Letters to Editor Commercial High School
Sir,—Regarding Mr. Mearns's address to the Newcastle High School Parents and Citizens' Association on commercial education. I must first congratulate Mr…
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Schools, 1941
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City Needs New Schools Inspector's Views
"We need another domestic science school and another central junior technical school," said Mr. J. W. Mann, Inspector of Schools, at the annual meeting of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Schoolboys Weigh in for Football
Mr. Les Bedford, secretary of the P.S.A.A.A., had a busy time yesterday when hundreds of primary schoolboys were weighed in at the John Reid Wool Store in preparation for the changeover to winter sports, particularly football, which will begin after the Easter holidays…
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Continued on Trove, page 4 →Suburban and District Lambton Request Manual Training at School
"Something seems to be wrong; schools are slipping all the time, and there Is never, or rarely, any money available for their improvement," the President of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →High School Moves in
The Newcastle Technical High School attained the status of a full high school to-day when it moved into its new quarters in the recently completed clar[?] block. Shown here is part of a fi[?] year physics class using some of the modern equipment which is a main feature of the Technical College…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Belmont School Inspection
"This is not a school at all. It is just a collection of portable buildings." said Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., this afternoon, when he accompanied the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Clerical Work in Schools Appointments Favoured
The appointment of clerks in large schools to assist teachers with routine work is favoured by high and primary school teachers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Classroom Like a Morgue" Mr. Booth Condemns Lakeside Schools
Two Lakeside schools—Belmont and Marks Point—were condemned by Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., who made an inspection at both centres yesterday with officials of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Newcastle Schoolchildren March Past
Newcastle school children made an impressive display this afternoon when 3000 boys and girls from almost every school in the district took part in a procession along Hunter-street, organised by the executive of the Health. Milk and Safety Week. Military bands added color to the display. A large crowd watched the march. In the top picture are pupils of St. Joseph's School,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Milk Distribution at Schools
It is hoped that the distribution of free milk will be extended to additional schools within a week or two. and to all schools In the State before…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Schoolgirls Celebrate Health Week
SOME OF THE 3000.—A feature of the Health, Milk and Safety Week campaign was the march of 3000 schoolchildren in the city yesterday. Top are some of the girls at Civic Park, where they were addressed by the Premier (Mr. Mair), inset. Bottom, pupils of St. Joseph's Convent, Merewether, march along Hunter-street, heads up, arms swinging in unison…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Kindergarten School Sought at Hamilton North
On the motion of Mr. Cant, Hamilton North Progress Association decided last night to ask the Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond), through Mr. R…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"Noise Injurious to Health" Near Junction School
Unless the noise from the pottery works nearby were abated, the health of teachers and pupils at Junction Public School would be seriously affected, and nervous…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →No Funds for Junction School Equipment
"Schools throughout Newcastle are in an unfortunate position because the Education Department has insufficient funds to supply adequate equipment," the Headmaster (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Premier May Send Fruit 2000 Cases Suggested for Schools
"On my return to Sydney I will examine the position, and if it is possible I shall send 2000 cases of apples for distribution in Newcastle," said the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Higher School Age Forecast New Youth Committee
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The duty of the Advisory Committee on Youth Welfare was to report to the Minister upon matters connected with or concerning…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Allegations Of "Old School Tie" In R.A.A.F. CANBERRA
An Air force trainee named Grace, believed by him to be connected with Grace Brothers, of Sydney, who had finished…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Regravelling Tennis Courts Girls' High School
The Headmistress of the Newcastle Girls High School (Miss E. S. Read) told the school Parents and Citizens' Association last night that the four tennis courts needed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Use Room Across Highway Belmont School is Overcrowded
Use of a room at the local School of Arts has become necessary because of lack of accommodation at Belmont Public School. Parents strongly object to the…
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