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Schools, 1911

3,132 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 157

Teachers in Protest. the Status of Inspectors. Demonstration at the Albert-hall

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 May 1911 · page 7

LONDON, Sunday.--Six thousand teachers held a demonstration at the Albert-hall on Saturday in protest against the circular issued under date of January 6, 1910, by Mr. E. G. A…

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Teacher and Pupil. Struggle at City School

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 12

A struggle between a teacher and a pupil at the William-street Public School yesterday resulted in the boy receiving injuries to the head for which he was treated at Sydney Hospital…

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The Coronation. School Holidays. London, May 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 17

Mr. Runciman, President of the Education Board, has granted schoolchildren a week's holiday in honour of the Coronation…

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Trouble in a School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 15

The William-street Public School was yesterday morning the scene of an encount[?] between one of the masters and one of the pupils, a 13-year-old [?]ad named William…

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Fixture. To-day. Great Public Schools' Competition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 10

Newington College v S. C. E. Grammer School, at Newington College. St. Joseph's College v Sydney Grammer School, at Hunter's Hill…

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Manly Public School

The Sun · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 7

The Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Trefic, this afternoon opened tho additions to Manly Public School, which have just been completed. He was accompanied…

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New Evening Continuation Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 6

In announcing the new artisan continuation schools yesterday, it was stated that one would be established at West Maitland. This should have been West Wallsend. Mr. Dawson expressed his great satisfaction yesterday at…

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The Teacher's Crayon

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 6

At the North Newtown Practice School to-night, at half-past 7, Inspector W. S. Reay Will give an address on "The Teacher's Crayon--a Stimulant of interest, Thought, and Imagination." Although intended…

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Shakespeare in Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 6

The London County Council recently arranged with Sir Herbert Tree for the attendance of 1400 school children at a special performance at his theatre to witness the production of "Henry VIII." In reply to a speech…

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The School Poultry Yard

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 6

In many bush places the teacher is lawyer, doctor, surveyor, and even minister, to the local people. He is expected to know everything and do anything, and many an Admirable Crichton wastes his knowledge on…

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The Schools. the Coronation Display

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 6

The difficulty in securing a suitable ground on which to entertain the school children having been overcome, preparations are proceeding space. A departmental committee has been formed to deal with the State…

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Great Public Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 15

Following are the matches for to-day in the Great Public Schools Competition:-- The King's School v. St. Ignatius College, at Parramatta; referee, Mr. A. C. W. Hill…

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The Flag in the School. Empire Day Celebrations

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 15

A correspondent writes asking for particulars of tho usual formality observed in connection with saluting the flag at Empire Day celebrations. Mr. E. S. Smithurst, hon. secretary of…

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Methodist Sunday School Anniversary

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 2

The 80th anniversary of the Parramatta Macquarle-street Methodist Sunday-school was celebrated at the beginning of the week, the proceedings being commenced…

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Sousa Humorous. Relates Some of His Early Experiences in the World of Music. the Spanish Teacher

Globe · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 7

"The greatest event in my life," said Sousa, the famous conductor, "was being born, and the next most important event was the day I commenced to study music. Of the former I have…

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Harem Skirt Shocks Teacher. Bloomered School Girls Ordered Home

The Sun · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 5

Miss Bertie Noble, who presides over the Bailey School, Verona, Nebraska, was given a shock when four girls, ranging in ages from seven to nineteen years, marched into school,…

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Mr. Beeby at Manly. Additions to Local School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 7

The Minister for Educution, Mr. Beeby, visited Manly yestcrdny, for the purpose of performing the opening ceremony in connection with the improvements to the local Public…

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Young French Women of To-day A Problem Parents and Teachers. Parts, April 2, 1911

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 5

The first net of real importance accomplished by M. Steeg, the new Minister of Public Instruction, is the sending of a circular to the school inspectors concerning the…

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New Church-School at Coogoe

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 34

On Sunday next his Eminence the Cardinal will bless the now church-school at coogee…

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Annual Meeting at the Poor Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 34

On Wednesday afternoon next the annual meeting of St. Mary's Cathedral Sowing Guild will be hold at the Bible Hall, William-stree. His Eminence the Cardinal will…

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