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Sydney · Schools

Schools, 1903

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St. Mark's School, Drummoyne. by Archbishop Kelly. Important Address

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 July 1903 · page 25

The Most Rev. Dr. Kelly, Coadjutor-Archbishop of Sydney, on Sunday afternoon last proceeded to Drummoyne, where he opened the new parochial school attached to St…

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"Two-up Schools."

Evening News · Saturday 18 July 1903 · page 6

Schools, not of the primary, secondary, or high-class variety, but what, in the language of "the talent" are called "two-up" schools, will be brought under the notice of Sir John See on July…

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More Juvenile Gems. The following are definitions culled by the English department of a school not far from Boston:—

The World's News · Saturday 18 July 1903 · page 9

The word "buttress" occurs in the lesson, and the teacher, upon asking for a definition, receives this response: "A buttress is a woman who makes butter."…

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Good Stories About Children. Delightful Reminiscences of a Teacher

The World's News · Saturday 18 July 1903 · page 12

Even the crustiest bachelor or the most precise old maid could scarcely resist the fascinating collection of anecdotes about children, chiefly Australian, which Mr. Percy F…

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Scripture Teaching in State Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 July 1903 · page 9

A conference on the question of religious instruction in State schools was held to-day in the yester of St. Paul's Cathedral. The Bishop of Melbourne presided, and among those present were representatives…

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School or Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 July 1903 · page 12

A concert recital is announced under the auspices of the Australian Church, to be held next Tuesday evening in the School of Arts Hall, Pitt-street, the contributing performers being Miss Alyce Holroyd,…

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Education in Germany. the Training of the Teacher

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 July 1903 · page 7

In the course of his commemoration address this year the Chancellor of the Uuiversity said:— "The Germans succeed, and are now in the first rank of European Powers, rapidly distancing their…

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Country News. School of Arts. Katoomba

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 July 1903 · page 10

At the annual meeting the following officers were elected:—President, Dr. J. Spark; vice-presidents, Dr. S. Walkin and Rev. J. F. S. Russell, M.A.; secretary, Mr. Wright Smith; treasurer, Mr. J. E…

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Military News. Schools of Instruction

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 July 1903 · page 10

The following schools of instruction will take place during August:- No. 3 School (Military Engineering).—Class A (for [?] officers), August 4 to 7 [?] Chief instructor;…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, July 26, 1903. Saul Rejected As King. 1 Sam. xv. 13-23

The Methodist · Saturday 18 July 1903 · page 9

Golden Text (1 Sam, xv. 22).—"Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams."…

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A Two-up School. At Brighten-Le-Sands

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 18 July 1903 · page 2

A NUMBER of youths whose ages range from about 16 to 20 years are in the habit of congregating at [?] Sands near President Avenue every…

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SI. John's Sunday School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 July 1903 · page 4

The Usual preparation classS for Sunday school teachers, was held at St. John's school-room on Tuesday evening, the Ven. Archdeacon Gunther presiding. Among those…

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School=room "Howlers."

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 July 1903 · page 3

Here are some more specimens of "Howlers" perpetrated by school children and collected by a school master. On the nature of gases:…

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Yesterday's Sporting News Cycling - - Tennis Golf - - Lacrosse Billiards - Boxing Shooting - Baseball Football. Rugby. University Ii. Beat Sydney Grammar School. By 10 Points to 7

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 July 1903 · page 8

The curtain-raiser at the Sydney Cricket Ground I was a very neat display of football. University, although they won, were hard pressed at the finish, the School playing up well, considering they had…

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Schools' Football

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 July 1903 · page 8

In the Schools' competition Marrickville defeated Waterloo, 18 to nil. Collins, Hurt, Haddock, and Abbott scored for Marrickville; Hart kicked two goals and Haddock one…

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Abortionists of Old. Lyndhurst Hall. School and College. Church of England and Roman Catholic Lying-in Hospital and Salvation Army Home. "To what Rate Uses."

Truth · Sunday 19 July 1903 · page 3

There is still standing, though much altered, a building overlooking Wentworth Park, which has had a varied and extraordinary history, and one which…

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Other Matches. University Ii. V. Sydney Grammar School

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 19 July 1903 · page 6

Prior to the big match University II. and Sydney Grammar. School played a match on the Sydney Cricket Ground scotes: Sydney Grammar School, 7 points; vaedley, 10 points…

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Public Schools' Competition

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 19 July 1903 · page 6

Crown-street S.P.S. defeated Waverley P.S. by 56 to nil in the Public Schools' Competition. Gordon scored'6' tries, Cunvnghame 4, Hardwick 3, and Kain, Chant, and Solomons…

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Rugby. University [?]. v. Sydney Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 July 1903 · page 4

This was the early match on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, and the result was a win for University H. by 10 points to 7. Debenlilam kicked a field foal for the school, and Monic did likewise for University. Close…

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Public Schools' Competition

The Australian Star · Monday 20 July 1903 · page 7

Crown-street S.P.S. defeated Waverley F.S. by 56 to nil in the Public Schools' Competition. Gordon scored 6 tries, Cunvnghame 4, Hardwick 3, and Kuin, Chant, and Solomons…

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