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Schools, 1927

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In School

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 2

A little schoolgirl asked her teacher what all the folks meant when they spoke of "Mrs. Grundy." "Why, my dear," replied the teacher,…

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Thing Catholics are Asked About. Why Our Parochial Schools?

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 42

CATHOLICS are often asked why they are opposed to Public Schools. They are not opposed to them as such, but because they are…

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St. James' Girls' School, Forest Lodge

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 11

The following music successes are received:— Associated Board of the R.A.M. R.C.M.—Lower Division: Pianoforte,…

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Galong. Convent School Concert

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 33

A very fine programme was presented by the Sisters of Mercy at the annual concert. It was evident that much care had been bestowed on the young…

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St. Joseph's School, Glen Innes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 15

The following is a list of successful students for the year ending 1926. June Examinations. — Bookkeeping, junior grade, D. Judge, 76; M. Marden,…

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Distinguished Teacher

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 4

Miss Ethel St. John Clarke, the now headmistress of the Springwood Church of England Girls' Grammar School, who will come into residence at the end of January, is a…

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The Teachers. Great Project. Conference at Geneva. BRISBANE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 11

A proposal that an educational convention should be held under the auspices of the League of Nations was endorsed at the annual conference of the Australian Teachers'…

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Nature Study. Outdoor School at Gosford

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 10

Thirty-two boys from metropolitan and country schools are at present encamped at the State Nursery at Gosford. This nature study school, the organisation of which has been…

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Like Gems Glitter of Crown Lands Talk About Leases Finance; Wives; Motor Tax; Schools

The Sun · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 17

Crown lands-- If they had been as precious as the Crown jewels themselves, stuck all over with diamonds and rubies, they could not have been defended more anxiously…

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The Teachers Federal Control Not Favored Officers Elected Brisbane

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 9

While delegates to the Australian Teachers' Federation annual conference, now sitting in Brisbane, favor the subsidising, of…

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School World Imperial Conference Topics of Discussion

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 2

Mr. S. H. Smith, Director of Education, has been appointed to represent New South Wales at the Imperial Education Conference. to…

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Final School-Day Presentation to Teacher

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 3

Prior to their final day as pupils of the Intermediate class at St. John's Church School. Auburn, the girls assembled in their class room and called on their…

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School of Arts Guildford Soldiers' Memorial

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 7

Activities, in connection with the organisation of functions with the object of procuring funds for the erection of Guildford Soldiers' Memorial School of…

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School Additions Plans in Preparation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 7

Much-needed improvements at Liverpool Public School will probably be taken in hand at an early date. Advice has been received by the…

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Famous School Billy Hughes was Pupil Now Used As Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 15

During his recent trip through Wales, Alderman Dudley West, of Auburn, visited the little old-fashioned school at the corner of Bodlondeb-street and Invalid's-read, Llamiudno, made famous by the fact that Mr. W. M. Hughes absorbed the rudiments of education there…

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School Prizes North Auburn Students

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 3

The following prizes and medals were won last year by students of the Auburn North Public School:— GIRLS…

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School Tasks Memorising Literature American Girl's Feat

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 19

It it frequently charred against modern systems of education that too great a stain is imposed upon the children, and that cases of nervous…

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Eastern Suburbs Hebrew School

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 8

The Council of the, above school desire it to be known that the daily classes resumed work last Sunday. The Sabbath classes resumed…

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How Bricklayers Learn Trade Sydenham School

Evening News · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 8

THE bricklaying industry was the subject of several questions, put by Mr. Ness to the Minister for Education, Mr. Mutch…

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Transfer of Teachers

The Propeller · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 7

The following transfers and appointment a of school teachers have been notified by the Department of Education:--Miss L. Bayley, St. George to…

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