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Date(s)
- 1931-1937 (Creation)
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Series
Extent and medium
Loose papers in 2 manila folders
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The Most Rev. Wm. Saumarez Smith encouraged the Sunday School teachers of the diocese to form an association. The inaugural meeting of the SSTA was held on January 29 1909, at St Mark's, Granville, with the Rev. A.E.J. Ross acting as chairman. This was closely followed by the first SSTA Conference which was held on the February 17 1909, at St John's, Parramatta, presided over by the Ven. Archdeacon Gunther. The first committee consisted of the Rev. A.E.J. Ross, Mr W.P. Noller and G.H. Lewis, with Mr LC Colman as Hon. Secretary. The association gradually grew and from 1929 has been associated with the Diocesan Board of Education which assisted with teacher training and kindergarten instruction.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This series comprises papers related to the design of service medals, SSTA medallions and badges, including quotes, orders and payments receipts for these items. Some rough sketches of badge and medallion designs are found on scraps of paper. Other papers include advertisements from engravers and die sinkers and correspondence between these companies and the SSTA, mostly typescript, some manuscript and carbon copies. Also includes lists of badge orders for members, badge requests and receipts for payment of badges.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Alphabetical
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Conditions governing access
Open access