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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1911

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English as Written in District Schools

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 10 January 1911 · page 3

Nowra School of Arts committee have been carrying out an essay competition for pupils attending the district schools. The subject was "Bird…

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New Zealand Teachers. Visit to Wollongong. Cricket Match Won by Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 4

The New Zealand teachers cricket team visited Wollongong on Wednesday and were accorded a civic welcome by the Mayor (Mr. J. A…

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All Saints College Bathurst. Speech Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 January 1911 · page 3

The prize-giving at All Saints was memorable this year as being the occasion of a change in the Headmastership, Mr. H. E. Britten, B.A., after a long…

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District and High Schools

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 January 1911 · page 4

At the examination held on December 1 and 2, 1910, the following candidates were successful, and will receive scholarships on production of…

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Technical School at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 31 January 1911 · page 2

Last night at Port Kembla the Technical Hall was filled to over-flowing upon the occasion of the presentation of prizes to the successful…

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Omega Public School. to Be Re-opened

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 2

In connection with the above school, which has been closed down for some time past, Mr. M. F Morton, M.L.A., has received a communication from the…

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Windsor Castle Nursery. Schoolroom in Victoria Towor—Well Situated for Light and Air

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 3

The two suites of rooms at the top of Victoria Tower, Windsor Castle, are fitted up and ready for the children of the King and Queen. There are a…

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Wollongong School of Arts. Official Opening

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 2

The committee of the Wollongong School of Arts has arranged for the official opening of their new building to take place on Wednesday, March…

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Wollongong School of Arts. Opening Ceremony

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 4

The official opening of the premises of the Wollongong School of Arts will be performed by the Minister for Education on Wednesday afternoon…

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Illawarra Teachers' Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Illawarra Teachers' Association was held at the Wollongong District School on Saturday, 18th instant. The treasurer's…

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Shellharbor Public School

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 2

The public school at Shellharbor has been altered, making it a credit to the department instead of a disgrace. To show the absolute necessity of the…

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Wollongong School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2

The official opening of the new premises of the above will take place to morrow. The arrangements are as follows:—The Hon. Minister (Mr. G…

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The Schoolmaster Abroad

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 6

Considering the number of public schools and other educational establishments in Australia, the quantity of bad grammar spoken and written in the…

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Opening of the School of Arts. Visit of the Minister for Education. Delayed by an Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 4

All arrangements for the visit of Mr. Beeby were made on Wednesday for the purpose of opening the new School of Arts building, and at about…

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New School of Arts

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 9

The new School of Arts, which presents a handsome two-storey brick front to Crown-street, comprises the usual rooms of a School of Arts, and…

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Opening of the New School of Arts. MR. G. S. Beeby at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 13

The opening of the new School of Arts in Wollongong was duly carried out on Wednesday afternoon last by Mr. G. S. Beeby, Minister for Public…

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Sydney's Premier Nursing School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 3

In Lower Forth-st., out on the healthy heights of Woollahra, amidst picturesque surroundings, and connected with the city by an excellent tram service…

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New School of Arts at Clifton Laying the Foundation Stone

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 14

The usually quiet little township of Clifton was "en fete" on Tuesday last, the occasion being the laying of the foundation stone of a new School…

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Corrimal Public School Bazaar

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 March 1911 · page 7

Friday afternoon, 17th March, was a notable day for Corrimal and its public school. A strong committee of parents, members of the Parents…

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School Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 4

Although the weather was not favorable on Wednesday afternoon, the third annual carnival in connection with the Wollongong District School…

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