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Northern Rivers · Schools

Schools, 1937

1,362 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 4 of 69

Kyogle Thirty Years Ago Wiangaree School

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 2

We have been requested to state that the new public school is now opened for the reception of pupils. Mr. H. Doyle has been appointed to the…

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Teachers Transferred Prominent Sportsmen

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 6

Mr. C. Biggers, who for six years has been a teacher of English and history at Lismore High School, has received notice of his transfer to…

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Golden Jubilee Cowlong Sunday School Founder Present

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 10

The celebration of the golden jubilee of the Cowlong Sunday School was a great success. Services were held at 11 a.m. and 7.30. The Rev. F. Paton…

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Reversed Own Decisions School Examiners Inspectors Criticise System

Tweed Daily · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday:—Criticism of the examination system was voiced by speakers at the annual conference of the Institute…

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Intermediate Exam. Successful Mid Richmond Scholars

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 4

Subjects: 1 English, 2 History, 3 Geography, 4 Maths. 1, 5 Maths. 2, 6 Latin, 7 French, 9 Physics, 10 Chemistry, 11 Elementary Science, 12 Botany,…

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Additional Honor to High School Intermediate Exam, Brilliant Pass Obtained by Rae Anthony

Tweed Daily · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 4

Following the signal success of Grace Anderson, of Murwillumbah High School, in the recent Leaving Certificate Examination…

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Amusements School of Arts "Escape From Devil's Island"

Tweed Daily · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 8

"Escape From Devil's Island." Columbia film of the dreaded Devil's Is and, French penal camp off the coast of South America, comes to the School…

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Coolangatta State School Scholarships

Tweed Daily · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 4

The following eight candidates from Coolangatta State School obtained scholarships at the recent scholarship examination conducted at the…

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Country Schools Deserve Consideration Share of Taxation

Northern Star · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 13

CLAIMING that country schools were entitled to as much consideration as those in the city, and that the…

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Murwillumbah High School

Tweed Daily · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 4

As stated in an advertisement which appears elsewhere in this issue, the Headmaster of Murwillumbah High School (Mr. W. Pillans), wishes…

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Teacher Farewelled

Northern Star · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 14

Mr. W. Farrell who has been for the past four years in charge of Ellangowan school, has been transferred to the Wagga district. Prior to…

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Tuckurimba's New Teacher Farewelled at Dobie's Bight

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 1

In the Dobie's Bight Hall last week a farewell was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. A. Campbell and family, Mr. Campbell having been in charge of the Dobie's…

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Coraki's New Teacher Farewelled at Rappville

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. H. Ford and family were publicly farewelled at Rappville last week prior to leaving for Coraki. Mr. J. A. Cairns, President of the…

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High School Courses Parents Advised Facilities Outlined by Headmaster

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 4

An innovation which should prove beneficial was adopted by- Mr. W. Pillans, Headmaster of Murwillumbah High School, when…

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N.Z. Schools Not to Re-open Yet Infantile Paralysis

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 4

WELLINGTON, Monday:--Because of the infantile paralysis epidemic, the only New Zealand school which will re-open to-morrow, the customary…

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Amusements "Strike Me Pink" Regent and School of Arts

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 7

The outstanding comedy hit of the new film season, "Strike Me Pink," Eddie Cantor's sixth annual screen musical for Samuel Goldwyn, opens its…

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"School Magazine" Paper Attains Majority

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 2

The "School Magazine" attained its twenty-first birthday yesterday. It was instituted by the department in February, 1916, with Mr. S. H…

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Schools Re-open To-day Enrolments

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 6

STATE schools in New South Wales will re-open this morning after being in recess for more than six weeks for the Christmas…

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Record Enrolment Is Expected High School Christmas Vacation Over

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 4

Schools throughout N.S.W. reopened yesterday after having been in recess for more than six weeks for the Christmas vacation…

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School Equipment Government Insurance SYDNEY

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 6

A statement of importance to parents and citizens associations was made by the Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) to-day. The…

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