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Schools, 1929

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“No School on Empire Day!” Urges Militant Woman

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 2

My Empire Day message to all mothers is: Keep the children home from school! On all such occasions as this, when…

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School Soccer. Arncliffe I. v. Marrickville West I.

The St George Call · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 3

Last Friday at Arncliffe Park Arncliffe first grade played Marrickville West. The Arncliffe boys looked very neat their blue jerseys. The game…

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Junior Technical School. Opened at Hurstville

The St George Call · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 1

On Saturday afternoon last the Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond), opened the Central Junior Technical School Hurstville, which has been…

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New Technical School. Official Opening Ceremony

The Propeller · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 1

The new central junior technical school at Hurstville, which was recently erected at a cost of £33,000, was officially opened by the Minister for Education…

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Teachers Transferred

The Propeller · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 6

The following transfers and appointments of local teachers are announced:--Mr. G. Wilson, Hurstville Central to Murramburrah Intermediate; Mr. D…

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Penrith School of Arts

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 6

Another very succesful ping pong ournnament was held at the Penrith School of Arts on Tuesday night. A good crowd of both ladies and gents…

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School Football Wednesday's Matches

Evening News · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 2

SCHOOLS football fixture for next Wednesday are:— RUGBY LEAGUE First Grade: Chatswood v. Parramatta…

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Lewisham Sunday School Anniversary

The Methodist · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 19

The 49th anniversary of the Lewisham Methodist Sunday School was held on Sunday, the 5th instant. Under the supervision of Mr. A. J…

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The Sunday School Unique Distinction

The Methodist · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 14

The last English mail brought the gratifying news that Mr. W. E. Robins had gained an 100 per cent, pass, with high honours, in the examination conducted by the British Union for the…

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League of Nations. Teachings in Schools. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 16

As a result of a suggestion from the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce), the Minister for Education (Mr. Drew) had a conference yesterday with representatives of the educational…

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Treasurer Visits Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 18

Mr. Stevens (Treasurer) yesterday visited Public schools within his electorate, and addressed the assembled pupils in celebration of Empire Day, stressing the significance of…

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Empire Day Celebrated. Many Loyal Addresses. Impressive Ceremonies in the City. Demonstrations in the Public Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 17

There were many stirring scenes in the city yesterday, when Empire Day was commemorated by the citizens. The main function was held in Martin-place where addresses were delivered by the State Governor, Sir Dudley…

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Loyalty. Addresses at Boys' High School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 18

Some excellent addresses were delivered on Empire Day subjects at the Sydney Boys' High School at Moore Park this morning. Before members of the school debating…

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Jockeys Are Taught to Be Good Boys Adelaide Steward Sets Up a Secondary School That Should Be Copied Everywhere Sid Ferry and His Gentlemen Riders

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 5

IF the lady sweeping the front garden of her home in a suburban racing centre near Adelaide stops work to ask a stable boy passing on his horse at exercise for a tip, the lad doffs his cap, replies courteously and calls the lady "Madam."…

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Sydney Gold-Digger (Masculine Gender) And His Suburban Prospect Tent-dweller Fights Govt. to Standstill "Dad" Vince Camps on Sydney School Site Crown Law Dept. Can't Shift Him

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 10

OUT AT DOBROYD Point, one of Sydney's outer suburbs, there is a little, old man who lives in a tent. ON THE TENT there is no name plate, such as "Emoh Ruo," or "Dulce Domum," or any such domestic inspiration; the only sign of…

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When the Law Leads Into a Blind Alley Teacher, Hairdresser, Boxer, Etc. -- and Can Get No Job and No Way Out of Trouble

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 9

"THERE is a flaw in the law which will not allow you to proceed at divorce until the maintenance order is set aside, and there is no appeal against the order," said a Chamber Magistrate to an unfortunate man who appealed to him. In other words, "There is no way…

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Schoolgirl Falls Down Bank Lithgow

The Labor Daily · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 5

Edna Hall. 10. of Vale Road. Vale of C[?]dd. fell down a bank while returning home from school yesterday afternoon, and distributed her right cibow Only…

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School Bag Days "Sunday Times" Song Series NO. 8

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 May 1929 · page 32

"SUNDAY TIMES" SONG SUCCESS, written exclusively by JACK FEWSTER (Musical Director, Ozone Theatre Circuit, Adelaide, S.A.) and TOM KING…

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"Girls Gone Wild" Giddy High School Mob

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 May 1929 · page 7

"Girls Gone Wild" is a feature of the week's entertainment at the Lyric and Crystal Palace Theatres. This is the first co-featured vehicle…

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"Our Flag" Pitt Row School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 27 May 1929 · page 2

Empire Day was fittingly celebrated at the Pitt Row Public-School. Prior to the general assembly, lessons on the Empire, suitable to the ages of pupils, were given…

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