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Schools, 1908

3,153 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 158

In the Armidale Diocese. Notes and News. Catholic School at Wee Waa

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 June 1908 · page 22

At the close of the Narrabri bazaar, which eventuated last week, the Bishop Armidale journeyed to Wee Waa, where he remained till Monday, when he returned to…

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St. John's School, Kent-street, Sydney

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 June 1908 · page 16

"To supply good influence where there is none, to correct it where it is bad, to keep the children off the street. That is the mission of St. John's School, Kent-street,"…

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St, John's School, Kent St. a Noble Work of Charity

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 June 1908 · page 23

"To supply homo influence where there is none; to counteract it where it is bad; and to keep the children off the streets—is the mission of St. John's School, Kent-street…

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Programme of Musical Competitions, Etc., for Catholic Schools, High Schools, and Colleges, Also Ex-students Thereof

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 June 1908 · page 26

His Eminence the Cardinal will donate a special trophy to the school or college scoring the greatest number of points in competition. Points to be arranged as follows:—…

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Public School for Cronulla

Evening News · Thursday 18 June 1908 · page 6

Replying to a deputation which waited on him with a request for the establishment of a public school at Cronulla, Mr. Hogue, Minister for Public Instruction, said, he…

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Cronulla School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 June 1908 · page 3

A deputation, representing the residents of Cronulla, was introduced yesterday to the Minister for Public Instruction by Councillors C. M'Alister and J. Hill, in the…

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UNIVERSITY [?]. v Combined Schools [?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 June 1908 · page 10

These teams provided the early match at the University Oval yesterday afternoon. The result was a win for University by 14 points to 6…

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Public Schools Competitions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 June 1908 · page 10

The fixtures for Friday are:- Senior: Burwood A v Canterbury, Redfern Oval; For[?] street A v Marrickville, Y.M.C.A. Ground, Moore Park. Junior.—Double Bay v William-street, Double Bay…

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Football. Rugby Union. University v Combined Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 June 1908 · page 10

The annual match between Sydney University and the Combined Great Public Schools took place yesterday on the University Oval. The play was watched by a large gathering. The result was a win for…

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The King's School. Annual Prize-giving

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 June 1908 · page 5

The annual prize-giving in connection with the King's School, Parramatta, took place on Wednesday afternoon, the function being performed by his Excellency the Governor, Sir…

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Schooling at Cronulla

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 June 1908 · page 5

Mr. C. M' Allister (chairman of the Sutherland School Board) introduced to the Minister for Education yesterday a deputation of residence Cronulla who asked that the department should provide, a school in their…

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Football. Rugby. University Beats Combined Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 June 1908 · page 10

Yesterday the University first -grade team easily defeated the combined public schools. Tries were scored by James Hughes Waldron(2), Reynolds (2), and Hammond (2) Fisher converted four of the tries. Mr…

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The King's School. Prize Distribution

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 June 1908 · page 4

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with The king's School, Parramatta, took place in the luge school -hall yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a numerous, gathering of parents and friends of the…

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"Schools of the Empire." Rifle Competition Results. Brisbane Grammar School's Win

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 June 1908 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. -- Complete official returns for the Schools of the Empire match for the 1907-1908. shown that 82 schools competed, comprising 46 in Great Britain, 15 in new…

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Mrs. Perrins' Pupils' Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 June 1908 · page 9

The entertainment of elocution and music given by the pupils of Mrs. Perrins, and assisting artists, at St. Jame's Hall last night, was so largely attended that many people were unable to gain admittance. One of…

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Football. Rugby Union. Schools Competition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 June 1908 · page 10

The following la the draw for to-day Senior.—Burwood v Mosman, Sports 4 p.m.; Fort. street v Hurlstone, Petersham (L.); Cleveland street v Overweight Boys, Sports 2 p.m.; Oleveland-street…

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The Schools. Coff's Harbour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 June 1908 · page 8

The Education Department has refused to establish a school at Coffs Harbour jetty on the ground that it is within two miles of the existing school…

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Schools of Arts. Blayney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 June 1908 · page 8

A very successful ball, in aid of the building fund of the new School of Arts, was held in the Town Hall last night. About 60 couples were present…

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The Assistant Teachers. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 June 1908 · page 10

Sir,--Permit me to correct a statement appearing in your "Schools'" column in Wednesday's issue. It is stated that "The committee of the Assistant Teachers' Association decided at a recent meeting to call a general…

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Schoolboy's Arm Broken

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 June 1908 · page 8

BUNGENDORE, Thursday.--Claude Smith, aged 8, fell while playing at school and broke an arm at the elbow joint…

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