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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Schools

Schools, 1914

912 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 46

Schoolboy's Death Drowned in Domain Baths. Disappears Unnoticed. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 1

John Macguire, 13, a schoolboy, who lived at 71 Young-street, Redfern, was drowned in the Domain Baths on Friday afternoon…

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Bathurst Trades School

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 3 February 1914 · page 3

The 1914 Session of the BATHURST TRADES SCHOOL will begin on 2nd FEBRUARY. Classes will be held in the following subjects:—Freehand and…

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Teachers on Strike Pupils Follow Example. New Mistress Hustled From School. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 3

Fifty Herefordshire schools have closed, and it is believed thirty more will be obliged to follow suit. Schoolgirls at Ledbury took…

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Qualifying Certificate Holders. Lithgow As a Centre for Mountain Scholars

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

It is noted from a perusal of the list of passes in connection with the examination for qualifying certificates that a considerable number came from Mountain schools, and it…

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Teachers on Strike. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

Eight schools in the County of Herefordshire have been closed is the result of the teachers striking for higher salary…

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School of Arts Wanted L.O.L. Gets in Early

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

An application from the secretary of the Loyal Orange Lodge was received at last night's meeting of the School of Arts Committee, for the use…

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A Caretaker's Work School of Arts Committee. Their Opinion of a Day's Graft

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

As shown by the [?] Committee's report, adopted at last night's meeting of the School of Arts Committee, the caretaker of the institution…

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"Left the Town" School of Arts Advertising Scheme. Something That Never Came Off

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

Some time ago, the committee of the Bathurst School of Arts was approached by a gentleman, who submitted an advertising scheme,…

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Lithgow District School. 85 Per Cent. Passes at Intermediate Examination

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

In the list published yesterday it is noticed that six students at the Lithgow District School were successful, namely, James Holt, who secured two A's and three B's, Francis…

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School Picnic at Cullen Bullen. Opening the New School

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 1

A very successful school picnic was held in Mr. Humphries paddock, last week. I was told that only one person failed to enjoy the day, and that one--our severest…

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Schoolgirls Resentful. Objections to a Teacher. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 4

The girls at a school in Ledbury, Herefordshire, where a new mistress was recently installed, rebelled against her authority, and signified their…

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New School Teacher

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 23

Mr. C. V. Rowsell, of Hillston, has taken up duties as head master of the Dunedoo Superior Public School. Mr. E. C. Barton, the assistant,…

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Gulgong's New Teacher

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 21

Prior to his removal from Barham to Gulgong, Sir. Lewis, the headmaster, was entertained by the parents and friends and made the…

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School Boy's Death. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 2

At the inquest to-day into the death of John Maguire, a pupil of St. Peter's R.C. School, who was drowned while swimming with 46 class mates in…

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Scholarships at the District School. List of Those Awarded

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 4

It will be remembered that in December last the annual test of primary education throughout the State was hold, which meant, that those pupils who had completed 18…

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Trade Schools. (To the Editor "Bathurst Times.")

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 5

Sir,—As wrong impressions seem to exist war regard to the Trades Schools, which are established in various centres and brought into operation this week,…

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The Local Public School

Leader · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 6

Success of a pronounced character has attended the efforts put forth by the local Public School in the recent examinations. Nine certificates were…

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Trades Schools Training of Employees. Bathurst Appealed To. (To the Editor.)

National Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 4

Sir,—As wrong impressions seem to exist with regard to the Trades Schools which are established in various centres and brought into…

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School Girl Killed. a Disastrous Storm. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Sunday 8 February 1914 · page 4

A severe thunderstorm, accompanied by lightning, passed over Geelong yesterday afternoon. Its affects were worst at Gheringhap, where a schoolgirl was…

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The Leader. and Stock and Station News Monday, February 9, 1914. Continuation Schools

Leader · Monday 9 February 1914 · page 2

LAST year a continuation school for girls was inaugurated at the High School in Orange, and the year previous saw one for boys started here…

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