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Schools, 1936

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SWIMMING. Two Great Public Schools. Sydney Grammar School Results

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 17

Open championship (220yds): H. R. Biddulph, [?] R. Crichton-Browne, 2; H. M. Parkin, 3. Won [?]sily by 25 yards. Time, 2m 29 3-5s. Sydney Grammar School championship (110yds):…

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Fairbridge Farm Schools. Mr. Greenjn Sydney. Plans for Extension

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 10

Mr. Gordon Green, secretary of the British organisation which controls the Kingsley Fairbridge farm school in Western Australia, arrived in Sydney yesterday from…

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English Schoolboys. Visit to Newcastle Steelworks Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 10

Northward bound from Sydney, the visiting party of English Public schoolboys tasted the variety, which is the spice of life to-day. Wordsworthians to a man at the sight of…

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Sydney Church of England Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 17

Open championships.—50 yards: J. E. Noble, 1; [?] E. Beale, 2; C. H. Macphillamy, 3. Time 28s. 100 yards; H. E. Beale, 1; J. E. Williams, 2; J. E. Noble 3. Time, 85s. Diving: R. Natton, 1:…

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Out Of School a Page for Boys & GIRLS let's Talk Together. Splendid Venture Succeeds

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 23

Dear Girls and Boys,- Sixty odd years ago a few men met in a small office in Pitt-street, a tiny group, weak in numbers. [?] strong in determination. They were horrified…

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Casualties. Schoolgirl Injured by Glass

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 12

Alisa Adams, a girl of seven, residing at Edward-street, Balmoral, was being driven in a motor car to Newport, where she attends school, when at the corner of…

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Pails' Success. Schoolboys' Lawn Tennis. Two Girls in Long Match

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 15

D. Pails won the schoolboys' championship of New South Wales, at the Lawn Tennis Ground, Rushcutter Bay, yesterday, beating D. Lewis in straight sets…

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A Boon Nursery School Care of Children

The Sun · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 14

"People say there are no slums in Sydney. Most of the children in the nursery come from families which exist in one room, five or…

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Topics for Women Domestic School In Copenhagen Parrakoola Arrivals

The Sun · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 14

Two arrivals by the Parrakoola to-day were Mrs. R. C. Henderson and her daughter, Miss Val. Henderson, who have…

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Smoke & Grit in School Children Suffer, Claim Parents

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 5

A COMPLAINT was made to Marrickville Council last night by the local Parents and Citizens' Association concerning the harmful…

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School Teachers. Transfers and Appointments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 8

The Education Department announced the following transfers and appointments of teachers yesterday afternoon:- Assistants, etc.—Miss F. Davidson, to pitt Town;…

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Mosman C. of E. Preparatory School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 20

Held at Spit Baths yesterday. Open championships.—50 yalds: G. Cavill, 1; R. McDougall, 2; A. Young, 3. Time, 34 4-5s. Diving; J. Raves, 1; J. Hurst, 2; A. Young, 3…

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British Schoolboys. Mr. Lyons Thanked. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 14

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) has received from Mr. H. D. Hake, the director of the tour of British boys to Australia, a letter expressing thanks for the friendly welcome extended to…

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Jumpers Schooled

The Sun · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 2

Robin (Abrahams) was schooled over six hurdles at Randwick this morning. Jewel's Fashion (Gallop) was given a lesson over six small sets and shaped nicely. Air Gala…

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Sickness at School Hobart

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 5

A strange sickness, which has caused children and teachers to become unconscious on warm days at Hospital Bay. State…

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Euchre and Dance Old Pupils' Success

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 6

An excellent attendance marked the euchre party and dance held at the Granville Junior Technical School on Saturday night, organised by the Old…

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C.B. High School, Lewisham. Outstanding Examination Successes

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 25

At the last Leaving Certificate examination, of the 27 pupils presented from the Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham, 26 passed, obtaining 24 Honours…

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Parramatta Man's Triple Distinction Oldest Barrister; Oldest King's School Boy; Oldest Cricketer Mr. Alf Brown's Record

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 14

Oldest barrister in the Commonwealth, oldest King's School boy, and oldest cricketer in Parramatta district. This triple distinction is…

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Annual Picnic St. Thomas Sunday School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 3

Saint Thomas' Church of England (Auburn) Sunday School, held its annual picnic on Saturday in Parramatta Park. Although the weather was not quite…

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High Schools Cricket Sydney High Beats Canterbury Fielder Bats Brilliantly: Wall Stars With Ball

Referee · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 11

SYDNEY High Schools competition was interfered with by rain on Wednesday. HIGH defeated Canterbury outright…

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