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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Schools

Schools, 1911

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A Rough-up in School. Boy Knocked About. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 3

William Green (13) was treated at a hospital to-day for various wounds which, it is alleged, he received in the course of a beating by, and a…

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School Teachers' Salaries Distinction Between Sexes. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 5

Over 1500 school teachers are in receipt of salaries of less than the minimum wage, £110. It is announced that this wage will apply…

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Mid-clarence News Ulmarra School of Arts

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 3

According to a motion carried at the last meeting of the committee of the Ulmarra School of Arts, a general meeting of members was convened for…

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Shifting the Home to Escape School

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 6

Various excuses have been offered by parents for the irregular attendance of their children at school, but few people would surely go to the lengths…

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Empire Day Celebrations. Grafton District School

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 2

Yesterday was Empire Day, and in common with other schools throughout the Commonwealth, the scholars were afforded a day of pleasure and profit—one…

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The Teacher's Crayon

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 3

At the North Sydney Practice School Inspector W. S. Reny gave an address on "The Teacher's Crayon—a Stimulant of Interest. Thought, and Imagination." Mr…

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The School Poultry Yard

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 3

In many bush places the teacher is lawyer, doctor, surveyor, and even minister, to the local people. He is expected to knew everything and do anything, and…

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The Schools. the Coronation Display

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 3

The difficulty in securing a suitable ground on which to entertain the school children having been overcome, preparations are proceeding apace. A departmental…

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Empire Day. Grafton District Public School

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1911 · page 3

About 50 ladies and gentlemen attended the Empire Day Celebration ceremony at the above school on Wednesday morning. Amongst the…

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High Schools and Superior Schools

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1911 · page 10

It does not appear to be generally understood that admission to High schools and to the senior classes of Superior Public schools is only possible at the…

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The Teachers' Lot

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1911 · page 2

Responding on Saturday to the kindly sentiments conveyed to him on his retirement from the service by over 60 school teachers, at Maryborough, Victoria, Mr…

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Maclean Convent School Concert

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1911 · page 2

Some six weeks ago the Sisters of Mercy, who control the local Convent, decided upon holding the annual concert and entertainment by the pupils and allow the…

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Convent Schools Concert

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1911 · page 11

A concert by pupils of St. Mary's Convent schools, assisted by adults, was held in the Theatre Royal last night, and was accorded good patronage. The first portion…

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School of Aeronauts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1911 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—A meeting of the Aerial League of the British Empire was held at the Mansion House. A resolution was carried appealing for £250,000 to…

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Public Schools Defence League

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 May 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—A meeting of the residents of Dulwich Hill and districts resulted in the formation of a Public Schools Defence League…

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The Coronation. Week's Holiday for Schools. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 May 1911 · page 3

The State public schools are to have a week's holiday at Coronation time,…

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Artisan Schools

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 1 June 1911 · page 5

The Minister for Education has decided to establish evening continuation schools of the artisan type at West Wallsend, Cessnock, Wollongong, Cobar, Lithgow,…

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Teachers' Salries

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 June 1911 · page 4

In the Assembly Mr. Bruntnell asked the Minister of Public Instruction—(1) Do all teachers over 21 in the Public Service participate in the increased salary promised…

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Wombah School

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 June 1911 · page 2

Whilst the Clarence, especially near Ulmarra, is dotted with school buildings which have been closed up on account of the children growing out…

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Tennis. ULMARRA v. P.S. TEACHERS

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 June 1911 · page 2

The Ulmarra club was up against a problem on Saturday when, without the services of their "star," the Rev. R. A. Harris (who was ill),…

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