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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1897

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Schools of Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 September 1897 · page 2

WITNESSES examined by the Queensland Mining Commission on the subject of mining schools and colleges expressed grave doubts as to their efficacy…

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Barrier Miner. Saturday, September 25. Teaching—at School and at Home

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 September 1897 · page 2

A VERY interesting and what should prove a very valuable conference has been held in Adelaide this week, the school teachers meeting to compare…

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Pupil Teachers' Examination

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 October 1897 · page 2

AN examination of the following candidates for pupil teacherships, under the supervision of Inspector Nolan, was held at the Central School on…

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AMUSEMENTS. Convent Schools Concert

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 October 1897 · page 2

THE annual concert by the pupils of the Convent schools, with some assistance, was given in the Town Hall last night to a large audience. The…

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Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary

Western Grazier · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 2

During the past week the 12th anniversary of the Wesleyan Sunday School has been celebrated with great success. On Sunday last the church was most…

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The Burke Ward School. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 November 1897 · page 2

It is understood that Mr. Jacob Garrard, the Minister for Public Instruction, has intimated that he will personally open the new school…

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The Heat Wave. Peculiar Solar Phenomenon. Panic in the Adelaide Schools. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 November 1897 · page 4

The extreme hot weather has now moderated, though it is sti[?]l close and muggy. During yesterday's severe heat wave…

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Opening of Burke Ward School

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 2

Mr. C. ALLISON, secretary of the School Board, has received a letter sent to Mr. Josiah Thomas, M.P., from the Department of Public Instruction,…

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The Heat Wave. Peculiar Solar Phenomenon, Panic in the Ad[?]laide Schools. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 1

The extreme hot weather has now moderated, though it is still close and muggy. During yesterday's severe heat wave…

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London School Board. Progressives Secure a Majority. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 November 1897 · page 2

The London School Board elections have resulted in the return of 29 progressives. This is the first clear majority secured by this section since…

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London School Board. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 November 1897 · page 4

The Progressive members of the London School Board, who are now a majority, have notified their intention of nominating Lord Reay as chairman…

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The Central School Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 November 1897 · page 2

It is not the easiest thing in the world to Bay whether the concert in the Town Hall last night was given to or by the pupils of the Central…

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London School Board. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 November 1897 · page 1

The Progressive members of the London School Board, who are now a majority, have notified their intention of nominating Lord Reay as chairman…

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A Public School on Fire. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 December 1897 · page 2

The public school at Toogong has been destroyed by fire. The teacher and his son had a narrow escape, seeking safety in flight, dressed only…

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AMUSEMENTS. The North School Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 December 1897 · page 2

THERE never before was such an assemblage in the Crystal Theatre as that which packed it last night, fi[?]ling every seat and crowding the gang ways,…

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The School Board

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 December 1897 · page 4

THE chairman of the Broken Hill School Board has received the follow ing letter from the Department of Public Instruction:—"I am directed…

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Examination of Teachers

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 December 1897 · page 4

AN examination of pupil teachers for promotion was commenced at the Central School to-day. There are 10 candidates, all aiming at a higher…

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Examination of Teachers

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 December 1897 · page 1

AN examination of pupil teachers for promotion was commenced at the Central School to day. There are 10 candidates, all aiming at a higher…

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The Manitoban Schools. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 December 1897 · page 2

The Pope advises the Roman Catholics of Manitoba to accept a partial concession with regard to religious education if they are unable to secure a full measure of justice…

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