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Schools, 1902

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Religion in State Schools. Discussion in the Presbyterian Assembly

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 September 1902 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.--At tile General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Australia to-day, tho Rev. M. W. Watts (N.S.W.) moved: "That this assembly declares its adherence to the…

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The Public Schools' Sports

Evening News · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 2

The Public Schools' Athetic Sports gathering, held this year at the Royal Agricultural Society's Ground, is always a red letter day to the youngsters the metropolis. In the "Town and…

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A Teacher Op Metallurgy. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 5

Sir,—As one of your numerous readers who have perused your many interesting articles upon subjects of useful mechanical arts, and having noted lately published in Governmental columns…

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The Anglican Synod. Close of the Session. Limited Incumbencies. Industrial School for Boys

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 10

The sittings of the second session of the twelfth synod of the Diocese of Sydney entered upon their sixth and closing day at the Chapter-house yesterday under the presidency of the Archbishop of Sydney…

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The Ragged Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 6

The report presented at the recent annual meeting of the Sydney Ragged Schools showed that the institution has done much good work amongst a class of children which seems…

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Presbyterian Church of Australia. [?] the General Assembly. [?] Religious Instruction in State Schools. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 8

The question of religious instruction in State schools was brought up in the Presbyterian General Assembly to-day. Professor Harper (N.S.W.) moved.—"That this assembly strongly supports…

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Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association's Meeting. a Successful Gathering

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 794

THE fourteenth annual meeting under the auspices of the Public Schools' Amateur…

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Queen and Schoolboys

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 806

Two little schoolboys in Holland have sent Queen Wilhelmina a quaint little letter, which, translated, reads:— "Dear Queen.—Do, please, say that our teacher…

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School Fees

The Australian Star · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 4

The second reading of Mr. A. Griffith's Bill for the abolition of school fees was agreed to last night after an animated and somewhat acrimonious debate, which kept…

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Free Education. Abolition of School Fees

The Australian Star · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 3

There were nine members in the Legislative Assembly last night when Mr. Cann (Deputy-Speaker) took the chair at 7 o'clock after the dinner adjournment. Business was…

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Abolition of School Fees. a Bill to Accomplish It Opposed by the Government

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 9

Mr. A. GRIFFITH moved the second reading of the Public Instruction Act Amendment Bill, which has for its object the abolition of State school fees…

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Madame Melba. a Re-union of Schoolmates. Pretty Compliment to the Visitor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The welcome to Madame Melba by her schoolmates took place yesterday afternoon, at the Presbyterian Ladies' College. Long before the time fixed for the…

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Churches and the Schools. New South Wales System Desired in Victoria

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--At the Presbyterian Assembly of Australia to-day, Professor Harper moved:--"That this Assembly strongly supports national education, and earnestly desires to see…

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Sydney Jewish Sabbath School. Annual Meeting

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 26 September 1902 · page 7

The annual meeting of subscribers and distribution of prizes in connection with the Sydney Jewish Sabbath School took place on Sunday morning last, at the Leigh House,…

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School Concert at Leichhardt

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 September 1902 · page 8

An entertainment of a high-class character in aid of the prize fund was given in the Leichhardt Town Hall on Wednesday by the pupils of the Leichhardt Superior Public School. There was a large…

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Church of England Grammar School. Annual Distribution of Prizes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 September 1902 · page 3

The annuul distribution of prizes in connection with the Sydney Church of England Grammar School took place yesterday in the school-hall, North Sydney, and was largely attended. The…

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Athletics. Great Public Schools A.a

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 September 1902 · page 7

The annual sports meeting of the Great Pu[?] Schools will be held to-day at the University Oval…

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PRIZES. Distribution at North Sydney Grammar School. Sir Harry Rawson Lays a Stone

The Australian Star · Friday 26 September 1902 · page 7

The Sydney Church of England Grammar School, North Sydney, was the scene of two very interesting events yesterday afternoon. The first was the distribution of prizes by…

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Church of England Grammar School. Prize Distribution by the Governor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 September 1902 · page 7

Yesterday afternoon the State Governor, Sir Harry Rawson, distributed the prizes at the Church of England Grammar School at North Sydney. The Governor was accompanied by…

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Emu Plains St Paul's Sunday-school

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 3

Once more we have pleasure in reporting a successful anniversary in connection with St Paul's Sunday-school. A special service was held on Sunday afternoon in the…

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