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482 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 25
Sir,—The sum for which the parents "have been invited in respectful terms (by the teachers) to subscribe" for this purpose is so small that I suppose none would make any objection to pay it, as I informed the Minister when…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →On Saturday, 10th September, a strong contingent of the Penrith Public School Cadet Corps proceeded to the Emu Rifle Butts with the object of competing for the metal cup presented as a handicap prize…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Minister of Public Instruction has received a communication from a "Parent" complaining of the action of the department in inviting parents to contribute 3d a quarter toward the…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →ON Monday evening last, Mr. Hugh Taylor, M.L.A., assisted by Mr. T. D. Little, instituted the first of a aeries of concerts to the inmates of the above institution. Shortly before…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In the Assembly last night Mr. Abbott drew the attention of the Premier, and the House to what be considered an infringement of the resolution carried during the last session of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →GRAFTON, Thursday.--At a special general meeting of the members of the School of Arts it was agreed by three to 1 to confirm the action proposed by the committee and to apply…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Sydney Church of England Grammar School's sports came off at the Association Cricket ground last Wednesday with great success, The events were walking…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SIR,--Most of the teachers in our Public Schools are Romanists, and they pay no regard to the feelings of the protestants children. One of the female teachers of needlework is in…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Mr. M'Naught, head master of the Mittagong Public school, having received the appointment of first assistant in the Crownstreet superior Public School, a well attended…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →At the entrance examination held to-day at the Girls' Public High School eleven candidates presented themselves. As this is not the usual half-yearly examination, no scholarships will be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sir,—A few lines of your valued space will suffice to further enlighten the authorities and public on the latest development of such a niggardly retrenchment scheme. I have two little girls (one in the infant…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The anniversary services in connection with the above Sunday School took place last Sun-day in the church, appropriate sermons being preached by the Rev. W. G. R. Stephinson…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sir,—Our expensive Educational Department profeses to place facilities for primary instruction within every child's reach, and fines thase parents whose children do not attend a certain number of days in each half-year, and yet,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Times published the following telegram from its St. Petersburg correspondent respecting the attitude of the Russian anthorties in regard to public education:— A ourious cha[?]ge appears to be coming over the views of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →We have received from Messrs. Macmillan and Co. a volume of their classical series, entitled The Last Two Kings of Macedon, being extracts from the fourth and fifth decades of Livy, edited by F. H…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →A school desk having a slot for slates, a book board, and so on, while being capable at the same time of conversion into a Boat with a back to it, is illustrated herewith. The desk is readily converted into a…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Sir,--This question seems to be raising ill-feeling between the teachers and parents of the scholars of our public schools, and the position of the former is very difficult and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →MELBOURNE, Monday.--In the Church of England Assembly to-day a long discussion took place on the question of a site for the girls' high school. After the sites at East…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →DR. Barry, the Anglican Primate, delivered an address on Sunday on the subject of Christian Education. After referring to our present Public Schools Act and its operations Dr. Barry said:—…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →AT a meeting of the Cabinet (says the Maitland Mercury) on Monday afternoon, it was determined that the notification of the Department of Public Instruction, dated June 17, shall be…
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