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Schools, 1915

2,087 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 105

The Hedge Schoolmasters

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 33

When the Night shall lift from Erin's hills, 'twere shame if we forget One band of unsung heroes whom Freedom owes a debt…

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English Catholic Primary Schools

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 32

There has been a further marked decline in the number of voluntary elementary school's in England and Wales, bub happily this statement does not apply to the Catholic…

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Flying Corps. School of Instruction. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 7

Colonel Legge, chief of the General stan, announced to-day that in accordance with a military order, a course of instruction will be hold at the Central Flying School, Werri…

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Secondary School Bursaries. Country Awards. Tenable at Albury District School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 10

Alan John Blackburne (Albury). Ada Eliza Bleasdale (Albury). Emily Grace McDouald (Mullengandra). Ellen Veronica McGrath (Mulwala)…

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Bursaries. Tenable at Secondary Schools. Awarded by the Board

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 10

At a meeting of the Bursary Endowment Board, hold on Tuesday afternoon, the allotment of 300 bursaties, tenable at State High schools and registered secondary schools, was…

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Bursaries. Tenable at Secondary Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 4

At a meeting of the Bursary Endowment Board, held on Tuesday afternoon, the allotment of 300 bursaries, tenable at State High Schools and Registered Secondary Schools, was…

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Limit of Age for School Teachers

The Land · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 4

XYZ writes:—I have just turned fifteen and passed my qualifying examination. I wish to become a school teacher, but my parents are not in a position to…

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Closing of Subsidised Schools

The Land · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 4

Inquirer, would like to know (1) if a public school can be closed after it has been kept open for over 30 years, and it still has an attendance of eight or nine…

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School Tenders

Evening News · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 1

The following tenders have been accepted by the Department of Public Instructions:—Moree, verandahs, R. Wilson and Son, Moree, £27 10s…

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Alleged Kidnapping. School Girl's Adventure. Man in a Motor Car

The Sun · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 6

The sixteen-year-old daughter of a resident of Strathfield, was taken away by a man in a motor car yesterday afternoon. The girl was returning from a…

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School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 3

At the half-yearly meeting of the Alexandria and Waterloo Working Men's Institute the president (Ald. W.H. Wassail) occupied the chair. The report stated that the half-year had been…

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School Enlargement

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 8

The Department of Public instruction has advised Mr. George Cann, M.L.A., that the Minister has approved of the preparation of sketch plans for the erection of six additional…

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Agricultural Schools. Mr. Carmichael's Report. Question of Dual Control. Progressive Recommendations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 12

Mr Carmichael on Fridiy night laid upon the table of the House the first of his reports in connection with the commissions entrusted to him by the Government during his recent…

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? Ask the "G.s." [All questions relevant to Sunday School work addressed to the "G.S.," Sunday School Department, 139 Castlereagh Street, will, if possible, he dealt with in this question corner.]

The Methodist · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 4

Question 5.—Is it expected that the new certificate in connection with the Young Worshippers' League will be given to every member of the League? Answer to Question 5—The Department is issuing…

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Teachers' Training College Scholarships Awarded. Successful Students

The Sun · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 2

Scholarships at the Teachers' College. Blackfriars, have been awarded to the following students. The scholarships comprise (1) a money allowance, (2) necessary…

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Agricultural Schools. Mr. Carmichael's Proposals

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 7

When Mr. Carmichael went to Europe last year be was commissioned by the Government to inquire into a number of industrial, economic, and educational matters, including the cost…

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Parramatta High School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 6

On Thursday a meeting was held at the Parramatta Council Chambers of those interested in the opening of the new Parramatta High School. Mayor Graham briefly…

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Hornsby. Wanted a High School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 8

At the last meeting of the Hornsby Shire Council, Councillor Hellmrich moved that the Minister for Education be asked to establish a district high…

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The School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 8

Since the Department were persuaded into seeing the wisdom of raising the status of the Eastwood school, the attendance has wonderfully increased, and…

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Thornleigh. School of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 8

Mr. Hoy has been appointed librarian of the Thornleigh School of Arts for three months, and the committee are making arrangements to secure the services of a…

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