Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Schools, all years

Sydney · Schools

Schools, 1947

2,377 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 119

Early Trek to See Head of River School Children Pack Special Train Windy, Showery Weather Tipped

Daily Mirror · Saturday 12 April 1947 · page 2

FIRST special train to Penrith this morning for the Head of the River Regatta was crowded, despite cloudy, showery weather…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Rain Delays School Tennis Title Games

Daily Mirror · Saturday 12 April 1947 · page 11

Play in the School and Age Championships at White City today was delayed 1½ hours owing to rain. THE matches were eventually commenced on sodden courts and…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Rain Delays School Tennis Title Games

Daily Mirror · Saturday 12 April 1947 · page 11

Play in the School and Age Championships at White City today was delayed 1½ hours owing to rain. THE matches were eventually commenced on sodden courts and…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Yelling, happy schoolboys and close packed spectators enjoy the regatta

The Sun · Sunday 13 April 1947 · page 3

These Scots boys formed a solid block of barrackers at yesterday's regatta. They had powerful support from a bagpipes band, brought along, it was rumored, to strike terror into the hearts of rivals. Packed section of the Nepean west bank, where yesterday's regatta crowd, estimated at 9000, was thickest. Cheering was so loud that broadcast descriptions of the races could not be heard across the river…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Roosevelt Fund Scholars "Living Memorial"

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 3

NEW YORK,"'April 13 (A.A.P.). —Students from all over the world will be brought to the United States on scholarships from the Franklin…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Teachers From Britain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Sunday.—.The South Australian Government is trying to bring 200 women teachers from Britain to overcome the acute…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

New deal for schools

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 6

SIR,--The New Deal for Education Conference has asked the Federal Government to launch a loan of £100,000,000…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Age and School Tennis Titles

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 23

THE N.S.W. Lawn Tennis Association will conduct its age and school championships at White City on Wednesday, commencing at 3 p.m. Competitors who can…

Continued on Trove, page 23 →

Age and School Tennis Titles

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 23

THE N.S.W. Lawn Tennis Association will conduct its age and school championships at White City on Wednesday, commencing at 3 p.m. Competitors who can…

Continued on Trove, page 23 →

Age and School Tennis Titles

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 23

THE N.S.W. Lawn Tennis Association will A conduct its age and school championships at White City on Wednesday, commencing at 3 p.m. Competitors who can…

Continued on Trove, page 23 →

Teacher Flies to Her Pupils

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 4

MARY BARSTIER, a speech instructor of the University of Nebraska, flies more than 200 miles each week to reach one…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Teacher Flies to Her Pupils

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 4

MARY BARSTIER, a speech instructor of the University of Nebraska, flies more than 200 miles each week to reach one…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

School Congestion Serious Problem Says Headmaster

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 3

Only solution to the congestion problem at Parramatta Central School was the building of a new girls' high school and boys' junior technical school. the headmaster (Mr. Bannon), said to-day. Mr. Bannon was commenting on the matta Central classes at Rosehill…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Want Milk For School Children

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 3

The Lidcombe Parents and Citizen's Association will ask the Minister for Education (Mr. Heffron) to grant supplies of free milk to the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Parents Plan For New School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 2

Westmead Parents and Citizens' Association and the newly-formed Mothers' Club are enthusiastically planning to provide amenities for…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mothers May Place Ban On School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 2

Parents may keep their children away from Parramatta West Infants School unless something is done soon to relieve over-crowding there. At a meeting of the Mother's club…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tara School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 9

So many children have been booked to attend Tara School in 1948, that finding sufficient accommodation has become a problem…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Shortage of Teachers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 2

Sir,—As a parent and teacher, read with interest J.M.D.'s letter. Classes of 50 and over are the rule in our high schools, whereas the maximum…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Springwood Nursery School Assocciation

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 8

An afternoon was held at the home of Mrs. H Smith on Thursday afternoon last in aid of the Nursery School Association. During the afternoon the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Night Competition. Matches for next week in the night competitions on the School of Arts court will be as follows:—

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 1

Ladies: Monday, Leonay v. Emu (semi-final). Men: Tuesday, Waratah v. Colts; Wednesday, semi-final, first team v…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →