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Broken Hill & the Far West · Schools

Schools, 1908

287 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 15

Necessitous School Children. Their Compulsory Feeding. Bill to Be Introduced by Labor Party. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 4

The Labor party will introduce in the autumn session of the House of Commons a bill providing for the compulsory feeding of necessitous school…

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Alma School Cadets

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 4

On Friday last Major F. W. Crane, P.M., handed to Lieutenant Finlayson, O.C. the Alma Cadet Corps, the handsome shield (silver) won by cadets…

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School of Economics. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 8

Mr. W. Pember Reeves(High Commissioner for New Zealand), has been appointed a director of the London School of Economics and Poli[?]…

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The Tramway Strikke. Sensational Development. Action Taken Under the Industrial Disputes Act. Judge Heydon Grants Leave to Prosecute the Strike Leaders. Statement by the Premier. the Government Firm. Takes Its Stand on the Act. Will Uphold the Majesty of the Law. But Will Encourage the Men to Use the Act. Apprehensions of Business Men. Proposed Pressure on the Sydney Papers. the Union's Modified Demands. Stock Exchange Action. Parliamentary Censure to Be Moved. University Students and School Boys Volunteer. Women Offer Their Services. Rewards for Loyal Tramwaymen. Return of Strikers to Work. Allegation of Terrorism. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 July 1908 · page 2

An extraordinary puase of me tramways strike developed at Newcastle, yesterday afternoon, when Judge Heydon, who had come specially to resume,…

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Abolition of School Boards Urged. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 August 1908 · page 8

A deputation yesterday urged the Minister for Public Instruction to abolish the school boards and allow the work to be done by the suburban…

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School Destroyed by Fire. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 August 1908 · page 4

Recently the State School at Diamond Hill, Bendigo, was destroyed by fire. Two of the scholars, Redvers Eddy and Christopher Halliday, are…

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Continuation Schools

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 August 1908 · page 6

Mr. Frank Tate, Director of Education in Victoria, who recently toured Europe, has presented an exhaustive report to the Minister of Education,…

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Barrier Public Schools' Association

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the committes of the Barrier Public Schools' Association was held on Wednesday last. Mr. E. Nettleship occupied the…

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Schools' Football Premiership. District a v. North. District a Wins by 9 POINTS

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 8

The challenge round was played this afternoon on the Western Oval between the District A and North schools. A victory for the Norths meant a…

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Secondary School Work. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 August 1908 · page 4

In his proposals for the control of secondary school work, the Under-Sec retary for Public Instruction says that there will be no interference with [?]…

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The District School Important Building Operations. New School Nearly Completed

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 August 1908 · page 7

Important building operations are now in progress at the District School in Beryt-street, which may be taken as an official recognition of the high…

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Sunday School, Anniversary

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 August 1908 · page 8

The twenty-first anniversary of the [?] Methodist Sunday School was celebrated on Sunday last. The services were conducted by the [?]…

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State School Homework. Is It Desirable? Parents Opposed to It

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 5

Strong objection to the praction of the State school children being given set homework was taken by several residents at the meeting of the District…

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Schools' Football Premiership. District A. v. North. District A. Wins by 11 POINTS

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 8

Great interest was taken in the final match on the Jubilee Oval this afternoon between District A. and North Schools. The teams had met twice previously,…

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A School of Bakery. Proposa Favorably Received

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 August 1908 · page 5

Mr. E. J. Birbeek, of Broken Hill, ontinues to vigorously prosecute the movement for the establishment of schools of bakery, in connection with…

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School Football Record. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 August 1908 · page 2

The school football record has been established by the boys of the Errolstrect State School, North Melbourne, who yesterday kicked 31 goats 30…

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Sunday-school Anniversary

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 August 1908 · page 2

The 20th anniversary of the Berylstreet Baptist Sunday School was celebrated yesterday. The interior of the building was daintily decorated with…

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Education in Victoria. Secondary Teachers' Scheme. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 August 1908 · page 4

The Secondary Teachers' Association has drawn up a scheme, in which it is proposed that all education below the University standard (primary,…

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Its Visit to Australia. Pressmen Entertained at Luncheon. School Children's Display. a Brilliant Spectacle. American Sailor Before the Court. Visitors Win Rifle Match. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 August 1908 · page 2

In connection with the visit of the American Meet to Australia a large number of pressmen were entertained at [?]uncheon yesterday by the State…

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Baptist Sunday School Picnic

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 August 1908 · page 3

The Beryl-street and Gypsum-street Baptist Sunday Schools yesterday held a combined picnic. The rendezvous chosen, was Stephens Creek, and the…

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