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Schools, 1911

3,132 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 157

Cathedral Poor Schools

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 16

The report furnished at the annual meeting of the friends of the Cathedral Poor Schools conveys an idea of the immense amount of national work the devoted Sisters…

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New Chruch-School at Coogee. Opened by the Cardinal. a Remarkable Address on the Progress of the Church

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 18

His Eminence the Cardinal opened and blessed a new school-church at Coogee on Sunday, in the presence of a large gathering of Randwick and Coogee residents. The…

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Mogriguy. Presentation to a Popular Teacher

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 35

The residents of Mogrigay and the districts assembed in large numbers to tender a pleasant surprise to Miss Dennis, the popular teacher of the…

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Maitland High School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 12
Also in The Daily Telegraph

At the annual meeting of the Maitland High School Old Boys Union, held at the School of Arts Sydney, on Thursday under the presidency of Dr H S. Stacy, officers were elected as follows:—President the…

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The Northern Suburbs. Chatswood Public School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 5

The children of the Chatswood Superior Public School assembled round the flagstaff and were addressed by Mr. Wade who told them that the flag living at the masthead…

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In the Suburbs. School Demonstrations. Annandale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 5

Celebrations were held at the Annandale North School. The Mayor (Alderman Jas. Robertson) presided, and appropriate addresses were given by Messrs. C. Bentley…

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The Ragged Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 5

The Ragged School children had a demonstration in their fine new school building in Surry Hills. The spacious lesson-room and playground, which have been dedicated…

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Girls' High School. "Dear Little Penguins."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 5

Professor David delivered a special address to the pupils of the Sydney Girls' High School. The classroom was tastefully decorated with the national colours, and appropriate songs…

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Boys High School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 5

In celebration of Empire Day the Boys' High School, Ultimo, was decorated with flags, and at noon all the boys gathered in the hall, where they were addressed by Dr. F. N…

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The Teachers' Lot. "Like Penal Servitude." Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 10

Responding on Saturday to the kindly sentiments conveyed to him on his retirement from the service by over 60 school teachers, at Maryborough, Mr. Livingstone, district…

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King's School v North Sydney C.E. Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 12

Played on the former's ground on Wednesday, and won by The King's School by 19 to 3. For the winners Farquhar (2) Linsley and Walford obtained tries, from which J. Ross kicked two goals. Ross…

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The Teachers' Lot

The Sun · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 3

At a valedictory function at Maryborough (Vic.) last night, Inspector Livingstone said that under present conditions, teaching in the southern State was like penal servitude, and…

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School Celebrations. Unfurling the Flag

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 12

At Cleveland-street, after being welcomed by the headmaster, Mr. J. Conway, Mr. Beeby unfurled a flag, and was afterwards shown round the school. The playground was prettily…

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Children and the Empire. Mr. Beeby Among the Schools. What Boys and Girls Can Do

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 12

The Minister for Education, (Mr. Beeby) took part in the Empire celebrations at six schools yesterday morning. He ran round from one to the other in a big, swift motor, which, starting…

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No Union Jack. the Cardinal's Counterblast. Roman Catholic Schools' "Day Off."

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 4

"Australia Day," Cardinal Moran's counterblast to Empire Day was celebrated by the Roman Catholic parochial schools yesterday. The distinctive feature of the display of…

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Unsatisfactory Conditions. Alleged in Private Schools. an Appeal for Unionism

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 4

An agitation has commenced to organise on trades-union lines teachers employed in private schools. In these days all kinds of workers are discovering the advantages of collective…

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Rugby Union Football. Great Public Schools Athletic Association. Newington College V. St. Joseph's College

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 5

Newington College defeated St. Joseph's College, at Newington College grounds, yesterday, by 8 to 5. The first try was scored by J. Taylor, after some work by Stewart, who feinted round the blind side. After…

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Children and Coronation. Clash Between Messrs. Holman and Perry. Terrorism of Teachers Denied

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 10

The remarks on the Coronation celebrations uttered in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday evening by Mr. Perry, ex-Minister for Public Instruction, were replied to yesterday by the…

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Greenwich School Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 May 1911 · page 7

The Town-hall, Gore-hill, was crowded on Tuesday evening, when a concert was given by the children of the Greenwich Public School, under the direction of Miss Spring and Mr. Thompson. An interesting…

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