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Sydney · Schools

Schools, 1905

2,188 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 110

The Flag at School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1905 · page 11

Colonel Sir TKos. H. Holdich, K.C.M.G. K.C.I.E., who has been in many lands, writes:- "I was much impressed when in South…

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Teachers' Transfers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1905 · page 4

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:…

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Liverpool Teachers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1905 · page 12

The Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Randwick, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Tuesday week, when Mr. John Dalton, oldest son of Mr…

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Public School Competition

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 May 1905 · page 8

Most of the old schools and ten new schools have entered this year's Competition. Profiting by the experience gained last year, it has been decided to conduct the operations on different…

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Land Settlement and Farm Schools

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 May 1905 · page 4

In continuation of our land settlement series, we would urge that there are various new departures called for in connection with the winning from…

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The home Circle Land Settlement and Farm Schools

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 May 1905 · page 6

An article of general interest under tills head will be found on Page 4 of this issue. It is designed to assist in solving the problem of what to do with the rising…

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Parramatta District. Granville Technical School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 May 1905 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Granville technical students was held in the Granville Town Hall on Friday night, under the presidency of the Mayor of Granville (Alderman C…

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Roman Catholic Primary Schools' Competition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 May 1905 · page 4

The following is the draw for this week:—St. Joseph's (Balmain West) v Sacred Heart (Darlinghurst), Wentworth Oval, Thursday; St. Francis' (Paddington) v St. Augustine's (Balmain East), Y.M.C.A.,…

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Granville Technical School. Presentation of Prizes

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 May 1905 · page 7

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the technical school at Granville took place in the presence of a large gathering of the public at the Town- hall, Granville, on Friday night. The Mayor (Alderman…

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Public Schools Competitions. First Grade

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 May 1905 · page 8

Woollahra played Paddington at Hampden Park, and the former won after a close match by 6 points to 3. Woollahra made their scores in the last half, J. Johnson and Dade obtaining the tries…

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He Kept Duplicate Books. Went to Devotions. and " Two Up" Schools. a Yeung Clerk and Bookkeeper Runs a Double Set of Books to Conceal His Defalcations, but was Discovered

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 May 1905 · page 4

A description of embezzlement of a somewhat original order, involving the keeping of two sets of books, and although of a temporary character necessarily, yet, while it…

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"Two-up" School Raided. Thirty-one Arrests. the Principals Escape

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 May 1905 · page 7

The usual quietude of the Haymarket was transformed into a scene of intense excitement last evening consequent upon an alleged two up school in Engine-street, near George-street,…

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Fort-street School

Evening News · Wednesday 24 May 1905 · page 5

Extensive preparations for the celebration were made at the Fort-street Model Public School. The grounds Vere dressed with flags, and in front of the main building a decorated…

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Governor at Lower Fort-street School

Evening News · Wednesday 24 May 1905 · page 4

His Excellency Sir Harry Rawson paid his first ceremonial visit to the public school. Lower Fort-street, a modest little building, situated beside the historic Trinity Church,…

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Special City. "Evening News" Office, 4.5 P.m. Empire Day. Today's Celebrations. at Woollahra Public School. Address by the Governor

Evening News · Wednesday 24 May 1905 · page 5

The Woollahra Public School in Forth-street was specially prepared for the celebration of Empire Day. The school children had been marshalled and as His Excellency Sir Harry Rawson,…

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A Two-up School. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 May 1905 · page 9

The police, as reported yesterday, raided a two-up school which occasionally "held meetings in Block 14 quarry. The ages of the nine youths arrested ranged from 14 to 18 years,…

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Roman Catholic Primary Schools Competition

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 24 May 1905 · page 7

The following are the results of the matches played last week:—St. Augustine's beat St. Francis by 4 points, St. Joseph's beat St. Charles' Sacred Heart…

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The School Question

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1905 · page 2

The question of the re-opening of the Eastwood Public School was discussed at the last meeting of the Eastwood Progress Association, but it was generally…

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At Fort-street. the Governor Talks to the Pupils

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 May 1905 · page 7

The proceedings at the Fort-street Superior Public School were marked with the greatest enthusiasm. The day was observed practically as a holiday, and shortly before noon the…

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Empire Day. Celebrations in New South Wales. Appeal to Patriotism. Enthusiasm in the Schools. the City Decorated. Shipping Dressed. Demonstration at the Royal Exchange. Lord Mayor's Luncheon. Representative Gatherings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 May 1905 · page 7

The celebration of Empire Day made a strong appeal to patroiotic sentiment. A wave of loyalty that started from the cities on the coast swept over the entire State…

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