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Schools, 1900

1,780 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 89

Rockdale Sunday-school Union

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 May 1900 · page 7

The anniversary of the Sunday schools under the Rockdale Union was celebrated in the local Town-hall on Sunday. Alderman Taylor presided, and there were also present Mr. J. S. Larke, Commissioner for Canada, the…

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Scripture in Victorian State Schools._

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 1 June 1900 · page 6

On May 22nd the Royal commission of ministers of religion appointed to draw up a scheme of Scripture lessons for use in the State schools met at Parliament House. Archdeacon…

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The School Sports. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 June 1900 · page 8

Sir,—When perusing the valuable columns of your paper to day my attention was attracted by a letter from Mr. W. R. Murray, who, writing in reference to the recent metropolitan school sports,…

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The National School Teachers and the Libels on the Bishops and Priests

The Catholic Press · Saturday 2 June 1900 · page 26

The Annual Congress of the National School Teachers of Ireland was opened in April in Derry, the delegates present from all parts of the country being cordially…

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American School Boys to President Kruger. a Unique Demonstration. a School Boy Sent All the Way to Pretoria

The Catholic Press · Saturday 2 June 1900 · page 22

The American papers to hand this week contain picturesque descriptions of the departure. of, James Francis Smith, an Irish-American school boy, and a product of one…

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From a Teacher's Point of View

Evening News · Saturday 2 June 1900 · page 3

"Oh, don't ask me anything to-day; we've been in a perfect whirl for weeks; nothing but drill, drill, till I don't know if I'm on my head or heels. I was so afraid some of our children would fail…

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Religious Instruction in Public Schools. Distribution of Prizes and Certificates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 June 1900 · page 13

The third annual distributian of prizes and certificates in connection with the special religious instruction in Public schools conducted by the Church of England Synod committee took place at the Oddfellows' Temple,…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, June 10, 1900. Death of John the Baptist. Mark vi. 14-29. Golden Text (Eph.v. 18).—"Be filled wit the Spirit." Rumor

The Methodist · Saturday 2 June 1900 · page 10

"But for the rumor, Herod would not have known of Him. A palace is late in bearing spiritual news."—Bengel…

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Schools' Premiership

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 June 1900 · page 12

Newington College met the Church of England Grammar School on Wednesday in the Schools' Premiership Competition, and defeated them by 26 points to nil. The School forwards worked well in the serummages during the first…

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The Schools' Patriotic Display. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 June 1900 · page 5

Sir, -- I read in this morning's issue of your paper a letter by W. R. Murray, Parramatta, suggesting another display by our school children at tile Cricket Ground, the same as yesterday,…

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Short Story. in a French School. His Condemnation and Exoneration

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 2 June 1900 · page 4

'I guess I'll christen him Peppercorn,' said Fogg; 'it's as good a name as any other, and it seems appropriate.' 'It's appropriate, certainly,' said…

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The S.P. School, Parramatta North. Old Comfortless Buildings. Bad Sanitary Arrangements

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 June 1900 · page 9

The buildings used as the home of the Superior Public School, Parramatta North, are in no sense a credit to the department reponsible for their erection and maintenance…

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Sports and Games. FOOTBALL. Sydney Grammar School v. A Baltic Lost, Then won. Well Played S.G.S.

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 June 1900 · page 5

One of the most exciting and sensational Schools' Premiership matches ever played in Parramatta was that on the K.S.F.C. Oval on Wednesday last, played between T.K.S and…

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Minister of Education in Newcastle. New School of Arts at Tighe's Hill. Newcastle, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 June 1900 · page 7

The Hon. J. Perry, Minister for Public Instruction and Labor, arrived here by the midday train today. Accompanied by the Hon. J. L. Fegan, Minister for Mines and…

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Why "Pushism" Flourishes. Police Practically Powerless. Vigorous Enforcement of Industrial Schools' Act Necessary. Dancing Dens Beds of Infamy. ("Sunday Times" Special.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 June 1900 · page 7

The "push" epidemic has once again made its appearance. During the past few months hardly a week has gone past ?without the members of these notorious gangs…

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A Novel Educational Institution. Farm and School Combined. (Concluded.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 June 1900 · page 10

Having in our last issue given particulars of the subjects taught in the institution, which, it will be remembered, is situated in a secluded country spot on the…

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Newcastle. Ministerial Visit. Messrs. Peery and Fegan. Opening a School Op Arts. a Defence of the Government. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 June 1900 · page 5

The Minister for Education and Labour (Hon. J. Perry, M. L. A.), accompanied by the Minister for Mines and Agriculture (Hon. J. L. Fegan, M.L.A.), arrived on a brief visit to Newcastle yesterday…

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Riverview College v. King's School

The Australian Star · Monday 4 June 1900 · page 7

This match was played on Saturday, Riverview College winning by 19 to nil. For the winners Humphrey Oxenham scored five tries, and Baxter one…

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Ministers at Newcastle. Encouragement to Schools of Art. Mr. Perry on Current Politics

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 June 1900 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Saturday.--Mr. John Perry, Minister for Education and Labor, paid a visit to the Minister for Mines and Agriculture in his constituency of Wickham to-day, and during the…

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Schools' Demonstration. a Possible Repetition

The Australian Star · Tuesday 5 June 1900 · page 6

There is a probability of the public schools' demonstration being repeated at an early date. The Minister for Public Instruction, when spoken to yesterday, admitted that…

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