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Schools, 1908

3,153 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 158

Empire Day Illawarra Suburban Schools

The St George Call · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 6

ARNCLIFFE.--Mr. J. G. Farleigh (representing the local School Board) the Revs. D. H. Paton, J. Howell Price, and W. H. Beale, with Headmaster Buch…

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Cadets Under Canvas Discipline and the Guard Tent Compulsory Training in Schools

The Australian Star · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 4

The chief feature of the Parramatta cadet camp, which was brought to a close yesterday, was the amount of ground covered in the way of instruction. It is true, the work…

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Proposed Veterinary School

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 10

Professor Baldwin Spencer says it is proposed to establish a veterinary school at Melbourne University. It would aim at promulgating a high standard of veterinary training in…

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A Plucky Lad. One Schoolboy Rescues Another

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 10

Charles Worboys, about 10 years of age, son of Rev. James Worboys, Baptist Minister, Parramatta, had a narrow escape from drowning in the freshwater portion of the Parramatta River,…

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Public Schools' Competition. "C" Grade

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 May 1908 · page 10

Cleveland-st. b. Waterloo, 11 to nil. Carew and Smith scoried tries, Upham converted one, and Payne kicked a penalty goal…

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Graid on Alleged "Two-up" School

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 May 1908 · page 7

A raid was made by the police yesterday afternoon on premises in a lane off Hay-street, city. Four plain clothes constables word told off to watch and report, and at…

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A Police Raid Alleged "Two-up" School Thirteen Arrests

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 31 May 1908 · page 1

About 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon the police made a raid on an alleged "two-tip" school in a lane oft" Hay-street. The attack was carefully planned and carried out…

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Police Raid. Alleged Two-up School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 June 1908 · page 6

At about 5 o'clock on Saturday afternoon the police raided an alleged "two-up" school in a lane off Hay-street, elly. The raid was planned by Inspector Roche and Sub-Inspector…

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Insanitary Schools. Mediaeval Conveniences at Waterloo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 June 1908 · page 3

The assistant medical officer of health of the metropolitan combined sanitary districts (Dr. T. W. Sinclair) has made the following report of the sanitary conveniences at the…

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The Schools. Dungog

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 June 1908 · page 5

At a meeting of the Dungog District Teachers' Association, Inspector Hunt presiding, it was decided to held an exhibition of work at Dungog la November next. Mr. F. Whatson…

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Tasmania. Rifle Shooting in Schools. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 June 1908 · page 7

It is intended by the Defence Department to place miniature rifle range in the schools of Hobart and in many of those in country districts…

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The Government Proposal. a School of Viticulture

The Australian Star · Monday 1 June 1908 · page 1

Inquiry at the Department of Agriculture el[?] the statement that the present viticultural expert (Mr. B[?]now), who is an [?]an, does not find a special opportunity for…

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Police Raid. Supposed "Two-up" School

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 June 1908 · page 8

An alleged "two-up" school was raided by the police on Saturday afternoon in the city. The onslaught occurred in Kimber-lane, off Hay-street, about 5 p.m. Five plain-clothes…

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Ideals of Citizenship. Sunday Adult School

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 June 1908 · page 8

"Brotherly Love and Christianity without Starch" are announced as the bonds of unity forming the basis of the Sunday Morning Adult School, which meets weekly at the Friends'-hall. Devonshire-street,Yesterday…

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Billiards. Hornsby School of Arts Billiard Tournamenst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 10

The following is the result of the third round of the billiard tournament held in conjunction with the above instituion:—F. M'Donnell (owes 100) defeated A. Rodick (receives 55) by 55; G. R. Sutton (receives 30) defeated…

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Alleged "Two-up" School

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 4

In connection with the alleged "two-up" School in Kimber-lane which was raided on Saturday afternoon, a number of men appeared at the Central Police Court…

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The American Fleet. Public Schools' Display the Two Flags

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 8

On Saturday morning a sub–committee appointed by the Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association drew up an elaborate programme for a display by the children of the…

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Developing the Cadets. Roman Catholic School Combine

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Monday.--New that Parliament has passed the estimates, providing extra votes for the Naval and Military Cadets, the State Commandant is making preparations for the…

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School Children's Health

Evening News · Wednesday 3 June 1908 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Ryde Progress Association, the secretary, Mr. Fuller, spoke of the need for some of the children attending public schools being medically examined…

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Parents and Teachers' Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 June 1908 · page 11

A meeting of the above union was held in the Royal Society's rooms, the subject for discussion being "Is there any necessity for home lessons?" Mrs. J. J. Cohen read a paper, which denied the necessity, and…

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