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Schools, 1915

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Marist Brothers' High School Ex-students' Association

The Catholic Press · Thursday 29 April 1915 · page 37
Also in Freeman's Journal

A very enjoyable harbour excursion. to The Avenue. was held on Wednesday evening April 21. under the auspices of the Marist Brothers' High School Ex-Students'…

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Notes on Education In Our Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 29 April 1915 · page 16

Teachers are invited to seek information on any question relating to their school work. Correspondence will be treated confidentially.—ED. C.P.]…

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The Primary Schools. the Teaching of English

The Catholic Press · Thursday 29 April 1915 · page 16

When the pupils have mastered the use of the comma, they may turn to the semicolon, which is often confused with the colon. The uses are, however, quite distinct, for the…

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St. Patrick's Girls' School

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 April 1915 · page 15

Last year the Sisters of Mercy, St. Patrick's School, Church-hill, laboured under the disadvantage of teaching their students in makeshift temporary premises. Seeing…

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Straight Australian. Shortage of Teachers

The Australian Worker · Thursday 29 April 1915 · page 13

[?] In last week's WORKER this scribe saw an article entitled "Shortage of Teachers." It was the report of a debate at the recent Labor Conference…

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Domestic Science. Public School Classes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 April 1915 · page 12

Mr. Griflith, Minister for Public Instruction, stated yesterday that there are no 44 domestic superior public schools, at which two years' traning is given to girls is…

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Great Public Schools Competition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 April 1915 · page 12

The draw for the Great Public Schools competition is as floows:— May 12: St. Ignatius College v the King's School, at Parramatta; Scots' College v. Sydney Grammar…

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Domestic Public Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 April 1915 · page 4

There are now 44 Domestic Superior Public Schools, at which 2 years' training is given to girls in domectic science, and 10 Domestic Evening Continuation Schools for girls who have to…

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New School on Irrigation Areas

Evening News · Friday 30 April 1915 · page 10

Nothing testifies more to the rapid development of the Hurrumbidges area than the opening up of fresh schools. The central school at Leeton is now a large one, with a staff of six…

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Empire Day. School Celebrations. Special Arrangements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 April 1915 · page 6

Despite the fact that Empire Day has been declared a public holiday, the Public schools will hold their customary celebrations. The Department of Public Instruction hopes that…

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Religious Instruction in Public Schools

The Methodist · Saturday 1 May 1915 · page 4

The memorandum as below, (with post card for reply), has this week been posted to every circuit minister and home missionary. Prompt replies will be welcomed as the Council is anxious to push On with…

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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 1 May 1915 · page 4

Question 16.—A Secretary writes: "The Officers and teachers have been having a slight controversy as no whether or not an officer must be received by the Teachers' Meeting (School Committee) as a Teacher…

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Kogarah School Swimming

The St George Call · Saturday 1 May 1915 · page 5

At the Examination for Life Saving, held at Sans Souci, last Saturday morning, the following were successful:— Bronze Medallion.—H. Statham…

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Kogarah School's Continental

The St George Call · Saturday 1 May 1915 · page 5

The continental being arranged by the teachers, parents and pupils of the above school, will be held on Friday and Saturday, 21st and 22nd May, in…

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St. Stephen's Church and Sunday School

Nepean Times · Saturday 1 May 1915 · page 4

The annual meeting was held in the Schoolroom on Monday night. The Rector (Rev M G Hinsby) presided, and there was also a good attendance…

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Youthful Tennis Champions. Schoolboy and Schoolgirl Winners at Double Bay yesterday

The Sun · Sunday 2 May 1915 · page 5

E. MUNRO, G. MUNRO, Who won the Schoolboys' Doubles. MISS SAMS,…

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High Schools' League

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 May 1915 · page 13

Next Wednesday the High Schools' League will open its season, two competitions being provided, the following being the draw (A and B grade similar):— Technical High v Cleveland-Street, Parramatta v…

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Granville Schools' Competition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 May 1915 · page 13

In the schools' competitions at Granville Central, Auburn North, and Carlingford opened with wins…

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School Celebrations. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 May 1915 · page 7

Sir,—In your issue of Friday I see that the Public schools are to hold their usual celebrations. I think it is a pity that Empire Day is proclaimed a public holiday, for the…

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