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Schools, 1917

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Teachers' Examination

The Methodist · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 6

Entries for this examination close on 31st March (to-day), but a few days of grace will be allowed, as this is the first year of the new order. Please write for entry form immediately…

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Methodism in the Public Schools

The Methodist · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 6

The Sunday School Department is entrusted by the Conference with matters relating to the religious instruction in public schools. Since these affairs have been in charge of the Department, work in the…

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Opening of Carlton School of Arts

The St George Call · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 3

The newly formed Carlton School of Arts and Literary Institute is to be officially opened by the Member for Hurstville (Mr. Thos. J. Ley) to-day…

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Westmead. the School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 11

The school for infants, which the Department of Education has consented to open in St. Barnabas' Hall as a result of the dogged agitation of the Progress…

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School of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 11

The School of Arts members are taking as been an interest as ever in the doings of their institution. This little club-like circle of friends set an example which…

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The School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 11

General renovation and repairs are being carried out at the Topongabbie school and the headmaster's residence. In a few days the whole premises will…

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Eastwood. a Church School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 8

Arrangements have been made by the authorities of St. Philip's, Eastwood, to take over the goodwill of Miss Hartley's College. The pupils are to be taught in…

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The New School-hall

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 8

The foundation atones of the proposed school-hall, in connection with the Thrornleigh Methodist Church were laid by Mr. T. Gambling and Mrs. A. Holliday…

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Penrith Schools and Churches Past and Present. V.

Nepean Times · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 6

St. Stephen's School-hall. If is only of recent years this historic old building claimed the above title. In early days it was better known as St…

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Duntroon School

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 April 1917 · page 2

The school to be conducted at Duntroon between April 12 and May 9 will be for Light Horse and Infantry candidates only. Schools for other arms will be carried on as before…

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Youngest D.c.m. Honor Roll of His School

The Globe and Sunday Times War Pictorial · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 14

The youngest D.C.M. in the whole strength of the British Army is Leonard Jackson (whose story appeared in this paper, with his photo, on February 19). His school (Neutral Bay Public) has sent a big contribution to the front, and the boys have done fine work in the cause of the Empire. Among those who have gained…

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School Attendances

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 4

Referring to the annual statistics in regard to enrolment and attendance at schools, Mr. James, Minister for Education, said yesterday that the average weekly enrolment at…

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Swimming. Fort-street School Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 9

Fort-street High School held its annual carnival on Saturday at the Domain baths. Following are the principal results:- 12 Years and under Championship, 33yds:…

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Greenwich Public School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 8

Two little ceremonies, epoch-marking in the history of the Greenwich Public School, were entrusted to the Director of Education (Mr. P. Board, C.M.G.) on Friday, when, in…

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The Lutheran Schools. To be Closed in South Australia

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 2

A request that the S.A. Parliament should reconsider the legislation passed last session, under which all Lutheran schools in south Australia are to be…

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Events of the Day Denominational Schools Archbishop Kelly Talks to Children

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 4

Speaking at the distribution of prizes at St. Mary's Cathedral girls' school (Sydney) on Thursday, Archbishop Kelly said that a new parliament had been…

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Veterinary Science. Success of the Melbourne School

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 6

Speaking at the University of Melbourne veternary school, the Victorian Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Hagelthorn) said that very careful consideration…

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Swimming. Fort-street Girls' High School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 10

The 20th annual carnival of the Fort street Girls' High School was held at the Coogee Aquarium yesterday. Following are the principal results:— Class Championship, 33yds.—J. Lamb, [?]; G. Watson,…

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Dairy Science Schools. Cream and Butter Grading

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 9

The Minister for Agriculture has arranged with the directors of the Port Macquarie Butter Factory to have that institution placed at the disposal of the department to conduct it…

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