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Sydney · Schools

Schools, 1938

3,334 stories in Sydney's papers · page 52 of 167

Magnificent Fighting Courage of Schoolboy Oarsmen

Referee · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 24

EXCLUSIVE "REFEREE" PHOTO of all crews in the N.S.W. G.P.S. Regatta: The deceptive angle would suggest that High had a terrific lead. However, at the time, 400 yards from the finish, Shore were on level terms…

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When Catholics BUILD & DECORATE How the Marist Brothers came to St. Patrick's Parish A Chapter of Early Catholic History Primary School, High School—and the Present Commercial College. Part I.

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 6

The Marist Brothers' Commercial College in Harrington-street, Church Hill, is part of the group, of Catholic buildings which are in close vicinity to the…

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Great Public Schools' Rowing

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 28

About 20,000 people gathered on the banks of the Nepean on Saturday last to see the three races of the G.P.S, annual regatta…

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Great Public Schools' Football

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 29

St. Joseph's College played its first game of the season on Anzac Day with the Hunter's Hill Kentwell Cup team as opponents. The schoolboys were…

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Successful Music Teacher

The Propeller · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 2

For two years Miss M. J. O'Reilly of Dunmore Street, Bexley, won the special trophy awarded by the City of Sydney Eisteddfod committee for the…

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Bexley and Its Schools. "All in Shocking State."

The Propeller · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 8

"All the schools in Bexley Municipality are in a shocking condition, and if they are any criterion of schools in other parts then it is time…

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New Headmistress. St. George Girls' High School

The Propeller · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 8

After being headmistress of the St. George Girls' High School at Kogarah for the past eight years Miss L. Geer, M.A., has been transferred to North…

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Not a Teacher

The Propeller · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 7

Professor: "Young man, are you the teacher of this class?" Student: "No, sir." Professor: "Well, then, don't tal[?]…

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Transfer of Teachers

The Propeller · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 8

The Department of Education notifies the following appointments and transfer of teachers and assistant teachers in connection with local…

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Public Schools Equipment. "Associations Fleeced."

The Propeller · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 8

"It is time some stand was taken by the Education Department in putting a stop to its 'fleecing' of the Parents and Citizens' Associations for the…

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The Most Pathetic School In The World

The Labor Daily · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 4

In this picture of pathos actually sent out to the world by the humorless Italian propaganda authorities, little Abyssinians are shown "at school" under a tree in their unhappy country Several little black fists may be seen supporting flags of Fascist…

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Attempt Is Made To Burn Down Leichhardt School

The Labor Daily · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 5

AN ATTEMPT was made late last night to burn down the girls' portion of the Liechhardt Public School in Marion Street. A PASSER-BY noticed the…

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Country School Children. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 5

Sir,—We parents living in the vicinity of Bowral High School, but north of Mittagong, recently pioneered a bus service to transport our children to school. The bus proprietor…

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Hurdle Schooling

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 7

The Ranch (Malcolm) showed Improved form when clearing six small hurdles at Randwick yesterday Grecian Art (Brace) gave a neat display over three big flights, but did not stretch out so…

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The Schools. Empire Day Plans

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 7

The Education Department invites the co-operation of all teachers in the celebration of Empire Day (May 24) which falls this year on the day when…

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Function for School of Arts

Liverpool News · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 3

A successful dance was held in Liverpool Town Hall last Saturday night in aid of Liverpool School of Arts. The function, which was organised by Mr…

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Liverpool P. & C.a. School Building Question

Liverpool News · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 1

The regular meeting of the above association was held in the Assembly Hall, Liverpool School, on 3rd inst. The president, Mr. H. L. Duckworth, was in the…

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Electricity Charges School of Arts Appeal

The Biz · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 4

At Holroyd Council on Tuesday night Guildford Soldiers' Memorial School of Arts brought under notice "unjust electricity charges." The letter stated that…

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Fancy Fair. Fun and Excitement. Funds for School of Arts

The Biz · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 5

The hall at the Soldiers' Memorial School of Arts, Guildford, was too small to accommodate the crowds that attended each session of the fancy fair, held…

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Country Women's Big Conference Concludes Many Important Decisions Reached Presidents' Term to Be Restricted Free Carriage Wanted for All School Children

The Land · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 21

THERE were many interesting discussions and addresses in the concluding stages of the annual conference of the Country Women's Association in Sydney last week. Among the decisions made were that the Government be…

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