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Schools, 1940

2,557 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 128

Hurdle Schooling

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 13

Valhalla (Robinson), who had shown promising form at the pony hurdles, found the standard heights at Randwick yesterday too formidable at his first attempt. He got over the first scratchily,…

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The Schools. Occupational Trends. Fewer Boys on Land

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 3

Figures collated by the Education Department show an appieciable increase (over a five years' period) in the number of boys who leave school to enter…

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Lower School Age. Earlier End to Primary Education

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 10

Although the effect of the lowering of the compulsory age limit from seven to six years will not be definitely known for some considerable time it is estimated by officials that…

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Seek Picture Of Old Law School

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 15

Illustrating the versatility and achievement of its graduates over the past 50 years, the Law School of Sydney University will shortly…

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Continuation School. Hurstville's Re-Opening

The Propeller · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 2

After being in recess for three months, the Hurstville Junior Technical Evening Continuation School will re-open on Monday, February 26…

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BLUEY & Co the Children's Corner. Fun for Modern Kiddies. "This Should 'Teach-er.'"

The Propeller · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 6

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School for Aircraft Workmen Canberra

Daily News · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 5

AT a cost of £20,000, a school for training Australian technicians in the manufacture of aircraft is to be established by a Sydney firm. It will be a subsidiary to a £1,000,000 company…

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Liverpool Public School "More Than Promises Needed."

Liverpool News · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 1

At a public meeting in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, the matter of Liverpool Public School was discussed. The Mayor said the Department had…

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Liverpool Public School ``More Than Promises Needed.''

The Biz · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 8

At a public meeting in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, the matter of Liverpool public School was discussed. The Mayor said the Department had…

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Berala Church School

The Biz · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 5

The foundation stone of a church school at Berala was laid on Sunday morning by Archbishop Gilroy. Rev. C. Donovan, who has charge of…

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SCHOOLTEACHERS. Changes in Staffs. Transfers and Appointments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 7

The Education Department announces the following changes in personnel of the teaching staffs of New South Wales schools:- Mr. R. Cowle, Marrickville to Smith Street;…

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New Schools Plea Need Is Urgent Criticism By Teachers

The Sun · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 5

The Department of Education, for failing to proceed with the building of new schools in the metropolitan…

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Our Overseas Missions Suva's Famous Medical School

The Methodist · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 12

The Suva Medical School is one of the finest achievements of British administration in the Pacific Islands. Young men from the native races of Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Solomons, New…

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Sunday School. Conserving Religion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 12

Many times in recent days it has been affirmed that the present war is being fought in defence of principles and privileges most dear to Christian…

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School Friends As Bridesmaids. Wedding at St. John's

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 10

Three bridesmaids who were school friends of the bride at Abbotsleigh attended Miss Joan Williams, only daughter of Mr. E. L. Williams, manager…

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Cranbrook School. Parents' Confidence in General Mackay. Secretary's Statement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 17

Cranbrook School has called for applications for the position of headmaster. Mr. J. A. Sixsmith, secretary of the Cranbrook Parents and Friends' Association, said…

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School of Modern Writers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 10

Aspects of trade union Journalism will be discussed on Monday evening next, at 8 o'clock, at room 13, third floor. P.O. Chambers, 333 George Street…

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Off to School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 16

Speaking proudly to Mr. Pickwick of his son, Mr..Weller remarked: "I took "a good deal o' pains with his eddica"tion, sir; let him run in the streets…

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Finance a Problem School Tours To Cease?

The Sun · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 8

Prospects for the interchange of schools' teams between New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria for…

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High School Cricket Boys' New Season to Start

The Sun · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 8

First matches in the High School's cricket competition of 1940 will be played on February 14 and 21…

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