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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Schools

Schools, 1909

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Starving Church Schools. Complaint in Britain. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 March 1909 · page 5

Debates have taken place both in he House of Lords and the House of Commons Severely condemning the Government for permitting the…

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School Work at the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1909 · page 6

Sir,—I was surprised and even disappointed at the schools exhibition at the late show. The work was very good and interesting, but from my point of view…

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Catholic Schools' Picnic

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 5

A combined picnic of the Carrington and Stockton Catholic schools was held at Speers' Point yesterday, and was attended by nearly 800 persons…

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School Clinics for Children

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 2

In December last the education committee of the London County Council had before them the reports of a sub committee appointed to consider the advisability…

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London News. Coming Elections.—sir Charles Lucas to Visit Australia.—south African Federation.—school Clinics for Children.—a Famous Fan Painter.—wireless Hero's Welcome.—railway Truce. London, February 12th, Coming Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 2

Most people like to amuse themselves with airy speculations now and then, and at present nearly all of us are spinning theories about the next general…

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Cessnock School of Arts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 March 1909 · page 7

Sir,—I wish to bring under the notice of your readers the irregular way in which the business of the Cessnock School, 17 Arts is transacted. On Wednesday, 17th…

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A Teacher's Retirement

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 April 1909 · page 6

After a service of thirty-two years as a public school teacher Mr. T. E. Pyman, of Largs Public School, has retired, with seven months' leave of absence. Mr…

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Alleged Libel. Teachers at Law. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 April 1909 · page 5

In the Banco Court, to-day, before Mr. Justice Collen and jury, the hearing was commenced of an action in which Gino Tenderini claimed £500 from Jean C. Manduel…

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The Young Idea. Some Schoolboy Howlers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 13

In the primary issue of Past and Present," Mr. E. B. Collinson, a Yorkshire schoolmaster, publishes list of examination errors, or as they are more…

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School Rifle Shooting. India Gains First Place. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1909 · page 5

In the Schools of the Empire rifle competition for the Prince of Wales' Cup, the Lawrence Military Asylum, India, was first, with a score of 516;…

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The State Schools. Advance of Manual Training. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1909 · page 5

The latest issue of the "Public Instruction Gazette" of New South Wales contains lengthy extracts from the reports of the Inspectors on the work of…

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School Children's Eyesight

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1909 · page 6

Sir,—Of late the medical officer appointed by the Education Department has made examinations of the eyesight of the children attending the public schools…

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Hamilton. Methodist Sunday-school

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1909 · page 6

The anniversary of the Hamilton Methodist, Sunday-school was celebrated last night in the school-hall, before a large audience over which Mr. W. Densley…

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Sunday School Union

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1909 · page 6

A meeting of the Newcastle Church of England Sunday School Union was held in St. John's schoolroom, Lambton. There were present the Very Rev. the Dean,…

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Junction. Lay Methodist Sunday School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1909 · page 7

The anniversary services of the Lay Methodist Sabbath School were held on Sunday, and largely attended, especially at night, when the church was crowded…

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Kurri Public School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 6

The official opening of the additions to the Kurri Kurri Public School took place in the school grounds yesterday afternoon. Mr. D. Watson, president of the…

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District News. Wickham. Methodist Sabbath School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1909 · page 5

The presentation of prizes in connection with the anniversary celebrations of the Daugar-street Sabbath school took place in the presence of a large gathering in the…

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New Methodist School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 May 1909 · page 6

The new building to be used in connection with the work of the Methodist Sunday, School was opened yesterday afternoon by Mr. T. Cowan,…

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District News. Boolaroo. School of Arts Bazaar

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1909 · page 11

The bazaar organized by a ladies' committee consisting of Mrs. Canvin (president), Mrs. Finley (secretary), Miss Conn (treasurer), and Mesdames Pender,…

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Sunday School Services

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 May 1909 · page 6

Services in celebration of the anniversary of the Newcastle Central Methodist Mission Sabbath School were held yesterday in the Central Hall…

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