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Northern Rivers · Schools

Schools, 1930

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Bolting Horse School Boy Killed SYDNEY

Northern Star · Friday 28 February 1930 · page 5

When a pony attached to a gig bolted near Wangaratta, Bruce Diffey, aged 11, was killed, while his sister Beryl (13) and Joan Aldridge (11)…

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School Swimming Classes

Northern Star · Friday 28 February 1930 · page 6

Lismore High School, Rural School and Marist Bros. school each set aside certain times during the week when pupils in charge of teachers swim at…

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Hopes Checked High School Entrants "Library Not to be Used". Temporary Primary Rooms

Tweed Daily · Saturday 1 March 1930 · page 4

A check was given yesterday to the hope that Murwillumbah High School would, after all, be provided with a full complement of scholars,…

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School Notes Music and the Schools

Northern Star · Saturday 1 March 1930 · page 11

Vocal music has always been regarded as a valuable part of the curriculum in many of the State schools, and of late years the importance of the…

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Students' Protest Law School Seized

Northern Star · Saturday 1 March 1930 · page 11

Three hundred law students who seized control of the law building of the university and barricaded themselves against ejection in protest against…

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Flying School Ballina

Northern Star · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 3

Further progress is being made in the flying school at Ballina conducted by Captain Charles Matheson. Many of the pupils are getting on well. Dr…

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School of Arts To-night

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 4 March 1930 · page 2

A programme offering such popular stars as William Haines, Joan Crawford and Laura La Plante is seldom presented in Murwillumbah. The…

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Using Hall Public School Classes Erection of Glass Rooms Promised P. & C. DISCUSSION

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 2

Two classes from Murwillumbah Public School--5a and 5b--commenced, work yesterday in the Protestant Hall. A letter from the Director of…

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Trades School

Northern Star · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 8

The recent Lismore council debate on the issue oft licenses to permit plumbers to operate in the town stresses the need for all apprentices…

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Schoolboys' Opportunity to See Royal Show. During Easter Vacation

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 6

All the fun of the fair as well as the excellent educational opportunity will be open to country boys during the Easter vacation. The Young…

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Public School Parents and Citizens Tuesday Night's Meeting

Tweed Daily · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 2

The regular meeting of Murwillumbah Parents and Citizens' Association was held on Tuesday night at the Council Chambers, at the conclusion of the…

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School of Arts Leasing of Hall Confirmed

Tweed Daily · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 3

A special general meeting of members of Murwillumbah School of Arts was held last night, when the following resolutions, passed at a special…

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Annual Meeting Parents and Citizens Murwillumbah Public School

Tweed Daily · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 4

The annual meeting of Murwillumbah P. and C. Association was held on Tuesday night at the Municipal Chambers. Mr. J. C. Price (president)…

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545 Students Lismore High School Competitive Places

Northern Star · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 4

Lismore High School now has the record enrolment of 545. Some of the classes are too large for convenient handling, but, if more teachers were…

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Rural School Carnival

Northern Star · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 4

There have been satisfactory bookings of seats for the Lismore Rural School's annual carnival at the memorial baths to-night. Proceeds…

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School Girl Injured

Northern Star · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 4

Ena Harborne (10) fell from a fence at the Tyagarah school on Tuesday and sustained a fracture at the elbow. She was conveyed to…

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Bursaries North Coast Awards Tenable at High Schools SYDNEY

Northern Star · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 5

The following students have been awarded bursaries:—Tenable at Grafton Public High School: Graham, Harold T. (Ulmarra…

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School of Arts

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Committee of the above was held on Tuesday evening. Present:—Messrs. J. J. Ensor (President), G. Gregor, H. Goulder, Allan…

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School Column. Federation Meeting

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Teachers' Federation was held at Woodburn on Saturday, February 15th. There was a fair attendance…

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The Schools Examination Appeals The Examination Board's Views

Tweed Daily · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 5

During February each year extraordinary eagerness is manifested by hundreds of unsuccessful candidates have their examination papers revised…

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