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Schools, 1919

2,250 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 113

Defective Children a Teacher's Enthusiasm

Evening News · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 4

A striking leature in our schools today is the tendency towards experimentation Some teachers are daring enough to even test the validity of wise…

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Sutherland School. Annual Meeting of Parents

The Propeller · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Sutherland Parents and Citizens' Association was held last Monday night. The secretary reported…

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Inhalation for Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 6

According to New Zealand reports the installing of inhalation chambers proved very successful as a preventative against influenza whilst the epidemic was raging there. If…

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Schools and Teachers Superannuation Problems

Evening News · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 4

Teachers are giving a great deal of though to the new Superannuation Act, which comes into force on July 1 next. There is an urgent call for the…

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Blakehurst Public School

The St George Call · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 2

Last Tuesday was prize giving day at Blakehurst. One thing and another had led to postponement. However, the delay only whetted the appetite of…

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Sandringham Public School. Unveiling of Honor Roll

The St George Call · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 3

Now that the war is over and our fighting heroes are making a victorious return, it has been thought advisable by many of our local citizens that the time…

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School Children on Trains

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 6

Mayor Anthony submitted a very desirable suggestion ar the last meeting of Smithfield and Fairfield Council, that a large number of children from the…

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High School Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 11

In the cricket matches on Wednesday the second grade team received a forfeit from Huristone and in the third grade match at the domain, Parramatta, 52…

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Teachers' Association

Nepean Times · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 3

The Penrith District Teachers Association held its annual meeting at the Penrith Superior Public School on Saturday, 15th inst. The Constitution of the Teachers Federation…

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Influenza Still Serious More Hospitals Opened Nine Deaths and Many New Cases Reported—Some Schools Close

Sunday Times · Sunday 30 March 1919 · page 2

Up to 8 o'clock last night nine deaths from pneumonic-influenza occurred at the Metropolitan hospitals. Eighty-three new cases were admitted to various…

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Schools to Close For Organising Purposes

Sunday Times · Sunday 30 March 1919 · page 2

Mr. A. W. Walker, chairman of the Influenza Administrative Committee, had a consultation with Mr. James, Minister for Education, last night, relative to…

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Hospital Preparations Certain Schools Closed

The Sun · Sunday 30 March 1919 · page 2

The Minister for Education (Mr. James) had a conference yesterday afternoon with the Administrative Committee, who represented to…

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Fighting the 'Flu Emergency Organisation Launched Several Schools to Close Nine Deaths and 83 Cases Yesterday

The Sun · Sunday 30 March 1919 · page 2

There were fine deaths and 88 new cases reported from the metropolitan hospitals for the 24 hours ended at noon yesterday. The Administrative Committee, which has been vested with wide powers by the Government, has launched a scheme covering every phase of activity in the…

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Schools to Close In Metropolitan Area Exam Students Excepted

Evening News · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 5

The Minister for Education this morning announced the closing of the metropolitan schools owing to the conference of influenza…

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Our Slanguage Twangs and Brogues What Do the Schools Do?

Evening News · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 4

[?] betcher' Ori rolt me lad [?] Challenge and acceptance often heard not only in push society but among many…

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Health Measures. Mapping Out the City. Some Schools Closing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 10

Through the Administrative' Committee the Government has set on foot a comprehensive organisation to meet the new conditions caused by the rapid spread of the influenza…

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Schools to Close Minimising Risk Certain Classes Excepted

The Sun · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 5

Mr. James, the Minister for Education, announced this morning that the Government had decided to close all the publis schools in the metropolitan…

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Flu Position Ah Schools Closing Deaths in Melbourne More Encounter Cases

The Sun · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 5

Two new cases of pneumonic influenza were reported from North Head quarantine this morning. The victims were members of the crew…

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Schools Swimming Championships Great Work by Bowlers

Evening News · Tuesday 1 April 1919 · page 3

The P S A A A Council has [?] four swimming championship season closes They are All Girls Schools Championship [?]…

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Partial Closing of Schools. Higher Classes to Continue

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1919 · page 7

The Minister for Education yesterday decided upon a partial closing of schools in the metropolitan area. All classes up to 5th class, inclusive, in all departments of the…

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