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Schools, 1904

2,186 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 110

Swimming. Proposed Schools' Competition

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 May 1904 · page 8

There was a large attendance of parents and friends at the Leichhardt Central Superior Public School on Friday to witness the presentation of medals and other prizes won at the recent swimming carnival held in…

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Swimming. Leichhardt Public School Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 May 1904 · page 7

On Friday afternoon there was a large attendance at the Leichhafdt Central Superior Public School to witness the presentation of medals and other prizes won at the recent swimming carnival in connection…

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The Bully Teacher. Professors" Who "Deal With" Pupils. a Brutal Smash at the S. G. C.

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 18 May 1904 · page 6

There are lots of clever teachers of the noble art of self defence who are not worthy to take their places cs instructors, and who delight in "taking it out…

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Current News. School Teachers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 May 1904 · page 2

The Public Service Board have approved of the transfers of the following teachers to the schools and positions specified in connection with their respective names': Mr. A. Cusbort…

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Football. Rugby. Putting Down Sweeps. Public School Competition

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 May 1904 · page 2

The determination of the union to try and put down sweeps at the various competition matches is a wise one. Sweeps undoubtedly encourage individual and consequently selfish…

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Narembuen Public School. Alleged Insanitary Conditions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 May 1904 · page 7

For some considerable time past there have been serious complaints at Naremburn in consequence of the persistent refusal of the Department of Public Instruction to connect the…

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Educational Conference. Committee's Report and Recommendations. "A Normal School." "Chair of Pedagogy." New Training College

Evening News · Thursday 19 May 1904 · page 3

During the progress of the educational conference, held last month, resolutions were carried (as previous published in our columns) to the effect (1) "that the pupil teacher system…

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Educational Conference. Model Schools. Creation of a "Normal School' New Training Colliege Suggested. a Chair of Pedagogy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 May 1904 · page 5

As the result of the conference of schoe[?] Inspectors and teachers held some time ago to consider the primary report of Messrs. Kuibbs and Turner, and to deal with other…

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The Educational Conference. the Training of Teachers. Recommendations of the Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 May 1904 · page 3

A report has been prepared by a committee appointed in connection with the recent conference on education to deal with the question of the training of teachers, and the syllabus…

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Education Reform. Training Teachers. Model and Normal Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 May 1904 · page 7

In yesterday's issue of the "Herald " a general outline was given of the recommendations of the committee appointed by the Minister for Education to consider and report on the proposal that the pupil…

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Rugby. Schools' Premiership. Newington College V the King's School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 May 1904 · page 7

The annual match between these schools was played on Wednesday at Stanmore in the presence of a large number of spectators amongst whom were many "old boys." A very fast game resulted in a win for…

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G.p.s. Football. Sydney Grammar School V Church of England Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 May 1904 · page 7

Played at North Sydney on Wednesday, and won by C.E.G.S. by 12 to 3. The score at half-time was 3—0 in favour of C.E.G.S., Duffy having obtained a try by following up smartly after a good piece of…

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Schoolchildren Dealt With

The Australian Star · Friday 20 May 1904 · page 7

Kate Cootes (11) schoolgirl, was ordered, at the Paddington Court yesterday, to "Ormohde House" Reformatory, Paddington for five years for stealing three gold bangles…

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State Education. Report of the Committee. Details of Recommendations. Provision Fou Scholarships. Course of Instruction for Teachers

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 May 1904 · page 3

In yesterday's issue, the recommendations of the committee appointed as the result of the Education Conference, to report on the question of the training of teachers, were briefly given…

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Football. Rugby Union. Schools' Premiership Competition

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 May 1904 · page 8

Newington College and The King's School met on Wednesday on the Newington College oval, and the victory rested with the college by 16 points to nil. The King's School won the toss, and from the kick-off…

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Emu Public School Annual Picnic

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 May 1904 · page 3

The public park at Emu was the scene of much enjoyment on Saturday last, the occasion being the annual school feast to commemorate the hoisting of the Union…

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Penrith School of Arts

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 May 1904 · page 4

The monthly committee meeting of the above was held on the 13th instant. Present—Messrs Wilkinson (in the chair), Price, Fulton, Frew, Woodland, Noble (2), Walker, Masters, Tombs,…

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Fancy Studies. a Warning to Australia. American Experience of School Fads

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 May 1904 · page 5

Mr. Josiah M. Kagan, of the Roxbury High School, told some plain truths about the defects of the American educational system, at a meeting of the Boston Branch of the New…

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Bishop Grimes on Education. the Cost to the New Zealand Church. Scripture in Schools

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 May 1904 · page 25

Speaking at the ceremony of blessing and opening at new school at Addington on Sunday, 8th instant, his Lordship Dr. Grimes, Bishop of Christchurch, said that the schools…

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Barcaldine Convent School

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 May 1904 · page 27

Measrs. Meacham and Leyland, the contractors for the new convent school at Barealdine, have completed their work and handed over the building to the committee. The design…

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