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Schools, 1903

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Agriculture in State Schools

The Australian Star · Tuesday 21 April 1903 · page 4

The proposal for teaching agriculture in State schools has much that is reasonable in it. It undoubtedly should commend itself to those gentlemen who from the places of…

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Agricultural Lessons in State Schools. Views of the Minister for Public Instruction. Entirely Approves of the Idea

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 April 1903 · page 7

The Minister for Public Instruction (Mr. Perry) was seen yesterday with regard to the suggestion made by the Director of Agriculture as to the inclusion of lessons on Agriculture in…

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On the Land Farm and Station Agriculture in State Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 April 1903 · page 5

It was suggested in a note in this column yesterday that Mr. W. S. Campbell, Director of Agriculture, had recently advised that gardens should be cultivated in connection with State schools, and…

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Public Schools and Agriculture. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1903 · page 5

Sir,--At the annual conference of delegates from Agricultural Societies held in Sydney in April last year the following resolution was unanimously carried:--…

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School Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1903 · page 2

The excellent concert given a fortnight ago by the pupils of Mr. Hazelwood's school at South Granville is announced in advertisement to be given again on Friday night…

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Oculists for Board School Children

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 April 1903 · page 8

At the annual meeting of the London School Board on March 19, the question was considered of the eyesight of the children and the means to be taken for its preservation when it is defective. Sir…

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Crown-street School Old Boys' Union

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 April 1903 · page 7

At the last meeting of the council of the above union it was unanimously decided to hold a moonlight 'excursion and dance to Clifton Gardens on Wednesday evening. May 13…

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Teaching Our Teachers to Teach. the University Movement. a Valuable Lecture Course

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 April 1903 · page 8

The very important series of University lectures dealing with leaching as an art, the fall advertisement of which was published In Saturday's Issue of this journal, should enlist the interest of…

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University and Teachers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 April 1903 · page 4

To-night Mr. Frank Tate, the Director of Education in Victoria, will begin a speical course of University Extension Lectures, whose special object is to provide help…

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Rowing. Great Public Schools' Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 April 1903 · page 7

The annual regatta of the Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools will be held to-morrow on the Parramatta Ruver. Steamers to convey visitors up the river and to follow the races will leave…

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Rowing. Great Public Schools Regatta

The Australian Star · Friday 24 April 1903 · page 2

On the Parramatta River to-morrow afternoon the annual regatta of the Great Public Schools will be held. The function is a red letter day to all rowing enthusiasts, and great…

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Agricultural Lessons in State Schools. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 April 1903 · page 3

Sir,--When advocating to have lessons on agriculture embodied in the curriculum of our State schools, Mr. Campbell, Director of Agriculture, has struck a note which will find a ready…

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"Cramming" at Public Schools. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 April 1903 · page 2

Sir,--I have a girl, aged 14, attending one of the public schools. She is now in the highest class, and, on leaving the school in the evening, is (in common with other pupils) given certain…

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His Own Schoolmaster

Evening News · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 7

In the summons division of the Newtown Police Court, yesterday, more than 40 persons were proceeded against for having failed to send their children to school the required number of days in…

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University Extension Lectures. Large Gathering of Teachers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 10

The first of a senes of twelve lectures to teachers on the subject of "Education" was delivered last evening at the Great Hall of the University by, Mr…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, May 3, 1903. Paul Arrested. Acts xxi. 30-39. Golden Text (1 Peter iv, 16).-"If any man suffer as a Christian let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf." INTRODUCTION

The Methodist · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 4

Time.—Tuesday, May 23, A.D. 58. Place.—Jerusalam the temple [?] area. Paul's abode was with Mnason…

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Teachers and Education. Lecture at the University

The Australian Star · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 2

Mr. Frank Tate, M.A., Director of Education, Victoria, delivered a lecture in the great hall at the University last night, his subject being, "Reality in Education." This…

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Sports and Games. Rugby Football. The King's School v. Commercial

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 5

K.S. opened the season on Saturday last, on the School oval, with a match against the Commercial Club. Of last year's team, K.S. have a good lot left in, F. B. Smith (captain),…

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Rowing. Great Public Schools' Regatta

Evening News · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 2

After rain had fallen or threatened to fall during Saturday morning, the prospects of the Great Public Schools' Athletic Association having a fine afternoon for its tenth annual regatta were…

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Lecture to Teachers

Evening News · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 7

At the Great Hall at Sydney University on Friday evening Mr. Frank Tate, M.A., Director of Education, Victoria, gave the first of a series of twelve lectures to teachers on the subject of…

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