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Schools, 1920

2,398 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 120

Schools of Art Inter-institute Debating Competition. Frank Flanagan Shield

The St George Call · Saturday 7 August 1920 · page 2

On Tuesday, 3rd inst., the Kensington Knights invaded Carlton, to meet the Carlton Cubs in a tournament, the moot point being to decide "That any form…

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Better Pay for School Teachers

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 August 1920 · page 3

The new salary schedule for N.S.VV. State school teachers has been agreed to by the Council of the Teachers' Federation, and the draft proposition has been…

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Crucial Match in Great Public Schools Football

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 August 1920 · page 5

IN THE SYDNEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL V. ST. IGNATIUS COLLEGE R.U. MATCH YESTERDAY. MORRISSEY (S.I.C.) TACKLES LUDOWICI (S.G.S.)…

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Schools at Football--st. Ignatius and Sydney Grammar

The Sun · Sunday 8 August 1920 · page 6

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School Magazines Official and Unofficial Editorial Flippancies

The Sun · Sunday 8 August 1920 · page 3

If the true soul of a nation is its poetry, that of a school burns in its magazine. The flame of a country's literature, which flares and gutters…

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School Football Victorious Grammar ' Brilliant Rugby Match

The Sun · Sunday 8 August 1920 · page 8

Thirteen points to 11. Thus ended one of the finest exhibitions of Rugby over given by schoolboys, and in it St. Ignatius College went down to Sydney Grammar with colors…

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School Teachers. Nominee for Upper House

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 August 1920 · page 9

The proposed appointments to the Legislative Council were referred to at Saturday's meeting of the council of the Teachers' Federation…

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Teachers' Salaries Scheme Objected to

Evening News · Monday 9 August 1920 · page 4

It is to be hoped, writes "X," that the new salary scheme for teachers will be refused Cabinet sanction. The question of salary increase arose…

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Rugby Union. Great Public Schools. Grammar School Beat St. Ignatius

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 August 1920 · page 8

At the Grammar School ground on Saturday afternoon there were about 3000 enthusiastic spectators to witness the match between Sydney Grammar School and Riverview. Old boys and present boys came with their school…

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Chief Inspector of Schools. Retirement of Mr. James. Dawson

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 August 1920 · page 6

For the last time, on Saturday morning, Mr. James Dawson, M.A.. who has been Chief Inspector of Schools for fifteen years, occupied that chair at the office of the Department of…

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Teachers' Salaries

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 August 1920 · page 9

At the monthly meeting of the Public School Teachers Federation on Saturday, the president announced that the scheme of salaries for teachers was still under consideration,…

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Veteran School Inspector. Retirement of Mr. Dawson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 August 1920 · page 10

On Saturday morning the officers of the Education Department said good-by to Mr. James Dawson, M.A., Chief Inspector Schools, who is retiring after 40 year's service. The…

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Great Public Schools. Grammar School's Fine Win

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 August 1920 · page 11

Sydney Grammar School's prospects of retaining this year's premiership appear to be exceedingly bright. On Saturday, after an exciting game, they walked off victors against St. Ignatius' by the narrow margin of two…

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Young Athletes Sport in Public Schools Boxing to be Taught

Evening News · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 3

The Minister for Education has decided that boxing shall be included in the curriculum of schools' report, and school have been [?] to test the feeling of the those forwards…

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School Sport Sydney Grammar Boxing Great Primary Games

The Sun · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 5

Stirring boxing should be witnessed at Sydney Grammar School's tournament, which commences tomorrow afternoon at the school pavilion. Rushcutters Bay. Each…

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District Schools of Arts. Annual Meetings

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Granville School of Arts was held on Monday, last week, the attendance of members being rather numerous a fact that must be…

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Parents and Text Books Confusion in Public Schools

Evening News · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 6

A book, which from its title appeared to be identical with one required for the qualifying certificate and examinations in the public schools has been freely sold…

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Sydney Grammar School Rugby Union Team Which Defeated St. Ignatius' College

Referee · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 1

Back row: J. A. Vaudenberg, G. Aveyard, A. N. Hall, J. Orr, J. D. Stewart, A. Scott-Findlay, P. Bayldon. Second row: R. Loudon, D. G. Munro, R. E. Ludowici (capt.), J. R. Rossell, R. K. Renwick. Front row: J. Joyce. W. W. Alexander, G. Clinch. R. H. BETTINGTON. The King's School boy, New College…

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Brilliant Schools' Rugger Sydney Grammar Just Win Against St. Ignatius: Finest Game for Years

Referee · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 14

A day somewhat Spring-like, the sun tempering a southerly, and a ground covered with a velvety growth, made conditions rather pleasant for spectators…

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A Noted Teacher

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 12

MR. JAMES DAWSON, M.A., who has just retired from the position of Chief Inspector of Schools, after 40 years' service in the Department of Education…

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