Picture Postcard Instruction in the Schools
At the recent meeting of the German Geographical Society, the idea was advanced for the first time to employ picture postcards as a means of instruction…
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Schoolboys Sent Home. Owing to Rumors of No Trains
The strange sight of the Grammar School boys leaving for home about 2 o'clock on a Monday afternoon led an "Evening News" reporter to seek an interview with Mr. Weigall, the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Teachers in the Back Blocks to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—There are so many things ventilated in your columns re the Department of Education that I have long expected to see one very important matter touched upon—namely,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle. Schools Association. Newcastle
At the annual meeting of the Newcastle District Public Schools Association, held on Saturday, Mr. E. Henry, formerly a vice-president, was elected president in place of Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Ryde School of Arts
At the yearly meeting of the North Hyde School [?] Arts the report of the president said that the institution had not received the support it deserved. The committee had some difficulty in paying its way…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Dotant School of Arts
The annual meeting of the Botany School of Arts was held on 21st inst. There was a good attendance of members. Mr. R. T. Stephens president, occupied the chair. The annual report and balance sheet…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Homebush School of Arts
At the eighth annual meeting of the Home-bush School of Arts the report showed that, notwithstanding that the committee had made every effort to establish classes in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Botany School of Arts
The forty-first annual meeting of the subscribers to the Botany School of Arts and Mechanics Institute was held last week, the president (Mr. R. T. Stephen) presiding over a large attendance. The annual report showed that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Eastwood School of Arts
At the annual general meeting of members of the Eastwood School Of Arts, the report and balance-sheet presented showed the institution to be in a healthy position. The annual election of officers resulted as follows:--…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Effect on the Schools. Masters' Forethought
The strike is making its presence felt in the attendance of the city schools, as many pupils residing in the suburbs find it difficult to reach the metropolls on account of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Country Schools of Arts. Bega
At the annual meeting of the Bega School of Arts the following officers were elected:— Piesident, Mr. William Manning; treasurer. Mr. Harold Braine; hon secretary, Mr. J. M…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"School" at the Standard
This evening the A.M.P Literary, Musical and [?] matle Society will perform the favourite [?] comedy, "School," at the Royal Standard Theatre. [?] read many seats have been reserved at Paling's…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Schools Close
The Sydney Grammar and the Girls' High Schools were dosed yesterday, owing to the probabilities of the students being unable to reach their homos, except at groat…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Country Teachers. to the Editor
Sir,--As to the letter by "Sufferer" in Friday's issue of "The Daily Telegraph," he would, indeed, be a sufferer if he were compelled to hold a position in towns where the teachers are not able to teach beyond a low third…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Teachers of Small Schools
The recent examinations and the advertisements for further teachers to take the appointments to small schools have resulted in more offering than are required for present…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Tram Fares for Schoolchildren
In the New South Wales Legislative Assembly Mr. Mercer has given notice of the following question to the Treasurer:—"In view of the fact that under the Education Act,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →End of the Strike Stormy Meeting of the Men. Railway Commissioner Attends. Talks to Them Like a Schoolmaster. "You Naughty Boys." Executive's Decision, Strike Declared Off
After the meeting of the tram men this afternoon the executive met at the Trades Hall and had a conference with, the Trades and Labor Council, it was ultimately decided, especially in view of the fact that the men were seeking re-employment as conductors and drivers in droves, as one man put…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Schools. Tweed Heads
The attendance at the local Public school for the past week ranged from 108 to 125— average 110. The school was built to accommodate 30. For a long time past the…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Schools of Arts. Cessnock
A public meeting was held in the School of Arts on Saturday evening to protest against the action of the authorities in closing the old school. Mr. John Hill occupied the chair…
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