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Schools, 1929

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Wrong Oath--mr. Hoover Schoolgirl Finds Out an Error Complaint to Judge

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 7

Helen Terwilliger, a thirteen-year-old schoolgirl, of Walden, New York, has reprimanded Chief Justice Taft for using the wrong words when he swore…

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MR. McCLELLAND'S PUPILS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 23

Beethoven and Bach monopolised the programme given last night by pupils of Mr. Richard McClelland, at the studio hall, 148 Pitt-street. Mr. McClelland himself sang "All…

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Rhodes Scholars. Terms of the Trust. Relaxation Sought. (From Our Special Correspondent.) London, March 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 21

Consideration has been given this week by a select committee of the House of Lords to a bill promoted by the Rhodes Trust for the purpose of seeking a relaxation of the…

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Not an Industry. School Teachers Shut Out of Arbitration Court

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 20

By a majority judgment of the High Court last weeks it was decided, that school-teaching was not an industry. By this decision the Federated State School…

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School Changes Transfers : Rises

Evening News · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 12

THE Education Department notifies the following transfers and appointments of teaching Teachers: Mr. D M'Carthy. Brooklyn,…

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Sydney High School Wins Third Fours

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 20

The winning crew which defeated St. Ignatius' College yesterday by three feet. The Scots College was third. On account of the boisterous weather on Saturday last the race had to be postponed…

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ROWING. Great Public Schools. Minor Events

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 22

Owing to the boisterous weather conditions on Saturday morning, the minor events for the emergency crews could not be d[?]eided. These were rowed on the Parramatta River…

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Sydney High School's Day of Triumph

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 9

It was indeed a great day for Sydney High School. Not only did they win the all-important Eights (which carries the Major Rennie Trophy), but they triumphed also in the First Fours and were runners-up in the Second Fours—a splendid record, almost equalling the triple victory of Sydney Church of England Grammar School last year. Among the spectators on the official launch was the Governor-General (Lord Stonehaven). IN the Second Fours the positions were:—St. Ignatius'…

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G. P. S. Regatta : High School Once Again "Head of the River"

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 26

All roads led to the Parramatta on Saturday, and, although the weather was anything but favourable, wintry winds prevailing, every point commanding a view of the course was converted into a mass of humanity long before the time fixed for the opening of the regatta. And on the water there were hundreds of craft of every conceivable kind, from home-made tin canoes to luxurious launches and ferry boats so crowded and over-balanced that they suggested a capsize at any moment. It was a happy, enthusiastic gathering assembled to watch the greatest aquatic carnival of the Southern Hemisphere…

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The Moral Tone of the Schools

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 35

IN the outside world the press, the platform, and the pulpit are powerful agents in moral…

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Sydney High School Supporters

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 36

Cheering vociferously after "High's" great victory in the Eights on Saturday…

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Two Codes High School Football

The Sun · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 17

The High Schools first grade football competitions, Rugby and League, were commenced to-day. Results: --…

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Novices Schooled

The Sun · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 4

Several newcomers were schooled over hurdles at Randwick this morning. Songift (Urban) gave a good display over six flights, and should make…

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Teachers Who Own Cars Hydatids

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 6

"Justice" complains: -- We only ask for justice. The Public Service Board has decided, "Where a teacher, uses his own car in "Health First" is concerned: -- In your Saturday's paper you state that the health authorities are about to issue cautions against hydatids…

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Words Used at Crucifixion Scholars Impressed by Theresa Neumann Ancient Tongue

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 6

Strange words spoken by Theresa Neumann, the stigmatised girl of Konnersreuth, Bavaria, during her ecstasies, have been proved to be in the Aramean…

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Mount Erin Convent, Wagga. Retreat for Boarders and Day Pupils

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 29

As a beautiful conclusion to the retreat given by the Very Rev. Father J. Creagh, C.SS.R., to the boarders and day pupils of the Sacred Heart Presentation Convent…

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Speeding Past School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 1

For having driven a motor lorry at a dangerous speed in Parramatta-road, Auburn, William James, Bricknell was fined £5 with 5/6 costs at the Parramatta…

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New Public School Guildford Infants Provided For

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 19

On Saturday afternoon, Guildford residents assembled in good numbers to celebrate the official opening of the new Infants School, which has been erected…

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In the Park Proposed Sunday School "Not Advisable"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 14

If children won't go to Sunday school take the Sunday school to, them Such course is, favored, by Mr. P. H. Chapman, superintendent, of the Gospel…

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Sewing Lecture to Teachers

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 32

A lecture to Catholic teachers on the Diocesan sewing syllabus will be delivered by Mrs. Meagher, in St. Mary's Cathedral Chapter Hall, at 10 a.m., on Saturday next…

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