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Schools, 1916

2,441 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 123

Blacktown. the School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 11

The attendance at the Blacktown public school shows a steady increase, and stands at present at 149. Miss Lacy. who has been the assistant teacher, has found it…

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New Teacher

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 11

With the encouraging increase in the school attendance, the Education Department has appointed Mrs. Burrell as assistant to the headmaster (Mr. D…

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Clyde School Turned Down

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the Granville Parents and Citizens' Association was held at Mr. Rayner's residence. Mary-street, on Wednesday. The president (Alderman H. A…

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Wanted, a School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 11

The increasing number of little children who travel daily by train to school in Parramatta affords striking evidence of the need of a local school. Westmead is not…

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A Thriving School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 5

The progress of the Fairfield Public school has of late been surprising, and prospects point to a continuance of this desirable state of affairs. There are this…

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Epping. School of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 8

A "Rainbow fete" in aid of the Epping School of Arts is to be held in that building about the middle of next month. A stroing committee of ladies is in charge…

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"Hate" in Prussian Schools

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 May 1916 · page 19

The German, papers give prominence to what they justly describe as a "remarkable" circular which has been officially issued to inspectors of elementary schools in the district of…

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Sydney School of Arts Chess Club Roll of Honor

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 May 1916 · page 20

An interesting ceremony, which took place at the above club-room on Saturday, 6th inst., was the unveiling of the roll of honor of the names of members of the club who have enlisted. There was a good attendance of members…

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Evening Continuation Schools

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 May 1916 · page 8

A report furnished the Minister for Instruction shows that there is a slight falling-off in the attendance at the evening continuation schools of the State, and that two of those in…

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King Richard Iii Allan Wilkie's Triumph Boldly Drawn Tragedy Schoolboy Proposition

The Sun · Sunday 14 May 1916 · page 2

It is time that explicit recognition should be given to the scope of Allan Wilkie's undertaking at the Adelphi Theatre. The free hand given him by Mr. George Marlow means…

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Evening Schools Smaller Attendance

The Sun · Sunday 14 May 1916 · page 4

The inspector of evening continuation schools has furnished his annual report to the Education Department, and yesterday Mr. Holman made it available. It is pointed…

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Night Schools. Effects of War

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 6

The inspector of Evening Continuation Schools has furnished his annual report to the Education Department, and on Saturday the Acting Minister for Education, Mr…

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Verdun Strategy Situation Reviewed Are Hun Plans Dislocated? Two Schools of Opinion LONDON, Sunday Night

The Sun · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 1

A critical period in tho military operations in Europe is arriving. The German plana of the year are still obscure. The renewal of the great attacks…

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Enmore School

The Sun · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 5

Alderman Turtle, Mayor of Newtown, introduced to the Acting Minister for Education to-day a deputation consisting of members of the council and representatives of the…

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Evening Schools. Good Deal of Apathy

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 6

It was decided towards the end of 1914 not to increase the number of evening continuation schools during tho continuance of the war. Two schools, Goulburn and Woonona, failed to…

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Outraces on Chinese. a E[?]t Trios to School

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 4

A young man named Masterman Charles Thomas Scoring was remanded at the Sydney Police Court on Thursday churned with having attempted to…

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Country Schools Handicaps of Education Sparsely Settled Districts of N.S.W.

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 5

In the annual report submitted by country school inspectors, reference is usually made to the facilities afforded for education in sparsely populated…

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Buildings and Works. Progress of the Trade. Fort-street High School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 6

The old Fort-street boys school, near the Observatory, with its associations dear to many a business man in this city and elsewhere, is to be replaced by a very fine…

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Trade School Wanted. Request From North Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 3

The residents of North Sydney are desirous of having a technical college in that suburb. Some time ago the Education Department purchased a site in Falcon Street for the purpose,…

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