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Murray · Schools

Schools, 1912

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Should School-teachers Wear Jewellery?

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 January 1912 · page 14

Some little time ago, says an English paper, a pupil teacher in a north country school was ordered by the head mistress to give up wearing a ring. The girl flatly…

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At School in Albury. Mohonga, via Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 January 1912 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I came home for my Christmas holidays on 15th. Our school broke up on the 14th, and we had a concert in the Mechanics' Institute. The…

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Happy School Days. Myrtle Vale, Ganmain

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 January 1912 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I have only been 18 months at school. I think I am getting along well, for I can road all the letters in the Children's Page. Father takes the…

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Jerilderio Convent School Concert

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1912 · page 2

A full house greeted the opening number of the above concert on Boxing Night. Not only were the parents and immediate friends of the pupils…

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Nature Their Teacher

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 6

"We inventors get many useful hint from Nature”confessed a scientist. [?]. “Take, for instance, the ho’ low pillar, which is stronger than the…

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Fatal Collapse of School Seven Bodies Recovered. Madrid

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 8 January 1912 · page 2

A shocking tragedy has occurred at Seville, in the South of Spain. Without any warning a local school building collapsed. Unfortunately school…

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Happy School Girls. Umbango

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—We are having very hot weather up here just now. Our teacher, Mr. Ralph, has gone to Sydney. Every child got a prize at the school…

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Likes Her Teacher. Green Vale, via Lockhart

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—There was a lot of rain here last month, and the harvesting was stopped for a few days. The rain did a lot of good to the grass, which is…

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The School Concert. Barnawartha

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 12

Dear uncle Jeff,—Some of the children write very nice letters, especially [?]rtle Chambers and others. On the 2nd November, we had our annual school…

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Glad When School Starts. Khancoban

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I will be glad when school starts again. We have five weeks' holidays. I am spending them at home. My little brother is eight months old. He…

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When Teacher Gets Angry. Barnawartha North

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I was very pleased to sec my last letter in print. Thanks very much for the names. I see that you have dropped Mr. Rabbit altogether. We do…

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Standard of Primary Education. Qualifying Certificate Questions of Public Schools. Gold Watches for the Best Paper on Arithmetic

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 4

Recently over 12,000 boys and girls attending the Public Schools were examined in arithmetic, dictation, English, geography, and history, with the…

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Standard of Primary Education. Qualifying Certificate Questions of Public Schools. Gold Watches for the Best Paper on Arithmetic

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 5

Recently over 12,000 boys and girls attending the Public Schools were examined in arithmetic, dictation, English, geography, and history, with the…

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Gift to Corowa Public School

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 5

Mr. Hutton, of Inverell, who is on a visit to Corowa, brought with him for presentation to the Corowa Public School a valuable 1st of geological…

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Thurgoona School of Arts

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 3

A meeting or the Thurgoona School of Arts committee was held on the 18th inst. at Mr. H. Weissel's residence. Present: Messrs. F. Wells (in the chair), H…

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School Duties

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 3

School duties were resumed at the local Convent and Wahganyah. State schools yesterday. Pupils attending the public schools in N.S.W. hare still…

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A Generous Teacher. Meadow Bank, Balldale

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—We are now having holidays, but they are nearly over. Father has finished stripping and wheat carting. I urn spending my holidays at home. We…

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School of Arts

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 3

A meeting the committee of the Berrigan School of Arts was held on Tuesday evening last. The Rev. J. Verso presided, and there were also…

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School of Arts. To Raise Funds

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

The School of Arts has sickened almost unto death within the last few years. Apathy of the public and consequent scarcity of funds have almost…

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A Thoughtful Teacher. Tintaldra

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—As it is some time since I wrote to you, I thought I would write again. It has been very hot and dry tip here, and rain is badly needed. I…

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