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Schools, 1908

3,153 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 158

Hurlstone Agricultural School

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 7

The prospectus of the Hurlstone Agricultural Continuation School, Ashfield, has been issued I by the Department of Public Instruction, and presents many attractive features to those who…

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Catholic Teachers in Victoria. the Question of Qualification. Archbishop Carr in Conference

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 32

Archbishop Carr has come off victor in the contention about the Victorian Registration Board and the Catholic schools. At a commence held last week in Melbourne the…

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Catholic Primary Schools. Examination Results for 1907 Presentation of Prizes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 16

The results of the Cardinal's Examinations held in the different centres of the Archdic[?]se in November last were announced yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon in the Cardinal's Hall…

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R.c.primary Schools. Annual Distribution of Prizes. Address by the Cardinal

Evening News · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 6

The results of the annual Roman Catholic primary schools' examinations, consisting of scholarships, money prizes, and certificates, were announced in St. Mary's Hall, College…

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The Union Jack and the Schools

Watchman · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 4

It is becoming quite general for each school to have its Union Jack —usually the reciprocative gift from schools in tho Old Country…

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Vagaries of Blasting Fun in a School

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 4

Loud explosions have been startling the inhabitants of Mosman during this week, particularly those in the neighbourhood at the public school in that picturesque suburb…

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Progress in Education. Ministerial Visit to Miranda School

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 9

The Minister for Public Instruction yesterday afternoon visited Miranda and opened the new classroom recently erected for the accommodation of the increasing number of children…

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Catholic Primary Schools. Good Work for the Year

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 11

The results of the annual Catholic primary school examinations, consisting of scholarships, money prizes, and pass lists were announced yesterday afternoon before a large gathering of pupils in St. Mary's-hall,…

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Garrison Artillery School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 10

The following is the result of the examination held on conclusion of No. 14 School, Garrison Artillery, class [?]:—Major I. Chaseling, passed, honours, dis. in theo[?] Capt. W. Cowlishaw, passed honours, dis. in…

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School of Arts. Annual Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Newcastle School of Arts was held last night, the president, Mr. H. V. Harris, occupying the chair. The annual report showed that subscriptions…

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State Scholarships at the Public High Schools the Successful Candidates

The Australian Star · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 8

It was recently announced by Mr. Hogue that it was proposed to considerably increase the number of scholarships and bursaries, and regulations for this purpose…

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State Scholarships. at the Public High Schools. List of Successful Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 9

It was recently announced by Mr. Hogue that it was proposed to considerably increase the number of scholarships and bursaries, and regulations for this purpose were being framed…

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Billiards. Hornsby School of Arts Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 16

The results of the third round of the billiard tournament held in conjunction with the above institution was as follows:—P. A. James (rec. 20) defaated W. Mansell (rec. 35) by 33, G. Lumby (rec. 60) defeated…

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Catholic Primary Schools. Distribution of Prizes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 17

At St. Mary's Hall, College-street, the retults of the annual primary schools examinations, consisting of scholarships, money prizes, and pass lists, were announced, and the prizes and scholarships were…

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THE S.S.C.U. School of Arts v St. Leonards. (C Grade.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 4

School of Arts.—(1) Mr. Simmonds 0, (2) Mr. Savage [?]. (3) Mr. Dobell 0, (4) Mr. A. E. Jeater [?], (5) Mr. E. Jeater 0; total, 1. St. Leonards.—(1) Mr. Stenning 1, (2) Mr. Rossell [?]…

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Sunday School lesson. Sunday, February 2nd, 1908. Jesus the Saviour of the World. John 3:14-21

The Methodist · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 4

Golden Text.—"For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."—John 3:16…

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The Sunday School This Page is under the auspices of the Council of the Sunday School, Department. At the Dairy Farm

The Methodist · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 4

"Yes, the price of milk has gone up, and a further advance will be necessary if this dry weather continues," said Farmer South Coast. "Why there is that black cow "Cardiff." she has done well by…

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Teacher's Creed and Prayer

The Methodist · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 9

I believe in boys, the noble sons of to-day, the fathers of to-morrow. I believe in girls, the delight of the present, the stay of the future. I believe in the…

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Health Matters Up-to-date Ideas "To wilful men the injuries that they themselves procure must be their school- masters." --SHAKESPEARE. Green London

The Australian Star · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 10

"If London were painted green," says a "leading" eye specialist, "It would have a wonderful effect upon the health and spirits of the Londoners." Hitherto all efforts to…

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School Work and Home Work

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 19

School began this week, and the same old trouble, of the imperative claim on boys and girls time is rising in many homes. For girls especially, mothers sometimes shake heads and…

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