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Northern Rivers · Schools

Schools, 1928

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School Concert

Northern Star · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 8

The programme for the South Lismore Public School concert, to be held on Wednesday evening in the Palais Theatre, is very attractive to those…

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School Burnt Down Burnle

Northern Star · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 8

As the result of an explosion in the gas plant at Devonport High School followed by an outbreak of fire all the school buildings were destroyed…

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Rural School, Display

Northern Star · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 8

Lismore District Rural School pupils have a display of manual work in the window of Messrs. Davis Bros and Burgess at the intersection of…

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To Swell Baths Fund Convent Pupils' Concert

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 3

Despite inclement weather conditions, there was a good attendance at the grand concert contributed by pupils of Mount Saint Patrick's Convent…

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Arbitration Proposals School Teachers Meet Mr. Latham

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—Representatives of the State Schoolteachers' Federation of N.S.W. to-day discussed with the Federal Attorney-General (Mr…

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School of Arts

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

The regular monthly meeting of the committee of the above was held on Saturday night. There was a good attendance, Mr. W. H. Jackson (President) in…

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Swimming Carnival Lismore Rural School

Northern Star · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 2

Despite unfavourable weather there was a good attendance at the Lismore District Rural School's swimming carnival held at the memorial baths last…

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South Lismore School Successful Concert

Northern Star · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 6

The Palais Theatre, South Lismore was crowded last night, when a children's concert was given by the pupils of the South Lismore school. From the…

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Rural School Carnival

Northern Star · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 4

The gross, takings from the Lismore District Rural School swimming carnival Monday last totalled £25 18s 4d; made up from the sale of tickets,…

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School Teacher's £12,000 Win Racing Man's Strange Story

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 3

All the regular patrons of the suburban rate tracks know Tom Lewis, the prince of racecourse touts and tipsters, and a man who, so repute says, has done…

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Summer School at Yamba

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 4

The diocese is trying an experiment this year in arranging for a summer school at Yamba. They have often been conducted in holiday resorts, the object…

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Coraki School Column

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 2

Motto: "God gives us memory that we might have roses in December." GRAMOPHONE RECITAL. On Wednesday last we had an…

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The Schools News and Notes Some Interesting Figures From M.i.h.s

Tweed Daily · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 2

During the visit of the Minister for Education, details concerning the Intermediate High School as to staff, enrolment and attendance were given…

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Radio in Schools

Northern Star · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 13

The apathy of teachers towards the use of wireless in schools has been the subject of comment in the metropolitan press recently. The fact that…

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School Notes Easter Vacation

Northern Star · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 13

All schools closed yesterday for Easter vacation and will reopen on Monday, April 16. Many district teachers are taking advantage of the…

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Casino Intermediate High School

Northern Star · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 4

Mr. A. J. Pollack, M.L.A. has received the following letter from the Under-Secretary to the Education Department:—"With reference to your…

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Favorable Reply. Intermediate High School Additions

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 2

Mr. A. J. Pollack, M.L.A., has been informed as follows by the Under-Secretary, Department of Education:— "With reference, to your…

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Education Service. Women Teachers Predominate

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Addressing the "annual conference of the Federation of Parents and Citizens' Associations, the Assistant Under-Secretary…

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Music Teachers Conference in Sydney

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday:--The Minister for Education, in officially opening the first conference of the music teachers of N.S.W., under, the auspices of the…

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Sunday School Boy Who Had Never Been

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday:--The admission of a boy witness at Campsie Police Court to-day, that he had never been to church or Sunday school, led Mr…

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