Opening of the Smithtown School of Arts
THIS long looked for event by the residents of the Lower Macleay, took place on New Year's eve, in the new School of Arts, which has just been completed by the contractors,…
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Subsidy to Schools of Arts
From a document received by Mr. Hodgins, secretary of the Wingham School of Arts, we learn that the Government subsidy the past year has been increased from 10s…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Diseases of Australian Horses (Reprinted from the book by permission.) CHAPTER I. the Origin, History, and Utility of Veterinary Science. Veterinary Medicine Practised in Egypt, Greece, and Rome -- Its Origin -- Vegetius the Principal or Veterinary Medicine in Ancient Times -- Became a Lost Art During the Dark Ages -- Revival of Veterinary Science About the Middle of Last Century -- Encouragement Given to It by the British Government -- Charter Granted in 1844 -- Non Recognition of the Utility of Veterinary Science in Australia -- Reasons for This -- Necessity for Establishing Veterinary Schools -- Curriculum of the Royal Veterinary College -- Skill Required by a Veterinary Surgeon -- Importance of Preventing Disease -- Facilities for Studying the Diseases of Animals
VETERINARY MEDICINE is only distinct from human medicine in the sense that it deals with animals instead of man. To a non-thinker veterinary science would…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Schoolgirl's Romance
I suppose normal schoolgirls of the present generation are not radically different from those of my day. Human nature is the same all the world over, and normal…
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The 11th annual meeting of the members of the Wingham School of Arts was held on Monday evening last. Mr. A. Herkes, President, in the Chair. The proceedings were…
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It is proposed to establish a "new publi school in lieu of the existing half time school at John’s River…
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THE pastoral letter on the subject of education just issued by the Right Rev. Dr. Torreggiani, Roman Catholic Bishop of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In School Days
Still sits the school-house by the road, A ragged beggar sunning ; Around it still the sumachs grow And blackberry vines are running…
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On Friday evening last the Presbyterian Sabbath School Association met in the Manse, Wingham—the Rev. W. Anson Smith in the chair. After prayer, the…
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A concert was given by the pupils attending the East Kempsey Public School, assisted by several lady and gentlemen vocalists, on Tuesday night,…
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The half-yearly meeting of the Wingham school of arts was held on Monday evening last, the President, Mr. A. Herkes in the Chair. The secretary read the report, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boys' Column. The Old School-Books
What pleasant memories cluster round these volumes old and worn, With covers smirched, and bindings creased and pages thumbed and torn!…
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WITH all its boasted go-ahead-ativeness Kempsey is far behind the times in intellectual matters. Many endeavours have been made to establish a School…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boy's Column. The Old School-Books
What pleasant memories cluster round these volumes old and worn. With covers smirched, and bindings creased and pases thumbed and torn!…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Presbyterian Sabbath School Association
A meeting of the Presbyterian S. S. Association was held in Ashlen on Tuesday Rev. W. A. Smith, president, in the chair. There, was a-large attendance of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cedar Party School (To the Editor of the Chronicle.)
DEAR SIR,— I herewith enclose a copy of a reply received from the Department of Public Instruction in reference to my communication on behalf of the residents of…
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