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Schools, 1916

2,441 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 123

High School Swimming Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 6

Parramatta High School concluded the swimming season on Wednesday by holding a highly, successful swimming carnival in the Centennial Baths. Following…

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Not an S.s. Teacher's Job

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 8

At Dundas Council meeting on Wednesday night the clerk reported that the poundkeoper had told him that the council "get someone else to do their…

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Trade Union Matters School Cleaners

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 April 1916 · page 10

Under an agreement between the Department of Public Instruction and the Miscellaneous Workers' Union, the following rates are to be paid to cleaners employed in public schools:…

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Premier on the War Education Affected. Newtown School of Arts

The Sun · Sunday 9 April 1916 · page 2

"It becomes us, who are living in peace whilst our brothers are fighting, to see that the lamp of civilisation is kept alight in spite of war clouds," said Mr. Holman in…

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Newtown School of Arts

Evening News · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 3

The ceremony of laying the [?] of the new School of Arts [?] Newtown, was performed by [?] Saturday afternoon…

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New School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 11

The Premier (Mr. Holman) laid the foundation-stone on Saturday afternoon of a new school of arts at Newtown. A guard of honour from the local cadet area was…

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State Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 10

Archbishop Kelly yesterday afternooa laid the foundation-stones of a new church (St. john's) and presbytery at Auburn. Dr. Kelly said he must make a complaint…

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Superannuation. Teachers Association's Decision

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 6

The position of the Superannuation Bill before Parliament is greatly exercising the minds of members of the public service. The Government, in fulfilment of many promises,…

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German Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Saturday.--A deputation representative of the All-British League waited upon the Premier, Mr. Vaughan. It was stated that the Premier (Mr. Vaughan) in connection with…

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German Rhodes Scholars

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 2

A private bill been drafted by the British Government extinguishing the German Rhodes scholarships and substituting extra scholarships for the…

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German Rhodes Scholars Cut Out

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 4

A London message states that a private bill has been drafted, extinguishing the German Rhodes scholarships, and substituting extra scholarships for…

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Schools for Officers

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 3

It has been officially notified that in the future the duration of schools of instruction for candidate for appointment to coin rim lions in the A.I.F. will be two…

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Buildings and Works. Progress of the Trade. Bankstown Public-school

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 5

A new Public school has recently been opened at Bankstown. It is a two-storied brick building containing 10 class-rooms, each having accommodation for 50 children…

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Dr. Kelly and State Schools to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 6

Sir,—When his Grace Archbishop Kelly Miluse of the words omitted from your report of his speech on April 2 I was standing within two paces of him, and I took mental note of…

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Officers' School Candidates' List Complete

The Sun · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 6

The State Commandant (Brigadier-General Ramaciotti) stated to-day that the selection committee desires it to be known that the number of candidates for admission…

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Monaro Grammar School Sports

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 9

COOM, Monday.--Sports in connection with the Monaro Grammar School were held on the Cooma Showground on Saturday in fine weather. A team of boys from the Goulburn High School visited Cooma and…

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Rowing Military Promotions— the Schools' Race

Referee · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 10

In the "Commonwealth Gazette" on Friday last, among the list of promotions, appear the names of Lieut. R. J. A. Massie and Pte. C. M. Boileau. Althogh the former is better known…

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Schoolboys' Games Conspicuous Performance

The Sun · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 6

The High Schools' cricket competition closed since my last budget or school sport was published. The first grade event resulted in a draw between Sydney High and…

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Water Board's Deadheads Churches and Sunday Schools Public Pays to Save Sects

The Sun · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 3

Under the Amended Water and Sewerage Act, which has passed its final stages in the Legislative Assembly, and is now awaiting the Governor's assent, churches and Sunday…

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The Schools. Three Bills

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 12

As a rule teachers are not personally interested in Acts of Parliament, but curiously enough on Monday evening three bills were brought before the Legislative Assembly in…

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