These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.
3,437 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 172
Newtown wants a technical high school. A deputation from the local council was introduced by Mr. Hollis, M.L.A., to the Director of Education (Mr. Board), who…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"The headmaster of Sherborne tells us that a diminishing number of the very best and ablest men' go in for teaching. Nor is it to be wondered at so long as that profession remains conspicuous for the meagreness of its…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →DUBBO, Saturday.--A deputation from the Parents and Citizens' Association waited on Mr J. L. Trefle, Minister for Agriculture and Lands, and voiced the indignation of the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Herbert Spencer's dictum of more than fifty years age, that we teach children a great many unnecessary things; but we never teach them about…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →There are men in Australia who know as much about .sheep as any men in she world, but—do they know all about sheep? "I line ma doots."…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →At Blackfriars Superior Public School last Saturday a large meeting of schools was held, at which Mr. H. Black presided. Fourteen schools (Newtown, Canterbury, Blackfriars. Enmore, Darlinghurst, Alexandria,…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →The study of Shakespeare's works has now become quite an institution in the schools of New South Wales. The impetus was first given to the movement by the Shakespeare…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Education Department accepted the following tenders last week:—Kegworth, additions, etc., F. Vernon, Marrickville, £747; The Rock, additions, H. Rush, The Rock, £434; Keerong, additions, W. Duffan,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →It is now 30 years since lacrosse was first started in this State. During that time the game has experienced many vicissitudes, being more than once almost on the point of…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Mr. Carmichael has written to Miss Suttor, of Peel, near Bathurst, declining to comply with the prayer of a petition which asked that the public schools be opened each day…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →There died at his residence, Doncaster Avenue, Kensington, on the morning of April 18, Mr. William Broome, a gentleman who was well known in educational circles…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →Fort-street School celebrated Shakespeare Day this morning in a manner worthy of its traditions. During the morning the English ministers gave discourses on England's great…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The results of last Wednesday's racing must have been highly satisfactory to the officers of the A. A. of the G. P. S. and certainly gave a pleasant afternoon to those in the steamers…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →To-day, which is dedicated to the memory of St. George, the patron Saint of England, most fittingly happens to be also the birthday of Shakespeare, England's greatest po[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →In the House of Lords last night the annual Army Bill was further discussed. Viscount Midleton declared that the danger of invasion had increased since Lord…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Sir,—The absence of a pension scheme for teachers is at present a disgrace to New South Wales. For several years this matter has been discussed, and several schemes have…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The busy man about town is somewhat apt to forget the significance of dates--other than those memorised for commercial purposes--and probably there is a very tiny…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →CLIFTON, Tuesday.--The need of a better passenger train service on the Illawarra line is agitating the residents, more especially as several small township are better served than…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →In connection with tho battle over the University Senate elections, people are already beginning to ask, with little Petrine, "What good came of It at last?" And the answer…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Enthusiasts sometimes look upon technical education as a kind of wonder-working wizard. They imagine., for instance, that a mere wave of Its wand over the ruins of the old…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →