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Schools, 1942

2,651 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 133

"Secret 3" Smashed Up School

Daily Mirror · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 5

"The secret three" who caused widespread damage in suburban public schools recently, were unmasked at the…

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"Secret 3" Smashed Up School

Daily Mirror · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 5

"The secret three" who caused widespread damage in suburban public schools recently, were unmasked at the…

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Rowing Identities at School Regatta

Daily Mirror · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 12

ST. IGNATIUS' regatta on the Lane Cove last Saturday brought back many memories to rowing old-timers. There was a unique gathering of…

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War to Alter Standard of School Examinations

Daily Mirror · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 2

ALTHOUGH it was not intended to interfere with the Intermediate and Leaving examinations this year, the war position' might necessitate…

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Awards to Music Pupils

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 5

The following New South Wales awards, won in the 1941 examinations of the Trinity College of Music, London, are announced:…

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Shock for Aldermen 157,000 Feet of Timber for School Trenches

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 1

It is estimated that 157,000 super feet of timber will be required for school trenches at Parramatta…

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Flying Blind at R.a.a.f. School

The Sun · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 4

This is the Link Trainer in operation at one of our Elementary Air Force Schools. Inside the hooded cockpit of this miniature plane, a pupil pilot is "flying" his machine blind, while his instructor checks on aim with instruments…

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Not Enough Schools Now LONDON

The Sun · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 3

So many evacuated children have returned to London hat all available schools are overflowing and…

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"Tired Of School," Girl, 12, Missing

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 6

"I'm tired of school," 12-year-old Joan Noakes told a schoolboy friend as she walked with him to Penshurst railway station last Wednesday morning…

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School Shelters to Be Timbered

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 3

ALL public air-raid trenches and school shelters will be timbered, said the Minister for Public Works (Mr. Cahill) in the Legislative…

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School Shelters to Be Timbered

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 3

ALL public air-raid trenches and school shelters will be timbered, said the Minister for Public Works (Mr. Cahill) in the Legislative…

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Pupils Produce Play By Daniel Lord

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 7

"Round the Clock with Claire," a modern morality play by Father Daniel Lord, S.J., is being produced by pupils of St…

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School of Arts

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 6

A social night was held on Wednesday, April 15, for the purpose of farewelling Mr W. Jones, of the Springwood Railway Station staff, who has…

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Penrith School of Arts Appointment of Secretary

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the committee of Penrith School of Arts held on April 15, the esignations of the secretary (Mr O. Pullman) and…

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Afternoon for School Funds

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 3

Mrs A. Virgin, hon. treasurer of the Parents and Citizens' Association, is arranging a function to be held in the Mt. Druitt Hall on Tuesday, May 5…

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Public School

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 5

An effort for the Prisoners of War Fund, in connection with the Public Schools War Auxiliary, will conclude with a tuck shop on Friday…

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J. White's Century in Marists' School Cricket

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 22

The unbeaten teams, North Sydney and Mosman, met on Thursday in the Marist Brothers' Schools…

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Dental Essay Competition in Catholic Schools

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 8

The Dental Essay Competition will bE held throughout thE Catholic schools of N.S.W., on Monday, July 6, 1942…

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Schoolgirls' Camp, May 11Th—i6th

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 8

Schoolgirls between the ages of 14 and 16 will be able to spend their May holidays at Springwood, at…

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Gift by School Girl

The Propeller · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 6

A generous donation to Red Cross funds has been made by nine-year-old Beryl Forbes, of Sans Souci, who won two prizes in the recent Red Cross…

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