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Schools, 1897

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Marriage Schools. Practical German Institutions

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 November 1897 · page 8

Finishing schools in England are of doubtful utility. In South Germany, however (writes a "Chronicle" correspondent), the institution has been developed on very…

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University Public Examinations. Their Proposed Discontinuance. the Teachers' Association Express Disapproval

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 November 1897 · page 11

The discussion on the proposal by the Vice- Chancellor of the University to substitute for the University examinations a system of examining public schools was continued last night at…

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Teachers' Troubles. [Written for Truth.]

Truth · Sunday 28 November 1897 · page 4

ONCE a year a teacher fils in and forwards a printed requisition form for a supply of books, per[?]cils, etc., and a poor supply he gets. It any other Government Department is…

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London School Board, Results of the Election

Evening News · Monday 29 November 1897 · page 6

LONDON, November 27.-The London School Board election took place yesterday, and resulted in the, return of 29 Progressists, giving them the first clear majority since 1882…

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Public School Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 November 1897 · page 6

On Saturday afternoon the pupils of the Paddington Superior Public School gaven concert in the Paddington Town Hall in aid of the prize and library funds, which proved an immense success, the…

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London School Board. Results of the Election. London, Nov. 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 November 1897 · page 5

The London School Board election, took place yesterday, and resulted in the return of 29 Progressists, the first clear majority obtained by this section since 1882…

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London School Board. The Bible in Schools. LONDON, November 27

The Australian Star · Monday 29 November 1897 · page 3

The London School Board elections took place yesterday. The progressive party were successful in returning 29 candidates, which gives them a clear majority on the board for…

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Lawn Tennis. Teachers' Handicap Tournament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 November 1897 · page 3

Saturday's play in the public school teachers' tournament consisted of the first round in the Mixed Doubles, the semi-final of the Gentlemen's Doubles, and the semi-final and final of the Gentlemen's Singles…

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Schools Premiership Competition

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 November 1897 · page 3

The King's School put up a record in the School's Premiership Competition on Saturday by scoring 408 in one innings against 70 of Newington College. The latter batted first, Browne making 38 and Moore 17. The King's…

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London School Board Elections. Majority for the Progressives. Great Public Indifference

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 November 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.--In the elections for the London School Board, which took place yesterday, 29 of the Progessive candidates were elected. This is the first clear…

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London School Board. the New Chairman. London, Nov. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 November 1897 · page 5

The "Progressists," who, as the result of the recent election, have a majority on the London School Board, intend to nominate Lord Reay as chairman, and the…

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Public Opinion. School at Seven Hills. (To the Editor.)

The Australian Star · Tuesday 30 November 1897 · page 7

Sir,--Kindly allow space to call attention to the neglect of the Education Department in providing accommodation for the children attending the public school at "The…

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Great Schools' Cricket Match

The Australian Star · Tuesday 30 November 1897 · page 5

The annual match arranged by the trustees of Rushcutter Buy Park between the great schools and a selected eleven takes place tomorrow, on the Oval. Play will begin at 11…

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Military and Defence. Cavalry School of Instruction

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 November 1897 · page 6

The undermentioned officers and non-commissioned officers having concluded the country course, cavalry school of instruction, have been passed by the Major General Commanding:--Captain R. W. Lenchan,…

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The London School Board. the Progressive Party. Nominations of Chairman and Vice-chairman

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 November 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday Night.--The Progressive party, which has now secured a clear majority in the London School Board, will nominate Lord Reay for chairman and the…

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Bathurst House School

Evening News · Wednesday 1 December 1897 · page 5

A large audience was present at the Paddington Town Hall last night, when the pupils of the Bathurst House School, Glenmcre-road, gave a production of the operetta entitled "The…

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A Public School Burnt Down. Cudal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 December 1897 · page 5

The Public school buildings at Toogong were completely destroyed by fire early this morning. The teacher and his son barely escaped in their pyjamas. Nothing was saved, and the buildings were reduced…

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Lawn Tennis. Teachers' Tennis Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 December 1897 · page 8

Saturday's play consistid of Mixed Doubles (first round), Gentlemen's Doubles (semi-final), and Gentlemen's Singles (semi-final and final), Poidevin's performances, as seen below, were…

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Teachers Holidays and the Railways. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 December 1897 · page 9

Sir,--Early in June last a deputation of public school teachers waited upon the Railway Commissioners and asked them to so arrange as to permit teachers stationed in the country, wishing…

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School Teachers' Residences

The Australian Star · Thursday 2 December 1897 · page 5

Mr. Garrard started in the Assembly last night that the amount's deducted from school teachers' salaries as rent for their residences were being considered and gone into…

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