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Schools, 1908

3,153 stories in Sydney's papers · page 77 of 158

Schoolchildren's Teeth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 July 1908 · page 6

There is very much to be said for the case put by the Dental Association for the appointment of paid dental inspectors in connection with the public schools…

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Schools at Play Rugby. Orange

The Australian Star · Thursday 16 July 1908 · page 3

A match was played on the Orange Show Ground this afternoon between teams representing the Orange Superior Public School and the Millthorpe Public School. The game…

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Teachers' Promotions. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 July 1908 · page 4

Sir,--In considering teachers' claims for promotion, a certain mark is awarded for efficiency, and to this is added a mark for length of service, made up as follows:--One mark is given for each two years of service up to…

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The Country. Clifton School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 July 1908 · page 5

CLIFTON, Thursday.--The annual meeting of the Clifton School of Arts was held in the School of Arts last evening, and was largely attended. Mr. M. Tarpoy, president, referred to…

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Schools of Arts. Albion Park

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 July 1908 · page 5

The annual meeting of the School of Arts took place on Tuesday evening. The officers elected were:—President, Mr. Gabriel Tims, sen.; treasurer, Mr. H. C. Ziems…

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For Waterloo School

Evening News · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 8

LONDON, Friday Evening.— The staff and scholars of Waterloo-road School, London, are sending to the Waterloo School, Sydney, a flag and photographic albums in exchange for…

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Schoolboys' Sports

Evening News · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 8

IN commenting recently on the introduction of football in the French Navy by the Admiral commanding the Channel Squadron, we mentioned that "sport," in this sense,…

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Reopening Eastwood School

Evening News · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 15

The agitation for the re-opening of the Eastwood Public School, closed some years ago on the opening of the public school ac Epping, further up the line, has reached a stage that a…

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The School Children's Burden

Evening News · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 7

"Parent" writes:— Referring to your valuable article about "School Children's Burden," permit me to make a few remarks. I most sincerely agree with, you as to the heavy loads…

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Circuit Teachers' Conference

The Methodist · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 4

Balmain West.—Acting on a good suggestion, the West End teachers issued invitations to the teachers of the other schools to a Social Conference on Wednesday evening last. Over 50 teachers responded…

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Sunday School Lesson. Sunday, July 26th, 1908. Saul Rejected by the Lord.—1 Sam. 15

The Methodist · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 4

Golden Text.—"The Lord our God will we serve and His voice will we obey."—Josh. 24:24. I.—Suggestions. Have the summary and reports of last lesson read…

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

The Methodist · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 4

"I am pained for you who are rich in this world. Do you give all you can? 'Nay; may I not do what I will with my own?' you reply. Here lies your mistake. It is not your own. It cannot be, unless you…

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Sunday School Council

The Methodist · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the council was held on Friday, the 10th, inst., in the Centenary Hall, the President of the Conference, the Rev. B. Dunks, in the chair. There was a good attendance, and amongst the business…

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Taxation of Parsonages and School Halls

The Methodist · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 7

The various municipal and shire councils created by the new Local Government Act, have sent out notices of assessment of all parsonages and school halls and demanded payment of rates. At a meeting…

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Kogarah School Football. Triers v. WARATAHS

The St George Call · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 2

This game proved altogether the superiority of the former team, who won by 16 to nil. It was accomplished mainly through the agency of Norbert Walz,…

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Miranda School Concert

The St George Call · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 4

The concert in aid of the school prize funds eventuated at Miranda successfully on Wednesday night when the School of Arts Hall was crowded. A bevy of…

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Exchange of Flags. a Gift for Waterloo School. London, Friday, 3.20 p.m

The Australian Star · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 1

The staff and the scholars of the Waterloo road School. London, are sending to the Waterloo Public School, Sydney, a flag and in album of photographic views, in exchange…

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Good Health "To wilful men the injuries that they themselves procure must be the school masters."-- SHAKESPEARE For the Eyes

The Australian Star · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 6

Nothing cleanses the eye like a good salty shower bath. Tears do not weaken the sight, but improve it. They act as a tonic to the muscular vision, keeping the eye soft and limpid…

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Charge of Perjury Sequel to a 'Two Up" School Raid

The Australian Star · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 14

Patrick Mason; 27, van proprietor and Geo. Hanna, 36,farrier, were charged at the Central Police Court this morning, before Mr. Barnett, S.M.,with having, on June 5 and…

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South Goulburn Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 10

GOULBURN, Friday.--Mr. A. James, M.L.A., this afternoon performed the opening ceremony in connection with the new buildings at South Goulburn Public School There was a large…

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