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Schools, 1920

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School at Westmead

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 2

Mr. J. T. Lang, State Treasurer, opened a new infants school at Westmead on Saturday afternoon, in the presence of a large gathering. The school which stands…

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Rugby League in State Schools

Referee · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 1

The Labor Minister for Education in Sydney on Friday, in reply to a deputation from the Rugby League, said that he agreed entirely with the representations…

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Schools' Sport Rowing Honors Won by Geelong Grammar: Surprises on Opening Day

Referee · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 5

There is nothing commonplace in the Schools' race for the Head of the River, be it in Victoria or New South Wales; and gradually one is coming to connect…

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School Text Books. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 8

Sir,—As many of the schools are now going into recess, parents, may expect expentnive requisitions for new text books—on the discarding of those now in use. Many of us have…

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The Schools. Round-table Conference

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 7

The revival of the method of discussion inaugurated among the knights of King Arthur or some equally illustrious mythical monarch of olden days, did not eventuate last week…

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Notes on Education. In Our Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 14

Teachers are invited to Book Information on and question relating to their school work. Correspondence will be treated confidentially.—ED. C.P.] The Primary Schools…

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The Great Metropolitan Colleges' Competition. Holy Cross College, Ryde, V. Marist Brothers' High School, Darlinghurst

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 27

Holy Cross and Marist Brothers' met in the first round of the competition at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Each was playing for the first time…

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Schools in Ryde District Minister Asked to Improve

Evening News · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 7

The Minister for Education (Mr. Mutch) paid a visit of Inspection to several schools in the Ryde district this afternoon…

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Tasmanian Teachers. Threat to Strike. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 8

The State School Teachers' Union of Tasmania intends to approach the State Government for increased salaries to meet the high cost of living, and there is serious…

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School Not Sewered Pipes Only Few Yards Away

The Sun · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 7

The Carlton and West Kogarah Progress Association requested the Bexley Council last night to bring under the notice of the Minister for Education the…

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State Aviation School. Offer to Commonwealth

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 4

In view of the fact that aviation is to be considered at the forthcoming Premiers' Conference, the Minister for Education on Tuesday paid a visit of inspection to the State School…

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Pupils' Recital

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 7

A dramatic and humorous recital was given by the pupils of Miss Lottie Glenfield. in St. James's Hall last night. Assisting artists included Miss Meta Mills, Miss Constance Leeder, and Mr. [?] Coppard…

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Schools in Sport Which Form of Rugby?

Arrow · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 9

A further and probably the final move in the introduction of the Northern Union code into the State schools will be made on Monday evening, when Steve Lynch will table a…

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Killed by Motor Car. a Wickham Schoolboy's Death

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 4

A schoolboy names Harry [?] residing with his parents at Maryville (N.S.W.), was killed by a motor car at Wickham on Monday last. He was a…

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Winter Schools the Haweesbury College Classes. Instruction for Farmers

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 10

The usual winter school for farmers will be held at Hawkesbury Agricultural College (N.S.W.) from June, 15th to July 10th. The course of instruction…

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Aviation School Offered to Federal Government

Evening News · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

The State aviation school at Richmond has been offered to the Commonwealth Government. This announcement was made this…

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Trees Near Schools Need for Preservation

Evening News · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

The Minister for Education has set his face against the destruction of gum trees in school playgrounds. "When I visited the P[?] school site…

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Amateur Photography. Photography in the School

The Propeller · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 4

W.H.Y. writes:--When I was appointed to Tooraweenah, nearly six years ago, I was the happy possessor of a Kodak. Naturally I desired some…

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School Not Sewered

The Propeller · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 2

The Carlton and West Kogarah Progress Association requested the Bexley Council this week to bring under the notice of the Minister for…

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Hurstville South School

The Propeller · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 2

Mr. Mark Gosling, M.L.A., is losing no time in bringing under the notice of the educational authorities the various needs as affecting Hurstville…

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