Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Schools, all years

Murray · Schools

Schools, 1917

225 stories in Murray's papers · page 1 of 12

St. Columba’s School. Distribution of Prizes

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 2

The Rev. Father Hartigan had the privilege before the Christmas vacation of presenting the prises won by the scholars attending St…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Rating of Schools

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 32

A deputation representing the Free-trade and Land Values League, and other bodies, waited upon Mr. James, Acting Minister for Local Government, and urged…

Continued on Trove, page 32 →

A New School. Matong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is a long time since I last wrote to you. I like reading the Children's Page. Do you like figs; uncle? We have a number of little fig trees…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Red Cross Society. Corowa South Public School

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 3

No. 6 parcel, forwarded to the Red Cross Society, Warwick Buildings, Sydney, on October 28, 1916, contained: -- 1s pairs socks. -- Alice Arkins, Edith…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Children. All letters for this page must be authenticated as the work of the writer by the teacher of his or her school. Helping the Young Folk

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 12

My Dear Little Friends,—-In thanking the large number of children who for years past have helped, by their regular ans interesting contributions, to make the…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

A W0wser. School Inspector's Definition

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 3

A new definition of the term "wowser" was given by Mr. D.E. Fraier, Inspector of schools, when addressing the conference the Public School…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Lily Starts School. Hiawatha, West Wyalong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I hope you have not forgotten me, as it is a long time since I last wrote to you. Would any of the "Banner" cousins please send me the…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

The Children. All letters for this page must be authenticated as the work of the writer by the teacher of his or her school. Back to School

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 12

Dear Little Friends,—Over a large portion of the State the school holidays are over and work has been resumed for the year. In the districts whore the "Banner…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Schools for Aeroplanes

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 4

Reports, both official and private, tell us that British aeroplanes are second to none of those in use, and that our superiority does not…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Other Items. the Pope Sends a Message to the German Cardinals. Austro-bavarians Preparing to Attack Italy. German Schoolboys to Be Got Ready

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 1

The Pope has sent a confidential communication to the German cardinals at Cologne and Munich, in reference to their alleged abuse of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Mr. Holman and Catholic Schools

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 2

Mr J. D. Fitzgerald, while speaking at a lecture at the Catholic Federation meeting, last night, referring to the various educational systems, cited…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne Boarding and Day School, conducted by the Jesuit Fathers. REOPENING 13th FEBRUARY, 1917

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 34

ONE of the Six Associated Public Schools of Victoria, stands in grounds of 50 acres, in the centre of a healthy residential suburb. The buildings have been planned and modern school purpose. The dormitories, class-rooms libraries, and billiard-rooms are lofty and airy. The are separate playing grounds, libraries…

Continued on Trove, page 34 →

Italian Teachers in Albania

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 21

Italian schoolmasters who are unfit for war service have been sent to teach in the Albanian schools, which are everyhere being reopened…

Continued on Trove, page 21 →

Letter-box. a Lady Teacher This Time. Manus. Tumbarumba

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 12

Dear Undo Jeff,—It is a long time since I have written to you. We are enjoying our school holidays. I am very sorry that our school teacher, Mr. Levis, is leaving…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Teacher at the Blue Mountains. Strathvean, Tarcutta road

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 13

Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is a long time since I last wrote to the Page, but I have not forgotten you. Our teacher went to the Blue Mountains for his holidays. I am…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Pictures in School. Hiawatha. West Wyalong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 13

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is the first time, I have written to you. I am seven years old. We have some pictures in the school. Father Christmas brought me a pretty tea…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

That Dowdy of a Girl. All Rights Reserved. a Fascinating, Clever, Society Love Story. Part 8. Chapter Ix. the End of School; And—a Solemn Seal

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 January 1917 · page 4

School had closed for the year. Rose Taylor had graduated—not with the highest honours, as she predicted that Gertrude would do, but very…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

New School Inspectors

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 January 1917 · page 2

The public Service Board has approved of the appointment of four school inspectors They are Mr. W. T. Fraser M.A., at present headmastor at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Children. All letters for this page must be authenticated as the work of the writer by the teacher of his or her school. Back at School

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 12

Dear Little Friends,—As I am facing a new year, with its hidden sweets and bitters, its new and perhaps increased responsibilities, so are you. It matters not…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Hay District School

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

The Hay District School reopened after the holidays on Monday. There have been several changes in the personnel of the staff. In the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →