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Schools, 1908

3,153 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 158

Slot Savings Bank. Clever Idea Started in a Berlin School

The World's News · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 4

A manufacturer of sweetmeats in Berlin recently applied to the municipal council for permission to place automatic sweetstuff machines in the communal schools…

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School Agriculture

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 9

ORANGE.—Mr. Halsted, Instructor in Agriculture for the Department of Public Instruction, has been in Orange and district for some days instructing the children of the schools in…

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Sunday School Lesson. Sunday, June, 14th, 1908. The Risen Christ, by the Sea of Galilee. John 21:1-25

The Methodist · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 4

Golden Text.—"Lo I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.—Matt 28:20. Suggestions. Get the scholars to write out and bring two or…

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The Sunday School—What it Ought to be

The Methodist · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 1

THAT we have reached a momentous crisis in our Church's history, most thoughtful persons are persuaded. The alarming decrease in the membership of British Wesleyan Methodism to which we…

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The Sunday School This Page is under the auspices of the Council of the Sunday School Department. Sunday School Examination

The Methodist · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 4

The Scriptural subjects of the next Sunday-school Examination, which will be held on September 11th, are those set forth in the International lessons for July 5th, 12th, and 26th, and August 2nd, 9th, 16th…

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The Bible in Queensland State Schools

The Methodist · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 2

A large and enthusiastic thanksgiving was held in the Albert-street Methodist Church, Brisbane, on Monday evening, the 18th inst., in connection with the passing of the Bible in State-schools' Referendum Bill…

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Hurstville Council and School Boards

The St George Call · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 4

When the circular letter from Petersham Council came before Hurstville on Thureday evening, asking co-operation in urging the Minister for Education to…

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"Heading "Em" Alleged "Two Up" School

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 15

Cases arising out the raid of an alleged "two-up" school in Kimber -lane on Saturday last were brought before Mr. King, D.S.M. at the Central. police Court yesterday…

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A School of Character

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 12

Once adopt the hypothesis that the world is a school of character, and everything falls into its place in the scheme. Man has pleasure enough, knowledge enough…

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Parents and Teachers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 9

Speaking at a meeting of the Mosman Parents' Association last night, Mr. Board (Director of Education?) said education was looked upon as something that might be handed over to the…

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New School Buildings

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 4

Mr. T. R. Moxham, M.P., has received the following from the Department of Public Instruction :—"I have the honor to acquaint you that the Minister of…

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Latest Mail News Burglar's Double Life. Poisoned Watch Dogs with Strychnine. Sunday School Teacher. London. May 1

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 June 1908 · page 12

John Frederick Spencer, a draper of Leicester, and a former Sunday school teacher, was committed for trial at the Leicester Borough Police Court yesterday…

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Our Schools Church of England Grammar School for Girls. Sunday Times" Special Series—by "H.c.k." No. V.

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 June 1908 · page 7

The Church of England Grammar School for Girls stands in its ,own beautiful grounds, on the heights or Darlinghurst, overlooking the city and harbor. This fine…

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Schools of Arts. Bulahdelah

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 June 1908 · page 3

At a meeting of members of the School of Arts last night it was resolved that a new library, reading, and club rooms be erected as additions to the School of Arts…

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Want to Abolish School Boards

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 June 1908 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Petersham Council, it was unanimously decided, on the motion of Alderman Barry, to approach the Minister for Public Instruction by deputation for the purpose of discussing with him…

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Councils As School Boards

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 June 1908 · page 5

When the circular letter from Petersham Council came before Hurstville Council at its last meeting, asking co-operation in urging the Minister for Education to abolish the present school boards and…

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The Schools' Gala Day. 5000 Children Participating

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 June 1908 · page 8

The Education Department is moving in the matter of the grand Public schools' display. In connection with the living flag displays it has been definitely decided that the flags…

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Great Public Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 June 1908 · page 5

The last round of the first half of the Great Public School Competition was concluded on Saturday, On Wednesday the combined team will play the University, and the competition will be resumed after the midwinter…

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School Holidays

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 June 1908 · page 6

The abolition of the midwinter holidays in the State schools some time ago caused considerable controversy, and many fruitless attempts have since been made to have the…

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Education. Parents and Teachers' Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 June 1908 · page 4

There has existed for some time in this city a Society for Child Study. It has held several interesting meetings, intersting rather internally than externally. Valuable as might be…

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