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Schools, 1912

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State School Libraries. Removal of Books. Protestant Protest. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 10

At a meeting of the executive committee of the Protestant Defence Association of Australia, held here to-night, the Rev. F. H. Gainford, presiding, the following resolution was…

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Schoolgirl Injured. Clifton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 12

Dorothy May Johnston, aged 5½ years, whilst playing, fell from the steps of the Clifton public hall, breaking one of her arms, as well as dislocating one of her shoulders…

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Bondi School of Arts. an Archdeacon's Suggestion. Ratepayers to Pay for Site

The Sun · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

At a meeting of the organising committee of the Bondi, Waverley, and Bellevue Hill School of Arts last evening the question of the probable site of the building was…

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School Cleaning. Action Taken by the Union. Complaint of Low Rates

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 13

The Watchmen, Caretakers, and Cleaners' Union is taking action in regard to the position .of cleaners at metropolitan public schools. It was stated yesterday by the secretary of the…

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Barefooted School Children

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 8

Dr. Arthur asked tho Minister for Public Instruction in the Legislative Asembly last evening whether be was aware of tho existence of a regulation which provided that children attend…

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Pupils' Recital

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 6

On Tuesday, April 16th, pupils from the studio of Mr. Hector O.Fleming will give a recital hi the Town Hall. Parramatta. Cards of invitation may be…

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Penrith School of Arts

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 4

The monthly committee meeting of the above was held on Wednesday night last, there being present—Messrs A H Fox (vice-president, in the chair), D McDonald, R…

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Essence of Parliament. a Sensitive Question. Denominational Schools

Evening News · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 10

At the last sitting day of the week members usually brighten up a little in the hope of getting some sleep at the week-end. The Opposition, moreover was partu[?]d yesterday by…

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Pity the Teacher

The World's News · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 6

"Oh, dear," remarked a pretty school teacher, who had been spending her holidays, "it soon will be time to go…

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Schools Cricket Sydney High School Dffeat Petersham

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 24

The Sydney High School, 152 and nine wickets for 70, defeated Petersham, 121 and 100, by one wicket, after an exciting match…

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The Schools. Coonamble

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 19

A numbers of citizens attended at the Shire Council Chambers to-day to wish good-bye to Mr. J. G. Monaghan, M.A., teacher at the Coonamble Public School, who has been…

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Unclassified Teachers. No Benefit From Regrading. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 19

Mr. John Miller, M.L.A., has forwarded to the Minister for Public Instruction a complaint from a Bathurst teacher concerning the regrading of public servants as it affects…

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The New Sunday School Hymn Book. to the Editor

The Methodist · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 8

Dear Sir,—Mr. J. A. Graham, in his would-be sarcastic rejoinder—would-be, because in his endeavour to be sarcastic he again misses the truth—has allowed…

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Teacher Training

The Methodist · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 6

We have been favoured by the Superintendent of Teacher Training (Mr. L. Deall) with a copy of the syllabus for the 1912 course of lectures. These have been arranged for by the United Committee…

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Sunday School Lesson. Sunday, March 24th, 1912. Feasting and Fasting.—Mark 2:13-22. Golden Text.—"I came not to call the righteous, but sinners." Mark 2:17. Introduction

The Methodist · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 6

Recall the lesson of three weeks ago, on the call of the first disciples. Who were they? What was their occupation? What were they to become when followers of Christ? How may we be "fishers of, men"?…

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The Sunday School This Page Is Under the Auspices of the Council of the Sunday School Department. "Chalfont," Collingwood Street, Drummoyne. Our Boys and Girls. "CHARLEY."

The Methodist · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 6

My Dear Boys and Girls,—Near to my home is a large house where they keep a young man to work about the place. Most every morning, about 6 o'clock or a little later, we hear him being aroused. A…

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The Film As Teacher. Education by Biograph. Great Work Accomplished in America. the Crusade for Sanitation

The Sun · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 4

A remarkable article on "Education by Moving Pictures" is published in the current "Munsey's" from the pen of Prichard Eaton. The time has long since passed,…

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Bursaries to Schools

The Sun · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 6

"I am a Catholic mother. I am rather surprised at the attitude taken up by 'The Sun' regarding the scanty crumbs in the shape of bursaries extended to our schools,…

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Bare-footed Schoolboys

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 12

Another question relating to children attending school without shoes or stockings was asked by Dr. Arthur In the Legislative Assembly last evening. Mr. Carmlchael replied that there was…

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School Playgrounds. Question of Rates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 14

A deputation, consisting of Rev. C. J. Prescott, M.A., head-master of Newington College, Rev. Dr. Marden, M.A., head-master of the Croydon Ladies' Presbyterian College, and W. A. Purves, M.A., head-master of the Sydney…

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