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Schools, 1928

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Great Public Schools', Cricket

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 28

On Saturday last the two Catholic Colleges of the G.P.S. recorded wins in the cricket competition. Riverview 121 (White 35, T. Parsonage 29) defeated…

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School Sport. New South Wales Team

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 15

For the opening match of the interstate carnival at Redfern Oval to-day and to-morrow, the home team [?]:—F. Smith, captain (Central Technical); G. Horsfield (Rozelle), L le P[?] (North Sydney…

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Swimming. Girls' High Schools' Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 15

The ninth annual swimming carnival of the Combined Girls' High Schools will be held at the Damain Baths on Friday, March 30…

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School Carnivals. St. George Girls' High School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 15

Pupils of St. George Girls' High School held their annual carnival at the Ramsgate Baths. There was a large attendance of parents and visitors. In the competition for the championship cup the winners,…

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Girls' Inter-school Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 15

The 25th annual swimming carnival of the Girls' Inter-school Swimming Association will take place at Drummoyne baths on March 30…

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Alstonville School. Alstonville, Wednesdny

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 12

The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) visited the school at Alstonville, when a deputation urged that the school should be enlarged to accommodate 200 pupils, and to…

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Overcrowded School. Corowa

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 12

At the annual meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association it was disclosed that the school buildings are totally inadequate. Some classes are meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall,…

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Teachers' Horticultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 9

The eighth annual autumn show of the Teachers Federation Horticultural Society will be held at the Education Department Building to-morrow week…

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Shield for Schools

The Sun · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 17

Sutherland Shire Council, is offering a shield for competition among the schools in the district for the bestkept garden…

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School Notes and Doings Australian Spirit Should Be Cultivated, Says Chief Inspector

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 8

"To nurture school children on the best elements of Australian culture and progress," said Mr. S. Lasker, M.A., Chief Inspector, yesterday, "is an important part of a teacher's work."…

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Kogarah's Dumb Pupils

The Propeller · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 6

Half of Kogarah's "dumb" population responded to the invitation of the headmaster of Kogarah School (Mr. Anderson) to accompany the pupils to…

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Granville Baptists Sunday School Anniversary Record Attendances

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 2

The dawn of Sunday, March 11, broke clear and bright, and hearts were glad. It was the occasion of the Granville Baptist Sunday school anniversary. Quite…

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New Headmaster William Street School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 1

Mr. H. C. Langley, who succeeds Mr. J. Walsh as headmaster at William-street Public School, comes from Carlton School, where he labored for two…

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For Girls Only New High Schools Unfair to the Boys

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 16

More High Schools are necessary, "Parent" writes, setting forth a good case:— It would be a source of great…

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Northmead School Increased Accommodation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 17

The work of building two additional classrooms at the Northmead Public School has been commenced, and the contractor hopes to have the job completed…

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Anniversary Services Villawood Sunday School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 17

The Sunday School anniversary, in connection with the Gospel Union Hall, Villawood, is to be held on Sunday next. The director, Mr. G. E. Ardill,…

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TRANSFERRED Rosehill School Changes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 3

Two important changes have taken place on the staff of the Rosehill Public School. The late headmaster, Mr. A. J. Ralph,…

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Wentworthville School Drainage Improvements

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 7

Drainage improvements at Wentworthville Public School in Fullagar-road are very necessary, and on Tuesday night Holroyd Council received a letter from…

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Guildford School of Arts Euchre and Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 7

In this issue it is announced by the executive of Guildford School of Arts that a euchre party and dance, will be held in that institution on Tuesday…

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The School Luncheon

The Land · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 22

I suppose there is not a mother in all of our beautiful Australia who does not wish her children to have strong, beautiful bodies. All authorities agree on…

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