Education for the farmer's son in Western Australia
Principal Hindmarsh argues for strong agricultural education linking schools to farm life. He cites curriculum aims, farm-based learning, and residential agricultural high schools, noting NSW and New Zealand precedents and urging practical, independent thinking for rural students to thrive on return to the land.
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P. Hindmarsh
Macarthur Agricultural High School
Glenfield
Dominions
N.S.W
J. W. Turner
Hurlstone Agricultural Continuation School
Hurlstone Agricultural High School
New Zealand
Fielding
Spencer
Department of Education
Universty
Agricultural High School
Europe
Wiens
Servie
Increasing Importance of Women's Education
Madame Curie praised as a strong advocate for broader women’s education and broader roles. Since her era, women have entered most professions including medicine law science and theology, with universities expanding courses and Oxford opening to women. Education broadens minds and enhances social service, professional life, and motherhood, making women vital to humanity and future generations.
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Madame Curie
Oxford University
University of WA
Fife
Commonwealth bureau urged to unify Australian physical education
A national fitness council recommends establishing a Commonwealth Bureau of Co-ordinated Physical Education in Canberra with a chief director. The plan aims to drive state programs under Commonwealth direction, with a visiting state liaison, a senior woman officer for women's groups, and a system of holidays with family care. Municipalities would contribute by providing pools recreation areas and parks.
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Commonwealth Bureau
Australia
Commonwealth
Canberra
Seaing
Commonwealth Health Department
Wmutlers
School Requisites Shop Promotes Back-To-School Needs
The article notes a Perth Western Australia retailer Pellegrini & Co Ltd at 776 Hay Street Herth offering stocks of books charts teaching aids and furnishings. Manager Mr B Lonergan with 22 years experience leads the up-to-date School Requisites Department and Johnsen oversees educational hooks and materials for eight years. Mail orders and in-store visits are encouraged.
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Western Australia
Ansted Pellegrini & Co Ltd
Firn
Hay Street
Herth
Pmr
B. Lonergan
Pellegrini
Australia
Tn Tharwe
I Johnsen
Leant
Angle
Foy's
Girls College in the Hills at St Brigid's Lesmardie
A colonial notice touts St Brigid's College Lesmardie as a highland girls’ school. It highlights hilltop setting near Perth, healthful elevation, pine surroundings, and a broad curriculum. Prospective parents can request prospectuses from Mother Superior or Kalamunda 107 by mail or phone.
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Les Iurdie
Perth
Darling Ran
Merex
Ant
Frei Vale
St. Brixid's College
Lesmardie
Kalamunda 107
Education at New Norcia and St Gertrude's College
The New Norcia institutions, including St Stephen’s College and St Gertrude’s College, are described for their rural setting and long training in character and mind. The piece notes opening dates, transport, and extensive facilities, highlighting discipline, sports, and the Sisters’ emphasis on broad literacy and social-fine arts education.
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New Norcia
Australia
Ocr
St. Gertrude’s College
Phas
Paten
Hruther
Pert
Derward Hoste
Murraysstreet
Norcia
Iin
Beutler
Beans School Service Ad Promises Low Cost Children Wear
An old style ad promotes Beans School Service as offering durable inexpensive clothing for boys and girls. It claims a comprehensive catalogue and options for customers who cannot visit the premises, with assurances of satisfaction and general hardware related items and uniforms. The wording is garbled but centers on affordable schoolwear and a mail order catalogue.
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Jay
Uiliret
Ganents
Education As Best Equipment For Children
A Norther Star editorial argues education is essential yet cautions that schooling alone does not create brilliance. It says good thinking comes from sharpened mental habits developed through education, while many people rely on inherited beliefs rather than independent reasoning, and that university study enhances, not guarantees, natural abilities.
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Norther Star
NSAV
Fife
Education University
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