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Schools, 1920

2,398 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 120

Ryde. the Public School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1920 · page 8

Our public school is daily becoming more congested as the number of pupils increase. Despite promises made in the past, there does not seem to be much…

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Beecroft. Public School Honor Roll

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1920 · page 8

A goodly number of parents and friends accepted the teachers' invitation to witness on the 17th the unveiling of the handsome honor roll erected in the school…

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An Inadequate School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1920 · page 6

Much indignation is felt at the failure of the Education Department to relieve the congestion at the Hornsby public school. At this school there are 20 classes,…

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A Successful Teacher Founder of Brilliant Careers

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 March 1920 · page 1

As a result of an examination held in September last, Mr. J. E. Elliott, teacher, Public School, Kingswood, has now been informed of his promotion…

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School Supplies Short

Evening News · Saturday 27 March 1920 · page 2

There id just a chance of father not being disturbed in his study of the evening paper by tittle willie with awkward questions arising out of his home…

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Champion Life Saving Team Fort-street School's Team, Winter of the Cosgrove Shield

Evening News · Saturday 27 March 1920 · page 6

NAmes, reading from left to right, are: G. Erwin, Mr. W. Humphries (instructor), A. Lunley, Sitting: R. Carroll. R. Waddington The team was also second in the He[?]dry Cup. Mr. Humphries was awarded the instructor's prise in both competitions…

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Music and Musicians Australian National School Stick to Our Own Men

Evening News · Saturday 27 March 1920 · page 7

The remarks of Mr. Henri Verbrugghen on Australian music are possibly causing considerable discussion, and they must be regarded as timely and…

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Swimming. Sydney Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 March 1920 · page 14

The boys of the Sydney Grammar School conducted their twenty-fourth annual carnival at the Domain baths yesterday Results- Age Championships.—Under l6 years (100yds);…

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Intermediate Examination. St. George High School

The St George Call · Saturday 27 March 1920 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. J. Casas, of "Allaru," Arthur-street, Kogarah, have received notification from the Department of Education, to the effect that their daughter…

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The First Page Girls' High School Records Many Distinguished Names

The Sun · Sunday 28 March 1920 · page 17

The Girls' High School, Elizabeth-street, has the honor of having on its rolls some of the most brilliant women New South Wales has produced. Many…

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Cyclist's Murder Teacher Charged The Bicycle Clue LONDON, March 24

The Sun · Sunday 28 March 1920 · page 1

Ronald Vivian Light, a science master, has been committed for trial on a charge of the murder of Annie Wright near Leicester on July 5, 1919…

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School Matches Newington College Wins

The Sun · Sunday 28 March 1920 · page 8

The only game played in connection with the Great Public Schools' competition yesterday was between Newington College and Sydney High School…

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Plucky Youth Attacks Armed Men Just From High School

The Sun · Sunday 28 March 1920 · page 4

Norman Reynolds Storm, these youth who put up a plucky fight against two armed and masked men in Ohlsson's grocery shop in Robert-steeet,…

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English Strike Fever Threat by Tramwaymen Angry School Teachers LONDON, March 27

Evening News · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 1

The executive of the Transport Workers' Federation has ordered the farm way mens' branches throughout the country to tender strike notices…

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Young Athletes Sport in the Schools G.P.S. Activities

Evening News · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 8

The first stage of the Great public Schools' Cricket Competition has been completed, and teams wi;; not take the field in competition games again unyil neat [?]…

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Swimming. Fort-street Boys' High School Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 8

At the Domain Baths on Saturday, the Fort-street Boys' High Schools held the twenty-ninth annual carnival. Results:- Year Handicaps.—First year, 33yds—Final: Horton,…

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Rowdy School Teachers. London, March 27

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 6

A mass meeting of London school teachers who are dissatisfied with their may was held to hear Mr. H. A. L. Fisher, Minister for Education. They shouted down Sir C. S. Cobb,…

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Young Athletes Sport in the Schools Fine Bowling Averages

Evening News · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 3

Failure of the cricket matches last weekend were:—Marrickville took a sporting risk against school for Deaf in closing when but 23 runs…

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Schools' Easter Holidays

Evening News · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 4

The state enough [?] close to-morrow afternoon for the Easter holidays, resuming on Monday, April 12…

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Secondary Girls' Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 10

It the Domain Baths yesterday the Secondary Girls' Association held the inaugural swimming carnival. Mr. James (Minister for Education) presented the shield and medals to the winners. Miss Fanny Durack won…

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