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Schools, 1902

1,935 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 97

Schools of Arts. Bellinger Heads

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 August 1902 · page 7

At the fifth annual meeting of the School of Arts the report showed that the average membership was 64. The receipts were £189 4s 8d, and the expenditure £98 1s 2d, leaving a credit balance of £91 3s 6d. The…

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Presentation to a School Inspector

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 August 1902 · page 4

Mr. Henderson, the late headmaster of the West Leichhardt Superior Public School, who has recently been promoted to the position of inspector, was made the recipient of a handsome presentation on Thursday…

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The Old School

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 August 1902 · page 5

But some of the old mine managers do not take kindly to modern notions about the dangerous nature of coal dust, and pooh-pooh the idea of it being a thing to be feared. For all that the…

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Religious Instruction in Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 August 1902 · page 6

At a meeting held to-night for the furtherance of the movement for the giving of scripture teaching during school hours, Dr. Bevan occupied the chair. The Bishop of Gippsland, Dr…

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Schools of Arts. Katoomba

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 13

At a special meeting of the School of Arts a letter was received from Mr. J. Hurley stating that he would arrange a deputation to the Minister for Education. It was decided to accept J. Edwards'…

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The Teachers' Association

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 8

At last night's meeting of the council of the Public School Teachers' Association of New South Wales the hon. secretary was instructed to communicate the following resolution to the Mayor of…

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Hornsby School of Arts. General Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 1

A general meeting of subscribers to the Hornsby School of Arts was hold in the old School of Arts building on Thursday night. The president, Mr. O. G. Roberts, occupied the…

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A School Girls' Re-union

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 2

On Saturday, 26th ult., Miss. Florrie Jackson, daughter of Rev. R. Jackson, late of Granville, who is an ex-pupil of "Hanleyville," entertained a number of her school friends there…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] France. the Closing of Schools

Evening News · Thursday 7 August 1902 · page 5

LONDON, August 6, 3.20 p.m.—A Freedom of Education League has been formed in France, and its members include moderate men of all parties and creeds…

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France. Resisting the Closing of Schools. London, Aug 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 August 1902 · page 7

The populace in many localities of Brittany and Savoy fruitlessly helped nuns to resist the decree against the closing of schools conducted by…

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Clerical Schools in France. London, August 6

The Australian Star · Thursday 7 August 1902 · page 4

In many localities of Brittany and Savoy the populace fruitlessly helped nuns to resist the decree against the closing of schools conducted by unauthorised associations…

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An Effort by School Teachers

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 August 1902 · page 5

Public school teachers in favor of inaugurating a fund in aid of the Mount Kembla sufferers are requested to meet at the Girls' High School, Castlereagh-street, to-morrow morning at 10.30…

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Football. Great Public Schools' Premiership

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 August 1902 · page 7

St. Joseph's College and the Church of England Grammar School met on the North Sydney oval on Wednesday afternoon, when St. Joseph's won by 10 to nil. tries were obtained by M'Hugh (3) and A. Byrnes (1). Kenna and…

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Schools of Arts. Balranald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 August 1902 · page 7

At the annual meeting of the School of Arts the balance sheet showed the year was the most successful since the institure was opened. BEMBOKA, Thursday…

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Old High School Girls' Union

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 August 1902 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Old High School Girls' Union was held at the school on Wednesday evening. Annual reports were read, and the following officers were elected-- President, Mrs. Garvin; vice-presidents, Miss…

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Katoomba From Our Own Correspondents. School of Arts

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 3

A special meeting of members of the School of Arts was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last, when Dr Spark occupied the Chair and there was a largo attendance of members. A…

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The Dangek of Sending Protestant Chlldeen to Convent Schools.—another Narrow Escape. (To the Editor of the WATCHMAN.)

Watchman · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 3

Sir,—In answer to your correspondent signing himself "A Narrow Escape," in which he says that at one of the leading Church of England schools in Sydney he was asked the sum…

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Dogs at School

The World's News · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 10

A novel experiment has been tried at Clayesmore School, Enfield, and the result has bees altogether good. The headmaster is a dog-lover, and, believing…

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Schools of Arts. Liverpool

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 18

The committee of the local School of Arts met last night, when the following office-bearers were elected for the current year:—President, Mr. D. F. Evans, J.P.; vice-presidents, Rev. J. Perkins, B.A., and…

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Burwood Superior Public School. Opening of a New Department

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 15

The opening of a new department, at the Superior Public School, Burwood, yesterday, was made an occasion of much rejoicing locally. The ceremony…

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