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Schools, 1917

1,877 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 94

No. 17 School of Physical Training and Bayonet Fighting for A.I.F. Sergeants at Liverpool

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 24

Those in the group reading left to right are: -- Front row: B. R. Galland, A. S. Winton, W. Tweddle, J. I. Armstrong, H. J. Wells. J. V. C. Bye, H. C. Rose, C. P. Hook. Second row: G. H. Gates, A. C. Johnston. S.S.M. F. D. Ramsay (Asst. Inst.), S.S.M. A. B. Perkins (C.I.), S.S.M. O. T. Atkinson (Asst. Inst.), T. R. Packer, E. A. Phillips. Third row: A. H Hillier, A. H. Mosely, A. L. Mannigel, D. L. Clement, O. G. Ferns, A. E. Bowmaker, A. H. Johnson, R. Archer, E. C. S. Wood. Fourth row: R. A. Stowe, G. A. Flower, C. H. B. Adams, T. H. Hayward, F. R. Miller, J. C. Jones, A. C. M'Innes, W. S. De Wilde. Back row: H. M. Sharp, H. L. M'Kinnon, A. G. Gunton, O. R. J…

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The Primary Schools. the Teaching of Grammar

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 14

It is impossible to over-estimate the importance of English in the school, for it is the foundation of most that is to follow, mathematics excepted. One would think…

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Notes on Education. In Our Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 14

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

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St. Canice's School Fete

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 34

On Saturday afternoon the fete in connection with the school children of St. Caniee's will be opened…

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Anzac Day in the Schools of the Archdiocese

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 26

The children of the Catholic schools will commemorate the 25th April by attending at the parochial church for Holy Mass at 9 o' clock (or other convenient time suitable to…

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New School for Manly

Evening News · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 6

Owing to the big increase of population in Manly the accommodation at the local R.C. school has been found [?] and a movement is on food to erect a non and commondious two[?] brick…

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Evening Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 7

The Minister for Education (Mr. James) has been furnished with the annual report upon evening continuation schools. At the end of 1916 17 commercial, 16 junior technical, 11…

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Great Public Schools' Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 8

The annual regatta of the great Public Schools A.A.A. was held yesterday on the Parramatta River. The boat accompanying the races in addition to the officials, carried a number of distinguished guests,…

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Amusements. Chatswood School of Arts Orchestra L Society

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 6

The first concert of the Chatswood .School of Arts Orchestral Society took place, under the conductorship of M. Gollin a gold medallist of the Petrograd Conservatory of Music, in the local School of Arts Hall on…

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Evening Schools. Unsatisfactory Enrolments. Legislative Action Probable

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 6

The annual report upon evening continuation schools shows that at the end of 1816, 17 commercial, 16 junior technical, 11 domestic, and one preparatory evening continuation schools…

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A Theosophical School

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 5

A forward movement in the direction of education has been made by the Australian section of the Theosophical Society. At the recent convention the establishment of a school…

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Pupils Entertained

The Propeller · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

Miss Alma Illing gave an enjoyable evening to the parents and her pupils at her studios, Ormonde Parade, Hurstville, on…

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England for School Reform. Pensions and Better Pay for Teachers

The World's News · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 2

DR H. A. L. FISHER'S proposals for educational reform are now before the British Cabinet. They reach the dimensions of a comprehensive scheme for reconstruction of…

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Rowing Notes on Schools' Races on the River

Arrow · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 8

The 24th annual championship regatta of the A.A.A. of the Great Public Schools of N.S.W. last Wednesday was a great success. With the weather conditions very favorable, and the…

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6th May Collection in the Schools of the Department

The Methodist · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 4

The following letter is this week being sent to all ministers and Sunday School superintendents:— 139 Castlereagh Street, Sydney…

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Carlton School of Arts

The St George Call · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 5

A special meeting will be held in the Carlton School of Arts, on Monday, April 23, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of forming a debating club in connection…

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School Reforms London, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 5

Mr. H. A. L. Fisher, President of the Board of Education, scored a triumph in the House of Commons. His proposals were unanimously approved. He described the new…

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Granville Trade School The Prize-Giving

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 2

The annual presentation of prizes and certificates to successful students in the various classes at the Granville Technical College took place in the town hall on…

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Llandilo Public School

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 4

There has been a change of school teachers at the Llandilo Public School. Mr P H Thomson has been removed 10 the Arncliffe Public School as an…

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Women Teachers Club Members' Patriotic Work

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 April 1917 · page 26

Mr. Meredith Atkinson was heard to say recently, when speaking of patriotic work, that he was sure their was plenty of energy lying waste in Sydney only waiting to be harnessed…

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