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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1906

201 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 2 of 11

Problem of the Boy. Selecting an Office Career. Statements of School Teachers

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 March 1906 · page 6

Since thc restrictions of the Labor laws are such that boys are prohibited from learning trades, it becomes of interest to inquire where the boys go…

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Itinerating Schools

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 March 1906 · page 3

Children who live in remote districts have not always, an opportunity-of attending a State school. This problem was discussed by the boards of…

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School Reform. Feeding the Hungry [Router's Message.] London, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 March 1906 · page 2

Mr. Wilson's bill to provide for thc feeding of underfed and, if the local education authority thinks fit, any other school children, and to recover…

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Accident, Fatalities. Fatality to a Schoolboy. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 March 1906 · page 2

Thomas Ryan, a lad 9 years of age attending the Westland School, on friday afternoon ran against another boy. He struck his head against a hatpeg…

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Absence From School. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 March 1906 · page 3

Sir,—I am seeking information. How is it that some parents in Broken Hill are allowed to break tho Educational Act of New South Wales by not…

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Two-up School. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 March 1906 · page 2

A "two-up" school in Castlereaghstreet, Sydney, was recently purchased by Mr. E. Vickery, M.L.C., who will probably convert it to mission…

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The Fly Plague. School Children Suffering. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 4

Opthalmia is very prevalent among school children in the northern districts When fly screens were placed against windows and doors the result…

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Religion in State Schools. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 4

The Government intends submitting a bill to provide for a referendum being taken on the question of establishing religious teaching in State schools…

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Schools' Swimming Carnival. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 March 1906 · page 2

The Fort-street School Swimming Carnival was held yesterday. The 100 yards school championship was won by Hardwicke, with Macquean second,…

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Broken Hill "District" Schools. The New Training of Teachers

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 March 1906 · page 2

The Central Superior Public School, Broken Hill, has, as from March 1, beencreated a "district" school. The district school must provide a…

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THE A.N.A. EXHIBITION. Broken Hill Schools' Exhibits and Awards

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 March 1906 · page 3

In connection with the recent A.N.A. Exhibition held in Sydney, certificates of merit have been awarded to the North Broken Hill Superior Public School, the…

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The King's School. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 March 1906 · page 8

The headmaster of Kings school, Parramatta, the Rex. A. H. Champion, M.A.,' has resigned his position…

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Infantile Paralysis. Little Louisa Newbury. Crippled After Diphtheria. Muscles Wasted Away. Legs and Foot Deformed. Seven Doctors Gave Her Up. Cured at Last. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. Healthy SCHOOLGUtL TO-DAY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 March 1906 · page 7

"A healthier child than my little Louisa you could not wish to see tell she took diphtheria," said Mrs. James Newbury, Alma-lane, near…

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The School Board

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 March 1906 · page 2

A meeting of the Local School Hoard of Advice was held in the Council Chamber last night. There were present Dr. J. E. Bartley and Messrs. F…

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Meals for School Children. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 March 1906 · page 1

The President of the Boarad of Education (Mr. Augustine Birrell, "K.C.), speaking in the House of Commons last night, said that to give free meals…

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Public Schools. Feeding the Hungry. [Reuter's Message.] London, Wednesday. Later

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 March 1906 · page 2

The Committee of the House of Commons has resolved, on the strength of official reports, that it is unnecessary to provide free meals for…

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A Gambling School. Raided by the Police. Accused Before the Court. an Easy Capture

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 March 1906 · page 2

The police made a successful raid upon a gambling school in Crystal-street at about 11 o'clock on Saturday night. The school was at play in a room in a…

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Modern Education. School Children's Visits' in Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 March 1906 · page 2

Mr. W. Williams, B.A., the newlyappointed inspector of schools in the Broken Hill district, at a banquet tendered to him just before [?]caving…

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The Public Schools. School. Buildings Out of Repair. Action by the City Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 March 1906 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the City Council Alderman Chester moved:— "That the Minister of Education be written to, bringing under his notice…

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The New Schools Inspector

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 March 1906 · page 2

Mr, W. Williams, B.A., who succeeds Mr. D. E. Fraser as schools inspector for the Broken Hill district, was formally welcomed by the School Board…

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