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Northern Rivers · Schools

Schools, 1913

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School Examinations, Intermeolate Certificates

Northern Star · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 4

The following is the complete list, with subjects, of the successful Lismore candidates at the examination held in September inst for the intermediate…

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Successful Scholars. List of Bursaries Award[?]d. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 5

The following pupils were awarded bursaries tenable at the Lismore District School:—Patrick Joseph Condon (Gay's Hill). Eric Ewan McPherson (Wyrallah),…

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Coraki School of Arts

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 8

At the regular monthly meeting on the 4th inst. the President (Mr. M. Byrne) was in the chair, other members of committee present being Messrs. M'Lean,…

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Patriotic Pledge in United States Schools

Northern Star · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 5

Editorials in some of the New York papers deal with the decision of Mr. J. M. Betts, Assistant State Commissioner of Education, who has ordered the boy…

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School of Arts Committee

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the School of Arts Committee was held last night, when there were present:—Messrs. A. M. Sullivan (chair), H.C. Mitchell, W. M…

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Public School System Father O'reilly's Statement. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 8

Father O'Reilly in the course of an address at Goulburn referred to the State system of education. Some people, he said, when the system was attacked,…

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School of Arts

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 13 February 1913 · page 4

The committee met on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs. R. R. [?] (President in the chair.) Mathew[?] Shepherd, Nichol, Richards, Selwo[?]…

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The Matter of a School

Northern Star · Thursday 13 February 1913 · page 4

Recently a petition was presented to the Education Department asking for a public school at the Caves. This was granted, but to the astonishment of the white…

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School Teacher's Experience

Northern Star · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 8

Describing her experience at the Green Hill school during the course of the Canadian bush fire the teacher (Miss Anderson) states:—"The scholars had assembled…

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Kyogle School of Arts

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting of the Koogle School of Arts committee was held on Tuesday night last. Present:—Messrs. W. J. Irwin (chair),…

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Coraki School of Arts

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 5

A special meeting of the committee of the above was held at the constitution on Tuesday evening to consider the question of the proposed new building. Mr…

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Mullumbimby School of Arts

Northern Star · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 2

The usual mongthly meeting of the Com[?]ee of the Mullumbimy School of Arts [?] on Tuesday evening last. [?] CORRESPONDENCE…

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High Schools. the Director's Views. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 5

Mr. Board, Director of Education, speaking at Bathurst, said though he would like to see high school doors wide open, he would not like to see them wide open to…

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High School Movement. Parents and Citizens' Association Active

Northern Star · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 5

Mr. J. Allan Barrie, Secretary of the Parents and Citizens' Association, is in receipt of two letters from the Under Secretary for Public Instruction, through Mr. G…

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Account of Heroism. to Be Read in Schools. Sympathy From All the World. London

Northern Star · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 5

The [?]Evening News,[?] with Sir Geroge Reid's and other's hearty support proposed, and it has been arranged, that the authorities shall read in all the elementary…

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Story Told to the Schools. Copying Great Britain's Example. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 5

Mr. Flowers, referring to the account of the heroism of Scott and his comrades, which will be read in the elementary schools in England, said it would be a…

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General News. Successful Pupils

Northern Star · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 6

The Tregeagle pupils have followed up their recent successes at the Lismore Show by gaining several awards at the Alstonville Show this week. Out of 9…

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More Scholarships. Local Pupils' Success. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 7

Probationary Students' Scholarships based on the results of the intermediate certificate have been awarded. Scholarships admit the candidates who desire to become…

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Librarian Leaving. Mr. O'brien Resigns From School of Arts

Northern Star · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 6

A special meeting of the School of Arts Committee was held yesterday afternoon to consider the resignation of the Librarian and Custodian, Mr. W. H. O'Brien…

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Told to the Schools. London, Friday Night

Northern Star · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 5

The story of Capt. Scott's heroism was read in the schools throughout the country, prefaced by singing "Rock of Ages."…

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