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Sydney · Schools

Schools, 1917

1,877 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 94

Mr. James and the State Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 40

Sir,—In the "Sun" of 22nd inst., Mr. James, Minister for Education, is reported to have said: "The education system of New South Wales was the best in the…

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Sydney Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 3

Anzac Day was fittingly observed at the Sydney Grammar School. At 1.30 p.m. there was an assembly of the school, at which, among a number of old boys, there were present Mr…

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Fort-street Girls' High School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 3

A general assembly, in which all sections of the school, were represented, met in the main hall at 10.45 a.m. Several returned Anzacs had accepted the invitation of the principal…

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Girls' High School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 3

A memorial service was held yesterday morning in the main hall of the Sydney Girls' High School. The principal (Mrs. Garbin) presided, and there were about 350 girls…

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At the Schools. Glebe Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 6

The usual routine was followed in every class at Globe S.P.S. up to the 11 o'clock recess Teachers took occasion to allude to the herelo deeds of the Australians at the celebrated…

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Pupils' Concert

The Propeller · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 2

The seating accommodation at the Masonic Hall, Hurstville, was taxed to its utmost capacity on Wednesday night, when a concert…

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A School Teacher Killed. a Fatal Jumo From a Tram

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 4

A school teacher named John Dennis, who lived at Le[?] (Sydney), was Killed at Rozelle on Wednesday, He was on a city-bound tram when his hot…

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Recruits From Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 8

There is a movement on foot in New South Wales to have every school in the State represented at the front by a recruit. The president of the Public School Teachers'…

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Teachers College Plans Works Officer Before Court Charge of Inciting to Conspire

The Sun · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 5

Plans for the building of the Teachers' Training College, a work running into something like £ 110,000, were taken from the Works Department, and were the subject of…

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Patriotic Scholars. Helping the War Chest

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 17

The hon, secretary to the Citizens' "War Chest" Fund advised that, in response to the offer of Barker College to contribute £50, provided five other schools did likewise, the…

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The Teachers' Three Tests

The Methodist · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 6

1. Am I called to be a Sunday School teacher? Has it ever occurred to me that my work is my "vocation?" That I was meant for this; and called unto it "by the Great Shepherd of the sheep? That I am as…

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The Sunday School and the Nation's Strength

The Methodist · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 6

Dr. Thistleton Mark, in "The S.S. Chronicle," writes:— Does the nation realise the worth and meaning of the ceaseless flow of social service from the Sunday School…

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After 30 Years School Mistress Retires

The Sun · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 6

Miss Hurst, who has been the head mistress of Stanmore Superior Commercial School for more than 30 years, intends to retire on Monday next. Over 100 ladies and…

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Dairy Science Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 14

A dairy science school is to be held at the Port Macquario Butter Factory, commencing on May 7. The school will last for two weeks, but applicants who go through a satisfactory…

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The New School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 5

Arrangements are now being made for the opening of the new sellout, the date of which has been fixed for May 26. The Parents and Citizens' Association has the…

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St. Stephen's New School-hall

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 5

Arrangements in connection with the erection of a new school hall for St. Stephens penrith are progressing: apace. The much-worn, but historic, old…

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Scholars Help War Chest

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 April 1917 · page 16

The Hon. Secretary of the Citizens' War Chest Fund advises that in response to the offer of Barker College to contribute £50, provided live other schools did likewise, the…

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Great Public Schools' Practice Games

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 April 1917 · page 6

At the Grammar School Ground the Sydney Grammar School had a runaway win against Newington College, scoring 52 points to nil. St. Josephs College defeated North Sydney Church of England Grammar School, at…

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Rowing Schools Championship Perth

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 April 1917 · page 7

In the secondary schools rowing championship, the Christian Brothers' crew was first, Guildford Grammar School second, and Scotch College third…

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School Styles

The Sun · Sunday 29 April 1917 · page 15

The cold days are fast approaching, and the minds of mothers of growing school girls are turning towards warm frocks to keep the girleen comfortable while she imbibes…

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