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Schools, 1921

2,863 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 144

Toowoomba (Q.). Archbishop Duhig's Visit. Church and School Opened

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 35

Less than eighteen months ago the Holy Name church and convent school, situated in Bridge-street, Toowoomba, were destroyed by…

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Teachers' Federation

Evening News · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 6

The meeting of the council of the Teachers' Federation, arranged for Saturday next, has been postponed. Alterations recently made in the constitution…

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Teachers and Inspectors. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 6

Sir,—In the discussion going on in regard to salary and status in the Education Department, is not the public a little lost sight of In view of the increase of public…

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Cost of School Books

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 10

"H.M." (Camperdown) writes to state that his son, on being promoted to the upper sixth class on Monday, brought home a list of books which his parents will have to purchase for…

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Q.C. EXAMINATIONS. Successful Local Scholars

The Propeller · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 5

The following are the names of pupils of local schools who passed in the recent Public Schools' Qualifying Certificate Examinations:--…

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Schools' Sport Swimming Carnivals

Arrow · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 6

With the re-opening of the schools sporting competitions will be commenced with little delay. Despite the interruptions caused by rain, good…

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Fruit for the Country. An Outback Teacher's Pl[?]

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 4

A school-teacher in the far-westers districts of New South Wales, where water is too [?] to be used for the gardens and where fruit and vegetable…

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School Ransacked Two Youths Charged

Evening News · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 1

Charles James Berry (16), laborer, and Henry James Miller (16), laborer, were charged at the Redfern Police Court with breaking and entering the public school…

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Teachers Federation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 6

The branches of the N.S.W. Public Se[?] Teachers' Federation are arranging in next week to hold meetings for the pur[?] of electing representatives to the 1921 co[?]…

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Teachers and Inspectors. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 10

Sir,—I am afraid Mary Gilmore is falling into the common state of mind of city dwellers, and confounding Sydney needs with the needs or New South Wales. "Passes" may…

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Casualties. Schoolboy's Death

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 11

The City Coroner conducted an inquiry yesterday into the death of John Clark, aged 10, lately residing at Kent-street. Evidence showed that on January 24 deceased and his…

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Old Woman's Murder Schoolboy Charged LONDON, February 3

The Sun · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 7

Donald Litton, a schoolboy of 14, has been charged at St. Albans with the murder of Sarah Seabrook. a septuagenarian pensioner, whose body,…

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New School at Como. Opened Last

The Propeller · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 5

After much agitation and long waiting a public school has at last been established at Como. The school was officially opened by Mr. Mutch…

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Schools and Teachers Inspectors' Interstate Conference

Evening News · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 3

According to the journal of the inspectors of schools, next Easter will mark a[?]h in the history of education in Australian for the first interstate…

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School Opening

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 6

Parents and teachers will be well advised to interview Mrs. Fortescue, of the Cinema Music House, for the coming term. This music house has all the…

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North Rocks School of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 6

The carnival held in aid of the above in the park on Anniversary Day was a financial success, especially us it was the first of its kind ever held in the district. The programme committee worked well…

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School of Arts Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 5

The sports carnival held in McCredle Park on Anniversary Day in aid of the Guildford School of Arts, was a very successful function. attracting not only…

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Cabra-vale. a Miraculous Escape at Sunday School Picnic

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 5

The annual Sunday-school picnic of the Church of Christ, Canley Vale, was held on Anniversary Day, at Payne's paddock, opposite the school. There was a large…

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Newtown School of Arts

Evening News · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 7

At the annual meeting of the Newtown School of Arts the report submitte showed a flourishing condition of the affairs of the institution. The…

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Supplies for the Sunday Schools

The Methodist · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 6

Quarterly Report Forms (4/- per hundred) are an invaluable link between school and home. Secretaries Should not allow this new year to slide away without this Report system being…

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