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Northern Rivers · Schools

Schools, 1908

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Tuncester Public School

Northern Star · Monday 17 August 1908 · page 3

Mr. G. T. Hindmarsh, M.L.A., is in receipt of a communication from the Department. of Public instruction advising that the Minister has accepted the tender of Mr…

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Cookery School

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 18 August 1908 · page 2

THE Cookery School in connection with the local Public School is progressing with leaps and bouns. The room in Geikie's chambers has been fitted up with a stove…

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Two-up School Raided. Sensational Escapes. Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 August 1908 · page 3

The police yesterday raided a two-up school on a wharf at Woolloomooloo Bay. About 60 men were present and the appearance of the officers caused a wild…

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Public School Concert

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 19 August 1908 · page 5

THE grand concert given by the pupils of the Casino Superior Public School was more Successful than even the teachers expected, [?]s the youngsters acquitted themselves…

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School Concert

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1908 · page 4

THE net proceeds from the concert given by the pupils of the Casino Superior Public School on Friday last were nearly £32. The concert was repeated on Monday night in…

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Library at Yorklea School

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1908 · page 4

THE official opening of the library at Yorklea Public School was set down for Wednesday, 19th instant, and quite a big gathering met in response to the invitations…

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Function at Coraki Public School

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1908 · page 2

An interesting function took place at the Coraki Public School on Monday afternoon last, when the pupils spent a social hour, and took occasion to present…

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General News. Picture Postcard Instruction in the Schools

Northern Star · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 2

At thu recent meeting of the German Geographical Society the idea was advanced for the first time to employ picture postal cards as means of instructions in…

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Latest Cablegrams. Lord Roberts' Challenge Trophy for Shooting. Schoolboys of Natal Leading. London

Northern Star · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 7

For Lord Roberts' Challenge trophy the schoolboys of Natal are at present leading with 497. Knglund scored 495…

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Picture Postcard Instruction in the Schools

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1908 · page 2

AT the recent meeting of the German Geographical Society the idea was advanced for the first time to employ picture postal cards as means of…

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The American Fleet. School Childrn's Demonstration. Sydney's Grandest Gathering. a Magnificent Sight. Americans Win Rifle Match. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 27 August 1908 · page 3

The weather was again gloriously fine today. The people are bent on making the most of the remaining hours of the great week,…

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Casino School of Arts

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1908 · page 4

THE regular meeting of the Casino School af Arts committee was held at the School of Arts on Wednesday evening. There were present—Messrs. J. T. Junor (in the chair…

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Our Kyogle Budget. School of Arts

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 7

A COMMITTEE meeting was held on Tuesday evening, the 25th instant. The president, Mr. J. Simes occupied the chair, and there were also present--Messrs. J. G…

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School of Arts

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 4

THE ordinary meeting of the Casino School of Arts Committee was held on Wednesday night, there being present --Messrs. J. T. Junor (chair), J. H…

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Taree Public School. Taree

Northern Star · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 9

The erection of a new residence and science rooms in connection with the T[?]ee district, school are in contemplation by the Department of Public Instruction…

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Baptist Sunday School Picnic

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 2

THE annual picnic in connection with the Casino Baptist Sunday School was held on Wednesday lost on the grassy slope on the south side of Church Hill, which is a spot…

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Combined Public Schools' Sports

Northern Star · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 2

More than one resident of the district has been heard to remark on the increased proficiency shown by our Public School pupils. Even a marked improvement in their…

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Lismore District Schools

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 September 1908 · page 4

Inspector McCoy notifies that it has been decided to close the Lismore District School on September 10 to allow the pupils to take part in the juvenile…

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Re-building the School of Arts. Murwillumbah

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 September 1908 · page 5

During the Fleet week the Minister for Education. Hon. J. A. Hogue, was approached by a deputation of local residents and the memeber for the district re a…

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Mr- Kidston in Scotland. School Fellows Reunion. Mr. Kidston's Return. London

Northern Star · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 3

The Premier of Queensland, Hon. W. [?] ston,. attended a, reunion, of 240. of his schoolfellows at Falkirk, including the Provost of the town…

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