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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Schools

Schools, 1904

338 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 17

Public School Teachers. Local Changes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 May 1904 · page 6

The Public Service Board has approved of the transfers of the following teachers to the schools and positions specified in connection with their respective…

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Newcastle School of Arts. Extension Scheme Confirmed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 May 1904 · page 5

A special meeting of the members of the Newcastle School of Arts was held in the lecture-hall of the institution last night. The president, Mr. H. V. Harris…

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Public School Fires. Teachers' Explanations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1904 · page 5

It having been represented that some of the Public Schools in this district, were not provided with fires during cold and wet weather, a member of the "Newcastle…

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Fires in Schools

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 May 1904 · page 5

Seen last night by a "Newcastle Herald" representative, Mr. P. Board inspector of schools, gave some particulars in regard to the question of fires in…

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The Schools' Competition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 May 1904 · page 7

A meeting was held at the Chamber of Commerce on Saturday night, to allow Quarter-master Sergeant Smith, of Sydney, an opportunity of explaining the schools…

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Merewether. Sabbath School Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1904 · page 7

The anniversary services of the Church of Christ Sabbath School were held on Sunday in the Christians Chapel and attracted large audiences at each service. Evangelist L. A…

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Methodist Sunday School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 June 1904 · page 6

The anniversary services of the Methodist Sunday-school were held in the Methodist Church on Sunday. Mr. Forster, circuit missionary, officiated at morning and…

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Transvaal Schools

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 June 1904 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The number of scholars in the primary schools in the Transvaal has increased during the year from 14,925 to 29,472; and the…

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Carrington. Public School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 June 1904 · page 5

The low-lying state, of the playground at the Public School has several times been brought under the notice of the Education Department, but up to the present nothing…

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Religious Education in Schools

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1904 · page 4

The result of the interesting State referendum which has been taken in Victoria on the subject of religious teaching in Government schools is…

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Wickham. Proposed School Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 June 1904 · page 6

A meeting of residents of Wickham was held in the council chambers last evening to consider the advisableness of forming a band in connection with the…

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The Medical Inspection of Schools

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1904 · page 5

In some parts of the world they have doctors attached to the schools—visiting doctors who determine, the condition of the pupils' health, and assist in their…

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Dudley. the New School of Arts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 June 1904 · page 5

The foundation stone of the School of Arts was laid about six months ago, upon a spacious piece of land given by the Dudley Land and Coal Company, but owing to…

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District News. Tighe's Hill. R.c. School Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 June 1904 · page 7

The children attending the local Roman Catholic School entertained their parents and friends at a concert and dramatic recital in the Rosedale Hall on Tuesday…

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Vessel on Fire Appalling Tragedy Sunday School Picnic. Five Hundred Lives Lost

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 June 1904 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—An appalling disaster has, occurred in New York harbour, a fire breaking out on a crowded excursion steamer…

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School for Theatre Audiences

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 June 1904 · page 16

A training school for theatre audience is a suggested feature for one of the New York summer parks. The show is to be given inside a huge auditorium, and a…

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Hygiene in Elementary Schools

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 June 1904 · page 14

The question of the teaching of the elements of hygiene in our elementary schools has been brought into some prominence lately, and the facilities at…

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Public Schools. Increments to Teachers. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 June 1904 · page 5

Prior to handing over the control of the Department of Public Instruction to his successor, Mr. Perry arranged for the Public Service Board to frame a…

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Te Aute V. Combined Schools. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 June 1904 · page 7

The Te Aute College team met the Combined Schools on the Cricket Ground this afternoon. In the first half play was of an even character, the scores being To Aute 3, Combined Schools…

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Tighe's Hill. Roman Catholic School Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 June 1904 · page 6

In addition to the particulars previously published, the following items were given at the Roman Catholic School concert:—Pianoforte duet, "Prince…

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