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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1869

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Examination of the Shellharbor Public School

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1869 · page 2

THE annual examination of the above school tool place on Monday last. He was intended to hold it (as usual) prior to the breaking-up of the school for the Christmas…

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Presbyterian Sabbath School, Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1869 · page 2

ON Friday last the annual examination and tea party to the children attending this school was given by the friends of the school. The day, which commenced very hot, became…

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Burrawang. School Anniversary and Tea Party

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1869 · page 3

THE annual examination of the C. E. Certified Denominational School took place on Tuesday, the 19th instant, in the presence of about fifty visitors, amongst whom were the Earl of…

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Gerringong. Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1869 · page 2

The above anniversary took place on Wednesday, the 20th instant. In the absence of the minister. M. E. Robson, Esq., was voted to the chair, and in a…

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Wollongong School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1869 · page 2

The annual meeting of the members of the above institution took place on Monday, Mr C. T. Smith occupying the chair. After a lew preliminary remarks from the Chairman…

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Public Schools

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1869 · page 3

NEW OBJECT LESSONS.—A set of about twenty lighographs, representing the mammalia of Australia, is being worked off and mounted on boards…

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Kiama School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 29 April 1869 · page 2

THE second meeting of the present session of the above institution was held in the Court House on Monday evening; and, we are sorry to say, although the night was a very…

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Original Correspondence. to the Treasurer of the Public School Fund, Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1869 · page 3

SIR—I wish to know if it will be convenient for you to refund me my subscription, as I did not give it to be bound up in a napkin. I think it is an injustice to me and the public of…

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The Gouburn Synod, the Public Schools Act, and the Methodists

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 June 1869 · page 2

On Tuesday evening last the Rev William Cur[?] Wesleyan minister, delivered a lecture in the hall the machanics institute, at Goulburn, on the [?] subject…

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School at West Dapto

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 3 June 1869 · page 2

The Illawarra Mercury reports that a meeting was held on Thursday evening last at West Dapto, pursuant to advertisement, to afford the…

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The [?] Arnold and the Public Schools Act

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 June 1869 · page 4

On Wednesday a public meeting of the inhabitants of Paterson was held, at the Court-house, to consider what stops were to be taken in reference to the Church of England Denominational School…

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Theory and Practice of Teaching. No. 1. Spirit of the Teacher

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1869 · page 4

PERHAPS the very first question that the honest individual will ask himself, as he proposes to assume the teacher's office, or to enter upon a preparation for it, will…

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Theory and Practice of Teaching. No. 1. Responsibility of the Teacher

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1869 · page 4

2. The manner of study. It is of quite as much importance how we study, as what we study. Indeed we have thought that much of the difference among men…

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Woonona School

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 6 July 1869 · page 2

On Thursday, the 1st inst, the children attending the Woonona School, and others in the neighborhood, were entertained at a juvenile tea party, through the kindness of Mrs Nevin. The number who sat down…

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Theory and Practice of Teaching. No. Ii. Personal Habits of the Teacher

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 8 July 1869 · page 4

THE importance of correct habits to any individual cannot be overrated. The influence of the teacher is so great upon the children under his dare, either for good…

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Opening of the Bulli Public School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 July 1869 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon the buildings recently erected at Bulli, nuder the sanction of the Council of Education, for a Public School, were formally opened in the presence of a large concourse of residents and…

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Theory and Practice of Teaching. No. Iii. Literary Qualifications of the Teacher

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 15 July 1869 · page 4

WE are about to enter an extensive field Since the teacher is to be the life of the school, it is of great consequence that he have within him the means of…

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Theory and Practice of Teaching. No. Iii. Literary Qualifications of the Teacher

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 22 July 1869 · page 4

14 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY— The teacher should well understand this subject. There is an unpardonable ignorance in the community as the structure of the…

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Lecture to Sunday School Teachers. to the Editor of the Kiama Independent. Sydney, Sep. 3, 1869

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 16 September 1869 · page 1

DEAR SIR—I forward you the substance of a few notes pencilled by me during the delivery of the "Lecture to Sunday-school Teachers," by Rev. W. Taylor. I should…

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Anniversary of the Shellharbor Wesleyan Sabbath School

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1869 · page 2

THE Fourth Anniversary of this school was celebrated, according to announcement, on Wednesday, the 15th instant. The weather was all that could be desired, there being just…

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