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Schools, 1912

3,355 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 168

A Case for the Poor Teacher

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 14

As a result of burgling the houses of two members of the teaching profession on Sunday evening, some enterprising burglars were enriched to the extent of ninepence. The…

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School Baseball

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 14

The baseball competition for primary schools commences next Friday, and the following are the fixtures:--Petersham v. Bondi, Waverley ([?]); Parramatta…

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Teachers' Tennis

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 14

For some weeks past a teachers' tournament, under the control of Mr. W. J. Liggins, and a good working committee, has been conducted at Haberfield courts. Most of the events…

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"Americanism" in Schools

Globe · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 3

In his report of the year's work in the Marlborough schools (N.Z.), the inspector deprecates the introduction of American novels as having a bad effect upon the English language…

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Our Schools Page: For Teachers and Parents By an Expert

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 May 1912 · page 7

"The Schools Page" is a now feature in the "Catholic Press." It will be conducted by an expert intimately associated with education in the new page we will deal with: Educational matters. Expression of opinions from correspondents wishing to give their views on current educational topics. There opinions are cordially invited. Answers to any questions on school matters. Reviews of new books on education…

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In Aid of the Poor Schools. Sale of Work. Opened by His Grace the Archbishop

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 May 1912 · page 15

The four days' sale of work, held annually for the Cathedral poor schools, was opened in the Bible Hall, William-street, on Wednesday of last week by his Grace the…

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Convent High School, Orange. Presentation of Prizes

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 May 1912 · page 51

The annual presentation of prizes took place in the school room of the Convent of Mercy, Orange, recently. The place was packed to the doors with parents,…

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Local Government. Our State System. Municipalism at Work. Health of School Children

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 May 1912 · page 5

Mr. C. J. Hudson, In a letter to the "Herald," takes the matter of school hygiene a step further than has been proposed in this State up to now. Recognising that…

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Football. Rugby Union. Great Public Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 May 1912 · page 12

The Great Public Schools competition was continued yesterday. Results:— NEWINGTON COLLEEG v CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL…

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Schoolboy Missing

The Sun · Thursday 16 May 1912 · page 7

Charles S. V. Boden, of 11 Moore Park- road, Paddington, and a pupil at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic College, Hunter's Hill, is missing…

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Dairying. Dairy Science School at Grafton

The Land · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 7

The Minister for Agriculture has approved of a short Dairy Science School, being held on the Clarence River during the forthcoming winter,…

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A Winter Dairying School

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 4

Murwillumbah is desirous of attending one of the winter schools for farmers. and he asks for particulars regarding these. He specially desires…

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The Berry Dairy Science School

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 6

Mr. J. A. Beatson, secretary of the South Coast Agricultural Union, N.S.W. has received a communication from Under-Secretary for…

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Winter School at Wollongbar

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 7

The object of this school is to provide at the slack period of the year a practical course of intensive instruction, the school being intended for…

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Wrong Signature. Music Teacher Makes Serious Mistake

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 10

At the Glebe Police Court yesterday, before Mr. King, S.M., William Augustus Wood, aged 19, and Anthony Schdrowskl, aged 26, were convicted of having stolen a diamond…

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Lawn Tennis. Teachers' Tournament

The Sun · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 8

The Teachers' annual tennis tournament, just concluded, disclosed the fact that in their ranks there are several players of good B Grade form. The winners of the men's…

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In Society and Out of It B.P. at the Scouts' Concert--Personal Pars-- A Wedding [?]t Home"--Sydney High School Banquet--Preparing for Empire Day--Over the Water

The Sun · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 4

The Viscount and Viscountess Massareence and Ferrard have returned to Sydney from Queensland, where they have been the guests of Mrs. William Collins. at…

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Missing Schoolboy. Unaccountable Disappearance

The Sun · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 9

Increasing anxiety is being felt with regard to the myterious disappearance of Charles Stewart Vincent Boden, 14, a student of St. Joseph's College, Hunter" Hill. The lad left…

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Principal Harper and Victorian R.c. Schools. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 14

Sir.--In the discussion of a motion in the Presbyterian Assembly condemning the extension of the bursaries to R. C. primary schools Professor. Harper uses the following words:--"The principle they should have fought was…

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New Teachers' College

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 13

The following resolution was passed at a sitting of the Public Works Committee yesterday afternoon:--That in the opinion of the committee, it is…

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