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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Schools

Schools, 1903

143 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 3 of 8

Miller's Waterholes Public School

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 9 June 1903 · page 5

The annual picnic in connection with this school was held on Saturday, in the paddock adjacent to the school site, immediately opposite the Common gate. There was a…

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Sunday School Anniversary

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 9 June 1903 · page 5

The anniversary services in connection with the Methodist S.S. were held in the church on Sunday. The interior of the [?] was prett[?] decorated in evergreens and foliage…

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Methodist Church. Sunday School Services

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 11 June 1903 · page 5

THE anniversary services of the Grafton Methodist Sunday School were held on Sunday last, and were well attended. The hall was lavishly and tastefully…

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Wirrimbi School

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 12 June 1903 · page 2

IN regard to a request made to the Minister for Works, by a deputation at Macksville, during his recent visit to the Raleigh electorate, for the erection of a teacher's…

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Two of Life's Teachers

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 June 1903 · page 6

Life has two teachers—example and experience. Experience is a most excellent instructor but, as has been said, his school fees are very high[?]…

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Teachers' Association

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 June 1903 · page 3

The Teachers' Association of New South Wales held its annual meeting on Friday in Sydney. The annual report stated that the members numbered 134. A plan had been…

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P. Schools' Athletic Association

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 June 1903 · page 5

A meeting of teachers and others was held in the Grafton Superior Public School on Saturday, to discuss the position of the above Association. Mr. District Inspector…

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School of Arts Concert. at Pamer's Island

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 26 June 1903 · page 4

THE most successful concert held on Palmer's Island for many years past eventuated there on Wednesday evening, in aid of the funds of the School of Arts. This institution originated some…

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Brushgrove School of Arts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 June 1903 · page 4

The adjourned meeting of the above was held last Friday night in the Oddfellows' Hall, when 43 members attended, Mr. W. Rinkin presiding. Great interest was mani…

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Cowper Public School

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 June 1903 · page 5

On Friday, before breaking up for the mid-winter vacation, the Revs. F. Dixon and E. King addressed the chlldron. The Rev. Mr. King presented 18 prizes gained…

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Religious Instruction In Schools

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 June 1903 · page 4

Speaking at the Newcastle Synod, Archdeacon Tyrrell said that he agreed with Bishop Pain that the present system of giving religious instruction in the public…

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Brushgrove School of Arts

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 July 1903 · page 7

A SERIOUS division of opinion has already taken place amongst the members of the Brushgrove School of Arts. It appears that at the…

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Cowper Public School

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 July 1903 · page 7

ON Friday, before breaking up for the mid-winter vacation, the Revs. F. Dixon and E. King addressed the children. The Rev. Mr. King…

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Harwood Public School

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 3 July 1903 · page 4

ON closing school for the midwinter vacation on Friday evening last, Mr. E. A. Smith had to perform a very pleasing duty in presenting to the successful pupils of his fourth class the…

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P. S. Teachers' Association. Annual Conference

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 July 1903 · page 5

The sixth annual conference of the New South Wales Public School Teachers' Association was opened in Sydney on Tuesday by his Excellency Sir Harry Rawson…

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State-Subsidised Teachers

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 July 1903 · page 2

The Minister for Public Instruction aid on the table of the Legislative Assembly last Tuesday an additional regulation under the Public Instruction Act providing that in thinly-populated…

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The Teacher

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 July 1903 · page 3

"The Century Dictonary & Cyclopedia & Atlas" are are essentially the ten best books for the here as, they are for students, school…

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School Teachers

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1903 · page 8

Among the minor matters dealt with at the Teachers' Conference, which closed last week, was the apparel and habits of male and…

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The School Inspector

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 July 1903 · page 8

There was nothing in Dr. Smyth's address at the Teachers' Conference which was more enjoyed or which provoked heartier laughter than the picture drawn of the school inspector. "Do we…

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Teachers' Dress and Habits

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 17 July 1903 · page 6

SHAKESPEARE has said 'apparel oft proclaims the man.' I think it often proclaims the woman, said Mr. Chief Inspector Bridges in a little…

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