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Northern Rivers · Schools

Schools, 1903

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Woodburn School of Arts Opening of the New Hall

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1903 · page 4

WOODBURN has lately been the scene of several functions indicative of the progress of that little township, and not the least of these was the opening of the fino new School of Arts…

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Coraki School of Arts

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1903 · page 5

THE monthly committee meeting was held at the rooms of the institution on Tuesday, evening last. Present—Messrs. D. Cameron (President), M'Kinnon, W. Steven, Steele,…

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Bible in State Schools. Proposed Referendum in Queensland

Northern Star · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 6

On Friday a large deputation, consisting of ministers of religion and others, waited on the State Premier and asked for the introduction of the Bible into the…

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Clever Aboriginal Schoolboy

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1903 · page 3

AT Thursday's meeting of the Aborigines Protection Board, in Sydney, a letter was received from the local board at Grafton, forwarding the school…

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Entertainment at Wollongbar Public School

Northern Star · Saturday 24 October 1903 · page 8

On the invitation of the teacher, Mr. Costello, Mrs. Costello, and the scholars, a large number of parents and friends assembled at the Wollongbar Public School on Friday…

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Convent Schools Annual Picnic

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 27 October 1903 · page 4

A VERY successful function took place on Wednesday last, when the annual picnic in connection with the Convent Schools at Casino was held in…

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Casino School of Arts

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 6 November 1903 · page 5

THE regular meeting of the committee of the local School of Arts was held on Wednesday, October 28th, when the following were present:—Messrs. W. G…

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Religious Instruction in State Schools

Northern Star · Saturday 7 November 1903 · page 2

SPEECH BY ARCHBISHOP KELLY. Speaking on Sunday at the Church of the Sacred Heart at Pymble, Dr. Kelly the Roman Catholic Coadjutor-Archbishop of…

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Religion in State Schools. a Reply to Archbishop Kelly

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 November 1903 · page 3

Speaking at a United Protestant service, at Parramatta the Rev. J. Worboys strongly criticed the remarks of Archbishop Kelly at Westmead, with reference…

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Bible in State Schools. a Clergyaian's Scathing Charge

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 November 1903 · page 8

At the Baptist Union Melbourne on Friday during a discussion on a motion approving of the introduction of the Bible into State schools, the Rev. W. S. Rollings created a…

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Casino School of Arts

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 1 December 1903 · page 2

THE regular meeting of the committee of the above was held in the library on the 18th November, when the following members were present:—Messrs. S. A…

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Public School Picnic at Lindendale

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 December 1903 · page 5

A very successful picnic was hold in con nection with the above school on Saturday 28th November. The day was perfect, and the visitors began to arrive carly. The spot…

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Drawing in Public Schools

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 December 1903 · page 7

A Committee Meeting of the Goulbun Public Schools' Association was held on Sat urday morning, (soys the Goulbun "Herald"), when the president (Mr. C. O…

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Poetry and Friction. His First Day at School

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 5 December 1903 · page 10

She lost her little boy to-day; Her eyes were moist and sweet And tender when he went away To hurry down the street…

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Casino Convent Schools Concert

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 8 December 1903 · page 2

THE annual concert in connection with the Convent Schools was held on Friday evening last, and, as we predicted, turned out to be an unqualified success, both in…

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Wyrallah School Concert

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 18 December 1903 · page 2

A CROWDED house met the pupils attending Wyrallah Public School, when they gave their second concert under the supervision of Mr. Wicks. A good house was expected, but the…

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Seats in Schools

Northern Star · Saturday 19 December 1903 · page 2

It would rather startle a headmaster of a public school if a pupil of advanced Bostonian type were to say: "I decline, sir, to occupy the seat you provide." If the…

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The Girls' Protestant School, Lismore

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 December 1903 · page 5

The annual distribution of prise to the successful students of the above Callege took place last Thursday afternoon, when there was a large attendance of the parents and…

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CONVENT v School Concert

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Thursday 24 December 1903 · page 7

The annual Convent School conceit came off in the Bridge-street Hall, Coraki, on Friday night last, add was very successful. The audience was large and appreciative,…

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