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1,037 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 52
Sir,—As the head masters have recently been discussing the advisability of making a change in the present arrangement of school holidays and terms, I think it desirable that a class of persons very deeply…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sir,—Permit me, through your columns, to draw the attention of parents, teachers, and tram officials to the one-sided pastime indulged in by certain boys while journeying to school. I travel to town every morning…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →A deputation from the Phonographic Association of New South Wales waited upon the Minister for Public Instruction yesterday to urge that shorthand should be introduced into the curriculum of the High schools…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →While the Papal ecclesiastics are everywhere vainly uttering abominable slanders against the Public Schools, it would be a wholesome trouble if the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sir,--Drawing attention to your leader of the 19th inst, I wish to make a few remarks, which I think the public ought to know, in the light of the present discussion…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →MELBOURNE, Thursday.--In the Assembly to-day, the debate on the new clause proposed on the third reading of the Public Service Bill was proceeded with, the effect of the clause…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →WE have before us the Report of the Minister of Public Instruction for the year 1888—with a score of Appendices Amongst these latter documents, are…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A number of very good readings and recitations were given in the School of Arts last Friday night, by Mr. C. B. Teece, barrister-at-law, who wisely dispensed with that time-honored chairman, who…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Last night a conference of Sunday school teachers, under the auspices of theChurch of England Sunday School Institute, was held in the Chapter House, George-street. The Very Rev. Dean Cowper presided,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sir,—I think "W" in to-day's paper has slightly exaggerated the average school holidays, I attend one of the largest schools in the colony, and one which I think recevies as many holidays as any other. They…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →TERALBA, Tuesday.--The school building is totally inadequate to the requirements of the place, the number on the school-roll classing it as "fifth rate." The present…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A conference of members of the Church of England Sunday School Institute was held at the Chapter-house, St. Andrew's Cathedral, last night, the gathering being fairly representative…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The annual report of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sydney Grammar School, for 1888, was laid upon the table of the Legislative Assembly last evening. The report states that the full number of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sir,—With reference to the length of school holidays I should like to point out that absurdly long holidays are not given at all schools. At one I can mention four weeks are given in the summer, three weeks at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →WEST MAITLAND, Thursday.—The usual half-yearly meeting of the members of the West Maitland School of Arts was held on Tuesday evening, when a satisfactory report was presented…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The half-yearly meeting of the West Maitland School of Arta was held in the institution last evening. The president, Mr. Chas. E. Norrie, was in the chair. The report showed a membership of 332, of which 40 joined…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →WOLLONGONG, Thursday.--The sale of old public school property passed off very successfully yesterday. The postal authorities purchased three blocks, with Crown-street…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →BATHURST, Thursday.--The prizes in connection with the Sunday school attached to St. Barnabas, South Bathurst, were distributed by Dr. Camidge, Anglican Bishop…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Owing to the retirement of Mr. Fuller from the Mount Druitt Public School, the position has now been taken up by Mr. J. C. Miller, a gentleman who comes to this district with the highest…
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