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Schools, 1940

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Sunday School Anniversary

Northern Star · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 4

At the Cowlong Sunday school anniversary services the Rev. A. J. Sinner was the preacher. On the following night a concert was held and…

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Amusements Regent and School of Arts "Daughters Courageous"

Tweed Daily · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 8

This year's successor to last year's memorable 'Four Daughters," is another Warner Bros, picture of the joys and sorrows of an amusing and…

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409,000 British Children Without Schooling

Tweed Daily · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 5

LONDON, Friday:—Board of Education figures show that 409,000 British children are not receiving schooling, but the position is improving as…

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School Teacher Farewelled Ballina

Northern Star · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 11

Prior to his departure for Dartbrook Mr. M. W. Mulqueeney, who had been teacher at the North Creek school for 13 years, was farewelled by a…

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Empire Air Scheme: First Flying School to Commence in April Melbourne

Northern Star · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 6

Convinced that Australians are anxious to see the Empire air training scheme expedited, the Minister for Air (Mr. Fairbairn) announced…

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Success of High School Pupils Congratulations for Staff

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 4

At the meeting of Murwillumbah High School Parents and Citizens' Association last night, Mrs. J. Poole, who presided in the absence of the…

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Mallanganee School

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 13

When the effective enrolment at the Mallanganee school reached 58 in the middle of 1939 an assistant, Mr L. Simpson, was appointed. The…

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Good Credit Balance M'Bimby School of Arts MULLUMBIMBY

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 12

A credit balance of approximately £100 was shown at the monthly meeting of the committee of the Mullumbimby School of Arts last night. This…

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Mullumbimby School of Arts Has Credit of £100

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 8

A credit balance of approximately £100 was shown at the monthly meeting of the committee of Mullumbimby School of Arts on Monday night…

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Animal Husbandry School at N.E. University

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 6

The school of animal husbandry and agriculture at New England University College commenced with 21 students, representative of Ar[?]dale. Inverell,…

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New Books Murwillumbah School of Arts Live and Kicking Ned

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 8

Last year John Masefield, in his tale of Lead Ned. described the early life of a young doctor, who, after being hanged for a murder which he did…

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Circulating Library Beneficial 10 Schools Bangalow P. & C. BANGALOW

Northern Star · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 10

Reporting to the annual meeting of the Bangalow Parents and Citizens' Association, the president (Dr. W. S. Gray) said that a…

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Extra Teacher Needed Ballina Secondary Classes BALLINA

Northern Star · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 10

Stating that the number of the fourth and fifth, year students justified the division of the class into two sections, the headmaster of Ballina…

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Amusements School of Arts "Romance of the Redwoods"

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 3

Jack London's "Romance of the Redwoods," set in the splendour of the Pacific North-West, will be screened as the featured attraction at…

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Amusements "Rose Marie" at Regent and School of Arts

Tweed Daily · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 2

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's screen version of the famed operetta, "Rose Marie," starring Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, will be presented at…

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High School Sport 1940 Season Opened

Tweed Daily · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

Friday saw the opening of Murwillumbah High School sport for the 1940 season. Most of the teams were engaged in trial games to test the…

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Bray's Creek School Card Party

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

At the monthly card party held in Bray's Creek school on Wednesday night, there was a good attendance and keen competition was experienced…

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School Gazette

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 3

This year the number of children attending the High School Departments has increased to 245. We welcome two new teachers to…

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Lismore's Overcrowded Schools

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 6

A representative meeting of the Lismore District School Parents and Citizens' Association was held in the school. In view of the visit of the…

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"Overloaded Agenda" Teachers' Annual Conference

Northern Star · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Lismore branch of the New South Wales Public School Teachers' Federation officers elected were: President, Mr…

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