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Northern Rivers · Schools

Schools, 1917

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Schoolmasters Transferred

Northern Star · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 4

The appointment of two head masters as inspectors has occasioned the following transfers ; -- Mr. T. Tarrant from West Kempsey (3) to Glen Innes (2); Mr. A. Knight from…

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A Popular Teacher

Northern Star · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 4

Mr. E. C. Chave who has occupied the position of teacher of the Public School at Tregeagle for the past nine years, has been notified of his promotion to Barmedman, on the…

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Casino School of Arts

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 6

The regular meeting of the committee of the above was held at the institution on Thursday evening, last. Present: Messrs. W. G…

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Tweed Heads Convent School

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

The land for the new Tweed Heads School, which was acquired some time ago, was inspected last week by the Vicar-General of the Lismore diocese…

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District School Proposal. a Matter of Importance

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

A proposal of considerable importance to all parents in the Tweed District has recently been made in connection with the schooling of children, that is to raise the…

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Presentation of Prizes. District School Pupils

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 4

In presenting the annual report for 1916 it was mentioned that the results of the department examinations were not then available and that the award of prizes in…

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Schools and Trades. (To the Editor.)

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 2

Sir,--Would you be kind enough to low me to use a little of your space to ventilate what I consider a very grave injustice to tradesmen, providing the…

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A School Record

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 2

Murwillumbah School put up a record on Monday. Out of 315 pupils on the rob, no less than 302 were marked as being present. This fact is the more…

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District School Proposal

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 7

A proposal of considerable importance to all parents in the Tweed district has recently been made in connection with the schooling of children, that is to raise the status of…

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The District High School

Northern Star · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 4

At a recent meeting of the newly formed Ratepayers and Citizens' Association at North Lismore a deputation was appointed to proceed to Sydney to see into the matter…

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Now Then, Teacher!

Tweed Daily · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 3

Drowsy and warm was the afternoon, and attention flagged considerably in the class-room. Grammar seemed such a dry old…

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A School of Arts in Trouble

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 3

The Muswellbrook School of Arts committee of management, finding that the financial position of the institution under its control is not…

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Germans Close Belgian Schools. London

Tweed Daily · Monday 26 February 1917 · page 3

An Amsterdam message states that the Gemans have closed all the Belgian schools, alleging as the reason for so doing a shortage of coal…

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School of Arts Burnt Down

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--The School of Arts building at Port Macquarie has been destroyed by fire…

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Incidents at Infants' School. (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.--At Broadstairs a bomb was dropped outside an infants' school, upsetting desks. Papers and books were blown about, and the teacher was injured…

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German Plotters in Mexico. Pretended Friendship for America Exposed. a Kentish Town Bombed. School Children Sing "Tipperary." British Campaign in Mesopotamia. Flight of the Turks. America and Germany. Shells for American Navy

Northern Star · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 4

LONDON, Thursday.--A Vanconver message says Great Britain has given permission to Hadfield's munition concern to manufacture 16-inch shells for the American…

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National Education Policy. Agricultural Schools : Address

Northern Star · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 7

Mr. A. G. James, Minister for Education, opened his election campaign at Goulburn on Wednesday. Speaking to a crowded audience, the Mayor presiding, Mr. James…

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School of Arts Picture Profits

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 2

At a meeting of the Mullumbimby School of Arts Committee, the Picture Committee's report showed that the receipts from the pictures from 1st…

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Gambling Denounced. Schools As Agencies

Northern Star · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--At the Methodist v Conference Rev. H. Wheen said that the Public Schools have been largely used as agencies for introducing gambling methods…

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Schools for Polling Booths

Northern Star · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--The Education Department have decided to allow the use of school buildings for polling purposes on March 24 on the understanding that school…

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