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Schools, 1931

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Schoolgirl's Idea

The Sun · Sunday 22 February 1931 · page 2

When I read that article in "The Sunday Sun"--not Sunbeams--A School Boy Faces the Depression-- my first thought was just like a boy…

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No Militarism Davies Is a Pacifist Won't Have Cadets in Schools Peace Only

The Sun · Sunday 22 February 1931 · page 6

Proclaiming himself a pacifist, the Minister for Education (Mr. Davies) has resolutely set his face against the introduction of…

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for WOMEN Social events of importance. Saturday Brides Scholars' Guard of Honor For ex-Teacher Art Armon Wedding

Evening News · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 7

WEARING their school uniforms, members of the Rosevile Girls School formed a guard of honor and scattered rose petals…

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School Teachers. Council and Committee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 5

At a special meeting of the N.S.W. Public School Teachers' Federation on Saturday, it was announced by the president that the election of seven councillors had resulted as follows:—Dr. C. H. Currey,…

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State School Teachers Latest Appointments

The Labor Daily · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 6

THE following additional transfers and appointments of State School-Teachers are announced: Mr. J. Burchett., Broken Hill North to…

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Kelene's Dash Jumpers Schooled This Morning

Evening News · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 2

Kelene showed great dash in a schooling effort over hurdles at Randwick to-day With J. M'Curley in the saddle he cleared six flights…

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Great Public Schools. Opening Round Concluded. the King's Big Score

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 6

The opening round of the Great Public Schools 1931 competition was concluded on Saturday. The winning teams were last years premiers, Sydney Church of England Grammar School. The King's…

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All Schools' Age Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 14

Misses J. Bubb and N. Vlckeiy won the schoolgirls doubles championship of New South Wales for gills under 17 years of age when they beat Misses E. Morton and A. Cosgrove in the final…

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School Sport. Interstate Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 14

The Sydney team for the selective trial match against Newcastle at Hampden Oval next Friday l8:- Barnes (Stanmore), Bell and Jackson (Randwick),…

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School Attendance. Three Fivedock Children

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 5

Following on recent correspondence in the "Herald," Mrs. D. Hunter, of 53 King's-road, Fivedock, writes that her three children, Stanley, Alfred, and Amber Hunter, all attended…

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North Sydney Infants School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 7

The infants new school building at North Sydney is partly a two-storied building, and will accommodate 450, pupils[?] It contains seven full-sized classrooms, a Kindergarten room,…

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Schools Are Overcrowded Classes Held in Hired Halls Aiding Workless

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 1

OWING to lack of employment so many children who passed the Intermediate and Leaving Certificates…

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School Teachers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 7

The following appointments and transfers of teachers and assistant teachers under the Education Department are announced:- High school teachers: Messrs. L. Basser, North…

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Seventy Windows Broken in School

Evening News · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 3

When five boys whose ages ranged from 8 years to 15 years, were charged at Campste Court with having maliciously damaged some of the windows of…

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The Story of Great Public Schools Scotch College Melbourne School Has Long and Distinguished Record Gerald Patterson an Old Boy

Referee · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 13

NESTLING amid the picturesque surroundings of Hawthorn, with its glorious gardens and its beautiful homes, Scotch College is one of the most important public schools in Australasia. It represents everything that is best in…

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The Value of our Great Public Schools

Referee · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 13

THE basis of great Australian citizenship is laid in the home. Later it is strengthened and stimulated in the schools. Scotch College has played its part in this direction. Among the boys of other days who made their names as public-spirited leaders in public life were Sir George…

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ROWING. Great Public Schools' Regatta. Old Boys' Race

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 18

For many years almost every school eight preparing for the Great Public Schools' championship has had the assistance of an old boys' crew in its training work, and it has been suggested that a…

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Marist Brothers' Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 18

At Lavender Bay Baths to-morrow afternoon the pupils of the Marist Brothers' schools will compete in the third annual swimming carnival…

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School Sport. Cricket Competitions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 18

Pearce (Newtown) 74 not out was top scorer in the first series of matches for second year schools. Other good scores were:—Jamieson (Gardener'sroad ' 64 not out Shepherd (Tempe), 74; Pitt…

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School of Arts. Deficit for Year 1930

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 7

At the 98th annual general meeting of members of the Sydney School of Arts held yesterday reference was made by the president, Mr. W. O. C. Day, to the fact that the annual…

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