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Schools, 1927

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Great Public Schools Regatta Heats to-day on Parramatta: Finals on Saturday: Brilliant Struggles Expected

Referee · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 13

Every sport has its thrills. But the thrills of the Head-of-the-River contests on the Parramatta and Yarra are not to be eclipsed by those in any other form of…

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Scot Free Schools Ashfield's Rate Loss

Evening News · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 5

THE MAYOR of Ashfield. Ald. Headger, told Council last night that the exemptions under the new Local Government Amendment Act, by which…

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School for Poker at Newtown Council Sky the Limit Mayor Calls Blu[?]

Evening News · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 9

OFFERS of bets from £10 to £100 were freely made at Newtown Council last night; but no money was seen chang[?] hands…

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The Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 17

The Metropolitan Football Association is donating a ball to each team participating in the schools' competitions…

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Plan of the Great Public Schools' Rowing Course. Controlling River Traffic. Harbour Trust's Instructions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 19

In order to prevent congestion, and possibly injuries to onlookers and rowers, at the annual G.P.S. Regatta, the Sydney Harbour Trust was issued the following instructions for to-day…

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The Schools Open-air Classes Better Health for All

The Sun · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 19

Dr. R. B. Phillipps, school medical officer at Christchurch, New Zealand, called upon the Acting-Director for Education during the week. The…

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No Room to Play Bexley Schoolground

The Sun · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 6

A conference with the Bexley P. and C Association in reference to the much-needed extension of the local school grounds, was decided on by…

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School Colors

The Sun · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 13

The colors of the winning crews will be displayed after each race on the umpire's boat, the official boat, and on the Cabarita Wharf. The schools…

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School Too Small Kandos

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 7

The growth of Kandes is reflected in the increase of pupils at the public school, the attendance at which is at present almost double what it was less than two…

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Ministers' Activities Canberra Function Yanco High School

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 4

MINISTERS are still about the continent. Three, Messrs. Wills, Lazzariel and Mc-Tiernan. are in Melbourne…

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Guildford Infant Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 27

The Minister for Education states that the erection of a new building for the infants' department at the Guildford Public School is classed amongst…

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Head of the River Great Public Schools Rowing Classic St. Joseph's Are Favored

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 9

The annual preparations for the Head of the River rowing contests have been finalised, ships have been chartered to carry the legion of spectators, catering agents have been raided, and all is in readiness for the heats this…

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What Teddy Does at School

The Catholic Press · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 51

"Well, Teddy," said the uncle, jovially, upon the return of the little boy, "what do you do in school all day?" Teddy pondered. "Well," he said…

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Debutantes at the Ex-students' Dance of St. Thomas's High School, Lewisham, on May 10

The Catholic Press · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 26

MISS MOLLIE HARVEY. MISS ALICE KEENE. MISS LILY KEENE. MISS GRACE DONNELLY…

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Important to Teachers. Lecture at Chapter Hall

The Catholic Press · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 27

A lecture on the syllabus of needlework for this year's Diocesan Examination will be given at the Chapter Hall, St. Mary's Cathedral, on Saturday next, 7th inst.,…

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Great Public Schools Boat Race

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 26

Persons wishing to view the Great Public Schools boat races finals on the Parramatta River next Saturday on St. Joseph's College steamer are reminded…

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Great Public Schools' Football

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 29

St. Joseph's College opened the football season with a match against The Teachers' College, whom they defeated by 9 to nil. Astill, Carlton, Flanagan…

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For Women Social Events of Importance School Clubs Limited First Dance at Wentworth

Evening News · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 18

The newly formed School Clubs, Ltd., which held its first dance at the Wentworth Cafe last night, chose regetta wek as a fitting time…

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Horse Racing on the Tracks Randwick Gallops Pompene Schooled

Evening News · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 2

TRACKS at Randwick provided very fast going for the training operations this morning, but the work was not of particular interest. The first…

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Teaching Staff in Public Schools Many Changes

Evening News · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 9

Latest transfers and appointments made by the Education Department ares Teachers Mr. D. Byrne, Gu[?] Ridge to Deep Creek: Mr. F. Grin[?] Towalbyn…

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