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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Schools

Schools, 1938

1,282 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 65

Colorful Displays by Newcastle School Children at the Sports Ground

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 8

The 150th Anniversary celebration tableaus formed by Newcastle and district school children at the Sports Ground to-day, presented a remarkable sight. This view of one stage of the big display gives an idea of the work done by the children and their teachers. It was estimated that 10,000 children took part, and that a similar number watched the. displays. Newcastle and district schoolchildren staged spectacular display at the Sports Ground to-day as a contribution to the Anniversary Celebrations. This picture shows one section of the big attendance of parents and supporters…

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In Happy Mood Carrington Aldermen Council Debate Pictures for Public School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 3

Aldermen at Carrington Council last night were in a happy mood, notwithstanding that it was the second last occasion on which they would meet as a council. The…

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Schools of Sunshine London, February 9

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 12

Green Belt schools, in which every child will spend at least one day a week in fresh air and sunshine is the "high spot" in a great £5,000,000…

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"Worst in State" Gosford School Criticised MR. R. B. Walker Outspoken Gosford

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 12

The Gosford primary school and playground were the worst in New South Wales, said Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A., at the annual meeting of the Gosford…

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Educational Books Available to Primary Schools Newcastle School of Arts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 12

At a meeting of the Newcastle School of Arts last night, recommendations from the Library Committee were approved that books from the library be forwarded…

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In Each Capital Model Nursery School Federal Ministry's Plan Casino

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 15

A plan to establish in each capital city a model nursery school was announced by the Federal Minister for Health (Sir Earle Page), when opening the maternity…

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School Sport Two Tennis Finals

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 20

Because some players will be unable to take part to-day, two finals of the tennis competitions conducted by the Public Schools' Amateur Athletic…

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Schools' Night Pageant and Concert "History of Newcastle"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 11

The participation of the Newcastle combined schools in the 150th anniversary celebrations was continued with a concert programme and pageant held in the…

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Schools' Sporting Carnival Final Matches To-day

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 8

The 150th Anniversary Celebrations schools' sports carnival concluded to-day. A draw for partner competition and…

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Secondary Schools Swimming Carnival in Sydney Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 8

Seventeen schools competed in the 19th annual swimming carnival of the Girls' Secondary Schools' Association at Domain Baths to-day…

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Technical Pupils Increase Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 3

The remarkable advance made in technical education was indicated this week when the Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond)…

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Scholars Spurn Drug Aids in This State Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 4

Doctors and police agree that schoolchildren and University students in Sydney do not take drugs, either to assist them in studies or…

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Newcastle East School Relay Team

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 3

M. MacRae, C. Vial, J. Easy, and M. Sargent, winners of the Sesqui-centenary Cup at the Combined Schools' Swimming Carnival…

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Pageant Success Aerodrome Opened at Moree Newcastle Interest in Flying School Moree

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 6

The air pageant, the last of the functions in connection with the anniversary celebrations, was held yesterday afternoon in the presence of about 1500 people. The…

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Three Questionnaires Teachers, A.R.U., and Petrol Sellers Circulars to Candidates Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 10

Parliamentary candidates are being confronted with a formidable list of questions, to be answered before the campaign closes, Recently the Teachers'…

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To Face Trial on Charge of Murder Leonard Roberts Is Arrested Death of Maid at Broughton School

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 1

Following the issue of a Bench warrant in Sydney, Leonard William Roberts, was arrested at Merewether this morning on a charge of having murdered Dorothy May Everett, kitchen maid at…

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"Fed Up," Says Mayor of East Maitland Proposal for New High School

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 7

"We are fed up to the neck," said the Mayor of East Maitland (Ald. H. C. Morton) this morning, referring to the statement made by the Minister…

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Party at Lake School Mates' Re-union

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 3

Mrs. J. F. Draffin, of New Lambton, entertained 10 of her former school mates at a week-end party at her lakeside home, "Roughit," Coal Point…

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Teacher's Claim Alleges Malicious Prosecution SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 9

Before Mr. Justice Owen and a jury in the Causes Court to-day. Edward Christian Muhs, a schoolteacher, brought an action against Angus Macgregor Cameron…

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The Schools Essay Competitions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 5

Details of two important school essay competitions have been announced by the Director of Education (Mr. G. P. Thomas). The dental competition Will be…

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