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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Schools

Schools, 1908

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School "Howlers." Some Specimens

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 5

Edith M. Keyworth writes to the "Daily News," of August 14, the following, which came under her notice as governess in a private school:--…

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Sunday-schools Picnic

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 6

The Sunday-school picnic in connection with St. Savior's at Cathedral, All Saints', Eastgrove, Christ Church, West Goulburn and Mundy-street Schools are held at…

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Dark, Insanitary School

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 November 1908 · page 2

The Minister for :Education admits that the accommodation in some country schools is very bad. On Wednesday a striking example was put before him by Mr. Carmichael, M.L.A., who…

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Sunday-school Anniversary

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 November 1908 · page 2

The anniversary of the Goldsmith-street Methodist Sunday-school was further celebrated by a gathering in the lecture-hall on Wednesday evening. There was-a very…

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“[?]rella” Millinery School, Wagga”

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 2

—Clashes in connection with this school will be held in Young shortly when sufficient pupils are guaranteed. Intending pupils should kindly lend their names to the “Es[?]” Millinery…

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Sunday-school Examinations

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 2

The following were successful in passing the scholars' examination held recently in connection with the Methodist School Department:— Division IV., Emily Grunsell, 58…

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Methodist Sunday-school, Goldsmith-street

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the teachers and officers of the above Sunday-school was held on Tuesday evening. A statement of the finances in connection with the recent picnic was made, and results…

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Mr. Reid’s Visit to the District School

The Yass Courier · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 2

Mr. Reid paid a visit to the District School on Monday afternoon, accompanied by the Mayor and Mayor and Mayoress, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Triggs and Mr. E…

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School Change

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 November 1908 · page 2

Mr. Aubrey Sherring of the boys' department of the Goulburn District School, has been transferred to Parramatta District School. Mr. Sherring took an active part in local affairs, and…

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Yass District School Concert

The Yass Courier · Friday 27 November 1908 · page 2

Mr. Dash, the head teacher of the Yass District School, intends holding a grand school concert, in the Mechanics’ Institute. The operetta “Playmates,”…

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A Storm in a Tea Cup. Quibbling at the Municipal Council's Meeting. Are They Unruly Schoolboys?

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 28 November 1908 · page 2

Once again we are forced to put a pen to paper to denounce the quibbling and petty peevishness that exists in the Young Municipal Council. Let those who have…

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Convent Schools Concert

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 1 December 1908 · page 2

On Wednesday night, December 16th, the Pupils of the Yass Convent Schools intend having their conceit in the new School Hall. This year the programme…

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Roman Catholic Schools. London, Nov. 30

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 December 1908 · page 2

Mr. W. Runciman, President of the Board of Education, has agreed to discuss with' Roman Catholic education experts the matter of finance of schools as affected by his Education Bill…

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School Concert

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 5 December 1908 · page 2

THE District School Annual Concert will be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening next. A very pretty Operetta called “The Old Woman. Lived in the Shoe,” will be produced, The…

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The Education Bill. Grants to Denominational Schools. London, Dec. 3

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 December 1908 · page 4

The Horse of Commons last night further considered the Education Bill in committee. Clause 2 of the bill, granting the right of…

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Teachers and the Excursion Trains

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 December 1908 · page 4

In the Assembly on Tuesday the Treasurer, in reply to Mr. Ball said that the Chief Railway Commissioner had intimated that he could not alter the dates of the excursion…

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Schools

The Burrowa News · Friday 11 December 1908 · page 8

Public School—Head Teacher : Mr W. T. McFee. Assistant: Miss Grace Stevenson. Convent School —Teachers : Sisters of…

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Yass District School Concert

The Yass Courier · Friday 11 December 1908 · page 2

Events are well in hand for the Yass School Concert which takes place tonight. The whole promises to be one of the best we have ever had for many…

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Convent Schools’ Concert

The Yass Courier · Friday 11 December 1908 · page 2

On Wednesday night at 8 p.m., the Convent Schools will hold their concert. The programme is a most attractive one, full of novelties in the way of songs,…

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Young District School Concert

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 2

There have been many school concerts given in the Town Hall by the children of the Young District School, but none of which could excel the one given on Wednesday…

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