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Sydney · Schools

Schools, 1930

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Holiday Golf Schoolboy Wins Three Events a Notable Performance

Referee · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 16

With a dull and oppressive atmosphere and showery conditions, the golf courses of Sydney were not as attractive on Thursday as they might have been. It was, therefore, to be expected that the all-day trophies would be less keenly competed for 'than usual. In spite of the bad conditions a…

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A Blue Mountains School Council

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 38

Photographed at the Stratford School for Girls, Lawson, on the occasion of the annual prize-giving. Back…

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Country School Policy. Graziers' Appreciation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 5

The president of the Graziers' Association (Mr. F, H.Tout) expressed pleasure yesterday in commenting on the announcement of a change in the department's policy as far as…

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A Rural Bias in the Schools Boys and the Land Life

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 16

The change in the Education Department's policy as regards country schools, announced by the Minister (Mr. Drummond) was referred to…

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Speech Day Carlingford District Rural School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 14

Parents and friends had been given an opportunity a few days previously to witness the work done by the pupils of the Carlingford District Rural School,…

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Trinity College of Music. Parramatta Convent Pupils Win Medals

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 15

Since publication of the year's work of the Convent of Mercy, Parramatta, the Sisters have received word that three of their pupils had won medals in connection…

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St. Joseph's Convent, Alstonville. Concert and Operetta by Pupils

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 17

A large gathering attended the concert and operetta by the pupils of St. Joseph's Convent School, in the Amusu Theatre, Alstonville, on Monday night, 16th ult., and…

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A Defender of St. Joan. French Scholars Honour Jean Gerson

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 40

The 500th anniversary of the death at Lyons of Jean Gerson, one of the most illustrious Doctors of the Church in the Middle Ages, occurred on July 12, and the…

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32,314 MILES Schoolboy's Record Bowral to Granville

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 11

Meet Jack Wadie, aged 15, breaker of records for long-distance travelling to school. Jack lives at Bowral. He attended the…

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Teacher Transferred Granville to Broken Hill

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 3

Word of his transfer to Broken Hill has been received by Mr. Jopling, who for two years has been attached to the staff of the Granville Central Junior…

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Byron Bay Convent School. Annual Concert

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 38

The St. Finbar'a Convent School, Byron Bay, held a successful annual concert in the convent schoolroom on Friday, 13th ult., when an enjoyable programme was…

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Kyogle Convent School. Annuaul Concert

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 38

The pupils of Kyogle Convent School held their annual concert on Wednesday night, 13th ult., in the hall of the School of Arts. A large and appreciative…

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St. Carthage's School, Lismore. Performance of "Hazel the Shepherdess."

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 39

Part singing and acting by juveniles brought to a fine art was shown recently at the Federal Hall, Lismore, at a concert given by the pupils of…

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Springsure. Convent School Prize and Sports Day

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 40

Beautiful pot plants and vases of pretty flowers graced the verandahs and school-room of the Convent of the Little Flower on Thursday, 6th ult., when the…

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Maryborough High. a Splendid School. Influence of Parental Control

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 40

"The school year just closed compares more than favourably with any of its predecessors, and I am pleased to know that it is, moreover, a record for attendance…

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Marist Brothers, Hamilton. District School Prize Day. Address by Coadjutor-bishop

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 35

The Coadjutor-Bishop of Maitland (Right Rev Dr. E. Gleeson) has an abiding faith in the future of Newcastle, as he has indicated on more than one occasion in his…

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Men Teachers Women's Attack Claim for Equality London

Evening News · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 1

WOMEN teachers, assembled in conference at Canterbury, are highly indignant with men of their own profession who declare they cannot…

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School Fete J.r.c. Garden Party

Evening News · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 14

A NUMBER of attractively decorated stalls in the grounds of Minna Murra School, Summer Hill, carried on a brisk business at the garden fete held…

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St. Gabriel's School, Castle Hill

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 21

The Rev. Bro. Superior of St. Gabriel's wishes to express the sincere thanks of the Deaf Boys to the many kind friends arid /benefactors who have assisted the…

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Christian Brothers' School, Burwood Annual Concert

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 25

A very enjoyable concert to a large and appreciative audience was given by the pupils of the above school in the Ashfield Town Hall on Tuesday night,…

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