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Schools, 1906

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High School for Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1906 · page 8

Arrangements have been made to establish a High School at Newcastle. The necessity for such an institution has been frequently urged upon the Government, and it is proposed to…

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The Schools. Great Public Schools Football

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1906 · page 11

The North Shore Grammar School has lost no less than ten of last year's fifteen, the survivors being Longwill, who being the only "color" man, has been made captain; Francis, Pockley, Haydon, and…

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Teachers in Conference. Satisfied with the Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1906 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.--A Conference of the National Union of Teachers is being-held at Scarborough, 2000 delegates, representing 57,000 members, being in attendance…

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Teachers' Conference

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1906 · page 8

The annual Teachers' Conference will be opened in the Town-hall this morning by the Minister for Public Instruction, when addresses on educational subjects will be given by the…

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N.S.W. Royal Agricultural Society's Show. Sydney School of Mechanical Drawing, and Correspondence Instruction

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 18 April 1906 · page 22

This school was founded in February, 1901. It is the largest and most popular private drawing-school in the Commonwealth, and has, by five years' successful work, established a…

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School Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1906 · page 2

At the Parramatta North Superior Public School the Easter breaking-up was celebrated on Thursday afternoon by a concert in the boy's school. There was…

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Children Poisoned. At a School Picnic

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1906 · page 2

A great sensation was caused in Wagga on Easter Monday, by a report that about 30 children had been affected by symptoms of ptomanie poisoning, contracted…

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Amongst the Schools. Chronicle of Events. Contributed Mainly by Pupils

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 April 1906 · page 2

The Sydney Church of England Grammar School publish a very interesting school magazine, entitled the "Torch Bearer." The April number has just been issued, and it…

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Presentation to Father Kennedy, O.F.M. From the Christian Brothers' Pupils

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 April 1906 · page 13

The Rev. Father Kennedy, O.F.M., who was removed from Waverley to Woollahra at the beginning of the year, was on Thursday last the recipient of…

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School Teachers. Twelfth Annual Conference

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 April 1906 · page 7

The 12th annual conference of the New South Wales Public School Teachers' Association was commenced yesterday in the Town-hall, Mr. B. B. O'Conor (Minister for Public-Instruction)…

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The Schools of the Maitland Diocese

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 April 1906 · page 17

The returns from Catholic schools in the diocese of Maitland for the quarter ended March 31, show that 3527 children were enrolled, 3088 in primary…

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Teachers' Conference. Second Day. Some Interesting Addresses

Evening News · Thursday 19 April 1906 · page 8

The second day's sitting of the Teachers' Annual Conference was held at St. James' Hall, under the presidency of Mr. E. M. J. Watts. The attendance was not so large as yesterday,…

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King's School Old Boys' Union

Evening News · Thursday 19 April 1906 · page 6

The fifth annual dinner in connection with The King's School Old Boys Union was held at Bauman's Cafe on Wednesday night. Over 100 "old boys" sat down, the chairman being…

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Our Education System. Conference of Teachers. a Series of Addresses

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1906 · page 4

The twelfth conference of the New South Wales Public School Teachers' Association was opened yesterday at the Town Hall with an address by the Minister for…

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Old Boys' Unions. King's School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1906 · page 11

The fifth annual dinner of the King's School Old Boys' Union was held at Baumann's Cafe last evening. Sir Francis B. Suttor, M.L.C. (president of the union) occupied the chair,…

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New School Books

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1906 · page 8

The Education Department has received eight tenders, accompanied by specimens, for the new second-class reading books. They have been referred to a committee of…

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Aid for Church Schools. Ninety Millions. London, April 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1906 · page 7

Dr. Clifford, in the course of an interview, states that between 1833 and 1901, £90,000,000 was spent out of rates for education in Church schools. The Education…

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Teachers Conference

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 April 1906 · page 1

The 12th annual conference of the Public School Teachers Association was continued this morning in St. James' Hall, under the presidency of Mr. 12. M. J. Watts…

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Rugby Football. University Beat King's School

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 April 1906 · page 7

University and King's School Rugby teams met at Parramatta yesterday. The game ended in a win for University by 15 points to nil. Those who obtained tries…

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Teachers in Conference. Council's Report. Next Meeting Fixed for Christmas

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 April 1906 · page 6

The Public School Teachers' Conference, was continued at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. The report of the council set out:-- In…

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