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Schools, 1949

2,339 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 117

Cabramatta Infants' School Club

The Biz · Thursday 4 August 1949 · page 7

The obove club held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, 27th July, and was pleased to welcome six new members. Gas and electricity restrictions are still with…

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Modern School, In Heart Of The Continent

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 5 August 1949 · page 15

SITUATED not far from the hearl of the Continent, Tennant Creek Public School is providing children with…

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Schools And Soccer

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 August 1949 · page 2

Sir,—The Education Department exempted from school attendance all children who presented notes from parents in…

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Arbor Day in Schools

The Sun · Friday 5 August 1949 · page 6

Arbor and Conservation Day was celebrated today in many schools by tree plantings in the ground…

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New School, Strathfield

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 5 August 1949 · page 10

The Consecration and Official Opening of the NSW Board of Jewish Education’s new Centre at 9 Florence St., Strathfield will…

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"She's My Teacher!" Because I am only a child I need to be taught. Parents and teachers are my best friends. They help me most who know me best and understand what I need. "There is no boy or girl problem; the only problem is leadership."

The Methodist · Saturday 6 August 1949 · page 5

"She's my teacher!" There was pride in Norman's voice as he stopped in his play long enough to point out his Sunday school teacher to his school-mate, and Miss Rogerson's heart sang as…

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The Week's Shows a film about the old school tie

The Sun · Sunday 7 August 1949 · page 33

THE Boulting Brothers' production for Pilgrim Pictures, The Guinea Pig, deals with a subject of topical interest in the English social scene: the change that is taking place in the Public School…

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Canings shocked the Russian teacher

The Sun · Sunday 7 August 1949 · page 14

After a quick look at British schools, Soviet teacher S. Shundenko says he is shocked by brutality in the classrooms. Back in Russia from the…

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Write in for This Knitted dress for schoolgirl

The Sun · Sunday 7 August 1949 · page 42

IDEAL for the fashion-conscious teenage daughter is this simple lightweight frock knitted…

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The Schoolboy Detective the Island of the Silver River

The Sun · Sunday 7 August 1949 · page 7

READ THIS FIRST: Rob Pearce, the schoolboy detective is disappointed when the can't get a job on a yacht, the owner…

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George Hart reviews new films Guinea pig boy wins respect of school

The Sun · Monday 8 August 1949 · page 12

John and Roy Boulting have turned out another worthy British film in The Guinea Pig (Lyceum). The Boulting twins, whose…

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Boy Hoaxes His School

Daily Mirror · Monday 8 August 1949 · page 16

LONDON, A 16-years-old boy of Yeovil Grammar School celebrated passing his school certificate in a…

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Fire Destroys New School

Daily Mirror · Monday 8 August 1949 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Fire early today gutted the new Aberfeldie State School and caused damage estimated at…

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Boy Hoaxes His School

Daily Mirror · Monday 8 August 1949 · page 16

LONDON, A 16-years-old boy of Yeovil Grammar School celebrated passing his school certificate in a…

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Ex-teacher "Fined" £18 for Indecency

Daily Mirror · Monday 8 August 1949 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Monday. -- Richard Samuel Turner (52), Lonsdale St., Dandenong, former head teacher at…

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Ex-teacher Fined £18 for Indecency

Daily Mirror · Monday 8 August 1949 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Monday. -- Richard Samuel Turner (52), Lonsdale St., Dandenong, former head teacher at…

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Good Morning, Dear Teacher

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1949 · page 2

Two pupils, Janice Pickard and Dorothy Clark, were organisers of a recent lunch-hour concert at Wentworthville Public School. Proceeds of the highly…

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Ex-Students Field Day In High School Sports

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1949 · page 11

Some keen tussles resulted when Parramatta High School met "Old Boys" in the ex-students sports day at Cumberland Oval last week…

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Keen Interest in School Football

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1949 · page 11

The schoolboy Rugby Union matches played near the Ranger's cottage in Parramatta Park each Friday has attracted a…

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Ex-students' Day Parramatta High School

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 10 August 1949 · page 4

The strong school spirit which imbues all who have attended Parramatta HIgh School was evident on Wednesdy. August 3, when ex-students of that school rolled…

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