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Sydney · Schools

Schools, 1909

2,788 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 140

Truancy in Schools

The Star · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 15

Mr. Hogue (Minister for Public Instruction) stated yesterday that a bill was in preparation, and would be included in next session's programme, to remedy, amongst other…

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Dr. Chapman in Melbourne. the Bible in Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- Towards the close of his address at the midday service in connection with the evangelistic mission to-day, Dr. Chapman said he wished to make a statement…

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School Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 4

There was [?] Town Hall, Parramatta, on Tuesday evening last, when a conjuring entertainment was given the [?] of which…

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Epping School of Arts Opening of the New Hall

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 10

Notwithstanding the inclement weather on Saturday there was alarge attendeance of residents and visitors at the opening of the new hall in connection…

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"The Worst Boy in the School."

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 May 1909 · page 6

Mr. Algernon Charles Swinburne, the poet, who celebrated his seventy-second birthday last mouth, just prior to his death told a story of his school days. At…

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Public Schools Empire Day Demonstration To-morrow

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 May 1909 · page 4

Nine thousand five hundred children will take part in the presentation of this tableau. The flag, anchors, and words will be formed by boys and girls suitably costumed. The hexagon will be composed of cadets…

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To-morrow's Schools' Display

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 May 1909 · page 12

Owing to the unsettled state of the weather it was decided not to attempt a rehearsal of the Empire Day Schools' Demonstraion as suggested, but as it si imperative that the children should…

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Schoolboy Wisdom

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 May 1909 · page 9

The following answers were given by a scholar in an English public School: (1) Socrates was a wise man who wrote tragedies and lived in a…

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"Sunday Times" Pictures for School

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 May 1909 · page 5

Public School, Warrangunyah, via Ilford, May 11, Sir,—I would be very glad if you would kindly forward me some of the pictures mentioned in your valuable paper…

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Other Rugby. Great Public Schools' Premiership

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 23 May 1909 · page 6

The Great Public Schools' Rugby premiership match was played on The King's School Ground, Parramatta, yesterday in fine weather, between teams representing the King's…

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The Schools. Taree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 May 1909 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Manning Shire Council the sanitary inspector reported with regard to the sanitary arrangements in several Public schools in the district. It was…

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Sydney Church of England Grammar School v St. Joseph's

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 May 1909 · page 10

Played at North Sydney Oval No. 2, on Thursday, in the presence of a good crowd, and resulted in a victory for last year's premiers, S.C.E.G.S., by 15 to 3. The winners' points were scored in the first half,…

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Empire Day. Schools' Demonstration. Details of the Proceedings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 May 1909 · page 8

The most important function in connection with Empire Day celebrations to-day takes place at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where between 9000 and 10,000 of the Public school…

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Australian Rules Football Schoolboy Team From America

The Star · Monday 24 May 1909 · page 12

A cable was received in Sydney this morning from Major Plxemott, stating that a team of 40 schoolboys left San Francisco for Australia on Saturday evening. They were…

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"One Flag, One Fleet." the School DlSPLAY

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 May 1909 · page 8

The children taking part in the schools display will arrive at the Sydney Cricket Ground at about half-past 9, and, after leaving coats and parcels at the pavilion in No 2…

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Great Public Schools Competition. the King's School, V. Sydney Grammar School

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 May 1909 · page 5

First, second, and third grade teams of team King's School and Sydney Grammar School played matches on the ground of the former at Parramatta on Saturday. In the first grade match the score at half-time was The…

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Empire Day. Celebrated Throughout State. Great Display by Children. Speech by Admiral Poore. Gatherings in Town and Country. School Demonstrations. Mr. Chamberlain's Message. Our United Interests. Foundations of a New Bond. London, May 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 May 1909 · page 7

The "Times" to-day is an Empire Day number of 72 pages, and contains a number of articles of all phases of Imperial life. The Commonwealth of Australia,…

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St. Mary's Cathedral Poor Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 May 1909 · page 8

Cardinal Moran, accompanied by the Bishop of Rockhampton, presided over the annual meeting of the St. Mary's Cathedral Poor Schools yesterday in the Bible Hall,…

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Northern Suburbs. Lindfield School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 May 1909 · page 7

The Premier paid an unexpected visit to the Lindfield Public School and delivered a brief Empire Day address to the scholars Mr. A. J. Fraser presided over a good…

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Great Public Schools' Competition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 May 1909 · page 10

These schools put three teams each into the field on Saturday morning on the Parramatta grounds, and the King's School won in each match. In the first fifteen K.S. won, 22 to 5. At half-time the score was…

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