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Schools, 1915

2,087 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 105

Miss Grace Stafford's Pupils

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 16

The pupils of Miss Grace Stafford gave an elocutionary recital at the Repertory Theatre on Wednesday. Most of the pupils were of a somewhat tender age. Miss Phyllis Craig gave well a short musical…

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Visitation of Schools and Teacher Training the General Secretary

The Methodist · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 4

CENTENARY HALL, BALMAIN.—Schools near and far have been visited during the month of May, A good day was spent at the new Centenary Hall, Balmain, on 2nd May, an interesting feature of the…

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Rabaul. Prospects for the Future. Native Children at School

Evening News · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 6

Mr. Alex. Johnston, a resident of Berry, New South Wales, who recently took a health trip to Rabaul in the mail steamer Morinda, gave, In the course of an interview with an "Evening…

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The School with a Record Gigantic Effort by Kogarah School

The St George Call · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 4

There is only one word to be said— "Excelsior!" Only three weeks ago Kogarab Superior Public School decided to…

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Bexley Public School

The St George Call · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 7

Empire Day celebrations at this school during the past few years have been held in the school grounds, but this year owing to the increased enrolment which…

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Winter School for Farmers

The Sun · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 6

A large number of applications have been received from farmers and their sons desirous of entering the Winter School to be held at Hawkesbury Agricultural College…

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North Broken Hill Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 18

Mr. Herbert K. Frost, hon. secretary of the committed of the North Broken Hill Parents and Citizens' Association, calls attention to the lack of accommodation at the local public…

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St. Mary's Poor School

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 18

Archbishop Kelly presided at the annual meeting of St. Mary's Sowing Guild Association yesterday afternoon at the Catholic Bible Hall. Fathers O'German, Adm. B. O'Farrell,…

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An Insanitary School. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 16

Sir.—I am instructed by the committee of the North Broken Hill Parents and Citizens' Association to request you to kindly grant me sufficient space in your valuable…

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School Trains

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 7

Owing to the excessive overcrowding of the Western train arriving at Granville at 8.55 a.m. by pupils of the Parramatta High and other schools, the Railway authorities…

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Football. Rugby Union. Great Public Schools' Premiership. Big Score by T.K.S.

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 3

The King's School first fifteen met Scot's College on the latter's ground on Wednesday, and put up the big total of 63 points to nil. The School were short-handed in…

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One More for School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 7

Mr. Tuck, the senior master, under the Rev. Stacy Waddy, at The King's School, has been unable to resist the call, to follow in the steps of the heroes who have…

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Kingswood Public School

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 3

We are pleased to state that, in reference to the Minister's appeal to the school pupils in aid of the Belgian children, the amount subscribed and handed to the…

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Schools' Competition

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 June 1915 · page 12

In the Sydney District Schools Competition "A" Grade Erskineville defeated North Sydney 8 to nil, and in the "B" Grade Erskinevile defeated Crystal-street, petersham 1 to nil, and Alexandria defeated stammore 2 to nil…

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Sydney Medical School Takes Extraordinary Measures to Supply Doctors Senator Pearce's Appreciation

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 June 1915 · page 10

In an interview with the "Sunday Times" Melbourne representative yesterday, the Minister for Defence, Senator Pearce, said: "We have been sounding the various Universities…

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Teachers Wanted

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 June 1915 · page 2

Owing to the number of teachers who have gone to the war, the Education Department is finding it extremely difficult to keep the little schools in the country going. Mr. Griffith…

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The Cup Running Over Letters of Protest Still Pouring in a Frenchman's Views German Atrocities in 1807. Should School, Children Be Taught German?

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 June 1915 · page 9

Sir,—It has come to my knowledge, on good authority, that the school children are being taught that awful German language. Don't you think it is about time we cut out everything…

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Demands of the War Shortage of Teachers Temporary Appointments

The Sun · Sunday 6 June 1915 · page 4

Owing to the number of teachers who have gone to the war, the Education Department is finding it extremely difficult to keep the little schools in the country going. Nearly…

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Wearing £25,000 Schools Big Effort Disposal of the Fund

The Sun · Sunday 6 June 1915 · page 5

Subscriptions received at the Education Department yesterday brought the total amount contributed by the school-children as an Empire Day offering to the orphans…

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Pupils' Concert

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

Miss Ada Baker's pupils gave a rental at the Southern Cross Hall on Saturday night before a large audience, which included M. Chayet, Consul-General for France. The proceeds will be given to the general…

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