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Schools, 1937

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Elder Teachers of Youth's Tragedy

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 7

One of the greatest tragedies was to see leaders of nations inspiring youth to build a a world that ultimately would be destroyed, the President of…

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Schoolgirls at White City

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 7

TWO COMPETITORS in the Convent Schoolgirls' annual tennis tournament walking down from the pavilion to the courts at the White City. They are Meg Brooker (left) and Joan Prior…

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Free Milk in All Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 7

THE Government will be approached by a strong organisation of women to agitate for free milk bars to be…

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Convent Schools' Tennis

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 19

JOAN WOODLANDS neatly intercepts a shot while playing in the Convent Schoolgirls' Tournament at the White City Courts yesterday…

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Noland Wrestled in Hard School

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 19

Don Noland, one of the biggest wrestlers to visit Australia, will make his first appearance at the Stadium next Monday night against Glen Wade…

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Schoolboy Hockey Player Shines With Grade Team

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 19

NORTHERN Districts Hockey Club has made a "find" in E. Pollard, a 15-year-old Homebush Intermediate School boy. He shows initiative and excellent ball control at inside right…

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Successful Pupils

The Propeller · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 8

Many successes were gained in the Marrickville Eisteddfod by pupils of Mrs. Smith, of Woodville Street, Hurstville. Rodney Smith had three…

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Diocese of License Golden Jubilee Programme for Diocesan Schools, June 7th to June 11th. by Direction of His Lordship the Bishop. Note to Teachers

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 35

In connection with the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the diocese, it is proposed to hold a Jubilee Week in our Diocesan Schools. Some suggestions and…

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"Many Teachers Agnostics." Minister's Allegation. Religion in Public Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 11

"There are many teachers in New South Wales Public schools who are agnostics and whose philosophy is one of passive resistance towards religion,"…

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Penrith School of Arts Night Tennis Competition

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 4

It has been decided by the Committee of the Penrith School of Arts that the presentation of the trophies in the nigjht tennis competition will take…

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Notice to Teachers

The Catholic Press · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 24
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The Diocesan Inspector of Schools (Rev. Father T. J. O'Connor) wishes to notify the teachers of all the boys and girls' schools that a rehearsal for the Coronation…

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The Governor-General. Visit to St. Mary's School, Grafton

The Catholic Press · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 26

On Thursday, 15th inst., his Excellency the Governor-General, Lord Gowrie, visited the convent schools at Grafton, and was entertained by the children. The…

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The Competition. a Story of School

The Catholic Press · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 41

"Did Sister say when she was going to take up the books?" "Of course, she did, Berta. At the end of the term."…

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The Primary Schools. Beginnings in English

The Catholic Press · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 14

With the very little ones we must proceed through the ear to guide them in the acquisition of good English. The eye is not a good guide at all, especially in such a…

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Schools of Maitland Diocese Annual Report

The Catholic Press · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 11

Miss V. L. Palazsi, Diocesan Inspector, in her annual report on the Maitland schools, stated: Forty-nine primary schools and ten high…

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1887—Golden Jubilee—1937. Programme for Diocesan Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 33

Outline of jubilee week programme for diocesan schools: June 7 to June 11 (by direction of his Lordship the Bishop): Note to Teachers…

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Dental Essay Competition. for Catholic Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 32

The Dental Health Education Department of the Australian Dental Association (N.S.W. branch) has announced the particulars of an essay competition for Catholic…

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The Schoolmaster Came Back

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 22

"Are you sure," wrote the snoppish parent to the headmaster, "that my boy will acquire good manners while he is with you?"…

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Voluntary Workers and Rev. Father M. FARRELL. How a Large Sum was Saved at Dee Why Parish. His Grace Archbishop Kelly Blesses Additions to Church-school

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 19

Faced with a debt of over £3000 Rev. Father M. Farrell, in charge of the Dee Why Parish, had to face the problem of additions to the School-church and…

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