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Schools, 1940

2,557 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 128

Great Public Schools' Cricket

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 25

When Newington College won the toss at Stanmore last Saturday in its game against St. Joseph's College in thte fourth round of the G.P.S. cricket competition…

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St. Bernard's School, Mascot

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 13

Elsie Flicker (15 years), Marie Bell (15 years) gained Southern Cross Commercial College Diploma for Theory of Shorthand (Pitman's) with a percentage…

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An S.O.S. Appeal Grave Dangers to Schools

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 30

A grave danger threatens our Catholic schools—a danger that should be recognised before it is too late. While our Catholic people are supporting their…

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Good Training. Great Public Schools' Crews. Scots College Hampered

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 13

Smooth water in Partamatta River yesterday allowed the Great Public Schools' crews to carry out course trials without trouble. The Scots College after a couple of practice…

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The Schools. Anzac Day Plans. Services on April 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 4

As Anzac Day itself is a public holiday the Director of Education, Mr. J. G. McKenzie, has invited all heads of schools to hold their Anzac Day…

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War Workers at Girls' Secondary Schools' Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 17

MEMBERS of the Girls' Secondary Schools' Club who are engaged in war work, photographed at the Club's new room in Gowing's Building, George Street. Left to right: MISSES H. FRIZELL, L. WETHERELL, M. ANDERSON, Z. BARK AS, M. REES, MESDAMES J. RILEY and J. RODIE, and MISS I. TAIT…

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School's Winger for Union

The Sun · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 48

J. McClelland, one of the best wing three-quarters at Sydney Technical High School for many years, has been…

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Transfer of Teachers

The Propeller · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 3

The Department of Education notifies the following appointments and transfer of teachers and assistant teachers in connection with local…

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Electricity in Schools. Council's Efforts Appreciated

The Propeller · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 7

"This is most unique, as when officials retire they generally forget all about their contact with public organisations," said Alderman Gifford…

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District Schools L[?]

Liverpool News · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

The committee of the Central (Schools) Library Scheme met at Liverpool Technical School on Tuesday, and considered a list of books submitted by the…

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Fairfield School of Arts Trustees Elected

The Biz · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 5

At the meeting of Fairfield School on Arts committee, held on Tuesday night, a letter was received from the 4th Battalion thanking the institution for the…

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Sunday School Picnic. Wetherill and Bossley Park C. of E.

The Biz · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 4

A large number of Sunday school children from Wetherll and Bossley Park Church of England held their annual picnic In the park at wetherill Park. The…

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Repairs to Glenfield School

The Biz · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 6

Mr. J. Jackson, M.L.A., has been advise a by the Laector of Education that [?] and repairs will be carried out at Gem[?] Public School at the earliest…

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Eastern Suburbs Hebrew School

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 9

The Eastern Suburbs Hebrew Classes held their Annua Purim Concert on Sunday last. The pupils of the classes presented two plays under the direction…

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Senior Sunday School Scholars

The Methodist · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 6

Without a doubt many Sunday School Superintendents experience a great difficulty in retaining scholars over fourteen years of age. That such is a problem has been my experience for many…

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"A Great Schoolmaster"

The Methodist · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 16

Sir,—I have discovered that I was only technically correct in stating that Joseph Coates was the first headmaster. of Sydney High School…

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Armidale School. Centenary Celebrated

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 16

The Armidale School has been celebrating its centenary this week. Special functions arranged included a dinner for about 200 old boys, who yere the guests of the headmaster,…

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Private Air Schools Government Desires Control. by Our Aviation Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 19

The Air Board, which recently rejected naproposal by the Dil ectoi-General of Civil Auatlon that the piivate flying training schools should co-opuale for the establishment of an…

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Manly's Claim for High School

The Sun · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 2

The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) has notified Manly Council that he Is prepared to meet a deputation on April 23, to discuss…

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Ginger Meggs [?] the Pupils

The Sun · Sunday 14 April 1940 · page 1

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