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Schools, 1921

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School Sport G.p.s. News Union and League

The Sun · Tuesday 8 March 1921 · page 4

At the Shore swimming carnival to be held on March 16 the following team will represent Sydney Grammar School: Huntley, Finlay, Brown and Kenny…

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The Basic Wage Teachers Taking Action

Evening News · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 1

In connection with the non-payment of the Government of the basic wage increases [?] in teachers by the Mr.[?] in November last and…

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Teachers' Examinations Third Class Results

Evening News · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 7

As a result of examination at Micahel[?] last, the undermentioned teachers have qualified in attainments for class [?]…

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School Sport All Schools' Champion Swimmer's Feats Cricket Competition: High School Athletes

Referee · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 11

Mr. John W. Gibas, sportsmaster at the High School, is a real enthusiast in all that means success to the boys and their sports and games. He…

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School—girl Champion Swimmers

Referee · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 16

INSET AT THE TOP IS MISS MATTIE MEALING, THE SYDNEY SCHOOL GIRL 100 YARDS CHAMPION. POSED ON THE DIVING BOARD AND ALSO IN THE ACT OF DIVING IS LITTLE ETTIE ROBERTSON, WHO WON EIGHT RACES AND HAD ONE SECOND AT THE STATE SCHOOLS GIRLS' CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE DOMAIN BATHS…

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The School-house

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 16

IT'S a long road, the dream-road that wanders To the old school days, With its partings, its greetings, its kind words. Its greens and its greys…

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More School Yarns

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 16

We here publish two more of the stories submitted in connection with our School Yarns Competition, the result of which was announced in the "Mail" of February 23. Other contributions will appear next week. "SQUIB:" A Tale Of The Manly Public School…

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Qur Empty House. the Achilles Heel of the Empire." More School Yarns

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 12

In the current Issue of the "Sydney Mall" the immigration question is discussed in interesting fashion in an article entitled, "The Achilles Heel of the Empire." A statement…

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Teachers' Salaries Enforcement of Basic Wage

The Sun · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 9

The N.S.W. Teachers' Federation reports in connection with the non-payment by the Government of the basic wage increases granted to teachers by…

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School As Memorial The Hay Proposal

The Sun · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 7

In connection with the Hay war memorial, which has taken the form of a new wing to the high school, Mr. Mutch announced this morning that…

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The Schools. the Federation

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 12

A full business sheet occupied the time of the council of the federation at Saturday morning's meeting. The president reported his attendance on a deputation to Sir Joseph Cook,…

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Great Public Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 12

At the moment cricket is the absorbing topic in Great Public Schools' sporting circles. Interest has been spurred following the visit of the English eleven. And the schools do not require much stimulus. Cricket is…

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Sound Advice. Prospective Teachers. Search for Right Quality

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 8

Mr. P. Board, Director of Education, is issuing a minute to students about to enter the Teachers' College, which contains several very direct and valuable injunctions. The…

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Notes on Education. In Our Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1921 · page 13

Teachers are invited to seek information on and question relating to their school work. Correspondence will be treated confidentially.—ED. C.P.]…

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The Secondary Schools. Scholarships for Soldiers' Children

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1921 · page 13

A movement has been on foot in Sydney for the last two months to secure for the children of soldiers deceased or permanently incapacitated entrance to schools either…

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The Primary Schools. the Teaching of English

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1921 · page 13

After all that may be said or done, it is on composition that our work must rest. Unless the boys and girls can speak correctly, and write, not only with accuracy,…

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Bursary Awards. Tenable at Secondary Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1921 · page 11

At a meeting held last week the Bursary Endowment Board decided to award about 400 bursaries tenable at secondary schools, for the full course leading to the Leaving…

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New School at Rozelle

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1921 · page 32

On Sunday afternoon, at 3 p.m., his Grace the Archbishop of Sydney will bless and open the new boys' school of St. Joseph at Rozelle. It is expected that a large…

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Colonel Repington Tells Tales Out of School: A Newly Published Diary Sidelights on Irish Politics: Gossip About the Vatican

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1921 · page 19

Colonel Repington was military critic for two great newspapers during the war, first for the "Times," subsequently for the "Morning Post." In that capacity he laid…

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