Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Schools, all years

Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Schools

Schools, 1908

215 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 6 of 11

Bishopthorpe High School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 4

The following is the list of successful candidates of the above school, examined by the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and loyal College of Music, London, in June…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Yass District School. Pupils’ Concert

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 28 July 1908 · page 2

At the Yass District School on Friday afternoon a concert was promoted by the pupils, the object being the purchase of a cover for the school…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

"Reformed" Spelling at School

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 3

The "Westminster Gazette" writes: The home rule that is enjoyed by individual American towns in educational matters is illustrated by the decision of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

School Change

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 2

Miss Alice Salmon has been appointed assistant teacher at South Goulburn Superior Public School in succession to Miss Haddrill…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Koorawatha. Agriculture in Public schools. Mr. Halstead Visits Koorawatha

The Burrowa News · Friday 31 July 1908 · page 1

In the matter of teaching agriculture at our public schools, the Education Department it to be commended for sending the Inspector of Agriculture,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

North Goulburn Public School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 1 August 1908 · page 2

Mr. Jacob Knopp, who has been on leave of absence for six months, resumes charge of the North Goulburn Public School on Monday. On Friday the children of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bungendore School of Arts

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 1 August 1908 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Bungendore School of Arts on Thursday night, Mr. J. S. Welch was elected president, Mr. A. C. C. Hinder vice-president, and Mr. C…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

School Agriculture

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 4 August 1908 · page 2

One of the outstanding features of national life during the past few years has been the manner in which the attention of the people has been directed…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Yass District School

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 4 August 1908 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon several ladies accepted the invitation of the elder girls of the District School to meet Miss Vader, Mistress of Cookery,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tales Out of School

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 5 August 1908 · page 3

The subject of geography often provides entertaining experiences for the inspector and teacher. An inspector was questioning a class of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Experiences as Aids to School Work. (Address delivered by Mrs. M Ry[?], Coolalie Public School, to Yass Teachers’ Association.)

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 11 August 1908 · page 4

It is a certainty that the teacher in the bush and in small country towns has one advantage which does not, present itself sp truly and Cleary to the city…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Chief Secretary at Yass. District School and Hospital Functions

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 11 August 1908 · page 2

By the mail train on Saturday morning the Chief Secretary, Mr. W. H. Wood (members for Bega), accompanied by Captain Millard, member…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

School Change

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 August 1908 · page 2

Mr. J. McAteer, assistant at North Goulburn Public School, has been apointed to a similar position at Spring Hill, near Orange. Mr. Mc Ateer will be much missed by the Half-holiday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Training of Teachers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 4

Though the Teachers' Training College is primarily an institution for training teachers of the State service its functions are not confined wholly to that. Next year, for instance, 20 places will be reserved…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

School Change

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 4

Mr. H. C. Ford, of Goulburn, assistant teacher at the Coonamble Public School for the past two years and a half, was entertained at a social by the townspeople on…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

District School P, and C. Association

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Parents' and Citizens' Association, District School, was held on Thursday evening, Mr. A. E. Sendall, vice-president, in the chair. Mr. W. Carey Taylor…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Experiences as Aids to School Work. (Address delivered by Mrs. M Ryan, Coolalie Public School, to Yass Teachers’ Association,) School Buildings

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 18 August 1908 · page 4

To say that all schools arc comfortable is a mistake. There are many buildings used as public schools, and as teachers’ residences, which were not built by the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Bishopthorpe High School, Goulburn. Junior University Examination

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 18 August 1908 · page 2

The following candidates of the above-mentioned school were successful in passing the Junior University Examination:…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local & General. Yass District School Cadets

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 18 August 1908 · page 2

The Yass District School Cadets forwarded to the Hon. J. A. Hogue, Minister for Education, the address which they intended to present to him on the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

School Presentations

The Burrowa News · Friday 21 August 1908 · page 2

Upon relinquishing charge on 30th June last, Mr. Fleeting was presented by the boys of Binalong Public School with a silver-mounted cigar-case, pipe, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →