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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Schools

Schools, 1940

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Wireless Operators. New School Commenced To-day

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 2

The first of the series of training courses for wireless operations at Melbourne Technical College commenced to-day (Monday) when 50 trainees…

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Air Pupils Note

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 2

The Club flying members received instructions last Saturday and Sunday under Pilot Busby, and he wishes to advise the Sunday flyers to be at…

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Air Training Schools Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 1

The Minister for Air, Mr. Fairdarin announced yesterday that 1100 men were under training as aircraft fighters, at three training schools…

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Painting and Renovations at the Rural School

Manilla Express · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 2

Word has been received by the secretary of the Manilla Parents and Citizens' Association from the Education Department through…

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Rural School Notes

Manilla Express · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 2

The total new year attendance at the Rural School is just on 400. Of these 82 are in the super primary and the balance in the…

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Local & General Schools Re-open

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 1

After being closed for the past eight weeks the schools will re-open to-morrow (Tuesday). Following on their long vacation there will be many "sore…

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Back to School Advice to Parents

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 1

Parents are reminded that school opens to-morrow, Tuesday. Attendance at school is obligatory for all children 6 years old living within two…

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Acquitted Garah Schoolmaster on Serious Charge Remanded on Five Other Charges

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 2

Charles Frederick Noble. schoolmaster, of Garah, was found not guilty a jury of twelve at Moree Quarter Sessions on Tuesday on a charge of…

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MOREE I.H. SCHOOL. Changes in Staff

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 2

During the Christmas vacation sweeping changes in the staff of the Moree intermediate High School were made, no less than seven of the old…

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Moree School of Arts. Presentation of Books

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of the Moree School of Arts, held recently, a number of publications were gratefully accepted from Mrs. E. Hilchens, of…

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Teacher Denies Boy's Charge Alleges "Frame Up" Verdict Of Not Guilty

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 4

Charles Frederick Noble, 52, school teacher, was round not guilty at the Moree Quarter Sessions, before Judge Storkey, on Tuesday, of an offence…

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School Sport

Manilla Express · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

Results of Inter-House matches played yesterday were as follows: Vigoro--Oxley A lost to Namoi A--46 runs; Oxley B defeated…

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Rural School Notes

Manilla Express · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

Holidays are but a happy memory and the serious work of 1940 has begun, at the Rural School. Classes have settled down and…

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Orphan School Cre[?] Bridge

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

Advice has been received by the N.R.M.A. that the bridge over the Orphan School Creek at Canley Vale is considered dangerous for heavy…

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Singleton I.h. School

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 2

The foundation stone of the new Intermediate High School at Singleton was laid by the Minister for Education. Mr. D. H. Drummond. on…

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District News TURRAWAN Public School War Service

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Turrawan Public School War Service Auxiliary it was decided to transfer ten pounds (£10) to the Namoi Shire…

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School Sport Boys

Manilla Express · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 2

Ken Roberts, J. Abberfield and D. Turner took 5 wickets each, and G. Viles 4 in a continuation of school sport. A result of batting…

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Transfers of Teachers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 1

In addition to the transfers of teachers previously published in this paper. the following transters have been announced :—Miss L. Baker, West on to…

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Board's Decision Teachers and Military Training SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 1

The Public Service Board decided that teachers who were called up for compulsory training may be granted leave of absence and paid the…

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School Sport Boys

Manilla Express · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 3

Namoi was defeated by Oxley house by 90 runs on Wednesday last. Best batting performances Were G. Viles 21 runs I Gardner…

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