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Schools, 1904

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The World's Tallest Schoolboy

The World's News · Saturday 9 July 1904 · page 20

JOSEPH SCHUPPERS, a German, schoolboy, 16 years old, is 7ft. 4in. high, and still growing. As will be seen from the sketch, he is nearly as tall as an…

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Science in Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 July 1904 · page 9

The summary of the New Code Issued by the Imperial Education Department, which was referred to in those columns recently, defined with great insight the place of science in…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, July 17, 1904. Asa's Good Reign. 2 Chron. xiv. 1-12. Golden Text (2 Chron. xiv. 11).— "Help us, O Lord our God; for we rest on Thee." INTRODUCTION

The Methodist · Saturday 9 July 1904 · page 4

Historical Setting.—Time: Ahijah came to the throne, according to the common chronology, in B.C. 957; Asa, B.C. 955, ruling till B.C. 914—…

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State Elections. Government Electioneering Tactics. a Fink New School for Wickham

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 July 1904 · page 10

There was considerable comment in political circles yesterday, consequent on an announcement made public at Newcastle to the effect that it has just been decided to erect a fine…

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Presbyterian Sabbath School, Liverpool. Book Social

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 9 July 1904 · page 4

THE Teachers of the above School are forming a LIBRARY for the use of the Scholars, and, in connection therewith will hold a SOCIAL in the…

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Cookery Recipes. Dainty Puddings for the Home. Principal Cookery School, Technical College, Sydney. Banana Trifle

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 9 July 1904 · page 12

Method: Skin and slice ½ doz. bananas, spread on jam and join together, sprinkle over them a little lemon juice and a tablespoonful of icing sugar. Make a boiled…

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King's School Old Boys' Union Smoke Concert. Most Interesling Speeches

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1904 · page 12

The tenth annual some concert in connection with The King's School Old Boy's Union, was held at Aaron's Exchange Hotel Sydney on Wednesday evening…

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Moral Suasion in Schools

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 10 July 1904 · page 5

Moral suasion to well enough for girls, but is insufficient for boys. This summarises the conclusions of the vast body of teachers in the elementary schools of New York, who…

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Public Schools' Competition

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 10 July 1904 · page 6

Stanmore (16) beat Hurstville (15) by 27 to nil. Hepburn and Cary played splendidly for Stanmore, and are worth a place in any school representative team. The final for…

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Wickham Electorate. Another School to Be Built. at a Cost of £5000

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 July 1904 · page 4

Though the Government has failed to carry out its promises to provide model schools in the country, and has, also stated that the transforming of the superior schools into model…

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Inter-State Schools' Match

The Australian Star · Monday 11 July 1904 · page 7

It has been arranged that a team selected from among the athletic masters of the Sydney public schools shall try conclusions with the Wesley College (Melbourne) learn now in…

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Public Schools' Competition

The Australian Star · Monday 11 July 1904 · page 7

This week's Operations have not led to any surprises, the leading clubs having maintained their position in each instance. In the Central District Pyrmont. for whom…

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Public Schools' Competition

The Australian Star · Monday 11 July 1904 · page 7

Stanmore (10) beat Hurstville (1[?].) by 27 to nil. Hephurn and Cary played splendidly tor Stanmore, and are worth a place in any school representative team. The final for…

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The Wickham Public School. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 July 1904 · page 4

Sir,—I have read with astonishment— though one ought not to be astonished at anything the present Government may do— the public statement that Mr. Fegan,…

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Rugby. Public Schools' Competition

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 July 1904 · page 2

Programme for week ending 13th July: -- Northern District. -- Neutral Bay v. Mosul an, North Sydney Oval, Friday; North St. Leonards, bye…

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School Competition

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 July 1904 · page 2

The match Forest Lodge S.P.S. v. William-street S.P.S. was set down for decision yesterday on Redfem Park Oval. Forest Lodge School did not put in an appearance, and Mr…

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Two-up Schools at Concord

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 July 1904 · page 8

The Mayor of Concord was asked, at the last meeting of the council, if he knew that two-up schools existed within the confines of the municipality, and would he instruct the council's inspector to investigate and report…

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Public Schools Competition

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 July 1904 · page 8

The match between the Forest Lodge and the William-street schools was awarded to the William-street school on forfeit…

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Football. Inter-state Schools Match. Wesley College V. Sydney Public Schoolmasters

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 July 1904 · page 8

The team to represent the Sydney Public Schoolmasters in the match to be played this afternoon on the Sydney Cricket Ground with Wesley College will be selected from the following:--A. Asbury (Cleveland-street),…

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Football. Australian Rules. Wesley College v Public School Teachers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 July 1904 · page 12

With a view to affording teachers in the Public schools an opportunity of making practical acquaintance with the Australian game, a match was arranged between Wesley College and the teachers in Sydney…

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