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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Schools

Schools, 1908

655 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 33

School of Arts for Leura. Leura

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 22 June 1908 · page 3

The Leura Progress Association, who are the principal movers in the matter of establishing a local School of Arts, are calling a public meeting of the townspeople…

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Record School Attendances

Leader · Tuesday 23 June 1908 · page 2

Colin Harris, son of Mr. R. Harris, of Metcalfe, Victoria, has just received a certificate, signed by the Minster and Director of Education, for…

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Tempest & Sunshine. Chapter I. Mr. Wilmot, the "Teacher."

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 June 1908 · page 4

"Never mind, sister," said Fanny, "never mind; of course Aunt Judy didn't mean to do it, for she likes Dido as well as we do."…

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Death of an Ex-schoolmaster

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 June 1908 · page 12

The death is announced, at the age of 65, of Mr. E. J. Dryhurst, one of the early headmasters of St.John's Denominational School,…

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Farmers Winter School

Leader · Thursday 25 June 1908 · page 2

The proceedings of the third annual winter school for farmers at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College were opened on Tuesday night by the…

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School of Arts Stocktaking

National Advocate · Friday 26 June 1908 · page 2

Our readers are remind d that stock-taking will commence at the School of Arts on Monday week, July 6th. Members are requested to return all books and magazines…

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Visitors to the District School

National Advocate · Friday 26 June 1908 · page 2

Between 3 and 4 o'clock this afternoon the Bathurst District School will be open to visitors. An advertisement in yesterday's issue invites the members of the Parents and…

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An Overcrowded School. Mudgee

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 June 1908 · page 3

Owing to insufficient accommodation at the Mudgee district school, classes for the voting children have to be held in a weathershed. The exposure of the children in…

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School Holidays

Leader · Friday 26 June 1908 · page 2

In view of the decision made to carry out the public schools demonstration as a farewell to the American Fleet, on the ove of their departure,…

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They Went to School

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 27 June 1908 · page 6

COLIN HARRIS, son of R. Harris, of Metcalfe, has just received a certificate, signed by the Minister and Director of Education, for commendable attendance at Metcalfe State…

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School of Arts Stocktaking

National Advocate · Saturday 27 June 1908 · page 4

Our readers are reminded that stock taking will commence at the School of Arts on Monday week, July 6th. Members are requested to return all books and magazines…

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School of Mines

National Advocate · Monday 29 June 1908 · page 2

In connection with the proposal to establish a School of Mines at Bathurst, Mr, John Miller, M.L.A. has received the following letter from Mr P. Board…

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Schools Match

Leader · Monday 29 June 1908 · page 3

The Orange Superior Public School team journeyed to Bathurst [?]n Saturday last to play a match against the Bathurst District School. They were…

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Not Ratable All Saints' Schoolroom a Successful Appeal

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1908 · page 2

The appeal of Very Rev. Dean Marriott against the council's assessments of the schoolroom connected with All Saints' Cathedral was further…

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Orange District Teachers’ Association

Leader · Wednesday 1 July 1908 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above Association will be held In the Orange S.P.S. on Saturday next, 4th July, when the following questions…

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Visit to the "Guardian" Office. a School Boy's Essay

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 23

On Thursday afternoon last the boys of the 6th Class at the Mudgee District School, under the charge of the Language master, Mr. A. McKean,…

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School Vacations

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 15

In consequence of the visit of the American fleet next month country public schools will be closed from the 19th to 31st August, instead of during…

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Merriwa Public School

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 11

On Thursday night last parents and scholars to a good number, considering the inclement weather, attended at the Merriwa . Public…

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Rylstone Public School

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 15

On Friday last 25th inst., at the invitation of the Headmaster, a number of parents and citizens met at the school, to hear the report and individual results…

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Newnes South Public School. Department or Public Instruction, Sydney, June 25, 1908

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 July 1908 · page 3

Sir,-- I have the honor to acquaint you that the Minister of Public Instruction has approved of the provision of a new building on the Government township in…

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