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Schools, 1921

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Our New Serial Bending the Twig. a Story of Rome's Schools and Their Work

Watchman · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 3

It was near to noon. The scorching rays of a midsummer sun bathed the dull grey wall surrounding the convent in golden light, and a quivering…

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Burwood and Concord Schools

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 6

The "Record" writes to draw the attention of its readers to the splendid successes attained by the pupils of the Christian Brothers' School,…

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St. Joseph's School, William-street. Fete Opened by His Grace the Archbishop

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 19

Zealous workers of the Poor Schools of the Cathedral parish attended in large numbers on Tuesday afternoon in the Bible Hall, William-street, to…

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School Sports Primary Cricket

The Sun · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 4

A re-play match from March 11 was played in the Third Grade between Fort-street and Suspension Bridge. Scores:-- Fort-street 90 (Thompson and Booth…

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Colored Teachers. Not Wanted in N.z

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 6

WELLINGTON (N.Z.). Wednesday. -- The Auckland Education Board refused a Hindu's application for employment as a probationary teacher…

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School Sport Getting Ready for the Regatta

Arrow · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 11

Wet weather is hampering the practice of the school crews the conditions being somewhat similar to those which obtained two years ago when Sydney…

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School Sanitation. Kogarah Aldermen Annoyed

The Propeller · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

The Education Department has advised Kogarah Council that, owing to the extra expense, the O'Brien system in use in public school conveniences…

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Evening Schools

The Propeller · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

The evening public schools resumed on Monday last after the break for Easter vacation. Having commenced on March 7 this year, they had been…

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Taught in Kitchen. Armidale Public Schools Overcrowded

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

ARMIDALE, Thursday.--The large increase in school attendance has caused the question of accommodation at the local high and pub schools to become most serious. All the…

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Schools and Teachers Victorian Teachers' Conference

Evening News · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 3

Over 250 delegates and a large number of visitors attended the opening of the annual conference of the Victorian State Schools' Teachers' [?] the president…

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School of Arts Flower Show. A Fine Display

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 1

It was unfortunate that the weather was so increment on Wednesday, the day selected for the holding of the flower show inaugurated by the Parramatta…

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Taken to Task. Telling Tales Out of School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 6

At a gathering of district chambers of commerce at Parramatta recently, Mr. Foggan, the president of the Auburn Chamber, is reported to have made some…

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Not Mendicants Teachers Don't Want Concessions

Evening News · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 6

A proposal was submitted to the council of [?] Federation this morning [?] the country committee that the [?] Department be asked to give…

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The Movies in School

The World's News · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 14

THE movies have at last entered the schoolroom. precisely as Thomas A. Edison confident iy predicted years ago. Children in 468 public schools in the United States are being…

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Men at Cookery School

The World's News · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 12

MEN students are to invade the sacred domain of women at Pennsylvania State College—they are going to learn how to cook. The Home Economics Department announced…

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Kogarah School of Arts Entertainments

The St George Call · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

On March 17, the first 61 this season's social functions, in the form of a euchre party and dance, was held, and attracted a crowded attendance…

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Carlton School of Arts Carnival

The St George Call · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 3

The Carnival which was to have been opened to-day (Friday), in aid of Carlton School of Arts, has been postponed to Friday and Saturday next, April 15…

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Carlton School of Arts Social Club

The St George Call · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 7

The first meeting of the above club was held on Saturday night last, when about forty-five members were present. A very enjoyable evening was spent in…

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Ready Money Patent Medicine Fortunes--160 per cent. Out of School Chalk--Narrabeen Bricks Blakes Speedee Limited

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 11

There have been fortunes made out of patent medicines, but there has also been a considerable amount of money lost. The owners of "Speedee," a nerve…

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Airman's Funeral. Flying School Accident

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Friday.--The remains of the late Corporal Whicker, who met his death in an aeroplane accident at the Point Cook Flying School on Wednesday, were interred…

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