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Schools, 1913

3,437 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 172

Bigots' Blather. "Religion" in the Schools

Truth · Sunday 25 May 1913 · page 6

Once more the bigots are sitting up, o'nights inditing long screeds of narrow-minded puerilities to the press regarding so-called religious education in schools…

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Barlow Schools' Competition

The Sun · Sunday 25 May 1913 · page 9

Granville Central B defeated Westmead Home by 1 goal to nil. Granville Central A defeated Parramatta High School by 3 coals to nil…

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Century-old Sunday School. Great Gathering at Parramatta

The Sun · Sunday 25 May 1913 · page 10

For the past week there has been a succession of very successful gatherings at Parramatta in connection with the centenary celebrations of the first Sunday school…

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Kogarah School of Arts

The Sun · Sunday 25 May 1913 · page 10

One hundred and eleven entries have been received for the N. P. Nielsen tournament, which commences tomorrow evening. The following are the handicaps:-- A Grade.--Stuntz, 125 behind; C. Fairfax. 75 behind;…

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Pupils' Recital

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 May 1913 · page 5

A recital and Empire concert was held by the advanced pupils of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. F. pople's school of music at St. James' hall on Saturday night. A programme of pianoforte items was contributed by the…

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Two-up School. Raided by Balmain Police

Evening News · Monday 26 May 1913 · page 5

A two-up school which was carrying out its operations in a lane at the rear of Montagus-street, was scattered by the Balmain police about 7 o'clock on Saturday night…

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High-school for St. George. a Definite Promise

Evening News · Monday 26 May 1913 · page 5

The necessity of providing a High School for the district of St. George was impressed upon the Minister for Public Instruction this morning by a deputation, which was introduced by…

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Robbery at a School

Evening News · Monday 26 May 1913 · page 5

A dressing-room at the South Annandale Public School was entered the other afternoon, and property belonging to several of the scholars stolen. Kathleen Marsden, who lives…

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High School for St. George

The Sun · Monday 26 May 1913 · page 9

To a deputation from the St. George district which waited upon him this morning, the Minister for Education (Mr. Carmichael) promised a High School. He said that since…

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"Aldermen's Day." Child-torment in Public Schools

The Sun · Monday 26 May 1913 · page 8

"I suppose that no one would be churlish enough to find fault with the spirit underlying the celebration of Empire Day. "In spite of all temptations to belong to other…

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St. John's, Parramatta. Sunday School Centenary

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 May 1913 · page 3

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first Sunday School in Australia--which was opened at Parramatta in 1813, in a private house, by Mr. (afterwards Rev.) Thomas…

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Public School Extension

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 May 1913 · page 9

The Minister for Public Instruction officially opened additions to the Konsington public School on Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Carmichael said it seemed to him that opening…

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Kensington School. Additions Opened by Minister

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 May 1913 · page 11

There was a very large attendance at Kensington Public School on Saturday afternoon, when Mr. Carmichael, Minister for Education, opened additions to the school building. Dr…

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Oldest Sunday School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 May 1913 · page 8

Celebrations in connection with the opening of the first Sunday School in Australia were continued at St. John's, Parramatta, on Saturday, when a successful garden party…

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St. Paul's School, Redfern

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 May 1913 · page 5

St. Paul's Day School, Redfern, celebrated Empire Day on Saturday morning. After a short service in the church, when Archdeacon Boyce gave an address, there was a programme…

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Trials of the School Teacher

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 May 1913 · page 8

As there is no suitable accommodation available for the Loddon Vale (Vic.) State school teacher, the young lady who is at present in charge of the school erected a…

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Small Boy and Schoolroom Pranks at Redfern

Evening News · Tuesday 27 May 1913 · page 3

A [?] stiff came proved [?] up a small [?] that was [?] at the West Redforn Public School [?] on Friday afternoon or early on…

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St. Peters Public School

Evening News · Tuesday 27 May 1913 · page 8

According to a statement made by Alderman Lane, at the meeting or the St. Peters Council, the local school does not now rank as a superior public school. there being do sixth class…

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Education. Sydney Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 May 1913 · page 4

The increasing popularity of the Sydney Grammar School throws a very severe tax on the available accommodation. There are more applications for admission to the famous…

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Superior Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 May 1913 · page 4

The Education Department at the beginning of the year instituted two classes of Superior schools, one for boys whose probable future occupation had a commercial bent, the…

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