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Schools, 1912

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Continuation Schools. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 May 1912 · page 19

Sir,--I am sure that all educational enthusiasts will have read the articles in your journal on the above subject with great interest, and will be anxious to see what system the Educational Department will adopt for the…

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Cadet Training and Evening Schools

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 1 May 1912 · page 15

In order that the universal training clauses of the Defence Act may not necessarily interfere with the education of students attending evening continuation schools and technical colleges…

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Flag for Beecroft School Unfurling Ceremony

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1912 · page 2

There was a good attendance of parents and residents, as well as children in the grounds of the Beecroft Public School on Saturday, to take part in the ceremony of…

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High School for Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1912 · page 2

At the Parramatta Council meeting on Monday a note was received from Mr. T. R. Moxham, M.L.A., enclosing letter to him from Public Instruction Department…

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Religious or Lay Schools? Striking Facts. Lessons From Other Lands

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 13

In all progressive countries, private—i.e., religious—education is an accomplished and admitted fact. Hence the determination with which the Belgian Ministry have…

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The State and Catholic Schools. "A Contemptible Meanness." Remarks by Bishop Dunne of Bathurst

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 21

A large number of parishioners of St. Mary's, Mudgee, gathered on Sunday morning for the blessing of the foundation stone of the new convent school by Bishop Dunne…

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The Catholic Schools. Changes in the Syllabus. the Diocesan and the Bursary Examinations

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 22

During the week, the Diocesan Inspector, Father James Meany, issued a circular to the schools outlining some changes in the school work. The circular advocated a…

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Catholic Education in Mudgee. Erecting a New School. Bishop Dunne on State Help

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 24

Excellent weather favoured the religions ceremonies of the blessing of the foundation-stone of the new convent school at Mudgee by his Lordship Dr. Dunne (Bishop. of…

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Bible Primers in State Schools. (To the Editor, "Freeman's Journal.")

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 9

Sir,—In the "Sydney Morning Herald" of April 13th, "An Australian Parent" writes:—"The Bible Primers used in the New South Wales State schools were first…

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In Aid of the Convent. School Children Give a Concert

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 33

In the new Masonic Hall, the pupils of St. Bede's School and of St. Francis' School, ULtimo, gave a delightful concert in aid of the local convent the other evening. The…

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Football. Rugby Union. Great Public Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 12

The competition among the Great Public Schools began yesterday and some good displays were given. KING'S SCHOOL v NEWINGTON COLLEGE. Played at Parramatta. Mr. Cohen referee…

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The Schools. Bombala

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 11

Miss M. Gray, who has been assistant teacher at the Cathcart, Public School for the past three years, has been transferred to Moruya. Miss Hanby was appointed to Cathcart a few…

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High School Wanted. Education at Parramatta

The Sun · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 6

"Just about twelve months ago I was in Bavaria and was talking to one of the leading educationalists there, and he told me that 95 per cent, of the German lads who lett…

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Schoolboy's Mishap

The Sun · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 4

While training for the annual Sydney Grammar School sports on the school ground to-day, a lad Donald M'Leod, 14, was jumping hurdle when he fell breaking his right…

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Compulsory Continuation Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 8

The State Government has announced that it[?]intends to bring in legislation making it compulsory upon children leaving the primary school at the age of 14 years…

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Aviation School in Federal Capital

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 8

A paragraph was published yesterday to the effect, that the Minister for Defence had received a report from Captain Watt, of New South Wales, recommending the establishment…

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The Soil the Berry Bequest. Dairy and Veterinary Schools South Coast. Criticism. Mr Trefle Is Reply

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 4

The attention of the Minister, for Agriculture (Mr. Trefle) was yesterday directed towards the criticism from correspondents which had appeared in "The Daily Telegraph" of the policy…

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G. P.s. Competition. Newington College V. the King's School

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 15

Yesterday Newington College played a draw with King's School at Parramatta, the scores being 3 all. The game was hard and fast throughout. The defence of both sides was excellent, and it was owing to this…

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Death of an Old School Inspector

Evening News · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 7

The death yesterday of Mr. Samuel Bent, J.P., at the age of 74 years, at the public school. Bulwara, West Maitland, and residence of his daughter, removes a pion[?] in the Public…

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School of Aviation at Yass-canberra

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 8

A report from Captain Watts, of New South Wales to the Minister for Defence, dealing with the advantages of the capital territory at…

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