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Schools, 1901

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Arnciffe Congregational Sunday School

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 23 November 1901 · page 2

A FLORAL service was held at the above school on. Sunday last, and notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, there was a very good…

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State Schools Questions. a Teacher on the Defects of the System. Exemption Certificates a Great Evil. Scholars Leave at 10 Years of Age. The Matter of Fees—Teachers in Favor of Free Education

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 November 1901 · page 7

"One of the great evils of the Public Schools' system," said an experienced teacher to a "Sunday Times" representative, when discussing the schools'…

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When the Boys Leave School. (To the Editor.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 November 1901 · page 10

Sir,—Our educational reformers complain that children when they leave school do not always find (or, perhaps, seek) immediate employment, and that they run wild in the…

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Religious Education in State Schools. Professor Harper and Archbishop Carr. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 November 1901 · page 7

In the course of an address delivered at Kilmore to-day Archbishop Carr alluded to the the resolution which at the instance of Professor Harper was passed at the meeting of the Presbyterian General Assembly…

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Religious Instruction in Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 November 1901 · page 5

In the course of an address at Kilmore today Archbishop Carr referred to Professor Harper's remarks and motion made on the Catholic vote in politics in the Presbyterian Assembly on…

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Teachers Salaries and Promised Increases. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 November 1901 · page 3

Sir,--May I ask through the columns of your widely-circulated paper when the promised increases are to be paid? They would be thankfully received for Christmas.--Yours, to…

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Mr. Lawrence Campbell's Pupils' Recital

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 November 1901 · page 9

The seventh annual recital by the pupils or Mr. Lawrence Campbell will take place at the Centenary-hall on Wednesday evening next. The pupils will be assisted by Miss Ruby Bowring…

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"A Gaffing School."

Evening News · Wednesday 27 November 1901 · page 6

During the cross-examination of the petitioner in a suit for divorce yesterday. Mr. Justice Simpson sought an explanation of the meaning of "A Gaffing School." The petitioner had been…

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Cricket. School Notes

Referee · Wednesday 27 November 1901 · page 2

Last week's competition left the schools in the following order: S.G.S. 20 points, N.C. 16. S.C.F.G.S. 16, S.J. 12, and T.K.S. if the Sydney Grammar School lose to Joseph's this week, and…

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Cricket. School Notes

Referee · Wednesday 27 November 1901 · page 2

Last week's competition left the schools in the following order: S.G.S. 20 points, N.C. 16, S.C.E.G.S. 16, S.J. 12, and T.K.S. 8. If the Sydney Grammar School lose to Joseph's this week, and…

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Fort-street School Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 November 1901 · page 12
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To-morrow evening the annual concert of the Fort-street Model Public School will be given at the Town Hall. Mr. J. W. Turner will conduct a chorus of some 500 voices, with Mr. Arthur Mason…

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School Gardens. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 November 1901 · page 6

Sir,—Your remarks concerning the advisability of attaching to primary schools, especially those in the country, plots of land for use as experimental flower and vegetable gardons cultivated by the scholars…

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Chatswood Superior Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 November 1901 · page 9

A concert was given last night in the Chatswood-hall by the pupils of the local Superior Public School, in aid of the school prize and library fund. There was a large attendance, and…

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Public School Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 27 November 1901 · page 4

The Town Hall, Auburn, was more than comfortably filled on Thursday to witness the Performance of the children of the Auburn North Public-school, under the baton of Mr…

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St. Catherine's Old Pupils' Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 November 1901 · page 4

The annual gathering in connection with St. Catherine's Old Pupils' Union was held at the Clergy Daughters' School, Waverley, on Monday, the 25th instant, being St. Catherine's Day. There was a…

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Fort-street School Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 November 1901 · page 9

As already notified, the Fort-street Model Public School will give their annual concert at the Town Hall this evening. Mr. J. W. Turner will conduct a choir of some 500 voices. There will be special…

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Public Schools' Cadet Force. the Annual Rifle Matches. Issue of a New Rifle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 November 1901 · page 5

Owing to the non-arrival of the new rifles and ammunition, the annual meeting of the Publie Schools' Cadet Force cannot be held at the Randwick Rifle Range next month. This will come as a great…

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Fort-street School Concert

Evening News · Friday 29 November 1901 · page 3

The annual concert by the pupils of the Fort-street Model Public School, which took place in the Town Hall on Thursday night, was a gratifying success. There was a very large attendance…

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Amusements. Fort-street School Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 November 1901 · page 3

The first of the many breaking-up concerts which always give character to the last few weeks of the year took place at the Town Hall lost night on the claborate seale for which the Fort-street Model…

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