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Schools, 1938

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Knitted Warmth for Winter Days Sweater for School Girls

The Land · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 21

A VERY simple yet attractive effect is gained in the pattern stitch of this sweater, which can be made in sizes to suit girls from four…

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No First Aid Kits in Some Schools Parents Are Being Fleeced, Aldermen Claim

The Sun · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 7

The Education Department was criticised by Hurstville aldermen last night when they were informed that no first aid kit was provided at the Hurstville school to treat children who might be…

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Kogarah Jubilee Oval. School Wants to Use It. But at a Reduced Rate

The St George Call · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 2

When Kogarah Central Domestic Science School made application to the council on Wednesday night for the use of the Jubilee Oval on Friday…

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School Safety Patrols

The Labor Daily · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 5

FOLLOWING on criticism of school safety patrols by Woollahra aldermen, the president of the N.R.M.A. yesterday vigorously defended the…

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Wake-up Campaign: Teacher Has Dream

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 5

A SCHOOLMASTER dreamed aloud last night that he was Director of Education, "with tons of money to spend." He was Mr. M. Mackinnon, headmaster of Sydney Technical High…

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Railway Excursions. Autumn School Vacation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 5

The Secretary for Railways announced yesterday that the "Anywhere to Anywhere" excursions, which have been in operation since before Chirstmas, have been extended…

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Head of the River. Close Contest Expected. To-day's Great Race at Penrith Sydney Church of England Grammar School's Winning Chance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 15

The history of the Great Public Schools' championship eight-oar race which will be rowed on the Nepean River to-day, shows that over A number of years the event mostly has been won by the smallest of margins, and on the form of the crews at present in training to-day's…

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Country School Children. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 5

Sil,—In this morning's edition of your newspaper, I was much interested in a letter signed "Enid Metcalfe " drawing attention to the very unsatisfactory educational conditions…

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School of Modern Writers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 6

Manneripts entired for the 150th anniversary competition of the School of Modern Writers will be Judged al the next meeting of the school, room 13. Ihlrd floor. Post Office Chambers, 33.3 George…

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Schoolgirl's Verdict for £31 GOSFORD

The Labor Daily · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 9

A schoolgirl, Nellie May Lowe, of Ourimbah, secured a £31 verdict against the Erina Shire Council this morning…

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Harassing of Teachers to Be Discussed by P. & C. Association Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 5

THE harassing of school teachers who are prepared to give certain information regarding schools and the welfare of children to parents…

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Farthing For Ex-Mayor Alleged Defamation "Like Infants School"

Truth · Sunday 1 May 1938 · page 12

DAMAGES of one farthing were awarded by a Supreme Court jury last week to an ex-Mayor of Drummoyne, Harry William…

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N.Z. Quads Go to School Now Auckland

The Sun · Sunday 1 May 1938 · page 17

On March 6, three years ago, one son and three daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson in Dunedin Hospital. Since then the quadruplets, reared on the Plunket system…

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The Schoolboy Detective Lionel's Trick

The Sun · Sunday 1 May 1938 · page 2

LIONEL MARTIN'S expression was rather glum. "It was a fool of an idea!" he growled. "It wasn't a spelling bee--it was just a bit of…

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School Notes and Tests a Weekly Feature British History--test Ii. Stuart Kings (Continued)

The Sun · Sunday 1 May 1938 · page 2

(1) Why did the English people welcome James II. as King? (b) How long did he reign? Give dates, (c) How did James interfere with…

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Director of Music. Mr. A. W. Denniss Chosen. Victorian Grammar Schools. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 May 1938 · page 14

Mr. A. Wright Denniss, of Sydney, has been appointed to the new position of Director of Music to the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria…

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School Crews. Effect of Rowing. Hard Race Not Dangerous. Boys Soon Normal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 May 1938 · page 17

As sure as the Great Public Schools' boat race is held every year, theories are advanced annually that the distance of the championship eights is too…

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Great Public Schools' Regatta Provided Thrilling Spectacle on the Nepean River on

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 May 1938 · page 16

St. Joseph's College crew, which won the race for the second fours, chairing the cox, B. Ryan, after the race. Left to right: J. Schwager, B. McCabe, B. Ryan, A. Mahboub, and P. Smith. This aerial view, taken soon after the start of the race for the eights…

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"Head of the River." Greatest N.S.W. School Race. Winning Margin Three Feet Sydney Church of England Grammar School. Tense Struggle With Sydney High School. By Our Rowing, Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 May 1938 · page 17

Sydney Church of England Grammar School won the Great Public Schools' championrhip eights on the Nepean River on Saturday, in the I greatest school race rowed in New South Wales. The race was the greatest because the eight crews competing have…

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Dances Hundreds Celebrate Occasion School Colors And Floral Skiffs

The Labor Daily · Monday 2 May 1938 · page 9

FAR from being exhausted by the barracking and general excitement of the afternoon, hundreds of supporters of the various crews in…

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