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Schools, 1931

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The Teachers. Unsung Empire Builders

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 10

All over New South Wales to-day public schools will celebrate Empire Day. The actual date of the anniversary is May 24, but the schools are on vacation in the period…

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Girls’ High School

Construction and Real Estate Journal · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 10

Two members of the Master Builders’ Association in the persons of Mr. W. A. Howarth. President, and Mr. A. E. Myers as President of the Rotary Club attended the Girls’ High…

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Empire Day In the Schools

The Sun · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 1

Empire Day was celebrated in all schools to-day.--Children of the Glenmore-road Public School rehearing a scene from "Ye Olde English Fair", to be performed at the school this afternoon…

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Schooled Well

The Sun · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 4

Gro[?]nor was in action over hurdles at Randwick this morning…

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School Oarsmen Vie for "Head of River" Classic Bears, Open Appearance Heats To-day Should Reveal Winner Acid Test for Joey's

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 3

THE sporting spotlight to-day will be focussed on the Paramatta River, where the heats of the Great Public Schools' rowing classic -- the "Head of the River:--will confirm or dash hopes for the first on Saturday. Although various crews have been nominated in order of…

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Empire Day of Peace New Instructions to Schoolmasters "No Jingoism"

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 7

A new Empire Day note will be struck in the schools to-day if the instructions issued by the Minister for Education, Mr…

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Masters and Pupils All in the Law Now

The Sun · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 21

Colin Robertson, LL. B., a well-known surf captain, and a son of Councillor Andrew Robertson, of Newport, was to -day admitted by the…

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School Holidays

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 22
Also in Freeman's Journal

The holidays for the primary and secondary schools of the Archdiocese of Sydney will begin on May 15, and continue till Monday, June 1, both days inclusive…

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New Infants' School at Ayr, North Queensland. Opened by Bishop McGUIRE

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 25

His Lordship the Bishop of TownsvillE (Right Rev. Dr. McGuire) recently visited Ayr, and officially opened the new convent infants' school. There was a large…

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Still Popular Billiards and Cards Granville School of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 2

Patronage of the three billiard tables and the cardroom at the Granville School of Arts is still as keen as ever, according to the secretary Mr. Jeffery…

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Empire Day Parramatta School Celebration Inspiring Addresses

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 4

Nearly two thousand youthful voices filled the Parramatta Cinema with patriotic song yesterday morning when the local…

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For School of Arts Blacktown Function

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 6

To raise funds for the local School of Arts, a euchre party was held at Blacktown on Monday. Organised by the ladies committee…

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School Soccer Parramatta v. Merrylands

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 13

Last Friday afternoon, a match took place between the junior soccer teams representing Morrylands and Parramatta, the result, being a victory for the former…

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Lectures to Teachers

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 22

A lecture will be given to the teachers on Saturday, May 9, at 10.30 a.m., in the Chapter Hall, on "The Ancient Mariner" by Sister Mary Anselm, M.A., Dip. Ed…

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Marist Brothers' Schools' Football Competition

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 23

The competition was continued on Thursday last in perfect weather, which brought a goodly number of parents and friends out to witness the games and to…

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Catholic Teachers Educational Conference. Summary of Papers to Be Read. His Grace Archbishop Sheehan Will Deliver Opening Address

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 30

The Catholic Teachers of our schools are looking forward to the annual Education Conference, which will be opened in St. John's College, within the…

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Empire Day at Stanmore School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 12

Scene at the Empire Day celebration yesterday when the 1800 pupils attending the Superior Public School participated in the ceremony…

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Sydney High School's Great Win Yesterday in the First Heat of the Eights

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 12

The winners, Sydney High School, are on the extreme right. The other crews are, from left: Newington College (third), The King's School (second), and St. lgnatius' College (fourth). St. Joseph's College (right) winning from Sydney Grammar School in the second heat of the first fours. A section of the large crowd which lined the shores of Cabarita Park to view the heats…

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Empire Day Celebration. Addresses to School Children. Anniversary of King's Accession

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 13

As May 24 will fall within the vacation, yesterday, which was the 21st anniversary of the King's accession, was celebrated as Empire Day in schools throughout the State. In almost every school, even if there was no special ceremony, the flag was saluted and the pupils joined…

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