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Schools, 1909

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Great Public Schools' Competition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 May 1909 · page 10

The King's School v Sidney Grammar School on Wednesday next has been transferred to the latter's ground at Rushcutter Bay. Sydney Church of England Grammar School St…

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Skilled Work. the School Girl

The Star · Thursday 13 May 1909 · page 15

There is a widespread Impression among people that the average schoolgirl is an irresponsible young person who never gives a thought to her future life after the school…

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Child Labor and Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 May 1909 · page 7

In his annual report, road before tho Nowra Teachers' Association, District School Inspector M'Kenzie said:--"School attendance is always more or less affected by child labor. A…

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Schoolboy Footballer Killed

Evening News · Friday 14 May 1909 · page 8

The City Coroner held an inquiry into the death of Oswald M'Gregor, 16, a schoolboy, lately residing with his parents at "Torquay," Forest-road, Arncliffe, at Rochdale on…

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A Teachers' Deputation to Temora Society

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 May 1909 · page 5

The secretary of Temora A, and P. society at the last meeting of the committee stated that a' deputation from the school teachers'…

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Flourishing Two-up School. Canterbury Police Intervene. Fourteen Convictions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 May 1909 · page 5

Since the closing up of the two-up schools of the coty, the gambling and adventurous spirit of many young men has been met by schools in the suburbs. Not long ago a thriving cock-fighting convention used…

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Schoolboy Soldiers. Empire Day and an Inspection Review

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 May 1909 · page 9

The fact that the Inspector-General of the military forces of the Commonwealth has notified his intention of inspecting the metropolitan and other cadets attending the rifle shooting…

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Marvellous Masquerade. Woman Poses As a Man. the Story of Amy Bock. a Victorian State School Teacher

Evening News · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 2

About a fortnight ago an extraordinary story was received by cable from New Zealand concerning a woman named Amy Bock, who was stated to have dressed in men's clothes, and…

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The School Buildings a Better Site Wanted

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 2

The question of the removal of the Penrith Superior Public Sohool buildings from their present position to a more suitable site has again been…

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Big Schools' Display. Preparing for the Rehearsal

Evening News · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 5

The Minister for Public Instruction has decided that the schools taking part in the Empire Day demonstration at the Sydney Cricket Ground need not assemble until the scholars…

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The Old Time School. Discipline and Punishment. the Peacemakers

Evening News · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 6

Australia in general, and New South Wales in particular, along with the rest of the English-speaking world, is making its systems of public instruction a question of supreme…

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Sunday School Lesson. Sunday May 23rd. 1909. The Council at Jerusalem.—Acts 15:1-35

The Methodist · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 4

Golden Text.—"We believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus we shall be saved; even as they."—Acts 15:11. I.—Suggestions…

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The Sunday School This Page is under the auspices of the Council the Sunday School Department. What Are You Doing?

The Methodist · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 4

"What are you doing hi your School, for Decision Day? Are you preparing? Have you held any prayer meetings for blessing on the Day? Has the superintendent called the teachers together to plan for its…

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The Public School Hour. 16. Empire Day Lesson

The Methodist · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 9

On the Blackboard, draw a large. representation of both sides of a King Edward Half-crown. THE RELIGION OF A HALF-CROWN…

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The Schools on Empire Day

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 13

A circular has been issued by the Department of Public Instruction, stating that the Minister has authorised the closing on Empire Day of all schools taking part in the combined…

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Five Dock School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 22

The committee of the Five Dock and Abbotsford School of Arts have been negotiating with the Drummoyne Council for the purchase of the building known as the Five Dock Town-hall, and the trustees, Mr. J…

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Sunday School Anniversary. A Parramatta Celebration

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 8

The special services which on Sunday celebrated the 87th anniversary of the Macquarie-street Methodist Sunday-school will long be remembered by the…

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School Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 4

On Tuesday next the concert organised by, and in aid of, the District School, Parramatta, will be of a highly entertaining character. Mr. Charles Meikleham…

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Parramatta District Teachers Association

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 12

At the monthly meeting of the above association at the District School, Parramatta, teachers to the number of fifty came in to hear a lecture by Mr. A. T…

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Sports and Games. FOOTBALL. Rugby. The Schools' Premiership. King's School v. St. Ignatius

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 5

In their first premiership match of the season, on Wednesday, The. King's School fifteen were victorious. They met the St Ignatius team on the Riverview…

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