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Schools, 1940

2,557 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 128

Plenty of Teachers

The Sun · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 11

In reference to complaint of "Parent," of Pennant Hills, regarding the large classes in charge of one teacher, I can assure hint that the…

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Children's Eyes 'Sight-Saving' School

The Sun · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 6

The first Australian "sight-saving" school is being started in Hobart and the fact receives very…

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Teachers To Stop Racket

Daily News · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 5

Charges of racketeering by school teachers will be investigated by a special committee of the Teachers' Federation, the president, Mr…

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Bursary Awards Last Intermediate Examination. Successful Pupils

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 6

The Bursary Endowment Board announced yesterday that it had awarded bursaries to the following pupils on the results of the Intermediate Certificate…

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New School of Fitness. Principal Selected. Professor Lemaistre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 10

The Minister for Education, Mr Drummond, announced yesterday that Professor Harold Lemilstie had been appointed to take charge of the new…

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School Swimming. Sydney Technical High School. (At Coogee Aquarium Baths yesterday.) CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 15

860 Yards.—Senior: F. Faison, 14m 11.6s, 1; S. Black, 2; R. Heyward, 3. 440 Yards.—Senior: F. Falson, 6m 20s, 1; R. Ratcliffe, 2; R. Heyward, 3. Junior D. Drewett,…

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Dummy Keyboard Helps Young Musicians to Play Teacher's Experiences Abroad

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 10

"ONE of the most exciting moments of my professional career was to see a class of five-year-old youngsters in a London County Council School conducting their own orchestra of stringed instruments, with piano accompaniment" said Miss Ethelreda…

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Manly School Move

The Sun · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 5

The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) will meet a deputation from Manly Council on Thursday to discuss a proposed high school for…

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School Free of Infection

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 5

Mr. and Mrs. William Hodson, of Balgowlah Road, Manly, and their four children who are all in the North Shore Hospital because of a diphtheria…

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"Curly" Password To City Two-Up School

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 4

At the Licensing Court yesterday Henry James Kelly, 28, barman, told how to obtain admittance to a city two-up school. "The password is 'Curly,' and if you say that the scouts will escort…

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School Teachers. Appointments and Transfers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 11

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

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Prayers for A.I.F. Offered by S.S. Teachers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 3

Special prayers were offered for the 2nd A.I.F. at the 29th annual meeting and 110th quarterly conference of Parramatta Rural…

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Twenty-two Miles to School

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 4

Dear "Worker,"—I enjoy reading your interesting Page. My brother has been, taking "The Worker" for about two years. I am 15 years old and would…

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Lawn Tennis. Junior Age and School Championships. (Draw for to-day at Rushcutter Bay.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 17

Schoolgirls' Singles.—2.0 p.m.: M. Manzie v J. M. Plimpton, V. Kennedy v B. Duly, J. White v B. Blake, B. Henty v G. Ekin, J. Fitch v J. Taylor, J. Fitzhardinge v G. Bryant, J. Esserman…

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Children Carry Water to School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 12

Parents of children attending the Berowra Public School are disturbed because no drinking water is available at,the school. A water main passes the school and supplies homes in…

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Leadership of Youth. Aim of New School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 15

Mr. Gordon Young, Director of Physical Education in New South Wales, said yesterday that Professor Harold Lemaistie, who had been appointed to…

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School Rolls Decrease. Comparison With 1931 24,652 Fewer Children

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 15

Iheie were 24,652 fewer children in schools under the control of the New South Wales Education Department in 1939 than in 1931…

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TRAINING R.A.A.F. TECHNICIANS. Plans Delayed a Week. School Awaits Men

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 15

Although the Technical Training College, Ultimo, was ready on Monday for the reception of the first group of 140 trainee fitters and 40 pupil instrument…

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School Gets Water

The Sun · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 5

Following complaints by parents of children attending the Berowra Public School that the children had to carry their…

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Nursery Handicap (2.25) School Boy's Last Run Good

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 14

School Boy, who finished third in a smart field at Moordfield on Saturday, looks a good bet in the…

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