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Sydney · Schools

Schools, 1920

2,398 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 120

The Primary Schools. From the Beginning

The Catholic Press · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 18

While we are considering the results of the school and public examinations, it maybe as well to ask ourselves how we can account for the fact that so many of whom…

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Good Samaritan Convent School, Manly, Distribution of Prizes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 23

The beautiful schoolhall in Whistler-street, Manly, was crowded to Avitness a splendid musical and dramatic entertainment given by the pupils of the…

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Qualifying Certificate Examinations. Further List of Catholic School Successes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 42

The following is is additional list of the pupils attending the Catholic schools who were successful in the recent Qualifying Certificate Examinations:—…

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Bowlers in Form High School Cricket

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 3

The High Schools' cricket competition was resumed yesterday. Technical High school Finals 56, met South Sydney High school [?] fot [?]…

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BURSARIES At Secondary Schools Metropolitan Awards

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 8

At a meeting held yesterday afternoon the [?] Endowment Board awarded the following [?] Unable at secondary schools as the result of the qualifying certificate…

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Big City Sale Girls High School David Jones and Co. Pay £124,000

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 5

The Girls' High School and the land upon which it stands having a frontage to Elizabeth-street of 173ft 10¼ins, and 175ft [?] to Castlereagh-street, was…

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Quarter Sessions. (Before Judge Schools.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 5

Mr. Norman M'Ghie Crown Prosecutor. POCKET-PICKING ON RAILWAY STATION. James Hill and George Coleman were charged with having on November 4, at the…

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School Facilities

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 4

"F.A.F.," commenting on the remarks of the Minister for Education on the need for High Schools in various centres, instances the Wingham Superior Public School. Something like…

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Schools in Sport Excellent College Magazines

Arrow · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

In recent years the school magazines have reached a much higher standard viewed from every aspect—than previously. The war has been mainly…

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"Baby Stacking" School Children's Plight "Crammed Like Sardines"

Evening News · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 7

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City Landmark. Girls' High School Site. Sold for £124,000

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 6

The auctioneers yesterday decided the fate of another landmark—the Sydney Girls' High School and land, which are situated in the heart of the city, between King and Market…

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School of Mechanical Drawing

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

The nineteenth annual exhibition of students' drawing in connection with the Sydney School of Mechanical Drawing and Architecture, over which Mr. Telford S. Martin presides, was…

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Sold . for £124,000. the Girls' High School. David Jones, Ltd., Purchasers

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

The historic block of city land running through from Castlereagh Street to Elizabeth Street, and on which is situated, the old Sydney Girls' High School, was sold at auction…

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Schools and Teachers

Evening News · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 3

This column appears regularly in Saturday's "Evening News." Teachers are invited to use it for the publication of news…

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School Changes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. J. Green, who for some years has been headmaster at the public school at Lidcombe, has received deserved promotion to a similar position at the…

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Sunday School Picnic

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 5

Hoy's Hill was the scene of many a smiling face last Saturday afternoon, when the Cabramatta C. of E. Sunday-school children were given their annual picnic…

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The King's School Annual Commemoration

Evening News · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

To-day is annual commemoration and Old Boys' Day at The King's School Parramatta. The proceedings in con[?] with the event were commenced…

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Cheered by Students Passing Over The King's School

Evening News · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 1

The students and the old boys who had assembled to celebrais commenoration day at The King's School. Parramatta made a great demonstration when Ross…

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The Old Paddington School

The Methodist · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 8

The old wooden building has gone and a new one is in erection to meet the demands of the growing population, and we of the dear old school would not have it…

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Penshurst Public School

The St George Call · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 5

In response to representations made by Mr. Ley, M.L.A., on behalf of the Penshurst Progress Association, the Department 6f Education now reports…

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