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Schools, 1908

3,153 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 158

Teachers' Examinations. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 4

Sir,—Your paper to-day drew my attention to the fact that the Public school teachers of New South Wales, who so desire, are undergoing examination this week, and…

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The Sunday School This Page is under the auspices of the Council of the Sunday School Department. Sunday School Lesson. Sunday, May 3rd, 1908. Our Heavenly HOME.—John 14:1-31

The Methodist · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 4

Golden Text.—"In My Father's house are many mansions."—John 14:2. The most precious legacy of our Lord was given the world in the course of that final meal in the upper…

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Mortdale School Concert

The St George Call · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 7

The public school scholars gave their annual concert in St. George's Hall last Thursday night. The nicely kept and roomy building was tried to the utmost…

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Teachers' Troubles. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 15

Sir, -- I would like to make a few remarks regarding Mr. Board's reply to the deputation from the council of the Teachers' Association which waited on him some days ago in reference to certain alterations which the…

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Our Schools Church of England Grammar School, North Sydney

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 April 1908 · page 5

Most visitors to Sydney have noticed the square tower that stands sentinel-like upon one of the highest points on the north side of the harbor. This landmark…

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Willoughby School of Arts

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 April 1908 · page 11

The official opening of the billiard-room in connection with the Willoughby School, of Arts took place last night. There was a good attendance. Three games were played before general play…

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ROWING Kemp and Bay Matched the New South Wales Eight Great Public Schools' Championship

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 26 April 1908 · page 14

W. Fogwell left Coraki by the Yulgilbar on Friday, and is due at Sydney today. Writing to the "Sun," he explains that he has been ill, otnerwise he would have been…

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Travelling Schools. the First Waggonette

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 April 1908 · page 8

NARRABRI, Saturday.--A waggonette for the first travelling school in the State is to be delivered at East Collarenebri by May 25. This class of school is intended to help settlers in…

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Cootamundra School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 April 1908 · page 10

COOTAMUNDRA, Saturday.--At the annual meeting of the School of Arts the election of officers for the ensuing term was proceeded with, and resulted as follows:--President, Mr…

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School for Sale

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 28 April 1908 · page 3

In another column there appears an advt. offering a school for sale. It is a most excellent opportunity for a capable teacher, and "Gossip" will be glad…

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Great Public Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 April 1908 · page 10

The annual [?]gatta of the Great Public Schools of New South Wales will be held to-morrow (Wednesday) on the Parramattn River. The All-schools' Fouroared Championship for the Major Renn[?] challenge…

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Schools of Arts. Molong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 April 1908 · page 8

At a special meeting of the School of Arts committee, it was decided to purchase an adjoining, building for £312, and to instal a second billiard table…

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Money for School of Arts

Evening News · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 3

Mr. Varney Parkes, M.L.A., headed a deputation which asked the Minister for Public Instruction. Mr. Hogue, that an increased subsidy should be given the East Hills School of Arts…

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King's School v NAVY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 12

King's School won by 11 to 3. Tries were scored by N. D. Smith, A. Reynolds, and M. Westropp. One try was converted by N. Milson…

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Great Public Schools

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 1160

The annual races for the school championship will be rowed to-day, over a course from One Man Wharf to Putney Point, on the Parramatta River. The school entered are Sydney Grammar School,…

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East Hills School of Arts Increased Subsidy Sought

The Australian Star · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 6

A deputation, introduced by Mr. Varney Parties, M.L.A., waited upon Mr. Hogue (Minister of Public instruction) yesterday in regard to an increased subsidy' in…

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Great Public Schools' Football

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 14

Although the G.P.S. competition opens next Wednesday, rowing matters have so interfered with practice that it is almost impossible to deal with the teams. Sydney Grammar School will miss Fisher, the brilliant…

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A Perambulating School

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 14

The Department of Public Instruction has from its very inception shown a kindly, sympathetic regard for the bush child. The provisional school gave [?] an opportunity of gaining a fairly satisfactory education,…

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The Schools. the American Fleet

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 14

The visit of the American Fleet is tuned for the big school carnival carried out by the Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association every September, and the council to-night will consider the best means of having the…

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Public School Football

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 14

It is a very far cry from professionalism to school football, but indirectly it comes under its influence, since the Rugby unions have had to incur so much additional, expense that they are unable to spoon-feed the youngsters…

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