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Schools, 1904

2,186 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 110

Model Schools in Country Districts. Decision of the Cabinet

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1904 · page 3

The Government has had under consideration for some time certain recommendations made by the officers of the Education Department for the establishment of district model…

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Educational Reform. The Second Report. Teachers' Conference

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 February 1904 · page 5

When seen this morning Mr. Perry, Minister for Education, informed a "Star" representative that the second report of the Education Commissioners would be ready…

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Public Instruction. District Model Schools. Vacation and Central Establishments

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 February 1904 · page 7

The State Government has had under consideration for some time certain recommendations made by officers of the Public Instruction Department for the establishment of district…

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Injustice to School Teachers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1904 · page 6

The Minister for Education admits the existence of the hardships complained of by teachers, who, though standing high on classified rolls, are unable to secure vacancies…

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The Manchester School System. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1904 · page 6

Sir,—Now that educational matters are being much discussed, I desire to bring under notice the Manchester school system of evening classes. Under this system the ordmary day schools in city and suburbs…

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School of Arts for Willoughby

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 February 1904 · page 9

A School of Arts has been established at Willoughby, and the old council chambers In Mowbray-road have been leased for the purposes of the institution. A reading room has already…

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Cricket. Public Schools' Competition

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 8

The following is the result of the matches played in the Public Schools' Competition:— Forest Lodge Superior Public…

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United States Sunday-school Methods

The World's News · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 2

Speaking at Blackburn the Bishop of Manchester said Lancashire was to be envied for its Sunday-school system, which retained scholars right through their married life. He would,…

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The Sunday School Excursion. for the Children

The Methodist · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 2

We three had been promised that if we were very good for a whole month, we should go to the Sunday School Excursion We did not go to Sunday…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, February28, 1904. Hearers and Doers of the Word. Matt. vii. 21-29. Golden Text (James i. 22).—"Be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only." Introduction

The Methodist · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 10

Historical Setting.—Time.—Summer of A.D. 28. Place.—According to tradi- tion, the Sermon on the Mount was spoken on…

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Chatswood Superior Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 4

A swimming club has been formed in connection with the Chatswood Superior Public School, and, in the absence of any suitable baths in the immediate neighborhood of the school,…

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A Snake in a School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 4

The teacher at the Meadows school had a rather thrilling experience on Tuesday last. When stepping on the verandah of the school, he encountered a snake, measuring 4½ feet in…

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Schoolboy Essays

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 February 1904 · page 8

Extracts from essays by schoolboys on Queen Victoria and her reign:—1. "When William IV. descended the thrown, he did not leave any heir, so his…

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Religious Teaching in Schools

Evening News · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.—A deputation from the Scripture Instruction Election Campaign Council, including the Bishop of Melbourne, and Dr. Fitchett, to-day interviewed the State Premier, and…

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Cardinal Moran on Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 8

Speaking at Naremburn yesterday, Cardinal Moran said that schools were centres of enlightenment, that even, being recognised by people of other denominations. In olden times…

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Model Schools. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 6

Sir,—In the account in to-day's issue of the proposa to establish model schools, it is reported that the Public Service Board has been recommended to provide special salaries for teachers and assistants of these schools. It…

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Religious Instruction in Public Schools. Deputation to Mr. Bent. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 4

Leading representatives of the Scriptural Instruction Campaign Council waited on the Premier, Mr. Bent, to-day with reference to the proposed introduction into the State…

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Politics in Victoria. Abolition of Public School Fees

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The first meeting of the Bent Cabinet took place to-day, when a plan of campaign, to be submitted to the caucus on Wednesday, was discussed…

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Successful Pupils

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 2

The results of the examination, held 14th December, 1903, for Junior clerkships in the Public service of this State, have been published, and show a wholesale slaughter. 288…

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Swimming. Fort-street Model School S. Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 12

The 220yds. championship of the above club eventuated at Farmer's Domain Baths yesterday afternoon. Quite an unusual amount of interest was manifasted in the race, which resulted in one of the finest and closest finishes in…

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