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Schools, 1908

3,153 stories in Sydney's papers · page 80 of 158

Around the Shops. a Girl's School Suit

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 11

I have thought it necessary to insist, on more that one occasion,…

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Suburban News. Homebush School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 10

At the annual meeting of the Homebush School of Arts last week, Mr. A. W. S. Griegg, president, occupied the chair. The committee's report showed that the efforts made to establish classes had not been very…

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Teachers' Salaries

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 4

The Government has brought in a bill increasing the salaries of teachers of primary schools and providing for regular yearly increases…

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Country Schools of Arts. Campbelltown

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 4

Mr. W. Piggott has been re-elected president of the Minto School of Arts; Mr. E. E. A. Piggott hon. secretary, treasurer, and librarian…

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Victoria. Teachers' Salaries. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 4

"Education in Victoria at the present time is in a terrible condition. As old teachers, we can say that we never saw education in such a serious position." This statement was…

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A.f.a. School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 5

The 10 days' school of instruction in connection with the Australian field artillery commenced on Monday last. The instructional officer is Major sandilands, R.F.A., and the hours are from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. daily…

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Ryde School of Arts

The Australian Star · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Ryde School of Arts, held on Wednesday, the report and treasurer's statement showed increased membership, and decreased indebtedness Mr. Joseph Cook, M.H.R., was elected as…

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Penrith School of Arts Annual Meeting

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 6

The 1908 annual meeting of the above institution was held in the reading-room on Friday night of last week, about 40 members being present, with Mr R C S…

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At a School Treat

The Arrow · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 16

Tommy, being asked by the parson to say grace: "What's grace, sir?" Parson: "Surely you know what grace is? What did your father say at tea…

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"The School Mistress."

Evening News · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 5

On the afternoon of Monday, August 3, a matinee in aid of the Infants' Home. Ashfield, will be given by the Sydney University Dramatic Society, when Pinero's clever comedy…

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The Sunday School Examinations

The Methodist · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 4

The Examination Superintendent desires to intimate that entry forms for the Sunday-school Examination have been sent out to all schools that appeared on the list last year, and to others who have applied…

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S. School Department Examination. Suggestive "Helps," by L. Deall

The Methodist · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 4

David Anointed at Bethlehem.—1 Samuel, 16:1-13. Q. 1. Why was Samuel called to account for grieving over Saul? Q. 2. What diplomatic arrangement covered Samuel's…

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Sunday School Lesson. Sunday, August 2nd, 1908. David Anointed at Bethlehem. 1 Sam. 16:1-3

The Methodist · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 4

Golden Text.—"Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.—1 Sam. 16-7. I.—Suggestions…

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The Sunday School This Page is under the auspices of the Council of the Sunday School Department. One Way to get Happy

The Methodist · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 4

"Here is a little story which cushrines a great truth. A lady was walking down the street of a great city, when her attention was called by loud laughter to two little boys. They were in such fine spirits that…

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A Long Walk to School Children's Hard Experience

The Australian Star · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 13

Not the least serious phase of the strike was the way in which public school children were affected yesterday. Some of the pupils attending the Fort-street Model Public School…

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"The Schoolmistress."

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 12

On Monday, August 3, a matinee performance of Pinero's three-act comedy. "The Schoolmistress," will be given by the Sydney University Dramatic Society, in aid of the Infants' Home, Ashfield. Very heavy booking…

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Schools of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 14

MUDGEE, Friday.--At the annual meeting of the Pipeclay School of Arts, held this week, the report and balance-sheet revealed a creditable state of affairs. The following officers were elected:--President, Mr. J. Foley;…

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Marsfield School of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 12

The second annual meeting of the Marsfield School of Arts was held in Agincourt Hall, Eastwood, on Monday. There was a good attendance. The…

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Dundas Water Supply. The Report on the School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 12

At this week's meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board, attention was called to a statement concerning the water supply to the Dundas public school…

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Amazing Dual Life. Religious Teacher's Career of Crime Terrorised a Town. London, July 15

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 July 1908 · page 12

The mysterious burglaries which so perturbed the Midlands for a time and eventually led to the unmasking of a Leicester "Raffles," who was a model citizen and…

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