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Schools, 1940

2,557 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 128

School Congestion Pupils go to Auburn

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 9

Because of congestion at Granville Central Technical School, about 100 pupils are attending a first-year technical course at Auburn…

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School Teachers. Appointments and Transfers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 8

The Education Department yesterday announced the following changes in personnel of the teaching staffs of New South Wales schools:-…

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Transport of Teachers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 17

The general secretary of the Teachers' Federation. Mr. W. J. Hendry, said yesterday that the Premier, Mr. Mair, and the Minister for Transport, Mr. Bruxner, had sought to…

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The Schools. Grades of Teachers. 1950 GRADUATES

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

During the past six years the number of teachers in the Education Department's service holding University degrees has increased from 1,453 to…

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1047 State School Children Return to Catholic Schools Catechists' Guild's Magnificent Work

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 11

The annual report of the Catechists' Guild, which was presented at the annual summer school, held at Sancta Sophia College over the week-end, showed that last…

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Berala Pazrish. Donations Towards New School-church

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 19

The following donations were handed in at the blessing of the foundation-stone of the news school-church at Ber[?]la, and are gratefully acknowledged:…

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Penrith School of Arts Billiard Tournament

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

Results of the concluding games in the second round of the 150 up billiard tournament at Penrith School of Arts are as follows—E. Witts (80) beat R…

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Public School

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 6

A correspondent writes:- Springwood prides itself on its progress, its development, its climate, and its scenery, but alas! not on its public…

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School of Arts

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Springwood School of Arts was held on Monday evening, when Mr H. J. Baldwin (President) occupied the chair…

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Back to School

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 12

BILL [?]—School is here again and mother has been busy getting school materials and other objects ready. We have been having some dry, hot and windy…

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LETTERS. Millsview School, Neilrex

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 40

Dear Gumblossom,—It is a very long time since I have written to you. I received the lovely little Holy Card you sent me last Christmas, and thank you…

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What Our Catechists are Doing Catholic Children in the State Schools Ten Thousand Children Under Instruction

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 17

The third annual summer school of the Guild of Catechists, which has for some years past been doing excellent and self-sacriflcing work in the State Schools by…

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Physical Education. Course at Teachers' College

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

Having no gymnasium or swimming pool, Sydney University will not establish a diploma course in physical education, but will pay the Commonwealth Government's' annual…

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SWIMMING. Schools' Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 13

Two championships of New South Wales, the 330 yards senior, and 165 yards Junior medley, have been included in the programme of the all schools' carnival, which will be held at North…

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N.S.W. Schoolboys' Patriotism. Queen Mary's Interest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

Queen Mary was keenly interested when she received from a Sydney resident a cutting from the "Herald" describing how boys of the Borambil Public School gave towards…

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Transport of Teachers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 14

A statement issued last night by the Education Dcpaitment said that all Government depaitments which in any way were involved in the transport of teachers to Broken Hill…

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On the Land Wider Knowledge Needed By Agricultural Teachers. Mr. Breakwell's Advice

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 5

"Although we can point with pride to many factors in the agricultural development of Australia, the number of farmers taking advantage of the…

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Hurstville Evening School. Railway and Tramway Exams

The Propeller · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

When the Hurstville Evening Continuation School re -opens on Monday, 26th inst., provision will be made for those lads who wish to be prepared…

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Transfer of Teachers

The Propeller · Thursday 15 February 1940 · 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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School Head Rumor Wrong, States Judge

Daily News · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 5

Rumors of friction between Major-General T. C. Mackay, headmaster of Cra[?]brook College, and his staff were groundless…

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