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Northern Rivers · Schools

Schools, 1928

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The Schools News and Notes To-Day's Ceremony

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 2

The laying of the foundation stone of the new secondary buildings to-day by the Minister for Education should be a big event for all teachers of the…

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High School To-day's Function Programme Outlined

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 4

Mr. Drummond (Minister for Education), who this afternoon will lay the foundation stone of the new high school building at Murwillumbah, arrived on…

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The New High School

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 4

In the history of every community are events which trace the rise or decline of that community by decided steps. Long periods of…

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Music Teachers' Conference

Northern Star · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 14

We have received the book of the conference in connection with the gathering of the music teachers, of New South Wales in Sydney at Easter…

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School Children Travelling

Northern Star · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 11

A committee elected by the parents and Citizens' Associations of Ruthven and South Gundurimba met the representative of Green and Co.'s bus…

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Local Interest. Teacher for Fairy Hill School

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 2

During the visit of Colonel Bruxner, Minister for Local Government, to Casino on Saturday, the urgeney of a teacher being appointed to Fairy Hill…

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Church and School Lands

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 2

The Full Court has decided in favor of the Willoughby. Council the question whether a refund could be demand ed of a proportionate amount of rates…

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No Liquor. at Teachers' New Club

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Council of the Teachers'. Federation rejected. a motion that application be made for a liquor House for the new Teachers'…

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Over-crowded. Congestion at Casino School Deputation Interviews Minister

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 3

LISMORE, Monday.—A deputation from the Casino P. and C. Association Waited upon the Minister for Education, Mr. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A., at…

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Drat That Fly! Fly-proof Doors for Schools

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday. — Amongst the motions to be considered at the sixth annual conference of the Country Women's Association which will be held in…

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Fresh Step in History of Education on the Tweed New High School Ceremony. Foundation Stone. Laid by Minister for Education. Brilliant Weather Prevails Impressive Gathering Witness Function

Tweed Daily · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 5

A fresh step in the educational history of the Tweed was marked on Saturday by the laying of the foundation stone of the new High School at Murwillumbah by the Minister for Education (Mr. D. H. Drummond). It is only 55 years since…

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A Great Transition. Education at Murwillumbah. The First School

Tweed Daily · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 5

We are enabled to publish the following interesting information through the courtesy of the Minister: The laying of the foundation stone…

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Education Requests to Minister Murwillumbah Schools Separate Control

Tweed Daily · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 2

On Saturday morning, Mr. Drummond, who was accompanied by Mr. J. Osborn, Private Secretary, received two deputations, introduced by Mr. A…

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Teachers' Federation. Sets a Good Example. Sydney

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 3

The Council of the Teachers Federation rejected a motion Hint implication should lie made for a liquor license for the new Teachers Club, on the ground that…

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Educational Progress Trades School Foundation Stones Laid

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

In the presence of the Premier (Mr. Bavin), the Parliamentary party, and some 300 to,400, citizens the Minister for. Education (Mr. Drummond) and…

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Rural School New Boys' Building Minister's Announcement

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

Probably the most popular Minister of the trio in Lismore yesterday was Mr. Drummond, Minister for Education. He first gladdened the hearts…

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Casino School Additional Accommodation

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

A deputation headed by Mr. P. C. Beer, president of the Casino Parents and Citizens' Association; waited on the Minister for Education (Mr…

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School Fares Increased Allowance Urged Minister Speaks Frankly

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 4

The Minister for Education dealt very frankly at the council chambers, Lismore, yesterday, with a deputation from Parents and Citizens'…

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Schoolgirl Breaks Her Leg

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 4

Molly Larkin, the ten-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Larkin, Lynch's Creek, had the misfortune to break her leg on Friday afternoon…

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School Afire Five Children Perish London

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 5

Five children, all under six years of age, were burned to death whilst asleep at a nursery school near Horley (Surrey), chiefly…

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