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Schools, 1928

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A School Song

The Land · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 17

This is the song of Mundella School, Nottingham; it was written by Mr. W. Ringrose, a former master there: Mundella School for ever!…

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New to the Teacher

The Land · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 9

During the history lesson the teacher asked the question-"What do you know of Margaret of Anjou?" "She was very fat, sir," answered one…

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Concessions to Small Schools Average Enrolment Rule Relaxed

The Land · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 10

The lot of the children in the subsidised schools has lately been improved by the Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond, who has issued instructions that wherever there is a minimum of five children, and one of the promoters will act as guarantor for the safety of the materials,…

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Mount Russell. More School Bursaries Wanted

The Land · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 9

Co-operation in a scheme to provide bursaries for country children for fourth and fifth years at the Intermediate High School was considered…

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Cricket. High Schools' Teams

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 11

With the exception of four matches, which will be concluded on April l8, the first hall season is complete, and the positions of the teams are:- First grade: Technical 11, North Sydney 10,…

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Rowing. Great Public Schools' Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 11

Following are the positions in the heats of the Creat Public Schools championship, to be decided on April l8:E SCHOOLS' CHAMPIONSHIP EIGHTS…

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Technical School. Presentation of Prizes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 4

Paddington Town Hall, despite threatening weather, was filled yesterday with the friends and parents of Sydney Technical High School pupils on the occasion ot the school's annual…

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Apprentices. "Herald" School. Exemption from Board's Regulations. Granted by the Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 8

Before the Industrial Commission yesterday application was made by John Fairfax and Sons, Limited, for exemption from the regulations of the Board of Trade that apply to…

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Teachers Flower Show

The Propeller · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 7

At the Teachers Horticultural Show, held in the Educational Building, Sydney, last Friday evening, Mr. G. Hawk, of the Hurstville school, gained three…

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South Carlton School

The Propeller · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 6

The Under-Secretary of the Department of Education has informed Mr. M. Gosling, M.L.A., that approval has been given for the preparation of sketch…

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Hurstville Evening School

The Propeller · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 6

The Hurstville Evening Continuation School closed on Tuesday for the Easter vacation, and will not re-open until Monday, 16th inst. There are now…

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Speech Day Penrith Intermediate High School

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 April 1928 · page 5

There was a large gat[?]ering for citizens, teachers, and school children in the large assembly room of Penrith Intermediate High School on…

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Mr. Montgomery Stuart and Pupils

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 April 1928 · page 8

Mr. Montgomery Stuart and some of his pupils are giving an elocutionary recital next Wednesday at Mr. Stuart's "theatre studio," 402 George-street…

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Schools and Teachers. School Prizes Do They Assist? Headmaster's Views

Evening News · Saturday 7 April 1928 · page 6

THE vexed question whether school prizes really achieve their object or not was re-opened by the speech delivered by the headmaster of the…

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A Presentation School Mistress Farewelled

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 April 1928 · page 7

Westmead Public School was crowded last Saturday afternoon, the occasion being a presentation and farewell to Miss May Guild, who is retiring from…

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The Sunday School Our Boys and Girls

The Methodist · Saturday 7 April 1928 · page 3

My Dear Boys and Girls,—I wonder if you have ever seen the word "altruism" before, and, if you have, if you looked in the dictionary to see what it really meant? I think it is so nice that such…

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School Lunches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 April 1928 · page 5

I Watched a little girl unfold her lunch, then, with a petulant movement, throw away the squashed-up mass, which, on leaving home, was a nice packet of jam sandwiches…

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Music Teachers' Conference

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 April 1928 · page 8

The music teachers' conference will be opened at King's Hall next Tuesday morning by the Minster for Education (Mr. Drummond), in conjunction with the president of the Musical Association (Mr. Frank…

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School Age to Be Raised From 14 to 16 Conference Decision

The Labor Daily · Saturday 7 April 1928 · page 5

ON the motion of Mr. C. E. Martin (Northern Group), the A.L.P. Conference last night adopted item No. 60 on the agenda,…

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Belmont School Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Saturday 7 April 1928 · page 6

Mr. H. Council. M.L.A., has made representations to the Education Department to have recent additions in the playground of Belmont Public School fenced…

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