Education in Portland Rotary talk on city schools
The Portland Rotary Club heard A W Thompson headmaster of Portland High School discuss the link between Rotary and Education. He traced secondary education growth since 1910 act, noting enrollments and courses, costs, and the school’s impact on country children, with limited trade class offerings and issues in keeping students engaged.
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Fortiand Rotary Club
Portland High School
A. W. Thompson
Hsc
Rotary Club
Rotary
Portland
Ulome
St Lear
Brensees
Aboo
The leaving age and education reform debate
Post war concerns focus on parental control and trust in secondary schools. Calls stress broad education, encouragement, and training for leisure. A modern school approach uplifts pupils beyond special trades, aiming to enrich life, foster initiative, confidence, and respect for adult life. The school family relationship is crucial for the child’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Baphel Modern School
Victoria Royal Automobile Club taxi service ad promise
The ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB proclaims prompt reliable and on time taxi service. Hardy's Green Cab Taxi will be at your service with 24 hour phone access and day or night availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Automobile Club
Victoria
Hardy
Green
Ancient luminous creature hints at odd backyard find
Reader recalls finding strange glowing objects in a yard near Bout Portland and attempting to photograph the light in a darkroom. The luminous entity faded after a night and left questions about its nature. Nearby reports note farm visits, a large bulldozer, bird sanctuary concerns, and a historic regatta setup in Portland with boats and prizes.
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Laurie Osborne
Portland
Norman Hedditch
H Morton
Surrey
Hamilton Billing Club
Suilt
Yuenté
Bourne
Adelaide
Victora
Marquis of Mormandy
Portand
Trangmar
Learmonth
Melbourne
Australasia
Sydney
Rio Janeiro
Cork Harbours
Coac
Iittie
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