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M R Callaghan and G J Bradford - Part 1
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Date1973DescriptionMurray Raymond Callaghan (Headmaster 1964-1973) and Gregory John Bradford (Headmaster 1973-1976) in conversation.
Recorded 5 December 1973, in the K J Andrews Library.
Topics:
0:00 Introduction
0:39 Staffing (changes, including preservation of Classics Master and introduction of Commerce Master and History Master)
2:04 G J Bradford (Deputy Headmaster 1967-1969)
2:32 Changes in staffing patterns and turnover
4:55 Changes in enrolment/selection policy
10:41 Changes to curriculum and structure of School (secondary education reforms and introduction of HSC)
13:21 Societal changes (impact on parents and student welfare)
19:00 Voluntary commitment is the genius of Sydney High School
19:50 School infrastructure and grounds (including quadrangle)
23:45 Construction and opening of McDonald Building (including retention of bear pit)
25:35 The fence between the boys’ and girls’ schools and shared playground
26:40 Tennis courts refurbishment at expense of Department of Education
26:27 McDonald Building features (including trial of Deputy Headmaster’s suite, also conference room)
29:40 Senior study roomsOriginal MediumCassetteCollectionHeadmasters in conversation, 1973
Recorded 5 December 1973, in the K J Andrews Library.
Topics:
0:00 Introduction
0:39 Staffing (changes, including preservation of Classics Master and introduction of Commerce Master and History Master)
2:04 G J Bradford (Deputy Headmaster 1967-1969)
2:32 Changes in staffing patterns and turnover
4:55 Changes in enrolment/selection policy
10:41 Changes to curriculum and structure of School (secondary education reforms and introduction of HSC)
13:21 Societal changes (impact on parents and student welfare)
19:00 Voluntary commitment is the genius of Sydney High School
19:50 School infrastructure and grounds (including quadrangle)
23:45 Construction and opening of McDonald Building (including retention of bear pit)
25:35 The fence between the boys’ and girls’ schools and shared playground
26:40 Tennis courts refurbishment at expense of Department of Education
26:27 McDonald Building features (including trial of Deputy Headmaster’s suite, also conference room)
29:40 Senior study roomsOriginal MediumCassetteCollectionHeadmasters in conversation, 1973
RELATED
Related ItemM R Callaghan and G J Bradford - Part 2Related PersonMurray Raymond CallaghanGregory BradfordRelated EventOfficial opening of the Charles McDonald Building, 17 March 1972
M R Callaghan and G J Bradford - Part 1 (1973). High History and Heritage, accessed 18/04/2026, https://history.sydneyhigh.school/nodes/view/8234