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Schools, 1949

2,339 stories in Sydney's papers · page 82 of 117

Schools Athletics Start at 10 A.m

Daily Mirror · Thursday 29 September 1949 · page 28

THE All Schools athletic championships to be decided at the 'S.C.G. on Saturday will commence at 10 a.m…

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Schools Athletics Start at 10 A.m

Daily Mirror · Thursday 29 September 1949 · page 28

THE All Schools athletic A championships to be decided at the S.O.G. on Saturday will commence at 10 a.m…

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New Infants' School at Canley Vale

The Biz · Thursday 29 September 1949 · page 2

Tenders have been called for the ercction of a new infants' building at the Canley Vale Public School. That announcement was made by the…

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25th Anniversary Lansdowne School of Arts Celebrations

The Biz · Thursday 29 September 1949 · page 10

After several glorious sunny days last week the committee of Lansdowne School of Arts had every reason to expect a record attendance at their 25 th niver…

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This Jawbreaker Is Used Sometimes by Scholars

Daily Mirror · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 6

ALBUQUERQUE (New Mexico).--Don't try to say it, but isn't Homoeidoheterosemantophonoglosses an interesting word? DR. LYNN B. MITCHELL,…

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This Jawbreaker Is Used Sometimes by Scholars

Daily Mirror · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 6

ALBUQUERQUE (New Mexico).--Don't try to say it, but isn't Homoeidoheterosemantophbnoglosses an interesting word? DR. LYNN B. MITCHELL,…

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Sydney Diary Films for schoolchildren: Drama in parks: Selfish girl: Shift work on radio serials

The Sun · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 13

SCHOOL is a much more interesting, place than it used to be. Now the kids have radio programmes and movies to…

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Course for Hebrew Teachers in Israel

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 3

An important project has been embarked upon by the “World Union of Jewish Education in the Diaspora,” of Jerusalem. This Union has decided to institute a Seminar in Jerusalem for practising Hebrew teachers in the Diaspora…

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School Paper

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 3

The next issue of the School Magazine will appear in time for the Yom Tovim. A competition is being held so that pupils can…

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2Ch Sunday School Cup

The Methodist · Saturday 1 October 1949 · page 7

In order to encourage goodwill and cooperation, and to assist in increasing attendances at Sunday Schools generally, Station 2CH has launched the 2CH Sunday School Cup…

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State Aid for Roman Catholic Schools

The Methodist · Saturday 1 October 1949 · page 3

[The following article appeared as a Leader in a recent issue of The Australian Baptist. The subject dealt with is of great importance to all Protestants. The Church of Rome is nothing if…

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Sunday School of the Air Show Boat Cruise

The Methodist · Saturday 1 October 1949 · page 5

Saturday, 15th October, is the date for the first grand outing of the Sunday School of the Air, which will take the form of a cruise on the "Showboat"…

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24,000 Students In One School Brilliant Record of Sydney Tech

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 1 October 1949 · page 7

A nation's industrial growth and, at times, its very existence lies in the hands of its technicians and craftsmen. For it is mainly on the skill and ability of these men that a nation must depend for the development of its industrial…

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The Schoolboy Detective the Island of the Silver River

The Sun · Sunday 2 October 1949 · page 67

READ THIS FIRST: Rob Pearce, the schoolboy detective, tries to get a job on a yacht whose owner, Mr. Symington,…

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Why Are You Proud of Your School?. Big Prize for Essay

The Sun · Sunday 2 October 1949 · page 66

HAVE you ever thought of all the things you like about your school? Perhaps there is a lovely view…

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Show Business British star brilliant in schoolmaster role

The Sun · Sunday 2 October 1949 · page 41

IF it were not for Marius Goring, Two Cities' adaption of the Hugh Walpole novel, Mr. Perrin and Mr. Traill, could easily have been just another of those films about life in an English public school. But Goring's…

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Record High Jump at School Championships

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 2 October 1949 · page 15

K. J. McMAHON (St. Patrick's, Strathfield) clearing the bar at 5ft 11in, to win the Under 17 High Jump at yesterday's All Schools' Athletic Championships…

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Among The Schools Combined Meet Unlikely

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 2 October 1949 · page 15

THERE are now only dim prospects of a combined G.P.S., Associated, and High schools' athletic meeting being…

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George Hart reviews new films Magnificent scenery in new school drama

The Sun · Monday 3 October 1949 · page 10

Another British school drama, and a moderately good one, is Mr. Perrin and Mr. Traill (Embassy). Based on Hugh Walpole's novel…

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School Fete

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 4

The Spring Fete held at the Parramatta North Infants' School, recently, was officially opened by Mr. G. C. Gollan,…

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