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Schools, 1931

2,881 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 145

Moree District School. Moree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 10

At the Moree Parents and Citizens' Association's meeting last night, the headmaster of the Moree district school directed attention to the need for additional accommodation, and…

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That School Playground

The Biz · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 4

Mr. Davies, Minister for Education, has advised Mr. Ely, M.L.A., that he has called for a report in regard to the condition of the…

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Scholars on Trams Tram Concessions

The Labor Daily · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 4

Some small concessions to school children on the trams have been approved by the Transport Trust. The availability of tramway school…

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School Sport

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 6

On Friday afternoon, 27th March, cricket and vigoro teams from Co[?] Public School journeyed to Emu Plains to try conelusions with the boys an…

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Heard by the Way Thief Discovers 380 Florins—Inquisitive Cow—A Big "Blot"—State's Oldest Mailman, etc. Safety Work in Schools

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 1

A SYLLABUS of instraction in safety principles in the State schools, as well as in all the private schools cooperating in the movement, is being…

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Concert at St. Stephen's School Hall

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 1

After many weeks of rehearsal the Young People's Club of St. Stephen's, Penrith, gave another good concert last Tuesday night. The School was…

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Victorian C.W.A. Summer Schools

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 12

The Victorian C.W.A. has a plan under consideration for the establishment of "summer schools" somewhat on the lines of those in Sweden, where the country…

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Coburg Murder. Schoolteacher Kicked to Death. Four Youths Charged. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 17

Following an inquest yesterday, four youths were committed for trial for the murder of Arthur Head, 16, school teacher, of Coburg, on March 26…

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School Sport. Gold Challenge Cup

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 18

South Australia has informed the P.S.A.A.A. that, after thorough investigation, they find it impossible to accept a soccer interstate carnival in Adelaide this year…

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Transport Trust. Taxi-cab Fares. School Concessions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 13

New regulations have been gazetted governing taxi-cab fares. A standard flag fall of 1/ is prescribed, with an additional charge per mile to be fixed by the owner of the cab, but…

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English Schools. New Association Formed. Governor's Speech

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 12

The inaugural meeting of the English Public Schools' Association was held at David Jones' restaurant last night, when over 100 old boys of English schools, including the…

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School Tramfares Concessions Extended on Sport Days

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 8

By a decision of the Transport Trust, school concession fare certificates .on Sydney tramways may be used for travel up to 5.30 p.m. on…

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Nursery Schools a Boon to Mothers

The Sun · Sunday 12 April 1931 · page 5

The mother who lives in crowded quarters, and who has to go to work, is the one who appreciates the nursery school…

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680 Enrolment at Guildford School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 2

The enrolment at Guildford Public School now exceeds 680, according to the headmaster (Mr. Middenway) at the to the annual meeting of the Parents and Citizens'…

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School Will Help Keeping Streets Clean Complaints at Lidcombe

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 2

Certain streets in Lidcombe, particularly John-street, are littered with papers, fruit skins and other debris, according to statements at Lidcombe…

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Lighting Rate School of Arts Application For Reduction

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 4

The committee of the Blacktown School of Arts has applied to the council for a reduction in the lighting rate. In a letter to the council, the…

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School Mishaps

The Labor Daily · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 7

THERE are some minor accidents which in themselves are of little account, but which for some reason or other frighten people. One of these…

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Married Women Teachers No Room for Single Girls (To the Editor.)

The Labor Daily · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 8

Sir.-- In reply to Miss Beddle, who contends that married women should be allowed to continue in the teaching profession I agree that in a properly organised…

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Wootton School's Score Children's Big List of Show Prizes

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 9

At Bullahdelah Show, Luke Corrigan and Miriam Smith, from Wootton School, won champion certificates for writing, for boy and girl…

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Associated Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 6

Archer Shield matches were continued on Saturday. Barker College gained o substantial victory over Cranbrook School at Hornsby, winning by 136 runs on the first innings, with three wickets…

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