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One of the books which is to be found in every Public school of the colony is a textbook by Sir B. W. Richardson, cout[?]g a series of readings on drink and strong drink. In each of those books…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The annual prize-giving and concert were held as usual at Miss Swinson's residence, Warwick, on Wednesday, 22nd instant, in the presence of the relations and friends of the pupils attending this…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The matter of teaching temperance in tho public schools, and including it in the ordinary curriculum, formed the object of a large and influential deputation which waited upon…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Of late years the question of having lessons on the subject of temperance, as the word is understood to apply to the use of alcohol, taught in public schools has been more or less discussed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A large assemblage of teachers and pupils met yesterday afternoon to hid farewell to Mr. W. F. Macmanamey, B.A., who, after six years' work at the Fort-street School, is about to…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →A meeting of public school teachers in the schools at Parramatta and the adjacent districts was held last evening at the Parramatta South Public School. Major Dettmann (Inspector of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The council of the Public Schools' Athletic Association held its monthly meeting at the rooms, Castlereagh-street, on Wednesday. Mr. W. Bax presided, and the delegates present were: Miss…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The closing of St. Paul's School, Redfern, for the midwinter holidays was celebrated by the pupils by a very pleasant performance in the school hall last evening, in the presence of a large number of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Brisbane-street Ragged School, which [?]tcok place on Thursday afternoon, was indeed a happy event to the poorly clad, and, in some…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The monthly council meeting of the Public School. Athletic Association was held on wednesday at the Castlereagh-street rooms. Mr. W. Box presided and there was a full attendance of delegates. The…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →The fifth annual meeting of the King's School Old Boys' Union was held last night in the Exchange Hotel, Mr. H. W. Gillam presiding. The committee's annual report showed that the union had made…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Sunday-school officers and teachers had arranged for a Sunday-school re-union embracing Rockdale…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →To my various correspondents I seem to be continuously giving advice on subjects varying from a marriage to a pin, and as my kind friends really appear to appreciate my words of wisdom I intend,…
Continued on Trove, page 1354 →Some genuine schoolboy answers to examination questions ore given in a recent number of the London "Journal of Education." "What do you know of Lord…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →In the course of a review of a volume by Mr. Henry J. Barker, entitled "The Comic Side of School Life. the London "Daily News" says that more human nature will…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The monthly council meeting of the Public Schools Athletic Association took place on Wednesday evening, when the delegates included Mr. W. Bax (in the chair), Miss Golding, and Messrs. R. G. Newton, J. Finney, F…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →School of cookery examinations were held at Paddington Superior Public School on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The following ladies acted as Judges:--Mrs. Alfred Allen (hon. sec.), Mrs. R. H. Reynolds, Mrs. Thomas…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →The council of the Public Schools Athletic Association met at the rooms, Castlereagh-street, on Wednesday evening. Mr. W. Bax presided, and the following delegates…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Despite the threatening aspect of the weather on Tuesday evening, the pupils of the above school gave a most successful concert in aid of their school piano fund; the large…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The committee of ladies appointed to conduct the examination of public school pupils who have attended the West Redfern Cooking School for the past half-year report very satisfactory progress has been made…
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