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Schools, 1926

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New School Promised Canterbury

The Sun · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 15

The story of how a school is likely to be built in South Ashfield was told in a mayoral minute, which was tabled at last night's meeting of the…

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Sport Sayings and Doings School Sport Branches Active Interstate Cricket Team

The Sun · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 5

The secretary of the Newcastle branch of the P.S.A.A.A. (Mr. T. Edwards, Adamstown) has written to the head body, expressing appreciation of the manner in…

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What Patrick Did for Ireland Saints and Scholars To-day's Festival

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 6

ON March 17, or thereabouts, the earth resound to the trump of Irishmen -- marching to the celebrations in honor of Ireland's Patron…

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The Jumpers Randwick Schooling

Evening News · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 2

Some useful schooling was witnessed at Randwick this morning. Fierabras (T. Darcy) cleared six of the steeple-chase fences in promising style. Prince Arim…

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The Schools in Sport Huge Scores in Melbourne King's Still Lead in Sydney

Referee · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 9

G.P.S. cricket in Sydney has reached an interesting stage, with the leaders, King's, in a fine position. ' The Shore-St. Joseph's match, one…

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Sydney Schoolboy Swimming Champions

Referee · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 14

G. DALY. 100 yards Champion of Sydney Grammar School…

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School Swimming Carnivals

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 20

Last week many of the important private and public schools held their annual swimming carnivals. In each case much enthusiasm prevailed, and some admirable performances were registered. The pictures on this page relate to the Sydney Grammar School and Fort-street High School. The thirty-fifth annual swimming carnival of the Fort-street Boys' High School was decided at the Domain Baths. M. Stevenson and A. Waddington were the outstanding performers among the seniors…

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Fun at Top Speed Grammar School Fete

The Sun · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 10

"There will be no fear of a drought or famine, for the supplies of refreshments are enormous, and soft drinks and…

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Remarkable Score Rifle Shooting at Mudgee Teachers and Time Off Mudgee

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 6

E. C. Wright registered a remarkable performance at Mudgee Rifle Range, when he slammed on nineteen consecutive "bulls" at the difficult 300…

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Girls' Inter-school Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 18

The Girls' Inter-school Swimming Association is holding its 23rd annual swimming carnival at the Coogee Aquarium Baths on Thursday, at 9.30 a.m. Dame Mary Hughes, G.B.E., will present the prizes…

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Church of England Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 18

The Sydney Church of England Grammar School will hold its annual swimming carnival at Clifton Gardens Baths next Wednesday. An interesting programme has been arranged…

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Girls' Secondary Schools' Sport Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 18

Mr. J. H. Strong, hon. secretary, reports a record entry of 679, representing 317 individual competitors, for the Girls' Secondary Schools' Sports Union swimming championships to be decided at Domain Municipal…

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Canterbury High School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 18

The annual swimming championship of the Canterbury High School, will be held at the Drummoyne Baths on March 31…

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Cranbrook Beats Trinity Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 18

Cranbrook I. was successful against Trinity Grammar School I. Trinity Grammar School made 101 (Wherrett 40), and Cranbrook, in 65 minutes, scored 133 for two wickets, Stacy being 52 not out, and W…

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School for Maroubra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 19

The Minister for Education has informed the Randwick Municipal Council that authority had been issued for the erection of a new infants' school at Maroubra Junction…

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Sydney Grammar School. Saturday's Fete

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 16

The Chief Justice will open the Grammar Fete on Saturday next, at 3 o'clock, at the old school in College-street. It is just two years since the last fete, which obtained…

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School World Teacher-Students Director's Counsel

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2

To the 500 students entering the Teachers' College this year the Director of Education is sending a letter of advice and counsel…

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St. Gabriel's School, Castle Hill. a Unique Map of Ireland

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 31

A kind benefactor of the deaf boys at St. Gabriel's has donated a number of these interesting and historical Maps of Noble Erin, Island of Kings, to be…

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Pyrmont-Ultimo Parish. New Schools' Appeal

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 25

Pyrmont's parochial debt, despite the efforts of friends and benefactors, is still a source of grave anxiety. Its schools are a distinct credit to any parish. They are…

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The Rockhampton Diocese. Rockhampton. Swimming Pool for Convent High School

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 42

The Sisters of Mercy are to be congratulated upon their enterprise in being the first scholastic establishment to commence a swimming pool in Rockhampton. The…

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