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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1908

287 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 14 of 15

School Vacations. the North School

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 2

In connection with the breaking [?] for the Xmas holidays at the North School, the youngsters were yesterday afternoon given a troat by the North…

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Infant School Break Up

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 2

The break up of the Central Infants' school yesterday, was made the occasion of some pleasant fun and frolic for the little ones. An…

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Rhodes Scholars. the Number at Oxford. Comments of the "Times." [Router's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 December 1908 · page 4

The annual report shows that there are 180 Rhodes scholars in residence at Oxford, including 11 ex-scholars who are remaining for further studies, or…

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School Vacations. Sacred Heart School. Distribution of Prizes

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 December 1908 · page 5

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Sacred Heart School, Mica-street, formed the occasion of an enjoyable, and edifying…

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School Vacations. North Catholic School

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 December 1908 · page 8

The following is a list of prizes presented to the pupils of the North Catholic School by Bishop Dunne yesterday morning:…

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The Technical Collece. Position of the Catholic Schools

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 December 1908 · page 8

When seen with regard to the complaint of the bishop of Wilcannia respecting the disabilities of the children of Catholic schools, Mr. J. Fordo…

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Rhodes Scholars Doing Fairly Well. London

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 19 December 1908 · page 5

The annual report shown that there are 189 Rhodes scholars in residence, at Oxford, including 11 ex-scholars who are remaining for further studies, to…

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Sacred Heart School. the Annual Distribution of Prizes by the Right Rev. Bishop Dunne

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 19 December 1908 · page 3

On Thursday night the Mica Street school was a scene of great animation, the occasion being the annual distribution of prizes, and, as might be…

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Round Hill School

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 19 December 1908 · page 3

A very successful concert exhibition, and Christmas tree were held at Round Hill on Wednesday evening, on the occasion of the breaking-up of the school…

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School Vacations. North Catholic School

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 December 1908 · page 8

The following is a list of prizes presented to the pupils of the North Catholic School by Bishop Dunne yesterday morning:…

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The Technical College. Position of the Catholic Schools

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 December 1908 · page 8

When seen with regard to the complaint of the Bishop of Wilcannia respecting the disabilities of the child. ren of Catholic schools, Mr. J. Forde…

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Central School. Tenders for Additions Accepted

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 December 1908 · page 5

The chairman of the School Board (Mr. F. H. Griffiths) has been advised that the acceptance of tenders for the additions to the District (Central)…

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South Broken Hill School. Tenders for New Building. Extraordinary Government Attitude

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 December 1908 · page 1

An extraordinary attitude has been adopted by the Government with regard to the building of alterations and additions in…

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School Vacations. St. Mary's School, Railway Town

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 December 1908 · page 8

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the St. Mary's School, Railway Town, took place yesterday morning. His Lordship Dr. Dunne,…

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School Teachers' Conference. President Claims, That N.S.W. Is Understaffed. Sydney, Monday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 22 December 1908 · page 1

The annual conference in connection with the New South Wales Public School Teachers' Association was opened this morning, 300 members being present…

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Schools Match. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 December 1908 · page 3

The match between the Sydney Grammar School and the Melbourne Church of England Grammar School, was concluded at Rushcutters Bay…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Second Edition. All Saint's School. Distribution of Prizes

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 December 1908 · page 4

The distribution of prizes this morning in connection with the All Saint's Convent School, South Broken Hill, was marked with much enthusiasm,…

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Secondary Education Free. Teachers Says That Children Drift Into the Ranks of Unemployed. Sydney, Tuesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 23 December 1908 · page 1

At the Teachers' Conference to-day it was asserted, in the course of the discussion that 90 per cent of the children who leave school at 14 years of age,…

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Treatment of Germany's School Children. a Lesson for Australia

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 December 1908 · page 3

This is how German school children are treated:—"The pupils' books and instruments are furnished free on the demand of the parent, as well as a…

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The South Public School. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 December 1908 · page 7

Sir,—Your announcement re the above, in the issue of December 21 comes as a surprise to the parents of the children attending the above…

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