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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Schools

Schools, 1920

251 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 10 of 13

Eighty Years Ago. Tamworth's First Public School. Interesting Reminiscences

Daily Observer · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 5

Mr. J. Crawford writes interestingly how the first public or national school was opened in Tamworth. He says:—There had been a denomination, or…

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Late Telegrams. Bravery Recognised. Tamworth Schoolboy to Receive Medal. Youthful Gunmedah Hero. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 2

To-morrow Dame Margaret Davidson will present the following awards by the Royal Shipwreck Relief and Humane Society in recognition of bravery:—…

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Public Schools Booked Up for Ten Years

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 4 October 1920 · page 4

"There are no vacancies at any public schoo for at least four years. "That was the answer given to a parent when he inquired at a large…

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Teachers' Increases Judge Hakes Award. Date of Operation Undecided

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 October 1920 · page 1

When the adjourned application of the Public School Teachers' Federation for an award came before Mr, Justice Edmunds, counsel for the…

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School Picnic at Calala

Daily Observer · Tuesday 5 October 1920 · page 5

The first picnic in connection with the new public school at Calala was held on Saturday afternoon. Judging by the attendance of the children, their parents, and…

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Tamworth Church of England Girls' School

Daily Observer · Wednesday 6 October 1920 · page 3

This School provides a high class education for Girls at the lowest rate possible with comfort and efficiency. Girls attending the Tamworth High…

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Sunday School Convention Building Destroyed by Fire. TOKIO

Daily Observer · Thursday 7 October 1920 · page 2

The World Sunday School Convention opened with more than 600 foreign delegates present, the majority being Americans…

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Swimming Schools Education Department's Scheme. Harold Hardwick in Tamworth

Daily Observer · Thursday 7 October 1920 · page 5

Mr. H. H. Hardwick, ex-champion swimmer of Australia, is at present in Tamworth organising a children's swimming school for the summer vacation…

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New Science School Opening of the Building

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 October 1920 · page 1

There was a very fair attendance of the public at the opening of the new science schoolroom and Kinder[?] Tuesday afternoon. A…

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Teachers' Federation

Manilla Express · Tuesday 12 October 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the Manilla Branch of the Teachers Federation was held on Saturday 9th inst at the school with Mr A G Avis in the…

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School of Arts

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 4

The School of Arts committee met on Monday evening, in the Council Chambers. present: Messrs. S. A. Budden (President), W. L. Frew…

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"School of Method."

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 2

About thirty teachers attended a "School of Method" held by Mr. W. F. Clemens, B.A., Inspector of Schools at Narrabri District School on 4th…

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High Schools. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 18 October 1920 · page 2

The Minister for Education, at the opening of a new school at Longueville, replied to criticisms of his policy regarding high schools. It had been…

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School Holidays

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 October 1920 · page 2

Mr. F. A. Chaffey. M.L.A. has informed the Town Clerk (Mr. J. W. Nelsen) that following on an interview with the Minister for Blucation,…

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New Mexico School

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 October 1920 · page 2

Parents and Citizens interested in the welfare of the above school are requested by the teacher to meet the Hon…

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Sunday School Picnic

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 October 1920 · page 3

The annual Sunday School picnic in connection with Manilla Sunday School was held on Wednesday, 29th…

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State Parliament. Basic Wage Question Teachers' Salaries Erection of Soldiers Memorials Sydney

Daily Observer · Wednesday 20 October 1920 · page 2

In the Assembly, notice was given by Mr. Dooley of Ills intention to move the introduction of a Bill to make provision for the filling of casual vacancies, and…

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Tamworth Church of England Girls' School

Daily Observer · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 8

This School provides a high class education for Girls at the lowest rate possible with comfort and efficiency. Girls attending the Tamworth High…

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New Mexico School

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 October 1920 · page 2

The Minister for Public Works informally visited New Mexico school on Saturday morning. A number of parents had…

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The Transfer of School Teachers Hunger for City Appointments

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 1

Speaking in the Assembly on the 19th inst., Mr. Wearne said: In the Minister of Public Instruction aware that in many parts of the State…

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