Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Schools, all years

Sydney · Schools

Schools, 1928

3,867 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 194

High School Shield

The Sun · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 14

The annual competition among the girls' high schools for the inter-High School Shield was continued to-day at the Rose Bay baths. Sydney's win to-day placed it level with…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Bursary Winners From Christian Brothers' Schools, Paddington and Edgecliff

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 29

1927 BURSARY WINNERS, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' SCHOOL, ST. FRANCIS', PADDINGTON. Back (left to right): L. MoNamara, A. Roid, T. Moloney, I. O'Brten. Sitting: E. McGraw, R. Holloway, B. Morris, A. Gloeson. Absent: A. McCarthy, C. Woodward. Inset: Fred Wa[?]tall…

Continued on Trove, page 29 →

State Bursary Winners From the Marist Metropolitan Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 33

Standing.—B. T. Doyle (Kogarah), T. J. Haylen (North. Sydney), J. B. Redman (St. Benedict's), C. J. McCann (North Sydney), W. M. Willoughby (North Sydney). Sitting.—G G. Brodie (Randwick), C. B. Moroney (Rockdale), N. A. Moodie (St. Benedict's), J. F. Slowey (Kogarah), B. N. Welsh (Bandwick)…

Continued on Trove, page 33 →

Municipal Rates. on Church and School Lands. Must Be Paid for the Year 1927

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 25

The Full Court on Friday decided in favour of the Willoughby Council the question whether a refund could, be demanded of a proportionate amount of rates paid in…

Continued on Trove, page 25 →

Marist Brothers' High School, Darlinghurst. Annual Meeting

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 21

The annual meeting of the Marist Brothers' High School Old Boys' Union was held at the school on Wednesday, the 29th ult. There was a good attendance of old…

Continued on Trove, page 21 →

Diocesan School Awards: Presented by the Archbishop

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 22

Eager anticipation of proudly claiming the expected awards, and passing along in triumph under the approving gaze of his Grace the Archbishop, with his…

Continued on Trove, page 22 →

New School at Batlow Successful Opening Day. "God Helps Those That Help Themselves."

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 31

"The successful achievement of the people of Batlow, in building this beautiful school-church, in the face of so many difficulties, is but…

Continued on Trove, page 31 →

Diocesan Schools' Awards Presented Inspector's Report. the Archbishop Presides

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 22

THE pupils from the Catholic primary schools gathered in St. Mary's Cathedral Chapter Hall on Wednesday, 7th inst., to receive the Diocesan…

Continued on Trove, page 22 →

Schoolgirl's Death Jumped From Train

Evening News · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 14

WHEN a train did not stop at Chatswood on February 22. Mary Williams, 8, a schoolgirl, who lives with her parents at Lindfield jumped off white it…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Superannuation. Teachers' Requests

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 11

A deputation from the Teachers' Federation waited on the Attorney-General (Mr. Boyce) yesterday, and asked that the Superannuation Act should be reviewed…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Sydney Grammar School Annual Swimming Championships at the Domain Baths

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 14

The winner, C. Light, is furthest from the camera. Inset: C. Light…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Swimming. Sydney Grammar School. Annual Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 15

C. Light was the outstanding competitor in the Sydney Grammar School's 32nd annual swimming carnival, held at the Domain Baths yesterday. His victories included the 50 Yards Championship, won in…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

School Sport. Primary Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 13

G. Fry (Chatswood) top-scored in the last series with 104 not out, and Knight (Summer Hill) followed his century of last week with a good 43 against Epping. Hurstville closed their second innings against…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Ten for 30 Ungar's Fine Bowling Yesterday's School Cricket

The Sun · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 16

What appears to be a record for High schools' cricket was registered by Ungar (Central Technical), who in the third grade match v. North Sydney High yesterday…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

School Jubilee

The Sun · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 2

The jubilee of the North Ryde School will be celebrated on Saturday, March 31. An effort Is being made by the organisers of the ceremony to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Who Told Police? Moving of Two-up School "I'll Get Him!" How Fovea Ux-street Feud Started

The Sun · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 13

Someone dropped a casual hint to a constable that a keen two-up circle might- be found in a ramshackle empty cottage in the heart of Surry Hills. That was several weeks back…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Farmer Wins Hurdle Trial Schooling at Randwick

The Labor Daily · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 2

Farmer registered his first win eyes the hurdies yesterday, but was only in a trial at Randwick. The "magpie" track was made available…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

School's Good Record Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 7

A thousand pupils are enrolled at Newcastle Central High School. This information was conveyed [?] meeting of the Parents and…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

School Doings "School Something More than Knowledge Shop" Some Sound Advice

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 11

The modern school is something more than a knowledge shop. It has important social and national functions," said the…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

ELECTRICITY v. Gas-schoolboy Swimmers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 36

AN ELECTRICAL"DISCHARGE."--G. Lewis sends one down for the Electrical Trades in the match against the Gas Companies at the Sydney Cricket Ground. A "BLOW" FOR ELECTRICITY.--…

Continued on Trove, page 36 →