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Schools, 1897

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Teachers' Troubles. [Written for Truth.] No. 1

Truth · Sunday 14 November 1897 · page 5

I am wilting about the bush teacher. The teachers of large schools may probably be more or less affected by these grievances, but I have never had the good fortune to be the…

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School-teachers' Picnic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 November 1897 · page 5

The annual picnic in connection with the Newcastle District Public School Teachers' Athletic Association was successfully held at Toronto, Lake Macquarie, yesterday. A special train left the…

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Scripture Teaching in State Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 November 1897 · page 5

The bill to provide for the taking of a plebiscite of the electors of the colony on the question of using Irish National Scripture lesson books in the State schools, which has been introduced in…

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Lawn Tennis. Teachers' Tournament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 November 1897 · page 3

In the first round of the Ladies' Singles Handicap in connection with the Public Teacher Tournament. played on Saturday, Miss O'Byrne (owes 15) neat Miss Cansdell, 6.2, 6-2: and miss Murphy heat Miss Nickless…

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Amusements. Pupils' Charity Entertainment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 November 1897 · page 6

The pupils of Miss Dunn, of Petersham, gave an exhibition of fancy dancing at the Criterion Theatre last night in aid of the Lewisham Hospital. The playhouse was crowded, and the juvenille…

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Rockdale School of Arts

The Australian Star · Tuesday 16 November 1897 · page 2

Some few weeks ago a committee was formed for the purpose of establishing a school of arts at Rockdale. They have now secured, suitable premises in Frederick-street, near the…

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The Manitoba Schools. a Papal Decree

Evening News · Wednesday 17 November 1897 · page 6

LONDON, November 16.—The Pope has issued a decree forbidding Roman Catholic children to attend the National schools in Manitoba, Canada…

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Bathurst-street Baptist Sunday School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 November 1897 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Bathurst-street Baptist Sunday School was held in the church yesterday evening, the chair being occupied by Mr. A. W. Meeks (chairman of the Chamber of Commerce)…

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Northern Notes. School of Arts Library. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 17 November 1897 · page 7

A meeting of the library committee of the Newcastle School of Arts was held last night. Consideration was given to the suggestion that a new catalogue should he issued. It was…

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The Manitoba Schools Question. a Papal Decree. Catholics Forbidden to Attend National Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 November 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--The Pope has issued a decree in which he forbids the attendance of Roman Catholic children at the National schools in the province of Manitoba,…

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Plain Cooking. Inspection in Public Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 November 1897 · page 6

A drawing-room meeting in connection with the National Council of Women was held at Urara, the residence of Mrs. John Sec, Hard wick, on Wednesday. The object of the meeting was to obtain the opinion…

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Speech Day at St. John's College

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 15

THE Cardinal-Archbishop is to deliver the address at the annual Commemoration in connection with St. John's College, which takes place to-morrow (Saturday), the proceedings commencing at 3 o'clock…

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Christ Church and Sunday School, CASTLEREAGH

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 3

The anniversary tea meeting in connection with the above was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday last. Although the weather was warm, the attendance was…

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St. Marys News. School Concert

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 6

On Thursday, 9th December, the children attending St. Marys Public School will give a grand concert, etc., at the Protestant Hall, in aid of the prize fund, The…

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Billiards in Schools of Arts. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 3

Sir,-Referring to questions recently raised as to the legality not only of billiards, but of chess, cards, and other games at Schools of Art, permit me to mention sec. 2 of the act under which this…

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Teachers' Bicycle Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 10

A meeting of members of the P.S.A.A. was held in their rooms, Castlereagh-street, on Saturday last for the establishment of a teachers' bicycle club. In teh absence of Mr. Southwell, hon. secretary…

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The Sunday School. International Lesson. Sunday, November 28, 1897. Salutary Warnings. 1 Peter Iv. 1-8

The Methodist · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 3

GOLDEN TEXT.—(1 Peter iv. 7).—"Be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer."…

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University Public Examinations. Their Proposed Discontinuance. Discussion by the Teachers- Association

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 10

The monthly meeting of the Teachers Association was held last evening in the sydney Grammar school college-street, the Rev. C. J. Prescott, M.A. (Principal of the Burwood Ladies…

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Cycling. Teachers' Club

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 7

A meeting of the members of the P.S.A.A, was held in their rooms, Castlereagh-strect, on Saturday last, for the establishment of a Teachers' Bicycle Club. Mr. Chandler (assistant hon. secretary P.S.A.A.) acted as…

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Thc New Schoolboy

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 26

A teacher the other day. instructed her scholars to draw any figure they could, using only three straight lines. A boy accordingly made three short straight lines…

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