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Schools, 1911

3,132 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 157

Billiards. Rockdale School of Arts. Interclub Match

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 12

An interclub match between four players each from Rockdale and Kogarah Schools of Arts was played at Rockdale, and resulted in a win in all games for the Kogarah players. The details are:—Combe beat…

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Randwick Public School Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 13

The third annual contests of the Randwick Public School Club were held at Coogee, Wylie's baths, and the Aquarium on Friday. The following are the results:…

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Newcastle School Sports. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 13

The Cook's Hill School Sports were held yesterday. The various events resulted as follows:—Championships, under 10: F. Woodcock, 1; D. Weaver, 2; B. Back, 3. Under 12: J. Henry, 1; C. Jones, 2;…

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The Schools. Coonamble

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 11

At the annual meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association Mr. A. Taylor was elected treasurer and Mr. C. Blackett hon. secretary. A resolution was carried strongly urging the…

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Schools of Arts. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 11

The statement of Mr. Beeby, Minister for Education, in which he notifies his intention to withdraw Government support from Schools of Art where no effort is made to foster…

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Which State Leads? Poor School Attendances. New South Wales Lagging

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 10

It was stated before the South Australian Royal Commission, on Education that New South Wales had the lowest average school attendance in the States and New Zealand…

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Coronation Cadets. School Boys' Deputation. Mr. Beeby Sympathetic

The Sun · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 8

An effort is being made to secure the assistance of the State Government in a scheme for sending a body of junior cadets to England to take part in the Coronation…

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The Bexley Infants. Better School Accommodation Wanted

The Sun · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 8

Mr. W. Taylor, the member for St. George, introduced a deputation representing the Bexley Progress Association to the Minister for Education this morning to ask that the status…

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School Attendance. Comparison with Other States

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 5

A member of the South Australian Education Commission, commenting upon statistics supplied by Mr. Dawson, Acting Under-Secretary for Public Instruction, said that New South…

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At School in Sydney

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 8

"Mollee" says a lot in a little: "I am most awfully keen about the League. I get the "Journal" and you can think how I look forward to the day…

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British Teachers and New Zealand

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 5

The exchange of teachers has been going forward slowly between Australia and Great Britain and Europe during the past three years. New Zealand has now moved to…

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Bexley Public School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 5

A deputation from the Bexley Progress Association waited on Mr. Beeby Minister for Education, yesterday, for the purpose of urging that the status of the local school…

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Married Women Teachers and Retirement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 5

The December conference of teachers passed the following resolution by a large majority. viz.:—"That this conference is of opinion that when women marry they should retire from…

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Education. Teachers' Examinations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 5

The approach of Easter reminds teachers of the annual examinations upon which they so much depend for personal advancement, more especially since improved classification now…

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Swimming. Rozelle School Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 12

The Rozelle School Swimming Club closed the season with a number of events, conducted under the direction of Mr. P. J. Nelligan (headmaster), Mr. G. H. Paine, and staff, Results:…

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"Mental Gymnastics." University Examinations. "An Incompetent Senate." Teacher's Outspoken Utterance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 10

Speaking in reference to Professor H. S. Carstaw's remarks made at a meeting of the South Australian Higher Education Commisaion, in support of the universities…

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Cadet Contingent. Schoolmaster to Go

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 6

In connection with the proposed [?] of a junior cadet corps in Major Wynne's Coronation contingent the Department of Public Instruction has decided to recommend to the…

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Status of Public Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 6

A proposal to raise the status of the Bexley Public School, which was described as practically an infant school, was placed yesterday before the Minister for Public instruction, Mr. G…

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The Schools. Dubbo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 6

At the District School on Friday afternoon the Rev. F. J. Cuswood (Methodist) was presented by the parents and pupils with a travelling bag, in recognition of the great…

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Baseball. Bright Prospects for the Season. Public School Competition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 15

The introduction of baseball into the Public schools last year means great impetus to the pastime. The enthusiasm aroused and the proficiency attained under adverse…

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