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Schools, 1908

3,153 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 158

Brisbane-street Ragged School

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 8

The word "ragged" was a misnomer yesterday, for every child in the school was scrupulously polished and sarterially sound. At half-past 4 the acting secretary of the Ragged School, Rev…

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Eastern Suburban Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 8

The three departments of the Waverley Superior Public School--the boys, girls, and infants--celebrated the day independently, and successfully. The boys' department was…

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Annandale Schools at Federal Park

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 9

The Annandale South and Annandale North school united in a demonstration on Federal Park, which presented a gay and joyful appearance all day. The children were mustered at the…

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Glebe Ragged School

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 9

The Ragged School, Bay-street, was not forgotten by by those having charge of the Glebe if doings, though the children were not taken to the park. They were furnished with a liberal…

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Dearth of Teachers. Position in Victoria

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The State Cabinet has decided to introduce a bill next session to give relief to State school teachers who are now receiving inadequate salaries. Recently…

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Empire Day. Parramatta District School. Some Great Speeches by Scholars

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 2

Parramatta District School, under the supervision of Mr. W. T. Anderson, had a live function at the School. In the main room, where the older boys and girls…

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Hornsby School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 12

The following is the result of the second round of the billiard tournament held in conjunction with the above institution:—T. M'Donnell, owes 100, rec. for[?] cit from A. Marshall, rec. 15; W. Hill, rec. 25, defeated…

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Football. Rugby Union. School Competition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 12

The following is the draw for Friday:- Senior A.—Mosman v Hurlstone, Sports Ground (L.); Fort-street v Cleveland-street, Sports Ground (E.). Burwood, a bye…

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School Children's Celebration of Empire Day

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 1389

AT VICTORIA BARRACKS. His Excellency Sir Harry Rawson addressing the united Paddington Schools. ANOTHER VIEW OF THE GATHERING AT VICTORIA BARRACKS…

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Interstate Schools

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 1416

The annual interstate four-oared race between Geelong Church of England Grammar School and St. Peter's College, of Adelaide, was rowed a few days ago on the Barwon River, Geelong. After a fine…

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Australian Short Stories. Empire Day at Our School

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 1400

It was Mrs. Pegg that started it. Sue came to the school one day "How are you going to celebrate Empire Day, Mr. Primer?" she asked…

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Great Public School Football

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 7

An last week's matches were full of interest, and though they did not all go the way expected, the football was bright and clever. This afternoon's matches also premise to be of more than passing interest, that of The…

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Sydney Grammar School V [?]Cecs

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 7

North Shore gained much glory by upsetting Sydney Grammar School's cart on Wednesday, the score being 11 [?] Pockley was gain the hope of his side. scoring two tries by heady play, and smart pace. Marsh also…

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Newington V. the King's School

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 7

[?]wington were badly handicapped by the absence of [?] crack contre-forward, Nosworthy, but they put up [?]ood solil game against The King's School, which this year has brighter prospects than it has had for some…

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The Schools. Empire Day

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 7

One of the finest feather of Monday's school celebrations was the spirit with which Mr. Board's circular was carried out. The Empire's flag might, and did, bravely [?] but alongside it was the star-flecked Southern…

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Central Association of Teachers

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 7

On Wednesday evening, at the Girls' High School, Mr. Wilts. of Public School, Wentworthville, dealt with the subject of Nature Study and Observation talks to the children, or rather by the children. He sketched the…

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Suburban Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 10

The children of the Waterloo Bagged School were entertained by Rev. J. and Mrs. Margraves on Monday, each child being presented with a badge, a flag, and a bag of cake, fruit, etc. Addresses were delivered by…

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Historic Schools. T.K.S. at Home

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 3

On Saturday, Mr. Henniker Heaton, M.P., presented from Canterbury, New South Wales, and from The king's School, Parramatta, a flag to the…

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Sports and Games. FOOTBALL. Ruyby. T.K.S. v. High School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon The king's School Rugby fifteen won their third match in the premiership competition of this year, beating the Sydney High…

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Public School Teachers' Examination

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 4

The following regulations have been made in connection with the examination of public school teachers:— The attainments of a teacher will be tested by written and oral examination in accordance with the syllabus…

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