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Schools, 1908

3,153 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 158

Public Schools Athletic Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 9

The annual reunion was held at Corry's Gardens, Cabarita, on Saturday, and was largely attended despite the chilly day. This week the council will give its fullest…

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At Victoria Barracks. Combined Schools' Display

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 7

About 4000 children took part in a demonstration at the Victoria Barracks. These comprised the scholars of the Paddington district, and represented the Paddington,…

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Cleveland-street School. "Noble Sons of a Noble Mother."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 7

Over 2000 pupils of the Cleveland-street school, with as many adults, assembled in Prince Alfred Park, and carried out a wellarranged programme. From a spectacular…

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Fort-street School. the Meaning of Empire. Speech by the Premier

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 7

The pupils of Fort-street school were massed in front of the main building rouud a platform ornamented with bunting and greenery to listen to addresses by the Premier and…

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The Schools. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 11

The Parents and Citizens' Association are spending £30 to provide equipment for the Public school, including a chemical outfit. A magic lantern, and sewing machine, have…

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In the Suburbs. Enthusiastic School Displays

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 7

About 1400 pupils and 400 visitors attended the Burwood Superior Public School. Alderman 31 Sheppard presided at the ceremony round the flagpole, and delivered a happy speech. Other speakers were Mr…

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Other City Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 7

Contrary to the original intention of holding the combined demonstration of the Crown add Bourke streets Superior Public Schools at the grounds of the former, the children…

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Goulburn Schools Goulburn

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 1

Empire Day was celebrated by the schools, assisted by the schools, assisted by the Parents and Citizens unions. In the morning there were patriotic addresses and singing, and in the afternoon picnics…

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At Fort-street School. Speech by the Premier Empire Day Scholar Honored

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 6

The pupils of the Fort-street Model School were yesterday marshalled in the school grounds, and a great number of the children's parents and friends were also present…

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Speech by the Governor Australian Loyalty Celebration at Girls High School

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 6

"I can leave the future of Australia to you native girls." declared the State Governor to an enthusiastic gathering of rising womanhood at the Girls' High School yesterday,…

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Bourke and Crown Streets Schools

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 6

Bourke and Crown streets Superior Schools having decided to amalgamate for the celebration of Empire Day, the children proceeded to the Sydney Sports Ground…

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Birchgrove School

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 6

At Birchgrove School Mr. H. Patrick, chairman of the school board, delivered an address on Empire Day, and the flag presented by the Women's Branch of the Empire…

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Rose Bay Public School

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 6

The children of the Rose Bay Public School were given a picnic on Tivoli Beach, as part of their Empire Day celebrations, and a programme of sports was carried out…

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Randwick School

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 6

The Randwick School children met opposite the Randwick Asylum, and were then marched to the Town Hall, where the Mayer (Alderman S[?]ape). Mr. David Storey,…

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Paddington Schools Display Gathering at Victoria Barracks

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 6

There was a large gathering at the Victoria Barracks yesterday, when between 3000 and 4000 children from the Paddington. Alb[?]on-street, and Glenmore-road Superior…

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At the High Schools. with the Girls. "All Honor to Australian Women."

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 8

Sir Harry Rawson and Miss Rawson, attended by Captain Wilson, A.D.C., arrived by motor at the Girls' High School shortly after 11.30 this morning, and were received by Mr. J. A. Hogue…

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United Glebe Fete. the Schools at Epping Race Course. Unfurling a Presentation Flag

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 8

The usual shouts of football barrackers and layers of odds on pony races gave place at Epping racecourse yesterday to those of happy children, first in connection with patriotic songs…

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City Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 8

The children attending Crown and Bourke streets Superior Public Schools assembled at the Sports Ground in considerable force, there being over 2000 pupils present. They were…

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Many Peoples--one Tune. "God Save the King!" Tribute of an Integral Empire. New South Wales Celebrations. Loyalty in School and Market Place. "One Life, One Flag, One Fleet, One Throne."

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 7

As Tennyson sang at the opening of the Indian and Colonial Exhibition in London long before the last century had faded into history, so the whole Empire sang…

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Balmain School Doings

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 8

There was a large master of parents and, friends, as well as a full attendance of pupils, at Gladstone Park Superior Public School. The Mayor (Ald. Laws) attended, and presided,…

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