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Schools, 1916

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The Schools. Mr. Dawson Among the Prophets

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 13

Mr. Dawson, like Saul, is among the prophets. He told the officers who assembled on Monday to congratulate Mr. Board that away back in 1902 he once heard Mr. Board give an address…

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Teachers' Salaries. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 13

Sir, -- In the schools column of Wednesday last intimation is given of a conference of teachers to be held on the 27th inst., to discuss salaries. Under the present system a teacher's…

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Junior Cadet Training School of Instruction

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 32

Left to right -- Front row: C. Forster, E. Cleaver, L. Dole, Lieutenant H. T. Woolley (Chief Instructor), S.S.M. A. B. Perkins (Assistant Instructor), T. Mullen, J. Mylan, G. Woodward. Second row: P. D. Hogan, W. Swan, E. Holt, C. Dawson, E. Bott, S. Jones, L. Houley. Third row: E. Handcock, W. J. O'Halloran, C. Matthews, N…

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School Sports

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 42

The following were the results of the principal events decided at the annual sports meeting of the King's College, Goulburn: -- Championships -- Throwing cricket ball:G…

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St. Michael's School, Stanmore

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 31

His Grace the Archbishop will bless and lay the foundation stone of St. Michael's School, Stanmore, on Sunday, at 3 o' clock. Several prominent public men are expected…

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St. John's Poor School Annual Meeting

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 31

On Friday, the 23rd inst., the annual meeting of St. John's Poor School will be held. His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney will preside…

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Catholic Federation Gazette Notes and News Echoes of a Recent Controversy. Public Schools and Sectarianism

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 17

For years past it has been the practice of our Education Department to remain silent under criticism. At times this must have been exceedingly difficult, and I have heard…

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The Primary Schools. the Teaching of English

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 16

When pupils reach the higher classes they should have a good stock of words, whatever else they may lack, and a stock which they can and do use with facility. This…

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Notes on Education. In Our Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 16

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

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New School at Tempe the Donations

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 23

The following amounts were handed in at the laying of the foundation stone of the new school at Tempe, which was blessed by the Archbishop of Sydney, on Sunday week…

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St. Mary's Cathedral Girls' School

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 27

In the recent examination in shorthand held by the Incorporated Phonographic Society of Australia, the following students of the above school were successful: Vera…

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King's School. Headmaster's Farewell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 8

The annual prize-giving in connection with the King's School took place on Wednesday afternoon. The Archbishop of Sydney (chairman of the King's School council) presided,…

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The King's School. Annual Prizegiving

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 9

The annual prize-giving of The King's School, Parramatta, took place yesterday. The prizes were to have been presented by Mr. Wade, but he was unable to be present, and his place was…

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Deadlock at a School Tabee

Evening News · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 4

As a result of the peculiar deadlock at Glenthorne School, near Taree, mentioned in last Friday's "Evening News." the Department of Public Education has decided to use the school…

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Chatswood Arts School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 8

The new hall of the Willoughby school of Arts, which has heen built in Victoria-avenue Chatswood, was formally o[?]ed last night by Mr. Hoyle, Minister for Railways. Mrs…

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Willoughby School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 6

The opening of the now hall at the Wlloughby School of Arts was celebrated last night. Mr. H. Hoyle presided, in the absence of the Premier. The proceedings were…

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Froebel Sunday School Teachers' Club

The Methodist · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 4

The second annual meeting was held on Tuesday, May 23rd, at 7.30 p.m. The annual report and treasurer's statement were read and adopted. The election of officers for the year resulted as follows:—…

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Making Jam for Billjim. a Labor of Love in the Schools

The Mirror of Australia · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 16

A consignment of jam made by Fort Street School Children, ready for despatch to the front. WOMEN WORKED HARD FOR SIX O'CLOCK! The women's vote was largely responsible for the victory of six [?]…

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School Howlers

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 9

A triangle is a circle with three corners to it. A saxophone is an instrument played on by the early Saxons…

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The Instincts of Childhood (A paper read by Miss Pollock at a Teachers' Conference, held at Inverell, 15th May.)

The Methodist · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 4

The Kindergarten is a place where the child has an opportunity of living a bright, interesting life amid cheerful surroundings. A place where his individuality is respected and his efforts at self-expression are…

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