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Schools, 1940

2,557 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 128

Newtown Hebrew School

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 7

We are pleased to record that the Newtown Hebrew School will re-open its doors for the attendance of pupils on Sunday, January 14th,…

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Temple Emanuel Religious School

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 6

The School will re-open in February, on a date to be announced…

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A Speech Day Impression

The Methodist · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 11

I read a book the other day about Charm, and it set me wondering if there is any real value in it or whether it is merely a mythical quality…

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A Kerbstone Sunday School

The Methodist · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 11

This is a movement conducted by members of young people (comprising members of every Protestant denomination) to help fill the Church…

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The Churches. Summer School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 12

"Christian Practice in a Time of Trouble" will be the theme of the Anglican Summer School meetings, organised by the Australian Board of…

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Grail Summer School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 22

The Grail summer school will begin this afternoon at the Grail headquarters, Loyola, Greenwich Road, Greenwich, and will be continued throughout next week. There will be…

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School of Modern Writers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 11

Manuscripts by members of the School of Modern Writers will be read and discussed on Monday evening, at room 13, third floor. Post Office Chambers, 333 George Street…

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Teachers' Match. Campbell's Seven Wickets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 22

A. Campbell, who has bowled splendidly for the New South Wales Teachers' team of cricketers in recent matches, was primarily responsible for the team's win over a team representing the Education…

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School's Fine Spirit in Sport Keenness Despite Failures

The Sun · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 8

Keenness throughout the year, despite repeated failures, is reflected in the annual review of the Marrickville De La Salle College's sporting activities by its Christmas magazine "Green and Gold."…

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Education Camp for Teachers

The Sun · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 3

The second annual physical education camp for school teachers will begin next Monday at Brookvale, where a "canvas city" will arise. The 180…

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Teachers Seek Federal Help

Daily News · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.--A deputation representing the Australian Teachers' Federation today waited on the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies,…

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This is Golf — Special School holidays Session

Truth · Sunday 14 January 1940 · page 14

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School Days

Truth · Sunday 14 January 1940 · page 9

THAT reference to the Bourfce-street School in the life of W. H. McLaclilan:—I would like to point out that…

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Swimming Lesson, No. 3 By Teachers Who Know--Johnny Weissmuller And Eleanor Holm--Former Olympic And World's Champions Kick Important In Swimming

The Sun · Sunday 14 January 1940 · page 11

(This is the third of a series of articles on swimming by Johnny Weissmuller and Eleanor Holm. Everyone can swim if he tries, say Johnny and Eleanor, who are recognised as two of the greatest swimming coaches in the world. The two held numerous records.) At least two-thirds of your…

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The Schoolboy Detective The Flag

The Sun · Sunday 14 January 1940 · page 2

THE road across the lake was built high upon a sandbank, reinforced with great rocks and iron rails. The water lapped gently at…

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Schoolboy's Sailing Win

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 14 January 1940 · page 29

A 12-year-old schoolboy, J. Muston, sailed the 12-footer Viking to a win at Middle Harbor yesterday. The youngster is a member of the…

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Armidale School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 11

Mr. W. G. Partridge has been appointed Housemaster of The Armidale School Junior House. Mr. Partridge is an honours graduate of the…

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Training Air Radio Operators. School for Recruits

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 8

The Air Board has approved the establishment by Amalgamated Wireless of a special school for the instruction of R.A.A.F. recruits and others in Morse code signalling…

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Randwick Schooling

The Sun · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 13

Kilogram (I. Rohloff) did well when schooled over six standard fences at Randwick this morning. Kilogram should be a useful…

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Belisha Wore School Tie

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 2

"As Secretary of State for War, Leslie Hore-Belisha is credited with having been opposed to the old school tie."…

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