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Schools, 1905

2,188 stories in Sydney's papers · page 51 of 110

Sisters of Mercy In Australia. Convent School, Singleton

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 July 1905 · page 30

Dear Playmate,—Whilst reading the CATHOLIC PRESS I noticed some interesting letters, and I could not refrain from expressing my sentiments on "What I think…

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Christian Brothers' School, Lewisham. Concert and Dramatic Entertainment

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 July 1905 · page 23

On Wednesday evening week one of the most succeesful entertainments over held in the Petersham Town Hall was given by the pupils of the Christian Brothers' School, St…

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The Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 July 1905 · page 23

The Catholic schools of the Archdiocese re-opened this week, after the midwinter vacation…

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Cruelty to School Children. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 July 1905 · page 3

Sir,—I have been reading, with much interest, the various extracts in your columns from the report of the roving commissioners representing the Education Department. They…

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The Abomination of Gambling. an Evening in a Two-up School. the Fascination of the Vice and How It Might Be Suppressed. The Game of "Heading Em" Has Thousands of Victims and Thousands Are Passed in Every Week, Whilst the Keepers of the Dens Grow Fat and Rich

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 July 1905 · page 1

Just at the present time there is in Sydney a great outcry being raised against gameling. The callers are publicly represented by delegates from religious and charitable bodies…

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Libels on Queensland. in New South Wales School Books. "Ferocious Alligators, Cyclones, and Siroccos."

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 July 1905 · page 8

BRISBANE, Wednesday.--A correspondent in a letter to the Brisbane papers has drawn attention to what are described as "libels on Queensland," contained in the new Australian school…

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The Armidale School, Ltd

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 7 July 1905 · page 7

DIRECTORS. The Right Rev. The Lord Bishop of Grafton and Armidale (President and Visitor): T. R. Forster, E. C. Blomfield, G. H. V. Jenkins, A. A. Dangar, A. W. Simpson, A. H. Belfield, C. R. Blaxland, Geo. Wigon, M.R.C.S., hon,…

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Mr. Mortlock's Pupils' Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 15

Next Wednesday evening the senior students of Mr. S. Martin Mortlock's piano classes will give a concert at the Masonic Hall, at which number of repertoire pieces, both classic and romantic, will be…

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Schools' Match

Evening News · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 5

Prior to the New Zealand and New South Wales match at the Sydney Cricket Ground this afternoon there was a game between two combined School teams—Eastern and Northern…

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The Schoolmaster

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 6

There are signs of awakening among the public school teachers. At the annual conference,. Mr. W. Swann put the case in a nutshell…

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Australian Rules. Public Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 15

The first round in No. 6 District Competition (Western Suburbs) has now been completed, with the following result:- Competition…

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Sunday School Lesson. Sunday July 16, 1905. The suffering Saviour.—Isa, 52, 13-15; 58, 1-12

The Methodist · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 4

GOLDEN TEXT: "The Lord bath laid on Him the iniquity of usual."—Isa. 53, 6. I. INTRODUCTION. Isaiah prophesied during the reigns of Uzziah…

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Sport and Pastime. Association Football. Schools Competition. the Turf

The Australian Star · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 5

Rosenill races take place this afternoon Holophote has dropped out of the Epsom Handicap. The New Zealand steeplechaser Dingo has…

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British Association. School Competition

The Australian Star · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 5

The Ultimo Public School defeated Forest Lodge Superior Public School yesterday at Wentworth Park in the Public School competition in the presence of a large…

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Music. Singing in the State Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 4

A subject well worthy of consideration is the method adopted of teaching singing in the public schools of the State. Singing of the proper kind in beneficial to the health and physique…

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Military and Rifle Shooting. Instructional Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 13

During the coming month the following schools of instruction will be held: -- August 1 to 11. Victoria Barracks, Infantry; August 2 to 12, Maitland, Light Horse, Junior officers;…

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Tragic Death of Mr. Baylis. Knocked Down by a Train. An Old king's School Boy. His Plucky Encounter with Bushrangers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 11

Mr. Henry Baylis, formerly a police magistrate in the southern parts of the State, was knocked, down by a train at Homebush on Wednesday, about 4 p.m…

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Inter-district Schools' Match. Western Beat Eastern

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 July 1905 · page 7

The early match at the Cricket Ground was that between Combined Eastern and Northern Suburbs Schools and Combined South and Western Schools. Play, especially during the second half,…

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Education Growing Dearer. More School Requisites Needed

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 July 1905 · page 5

Many complaints have been made by parents of late as to the increasing cost of the education of their children, consequent on innovations by the Education…

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Schools Match. Combined Eastern and Northern V. South-western

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 9 July 1905 · page 6

School teams representing the above districts met on tile Cricket Ground prior to the big match, The big crowd were much interested in the efforts of the schoolboys…

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