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Schools, 1902

1,935 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 97

A New Public School. Windsor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 July 1902 · page 10

A new Public school was officially opened yesterday at Grosewold by Mr. B. Hall, M.L.A. Grosewold is situated about four miles from Grose Vale and North Richmond and in close proximity to the…

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Religious Instruction in State Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 July 1902 · page 8

As the result of the recent ballot of parents on the subject of religious teaching in the State schools, a drastic change has been made in the regulations permitting religious teachings in the State schools. The…

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Fire in a School-room

The Australian Star · Friday 18 July 1902 · page 7

An outbreak of fire occurred in the classroom of the Erskineville school yesterday. A quantity of paper and flooring was destroyed by fire and cutting away. It was…

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Burwood Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 July 1902 · page 3

Extensive additions to the Burwood Superior Public School are nearing completion, and the official opening has been fixed to take place early next month, when the Minister for Public…

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Fire at a Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 July 1902 · page 8

A small fire occurred at the Erskineville Public School yesterday, hut it was soon extinguished by the inmates and several firemen with bucket of water. The outbreak, which is said to have been caused by a match…

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Denis O' Donovan in Sydney. A Distinguished Irishman. the King of Librarians, and One of the Greatest of Living Scholars

The Catholic Press · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 12

A tall, grey-eyed, military-looking gentleman, with a light grayish beard, and something of the air of a French aristocrat—that…

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Katoomba School of Arts

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 3

The annual meeting of this institution was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening, 8th inst, Dr Spark, President, occupying the Chair. The committee's annual report, showing a very…

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St Patrick's Convent-school Bazaar

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 25

The Mayoress (Mrs. Thomas Hughes) opened recently a juvenile bazaar promoted by the pupils attending St. Patrick's Convent-school, Church Hill, the proceeds of which are to be…

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St. Charles's School-hall, Waverley. a Brilliant First Evening

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 24

The beautiful new schooL-hall which has lately risen in the grounds attached to St. Charles's Church will be solemly blessed and opened by his Grace the Coadjutor-Archbishop…

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Sisters of Mercy High School Chatswood

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 24

Since the establishment of their High School in connection with Chatswood Convent, the Sisters of Mercy haves been very successful in connection with their musical examinations,…

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The Danger of Sending Protestant Children to Content Schools. To the Editor of "The Watchman."

Watchman · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 3

Sir,—Noticing an article in your paper headed "The Danger of Sending Protestant Children to Convent Schools," signed "One Who Knows," I would like to ask "One Who…

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Most Curious School in the World

The World's News · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 29

One of the most curious schools in the world is conducted at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, in New York City. The scholars are the waiters of that establishment, and Oscar, the chef, is the…

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New Education Regulations. Restriction of Teachers' Activity

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 9

In the new education regulations just issued the following important clause appears:—"Techers shall not actively take part in the discussion of political or s[?]tarian topics in public. They shall…

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Queensland. Religious Instruction in the State Schools. Deputation of Clergymen. a Referendum to Be Taken. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 9

A deputation of clergymen and others waited on Mr. Philp to-day in reference to the recent referendum adopted in favour of religious education in the State schools. The deputation pointed out that…

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The Chief Inspector of Public Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 11

Mr. Frederick Bridges, Chief Inspector of Schools, completed on June 31 last the fiftieth anniversary of his connection with the Education Department. To mark the occasion he was on Thursday accorded a…

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School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 10
Also in The Daily Telegraph

A popular entertainment of music, songs, recitations, &c., is announced for this evening in the School of Arts, Pitt-street. The programme will be contributed to by pupils of Mr. Harry Leston,…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, July 27, 1902. Worshipping the Golden Calf. Ex. xxxii. 1-35

The Methodist · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 3

GOLDEN TEXT (EX. XX. 3).—"Thou shalt have no other gods before Me." Time.—During the first half of July,…

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Successful School Girls

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 10

GRENFELL, Friday.--Miss Pearl Bembrick and Miss Lizzie Brown, of the Grenfell Superior Public School pupils, have, out of several hundred candidates, obtained the only two bursaries…

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Shorthand in Schools Under the Education Department. (To the Editor.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 July 1902 · page 8

Sir,—In regard to a letter in your last issue I should like to be allowed to make a few remarks. I have had some experience in connection with the Technical College at Petersham, and I am of…

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