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Schools, 1940

2,557 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 128

Teachers Demand Free Speech

Daily News · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 5

THE Teachers' Federation would never surrender its right of free speech-- the first essential of democracy-- to any Government, the president, Mr. A. McGuinness, last night told the Daily News…

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Attempt To Silence Teachers

Daily News · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

The State Government's attempt, by threat of penalties, to prevent teachers from disclosing disgraceful conditions in their schools is further evidence of its Hitlerian tendencies…

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Teachers Will Defy "Hush-Hush"

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 6

New South Wales teachers would fight "to the bitter end" any move by the Government to stifle criticism of conditions…

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Training of Apprentices. Day Versus Night Classes. Workshop and Schoolroom. by a Special Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 10

Public attention has recently been focused upon the technical training facilities of the State by the announcement that the Government is considering a proposal by the Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond, that employers should be required to allow apprentices time off to…

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Minister and Teachers. Federation Warned. "Job Control Will Not Be Tolerated."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 11

The Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond, referring last night to the conflict between himself and the Teachers' Federation, said that he…

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Teacher Is Charged with Bigamy Story Of Four Weddings

The Sun · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 10

Charged with bigamy at the Central Police Court to-day, Donald Livingstone Lawrence McKenzie McDonald, 44, teacher, was committed for trial by Mr. Arnold, S.M…

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Teachers and Minister Select Committee Sought

The Sun · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 3

Appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to inquire into educational conditions was necessary to end the present bickering, said…

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Flying School Sites Suitable Centres In N.S.W.

The Sun · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 3

A number of country aerodromes, established by local residents, are expected to be chosen as sites for flying training schools under the…

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Exciting Tours Being Planned for Schoolchildren

The Sun · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 13

TOURS, which are being arranged by the various Government tourist bureaus, for children of public or private schools, provide an excellent .opportunity for the young people of Australia to see during their vacations many of the beauty spots of their country…

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Threat to "Carpet" Teachers

Daily News · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

THE Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond, last night hinted at possible disciplinary action…

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May Act Against Teachers

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 1

The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) hinted last night at disciplinary action against officers of the…

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Schoolboy Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 7

Bernard Charles, 8, of Central Avenue, Manly, suffered back injuries and a fractured right leg when he was knocked down by a bicycle in the Corso…

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School Teachers. Appointments and Transfers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 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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In and Out of School P'matta Evening Continuation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 5

Following the races for the Xmas vacation, the Evening Continuation School will be resume its activities at Parramatta Inter. High School on monday…

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Interested in School Work and Painting

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 9

Dear "Worker,"—This is the first time I have had the pleasure of writing in to your interesting Page. I am about twelve years of age and would like a…

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Conflict with Minister. Teachers' Views. "Undignified Brawl."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 15

"I had hoped that this childish undignified brawl would have died with 1939," said the president of the Teachers' Federation, Mr. A…

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SWIMMING. School Carnivals. Barker College. (Held at college swimming pool, Hornsby.) Open Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 18

50 metres: W. Carter, 31s (record), 1; J Sherwood, 2; R. Nelson, 3. 100 metres: W. Carier, 72.5s (record), 1; R. Nelson, 2; K. Roberts…

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Schoolboys Out of Pocket, Angry

Daily News · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 2

SYDNEY schoolboys would be indignant if teachers banned trouser side-pockets. That headmaster is an old [?]ark," said Harold Lontis, 11, of Crown St. [?]…

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Teachers, And Free Speech Two Views Held by a Minister

Daily News · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 2

THE threat by the Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond, to discipline teachers for exercising their right of free speech, drew a swift reply yesterday from the Teachers' Federation secretary, Mr. W. J…

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Schools Scandal Cannot Be Suppressed

Daily News · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 4

In breathing threats against teachers who dare to make public the overcrowded, insanitary and dilapidated condition of their schools, Mr. Drummond shows plainly the real nature of the…

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