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Schools, 1939

3,286 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 165

Crunatus Schools Well

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 15

Hurdle horses turned out in large numbers at Randwick in preparation for engagements. The going was on the soft side. Easily the best performance was that of…

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Teachers' Certificate. Federation's Proposals

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 7

The council of the Teachers' Federation has adopted a scheme for a teacher's certificate which, it suggests, should supersede the existing method of promotion from grade to grade…

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Interstate Schoolboys Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 15

Queensland and Victorian schoolboy cricketers will arrive in Sydney this Morning for the interstate carnival. Victoria will meet Queensland on Monday at the Sydney Cricket Ground and two…

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BASKETBALL. Interest in the Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 16

Interest is growing in basketball in Sydney, and there is every likelihood of the Sydney High School having a team shortly. Pup[?]ls are to receive instruction from Mr. R. Wilthew, the physical…

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Japanese Welcome Teachers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 9

Three school teachers from Melbourne, who returned from a tour of Japan in the Kamo Maru yesterday, were the guests of the Japanese Society at a tea…

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Frassadale Hurt in Schooling Fall

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 16

MELBOURNE, Friday.--After schooling over six hurdles at Flemington yesterday, Frassadale stumbled and fell, cutting a knee…

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An Australian Teacher Looks At Japan

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 7

Here is a frank, analytical survey of Japan's education system, by a Queensland teacher who was one of a party of five Australian teachers who toured Japan as…

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School Tennis At 13, Gets Two Titles

The Sun · Sunday 19 March 1939 · page 26

Miss Joyce Fitch, a 13-years-old St. George High School girl, was the brightest star in the junior age and…

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Country Breezes Sunday School Picnic

The Sun · Sunday 19 March 1939 · page 3

ONE Saturday we went for a picnic to Cattai Creek. All the Sunday School children met a big lorry in front of the…

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The Schoolboy Detective "Indians"

The Sun · Sunday 19 March 1939 · page 2

"Chip! Chop! Chip! Chop! Around the fire we go! Chip! Chop! Chip! Chop! Beware, beware, oh, foe!…

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School of Modern Writers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 6

A lecture on literary technique will be delivered in room 13, third floor, Post Office Chambers, 333 George Street, to-night, at 8 o'clock. Non-members are invited to attend…

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Social Studies. Campion Winter School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 6

Upwards of 300 delegates are expected to attend the winter school and annual conference of Catholic sociologists arranged by the Campion Society of Sydney, for the study of…

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Govt. Is Sued Sewer For School

The Sun · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 8

Randwick Council proceeded against the Education Department in the Central Summons Court…

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School Without Sewerage. Minister Summonsed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 13

In the Central Summons Court yesterday the Randwick Municipal Council proceeded against the Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond, on an…

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Schools'cricket. Interstate Match. Great Queensland Partnership

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 15

Yesterday's rain did not deter Queensland and Victorian schoolboys from completing a day's play in the opening match of the interstate Public Schools' cricket carnival, at the Sydney Cricket…

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Amazing Stand by Young Schoolboys

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 16

TWO Queensland primary schoolboys put on 188 runs for the seventh wicket partnership against Victoria at the Cricket Ground yesterday. They were E. Packer, aged 13,…

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Fleas Infest School. Attracted by Cats. Pupils Sent Home. Kalgoorlie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 17

Because of infestation of [?]eas from cats, the Kalgoorlie Central State School was closed down to-day. The 650 pupils will not return until Monday…

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Fleas Drive 650 Pupils Home Kalgoorlie

Daily News · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 1

CAT FLEAS which have infested the Kalgoorlie Central State School caused the school to be closed to-day, and 650 pupils were sent home. Hordes of cats, which have been…

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"Overcrowded" Merrylands Schools

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 11

In a letter to the Editor, Mr. A. H. Hillier, of Chertsey-street, Merrylands, suggests how to equalise school accommodation…

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New School Auburn Deputation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 8

Erection of a new Domestic Science School block on a site already acquired near Auburn Park will he urged by a deputation to the Minister for…

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