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Schools, 1908

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A Schoolmaster Fined

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 4

AN extr[?]ardinary case of corporal punishment came before the Port Adelaide Police Court, when John H. Hills, principal at Large Bay College,…

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A Popular Schoolmaster. Presentation to Mr. H. Bowyer

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 2

One of the most successful gatherings ever held at Adelong Crossing took place at Sibthorpe's hotel on Wednesday night, when nearly a hundred…

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Public School Concert. Very Successful Entertainment

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 April 1908 · page 2

The first entertainment ever given in connection with the local public school took place on Friday night last, and was remarkably successful. The ball…

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School Concert

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1908 · page 2

On Friday evening the pupils of North Gundagai public school held their first concert. Tracey's hall was well filled by parents and friends, and…

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Thoughts for Teachers and Inspectors

The Worker · Thursday 16 April 1908 · page 11

Some time ago a clever but sympathetic inspector of schools (one who stands high in the esteem of departmental heads) contributed a fine article to the Official Public…

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South Gundagai Public School. Opening the New Classroom

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1908 · page 2

THERE was an interesting function at the South Gundagai public school yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, when Mr. R. Donaldson, M.L.A., in the…

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A School Break-up. Presentation to Teacher "Christobel Jones Irene Hawrey Freda Goldfinch."

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1908 · page 3

On Thursday afternoon there was a large gathering of visitors and parents to South Gundagai School, the occasion being the presentation of prizes to pupils and a…

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Cootamundra School of Arts

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 18 April 1908 · page 2

The following is the annual report of the Cootamundra School of Arts to be submitted to the members at the annual meeting on Tuesday evening:—…

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Scotland in School History

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1908 · page 2

It is reported from Broken Hill that the Royal sons of "Scotia, stern and wild," and up in arms against the teaching of British history as…

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Grammar School

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1908 · page 2

The pupils of Mr. and Mrs. G. Eddington Clark, B. A., reassemble at the Grammar School, Gurwood-street, on Monday next. Besides, the day school…

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Edwardstown Public School

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 2

DESPITE the threatening weather on Thursday night last, the lanes in and around Big Ben held a large number of people, all flocking…

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Adelong Crossing School Picnic

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 2

THE above picnic came off in the park at Adelong Crossing on Easter Monday. The weather was delightful after the rain. The youngsters began…

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Cootamundra School of Arts. Special General Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 2

Thee above meeting was held in the reading room of the institution on Tuesday night last, and was well attended, Mr. A. V. Walker (president) occupying…

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Mission School Enterprise Gymnasium Club

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 2

A meeting of those favourable to the formation of the above was held in the Mission School on Thursday night. Present—Messrs. W. Resch…

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Payment of School Teachers

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 2

The Victorian School Teachers' Union complaints that teachers in this State are relatively paid better salaries than in the sinter State. If this is…

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Mission School Enterprise Gymnasium Club

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 2

A general meeting of members of the above was held in the Mission School on Wednesday night. There was a good attendance of members,…

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School of Arts. the Building Question

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 2

The committee seems to be nervous about going on with the building for the School of Arts. In connection therewith the following extract from "Notes…

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School of Arts

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the School of Arts was held last evening. There were present—Messrs. Gornily M.L.C. (president), Garland, Miller,…

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District School Exhibits

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 5 May 1908 · page 7

The value of this section is that it shows a departmental attempt to inculcate in the mind of Young Australia a practical knowledge of the industries which have made…

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Germany Helps Boys, Looks Up Positions for Them Before They Leave School

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1908 · page 6

When a British of an American boy leveles school he hot always know what sort of work he wants or is fit for.Or even,which he knows…

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