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Schools, 1937

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Allen Visits School. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 21

Canberra Grammar School received a visit this morning from G. O. Allen, captain of the English cricket team. Canon W. J. Edwards, the headmaster, has…

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Floods Sweep North Schools Close And Roads Blocked Family Rescued

The Labor Daily · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 8

THE dry spell was broken with a vengeance on the North Coast yesterday, when, following torrential rain, floodings occurred at several centres. At Glenreagh a resident, Mrs. Pont, and her two children were rescued by townspeople when flood waters…

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School Days Begin at 44

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 2

There is a man of 44 in Sydney who has just gone to a kindergarten for the first time in his life. He is a pupil at the kindergarten…

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Allen Wore His Old School Tie

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday.--Wearing his old school tie, the captain of the English cricket team (Mr. G. O. Allen), on behalf of Eton College, today…

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The Adolf Hitler Schools

Die Brucke = The Bridge · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 8

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New York's Latest and Craziest Thrill Is a "School For Wives" New York

Truth · Sunday 14 February 1937 · page 17

AN UNDRESS rehearsal for the Press has been given at New York's latest and craziest "school". This is the School for Wives, where Mr. Allen Gilbert, producer of saucy burlesque shows, will teach women the art of "glamorous"…

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School Notes a Weekly Feature British History Simon De Montfort; Henry Iii.; Edward I.

The Sun · Sunday 14 February 1937 · page 25

These three historical characters are very important in the struggle for parliamentary freedom. HENRY III. (1216-1272), son of…

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The Schoolboy Detective Discovery

The Sun · Sunday 14 February 1937 · page 2

AN empty house with open doors had an irresistible attraction for Rob Pearce, of Granges College. He prided himself on being a bit of a…

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Magic On The Hills School Troubles Begin All Over Again

The Sun · Sunday 14 February 1937 · page 3

DAWN had long since peeped through the azure skies. The sun sent down its furnace-like rays upon the scorched earth. A…

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Music in High Schools. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 4

Sir,—In your issue of the 11th instant it appears that an additional subject, "Music," has been introduced into High schools, and I understand that in future it will be a…

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Cricket. Old Boys' Matches at Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 15

Old boys' teams played matches against the schools on Saturday with mixed fortunes—on[?] winning, another losing, and the third making a draw…

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State Aid. Denominational Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 4

At a meeting of delegates from lodges of the Loyal Orange Institution of New South Wales, held on Saturday, the following motion was carried:…

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The King's School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 4

There was a large gathering of former pupils at the 105th commemoration and anniversary of The King's School, Parramatta, on Saturday. Dinner was served in the dining…

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Moveable School Room

The Sun · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 10

A moveable double room to serve as an infants' school, has been erected at Waratah-street and Chelmsford- avenue, Dobroyd Point, Mr. A…

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Muggs and Skeeter Pa Is Still At School

The Labor Daily · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 9

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Funds for Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 7

The Loyal Orange Institute of New South Wales advises that at a meeting of delegates it was decided vigorously to oppose State funds being used to…

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Out of School... Section for Girls and Boys. Conducted by South West Wind. CHAPTER 10. Inside the Tower

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 23

THE discovery seemed to put new heart into both boys. "We should have noticed that before," John said, with relief in his voice…

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Started N.Z. 'Keep Fit' Movement Gymnastic Teacher. Popular with Women

The Sun · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 16

HOW women of all ages-- from 17 to 70-- were inspired by the "Keep Fit" movement to take a brighter…

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School Milk Essay Maitland

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 4

The Federated Milk Producers have been advised by the Minister for Education that the proposal to conduct a milk essay in the schools…

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Oxford Rowing Eight. Former King's School Boy As No. 2. LONDON, Feb. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 19

J. S. Lewes, formerly of The King's School, Parramatta, occupies No. 2 aeat in the Oxford University rowing eight, as finally constituted for the annual boat race against Cambridge…

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