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Schools, 1940

2,557 stories in Sydney's papers · page 68 of 128

Evacuation of school

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 16 June 1940 · page 3

LONDON, Saturday. -- Most of the 400 boys at Altringham Grammar School, Cheshire, may be…

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Women teachers now allowed to marry

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 16 June 1940 · page 9

Partial removal of the marriage ban on women teachers in State schools will result in at least 12 early marriages. The ban was modified by the…

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Raising of school leaving age urged

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 16 June 1940 · page 6

The Australian Youth Congress carried a resolution yesterday urging that the school leaving age be raised from 14 to 16 years…

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"CARMEN." Conservatorium Opera School. Enthusiastic Performance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 5

The Conservatorium Operaa School celebrated its 25th anniversary on Siturday night with a performance of Carmen but enthusiastic as the…

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King's School Fete

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 9

Parties already arranged to defray expenses of the fete to be held at The King's School on August 17, in aid of the Red Cross, include an American…

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High School Cadet Corps

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 3

High School teachers are keen to help in the establishment of cadet corps with the assistance of the military authoritics, and have received assurances that this will be…

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Queensland Bride Weds At King's School

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 10

Miss Dorothy Scott McLeod and Mr. Graham Robertson, members of well-known pastoral families, were married last night in the Chapel of the bridegroom's old school--The King's School, Parramatta…

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Successful Pupils

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 8

At the recent Eisteddfod at Parramatta the following competitors, Miss Judith Hackenberg, Masters Will Gracey and Ken Taylor, received very high…

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Nursery School Parramatta Project Association Formed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 1

First move towards the opening of a nursery school at Parramatta for children of pre-school age was made at a public meeting…

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School Beautification

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 7

The Main Roads Department intimated that there was no objection to the proposed planting of shrubs in the vicinity. of Baulkham Hills Public…

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Has Left School

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 7

Dear "Worker,"—It is many weeks since I have written to your interesting Page, so I thought I'd write again. I have secured two constant…

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Conditions at Menai School. Inspector's Criticism

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 5

On the recommendation of its health inspector, Mr. W. L. Cooper, the Sutherland Shire Council has decided to lodge a strong protest to the Education Department against…

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Pupils' Revue at Hurstville

The Propeller · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

At the Masonic Hall, Hurstville, the pupils of Miss Pat Mitchell recently presented a bright and snappy revue, "Sparkles." The costumes worn…

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Secretariate of Catholic Action Box 1536 D.D., G.P.O. Sydney. Catholic Evidence Method. Simplified For Primary Schools. Introduction to Lessons on the Sacraments

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 10

These Notes, be if well understood, are for TEACHERS. They give HINTS as to HOW to simplify Doctrine, so that children in Senior Primary Classes, or First…

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Catholic High School. AMERICA'S £500,000. New York, May 29

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 15

A new are[?]dioceses Catholic high school for boys to be erected in New York will cost £500,000. It will accommodate 3000 students. This five-storey, fireproof brick…

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School Helps Patriotic Fund

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 4

The secretary of Penrith branch of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund, Mr H. Baker, has received a donation of £5 from Penrith Primary…

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Red Cross Effort South Granville School

The Broadcaster · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 4

On Wednesday, June 12, a group of mother—Mesdames Pope. Pavey England, Death, Maosen Sellers. Langley McKay Evenden and Hazelane—With…

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Catholic Evidence Method. Simplified for Primary Schools Introduction to Lessons on the Sacraments

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 16

These Notes, be it well understood, are for teachers. They give hints as to how to simplify Doctrine so that children in Senior Primary Classes, or First…

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Patriotism Of Teachers To the Editor of "The Sun."

The Sun · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 17

In reply to James Trimmer in "The Sun" (186'40), I desire to state that already many teachers are in the A.I.F. and hundreds who have…

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School Safety Patrols. Bexley's Championship

The Propeller · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 3

The Bexley Parents and Citizens' Association organised a programme in the St. George Theatre, Bexley, on Wednesday night, 12th instant, when…

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