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Schools, 1908

3,153 stories in Sydney's papers · page 79 of 158

Public Schools and Sport. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 July 1908 · page 6

Sir, -- As a parent who has always been a staunch supporter of our education system, I think if all jolly that has crept into the schools, such an wasting time that should be devoted to learning on football,…

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Teachers' Superannuation

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 July 1908 · page 14

The Clarence Town branch of the Teachers' Association is first in the field, in response to the request of the council for views on the superannuation question. They recommend that the New Zealand Act of 1905 -- a…

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Public School Football

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 July 1908 · page 14

Some trouble was experienced at the district match on Saturday morning, owing to the Sports Ground having been marked out for Soccer. Through the courtesy of the military authorities, the game was played at the…

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The Schools. How Schoolboys Earn Money

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 July 1908 · page 14

Last week a Sydney teacher followed up the question of children's pocket-money by asking his boys to write, essays on "How Schoolboys Earn Money." Almost without exception, it was found that the hundred and one…

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Schools' Competition

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 July 1908 · page 4

Following are fixtures for Friday:— Parramatta South v. Granville South. Granville North v. Carlingford. St. John's Grammar v. Parramatta N…

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Archbishop Redwood at Armidale. Entertained by the Pupils of St. Ursula's College

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 21

On Sunday evening last, the Most Rev. Dr. Redwood (Archbishop of Wellington, N.Z.), who was the guest at the Bishop's House, was tendered a complimentary…

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Stifling State School Teachers' Ambition. (To the Editor "Freeman's Journal.)

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 26

Sir,—In your issue of 9th inst., is an article on the stifling of ambition amongst State, school teachers that think merits the thanks of many in that branch of the…

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The Schools. Cowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 11

Mr Haistead delivered a lecture in the Superior Public school to-day to teachers in the Cowra district. Sixteen school teachers were represented. In the morning session the…

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Schools of Arts. Blackheath

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 11

The fourth annual meeting of members of the Blackheath School of Arts was hold on Monday evening, when there was a good attendance. The secretary's report and…

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Contaminated Water. School Children in Danger

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 8

At a meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board yesterday Alderman Griffin said the children who attended the Dundas Public School wore in grave danger owing to…

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A Bomb School. Arrest of a Brahmin. London, July 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 7

Ram Chandra, a Brahmin, has been arrested at Poona on suspicion of conducting a school in Portuguese territory, where pupils were trained to manufacture…

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Botany School of Arts

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 2

M., R. T. Stephen presided over the annual meeting of the Botany School of Arts on Tuesday night, and the annual report showed a membership of 141 and an increase…

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Australian Rules Public Schools Football

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 3

Pending the fixing up of arrangements for the finals, and semi-finals of the schools competition, the usual Friday afternoon matches will not be played this week…

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School Water Supply Alleged Departmental Neglect

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 6

The alleged contaminated water supply at the DUndas Public Sohool was brought before the Water and Sewerage Board yesterday by Alderman Grimn. He read & press report of an analysis by the Public Health…

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Granville School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 4

The annual general meeting of members of the Granville School of Arts took place on Monday evening in the hall of the institute, Mr. C. Townsend being in the chair. Reports were presented by the treasurer and…

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Dundas School Water Supply

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 11

At the meeting of the Water and sewerage Board, yesterday, Ald Griffin asked if any application had been received from the Department of Public Instruction or the local council…

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Public School for Campsie

Evening News · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 2

Some considerable time ago, in response to representations made by the Canterbury Council and residents, it was decided to establish a public school at Campsie. Up to the present,…

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Eastwood School of Arts

Evening News · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 2

There was a large attendance of members at the third annual meeting of the Eastwood School of Arts on Tuesday night. The report generally was of a highly satisfactory…

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Belmore South School

Evening News · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 4

As the result of representations made to the Minister for Public Instruction as to worn required at the Belmore South Public School, the Canterbury Council has now been informed,…

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Special Lease and School Reserve

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 12

No. 2409, Kyogle:—You letter has received full attention, and I have asked Mr. Campbell, secretary of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, to reply. In connection with your…

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