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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Schools

Schools, 1937

1,315 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 20 of 66

Schools to Close May Day in Newcastle SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 6

The Minister for Education (Mr. D. H. Drummond) stated to-day that he had agreed to declare May Day a public holiday in Newcastle and the Coalfields in lieu…

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Schools to Close on May Day

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 7

The Secretary of Newcastle Trades Hall Council (Mr. G. Bass) received a telegram from the Deputy-Director of…

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Teaching Teachers

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 5

The Chicago Motor Club has started a free course of lectures at the Chicago University for high school teachers, in which they will learn about skilful and…

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Boys' High School P. and C. Committee Meets

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 10

The ladies' committee of the Boys' High School Parents and Citizens' Association held its monthly meeting at the Hamilton Council Chambers. It decided…

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Coronation Day Good Response to Appeal 100 SCHOOLCHILDREN Represent Newcastle at State Display

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 9

It was reported at a meeting of the Newcastle Coronation Committee yesterday afternoon that the appeal for £200 to provide refreshments for…

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N.Z. High School Burned Down Auckland

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 7

The secondary department of the Dargaville High School was destroyed by fire, the damage being £10,000. Teachers lost valuable books and…

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New School at Junction

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 2

Hopes for success in the efforts to secure a new infants' school at the Junction are regarded as brighter as a result of a letter received by…

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Teachers' President Mr. Mackinnon at Newcastle Garbage and Economy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 2

"The greatest amount of economy effected by the State Government in the last few years has been at the expense of the children in the schools," said the…

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Junction School New Infants' Block "To be Considered"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 8

In reply to representations made by Newcastle City Council concerning the need for better accommodation at Junction Infants' School, the Minister for…

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School Work—and Holidays

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 8

Headmasters and staffs of many of the Newcastle suburban schools are "snowed under" with work just now. The unusual number of holidays within a few weeks…

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Rural School Wanted

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 8

Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., told a deputation from the Gloucester Parents and Citizens' Association that he would put the question of the establishment of…

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Schools' Demonstration Appeal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 8

Mr. F. J. Cahill, who is organising the appeal for £200 to provide refreshments for children taking part in the schools' Coronation display at Newcastle on May…

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Sunday School Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 14

A dance was held in St. Peter's Church of England Hall, Hamilton, on Tuesday night, in aid of Sunday School funds. Old-time and jazz dancing was enjoyed…

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Schoolboy Boxers Tournament on May 6

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 16

A schoolboys' boxing tournament, organised by the Cook's Hill parents and Citizens' Association, will start at the Newcastle Stadium on Thursday, May 6. Entries have been…

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Primary School Sport

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 11

The Primary Schools Amateur Athletic Association has arranged the following fixtures for to-morrow afternoon—Soccer: Kearsley v. Cessnock, at Aberdare: West Cessnock v. Bellbird,…

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How Australians Dance English Teacher Can Detect Style

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 6

All the world may dance, but when Australians and English people take the floor, an expert can distinguish the nationalities…

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CONTINENTAL Mayfield East School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 16

The annual continental organised by the Mayfield East Parents and Citizens' Association, in aid of the school funds, was held in the school grounds yesterday…

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Saving Children From Paralysis Cannot Go to School or the Pictures Auckland

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 1

Because of the prevalance of Infantile paralysis. there will be no assemblies of children during the Coronation celebrations…

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Schoolboy Injured

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 5

Robert Rae (13). of High-street. Cessnock, injured his left arm and shoulder in a fall at school to-day. He was given first-aid treatment by…

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Coronation Rehearsal :: Grammar School Sports :: Walsh Island Crane Goes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 May 1937 · page 9

The Royal coach halted at the new annexe to West minster Abbey during the procession rehearsal held in London on April 18. (Air Mail photograph.)…

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