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Schools, 1917

1,877 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 94

School Foundation Stone Laid

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 June 1917 · page 2

His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Wright) laid the foundation stone of a new building for the Trinity Grammar School, Dulwich Hill, yesterday afternoon. The new…

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Ascham School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 June 1917 · page 6

The thirty-first annual distribution of prizes took place at Ascham School, Darling Point, on Thursday afternoon. Mr. H. Y. Braddon Presided, and Lady MacMillan, who presented…

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Trinity Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 June 1917 · page 6

On Saturday afternoon. Dr. Wright (Archbishop of Sydney) laid the foundation-stone of the new building in connection with the Trinity Grammar School, Dulwich Hill. The…

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Trinity Grammar School. Foundation-stone Laid

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 June 1917 · page 2

The Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Wright) laid the foundation-stone of the new building for Trinity Grammar School, Dulwich Hill, on Saturday afternoon. In the service preceding…

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The Schools Timely Suggestion for the Sydney School Sports

Referee · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 11

Athleticus writes:—"As the time approaches For the annual sports at the various schools, and the Great Public Schools Championship meeting, it would be as well to point out some…

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Buildings and Works. Public School Improvements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 6

At the Balmain Public School additions and remodelling work to the main block and the erection of a new school for infants and girls are nearing completion and will cost…

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London Ragged School Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 10

Sir John Kirk, the director of the London Ragged School Union, who visited Sydney about six years ago, is still vigorously devoting himself to the manifold work of this useful…

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Teaching the Teachers New College Stone Laid

The Sun · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 4

Mr. James laid the foundation stone of the new Teachers College, within the University Grounds, this afternoon, and evoked applause at the outset by declaring that the scarcity…

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The Schools. France's Day

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 10

Although the finite Department the not sct any definite before the schools in connection with France's Day, the movement Jas the complete approval of the Minister, the…

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The Island of Saints and Scholars

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 46

I wish to state a few of the many reasons why Irish-Australians should love Ireland. Scarcely was Ireland thoroughly converted to Christianity when monastic…

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St. Clare's School, Waverley

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 32

On Saturday afternoon, the 23rd inst., the children of St. Clare's School, Waverley, gave a most delightful entertainment; and the school hall was filled to overflowing…

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Notes on Education. In Our Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 16

Teachers are Invited to seek Information on an question relating to their school work. Correspond will be treated confidentially.—ED. C.P…

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St. Mary's Convent High School Wollongong. Examination Successes

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 35

The pupils of the commercial classes of St. Mary's Convent High School, Wollongong, have brought their half-year's work to a most successful close. Early in June…

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The Primary Schools. the Teaching of English

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 16

Even when the children have acquired a certain degree of case in the writing of compositions there is much to be done in the matter of first principles. Two…

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St. John's Poor School. Annual Meeting. the Archbishop of Sydney Presides

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 17

His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney presided at the annual meeting of St. John's Poor School, Kent-street, on Wednesday afternoon of last week. There were present…

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New School Opening, Annandale

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 34

On next Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, his Grace the Archbishop of Sydney will bless the new school, recently erected at Annandale. The need for such a building…

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Queanbeyan. Convent School Fete

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 14

The fete inaugurated for the purpose of raising funds to carry out necessary improvements to the convent school, Queanbeyan, was officially opened by the Rev. Father P…

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Corrupting the Innocents. the State Schools and Sex Education

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 24

Judging by an advertisement which came under our notice, and some remarks of our politicians, yet one more educational monstrosity is about to be foisted on the…

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Concord's Fine School-Hall. Foundation-stone Laid by the Archbishop. The Three Social Problems

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 21

St. Mary's parish) Concord, is building, under the direction of the Rev. Father T. Barlow, P.P., one of the finest halls in the district. It will be used as a school and…

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St. Mary's Convent High School, Wollongong

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 26

At the recent theoretical examination held in connection with the Sydney College of Music, the following successes were gained by pupils of above:—Higher Junior (pass),…

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