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Schools, 1921

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Schoolboy Boxing at Newcastle

Arrow · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 14

A communication from Fred Fitzsimmons. of Newcastle:— "Just a line to say how are you? Well, Mr. Corbett, I have had a long…

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Schoolboy Drowned

Evening News · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 1

[?] James Edwards 12 years of age, [?] Mori-street, Balmain, was [?] Birehgrove yesterday. He was [?] about in a small punt when [?] The body was…

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Mowbray House School Dance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 5

The third annual dance organised by the Union of Old Boys of Mowbray House School. Chatswood, was held in Sargents Hall, Market-street, last night, when an enjoyable…

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Casualties. Schoolboy Drowned

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 7

A schoolboy named Loved James Edwards. aged 12, lately residing at 72 Mort-street, Balmain, was drowned in the harbour yesterday afternoon. About half-past 3 o'clock he…

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School Piano Fund

The St George Call · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 4

On Wednesday, June 29, at the Victory Theatre De Luxe, a grand matinee was held in aid of the Kogarah scholars own Piano Fund. A first class…

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Terpsichorean. Kogarah School of Arts. Entertainments. the Annual Ball

The St George Call · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 5

Brett's Hall, was crowded to its full capacity and over, on Wednesday, June 29, when the above always popular re-union was held. The supper tables,…

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Music Teacher's Death

The Sun · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 1

Dubbo, Friday.--Alexander Kirkland, a music teacher, and secretary of the Dubbo District Caledonian Society, died suddenly at his home last night while…

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Dancing Teachers Standardisation of Steps

The Sun · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 3

At the annual general meeting of the Australian Dancing Teachers' Association held in Sydney during the week, the following office-bearers were…

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School Honor Roll

The Sun · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 8

The Parents and Citizens' Association of the West Marrickville public school is providing the school with an honor roll, and…

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Oatley Public School

The Propeller · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 5

The Oatley Parents and Citizens' Association held their monthly meeting in the new Public school, Oatley, on Monday. A record attendance was…

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Fifty Years a Schoolteacher

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 3

Mr. W. Dwyer, at present headmaster of Redfern Superior Junior Technical School, enters next month on long service leave, after being engaged in the teaching service of this…

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Schoolboy Drowned. Capsize Near Birchgrove

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 8

Lovell James Edwards (12), a schoolboy, lately living in Mort Street, Balmain, was drowned near Birchgrove yesterday afternoon. He was playing in a small punt, and was some…

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Schools and Teachers Australian Conference

Evening News · Saturday 9 July 1921 · page 3

The recent conference of the South Australian Teachers' Union at Adelaids lasted three days, and was largely attended. It was opened by the State…

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A School Needed At West Fairfield

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1921 · page 4

At the West Fairfield Progress Association's large meeting on Tuesday, the business was the consideration of a public school for that district. Mr. Vol…

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Penrith Teachers' Association

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 July 1921 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the Penrith branch of this association wis held at the Superior Public School on Wednesday evening 22nd June. There was…

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Penrith Teachers' Association

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 July 1921 · page 4

The quarterly meeting of the Penrith branch of this association was held at the Suporior Public School on Wednesday evening 22nd June. There was…

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Fatal Bedrail Trick Schoolboy Breaks His Neck

Evening News · Saturday 9 July 1921 · page 6

A tragedy which occurred in a bedroom at Harrow School was described at an inquest on a 14-year-old boy, Edmund Barneby, who was discovered hanging…

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"Methodist Men" in Sunday Schools

The Methodist · Saturday 9 July 1921 · page 2

A number of "Methodist Men" were called into service in connection with decision day in our schools. Mr. John Aulsebrook conducted the service at Parramatta North, Mr. Greaves…

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Sunday School Trustees Must Pay Rates BATHURST

The Sun · Saturday 9 July 1921 · page 1

The knotty case in which the trustees of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Bathurst, appealed against the imposition of municipal rates was…

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Schools and Minister. Mr. Mutch's Programme

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 July 1921 · page 6

The Minister for Public Instruction (Mr. Mutch) intends visiting the Hurstville Superior Public School on Monday to inquire into the educational needs of the school and district…

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