C. Annual Meeting Membership Shows Increase

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 2

Many new members attended the annual meeting of the Newcastle Central Junior Technical School Parents and Citizens Association, held at the school…

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Sympathy with School Disaster Victims

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 6

The terrible explosion at the New London High School, near Overton, Texas, last week, when over 400 children and teachers were killed, was mentioned at…

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Indians Protest Constitution Unpopular General Strike Calcutta Corporation Closing Schools (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, April 1

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 11

Mass demonstrations and a general strike are being organised by the Indian National Congress as a protest against the introduction of…

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Frail Children Residential Schools Victorian Proposal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 15

The Chief Medical Officer of the Victorian Education Department (Dr. Jane S. Greig) has suggested the provision of residential schools for…

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Play at Cessnock School Cricket Team

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 18

The following team has been selected from Newcastle public schools to play an inter-district cricket match against a combined Cessnock-Kurri Kurri team at…

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Boys' High School Importance of Beauty

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 19

The growth of industries and factories results in the destruction of Nature's beauty. The great industrial districts of England Germany, and France are…

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