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Northern Rivers · Schools

Schools, 1926

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Entrance to High School Examination

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 2

The following candidates have qualified in the Entrance to High School Examination hold in November last. Kathleen Gardiner (Cooper's Creek)…

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A Father's Offence. Against 13 Year Old Daughter. Never had Been to School Nor Had Religious Instruction

Tweed Daily · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 2

PERTH, Tuesday.--At the York police court yesterday, James Henry Daker, a labourer, was charged with having committed serious offences…

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Ballina School Starting a Library Ballina

Northern Star · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 4

At the general meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association last night, the treasurer. Mr. A. Watt, in presenting the balance sheet, disclosed the fact that the association…

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New Buildings. School of Arts Extensions. Institution's Lighting

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Casino School of Arts committee was held in the lecture room last night. Members in attendance were: Messrs. O. W. Small…

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School Wading Pool

Northern Star · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 4

The wading pool at the Lismore Rural School, installed prior to the Christmas vacation, is proving a been to the primary scholars these hot days. It is in a shady…

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Show or School School of Arts Room

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 2

The Casino School of Arts committee met on Thursday evening. Mr. O. W. Small (president) presided, and there were also present: -- Messrs. G. Andrews,…

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School Notes Federation Club

Northern Star · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 16

The Martin Place, extension scheme has now been gazetted. This means that the Teachers' Federation Club will be practically Proceeded with almost immediately. [?]…

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New High Schools

Northern Star · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 4

Aggravated conditons exist at present with regard to adequate class-room space for the proper convenient conduct of classes at Murwillumbah. The total effective…

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Four of English School Cadets (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Northern Star · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 5

Arrangements are being completed for the visit of 100 public school cadets to Australia in July to return last year's visit of the Australians…

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The Risk School

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 2

Since the Christmas vacation the en[?]ment of The Risk School has increased to 70, making the provision of an extra classroom an urgent necessity…

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A Veteran Teacher

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 3

Mr. A. Wotherspoon, teacher of Alumny Creek School, where he has taught for 26 years and six months has entered on six months of long…

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Retiring Age of Teachers Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 5

A special meeting of the New South Wales Public School Teachers' Federation was held yesterday, at which the retiring age was considered. Protests were made…

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Rural School Syllabus (To the Editor.)

Northern Star · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 4

Sir,—In the "School Notes" of Saturday's issue of the "Northern Star" reference was made to the new syllabus for district rural schools, and the impression was…

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Schoolboy Howlers

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 4

The American "Review of Reviews" quotes the following "howlers" from recent school examination papers:— "Queen Elizabeth rode through…

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Alstonville Show School Holiday Granted

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 4

In regard to the granting of a public holiday for the Alstonville show Mr. W. T. Missinghain, M.L.A., has received, the following letter from the Under-Secretary of…

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Parents' Guide High School Course Summary of Conditions

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 9

The following article details some of the advantages of a course at a high school:—l—ENTRANCE TO THE UNIVERSITY Matriculation or entrance to the…

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School of Arts Pictures

Tweed Daily · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 2

Owing to the non -arrival of the film "Charley's Aunt," the advertised picture was not screened at the School of Arts last night. A good…

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New High Schools on the North Coast (To the Editor.)

Northern Star · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 3

Sir,—I read an article in the "Star" of 20th February on the above by V.C. The writer considers it inadvisable to erect a high school at Murwillumbah, which was promised…

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Sunday School Anniversary

Northern Star · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 4

On Sunday evening last the children of Brooklet Sunday school held their anniversary. The Rev. Canon Seymour conducted the service and addressed the young people in a…

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Teachers' Appointment Board

Tweed Daily · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 6

Teachers are exercised over the appointment of a locum tenens for Mr. Ebenezer Dash, their representative upon the Teachers' Appointment…

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