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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Schools

Schools, 1917

187 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 3 of 10

West Tamworth Public School

Daily Observer · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 3

At the quarterly examination held on March 31st, the following obtained the highest marks in the various classes:— 6th class: George Briley, Rita…

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Female School Inspectors. Sydney, Thursday, 10 a.m

The North Western Courier · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 2

The Minister for Education (Mr James) forecasts the appointment of women inspectors under the Educational Department…

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School Towels

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 April 1917 · page 4

A merrbrandum has been sent by the Department of Public Instruction to headmasters pointing out that the school towel for the…

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Inter-school Games

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 April 1917 · page 2

On Easter Monday morning a band of 15 merry girls from St. Francis Xavier's School, Narrabri, travelled to Moree under the supervision of Fath…

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School of Arts

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 2

At a meeting of the School of Arts Committee, presided over by Mr. Endden, it was decided to reinc[?]urse Mr. J. R. L. Munro for the…

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Tamworth District School. Quarterly Examination Results

Daily Observer · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 1

The principal of the Tamworth District School (Mr. E. C. Arnold), has compiled the results of the quarterly examinations, which are as follow:—…

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School of Arts

The North Western Courier · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above institution was hold on Wednesday evening last. The President (Mr. H. Logan), occupied the…

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Anzac Day. At The Narrabri District School

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 2

Anzac Day, of imperishable memory, the day when Australia turned in her sleep unit sobbed and woke—a na-tion was fittlngly celebrated at the…

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Maitland Honor Roll. Scholars' Great Record. MAITLAND

Daily Observer · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 2

A handsome honor roll containing the names of 174 pupils of the West Maitland Superior Public School, who are serving their country at the front, same…

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West Tamworth Public School

Daily Observer · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 1

A very interesting ceremony was carried out at West Tamworth Public School on Anzac Day. At 10 o'clock' a long list of patriotic items was rendered,…

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Anzac Day. Celebrations in Sydney. Processions, Services, and Recruiting Rallies. School Demonstrations. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 1

The second anniversary of Anzac Day observed to-day the principal functions arranged being memorial services, a march of troops through the city…

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Celebration at the District School

Daily Observer · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 1

In accordance with the directions of the Department of Public Instruction, Anzac. Day was solemnly commemorated at the District School. Mr. T. England,…

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Alleged Conspiracy Public Works Officer Charged Tender for Teachers' College. Accused Committed. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 2

A case in which Thomas Waters an officer in the works Departmnt was charged with inciting to conspire aud defraud the King of largo sums of money…

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Narrabri District School

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 April 1917 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association; Dr. Cade and Rev Canon Villers-Reid were elected Vice-Presidents…

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School of Arts Social

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 2 May 1917 · page 2

In spite of several other attractions last night, over 20 couples attended the Literary Institute Social and enjoyed a pleasant evening dancing. Mr…

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Medical Inspection of School Children

Manilla Express · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 4

A lady doctor (Dr. Robertson) is at preset carrying out an examination of public school children. .Dr. Roberstson will address a meeting of…

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Fire at Moree. School of Arts and Parsonage Destroyed. Damaged Estimated at £5000. MOREE

Daily Observer · Thursday 10 May 1917 · page 2

Shortly after 4 o'clock this morning the fire bell gave the alarm. The fire was found to be in the School of Arts, and judging by the strong hold the fire…

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School of Arts Library

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 5

The School of Arts Fall was creeted 30 years ago. The library comprised 3000 volumes, valuable local meterrological records ranging back…

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School of Arts

The North Western Courier · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 5

A meeting of the above institute was held on Wednesday last. The President, Mr. H. Logan, occupied the [?] and there were also present,…

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TAMWORTH P. & G. ASSOCIATION. Lack of Accommodation at District School. Unsatisfactory State of Affairs

Daily Observer · Saturday 12 May 1917 · page 3

The Tamworth Parents anil Citizens Association hold their monthly meeting on May 8. The poor attendance of parents showed extreme apathy. It is…

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