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Schools, 1917

1,877 stories in Sydney's papers · page 51 of 94

School Sanitation. Wagga

Evening News · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 4

In requesting mr.beeby Minister for Labour and industry his influence in getting the local public schools connected with the average system. the mayor, Alderman collins,intentioned that the…

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New High School Opened. Wagga

Evening News · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 4

The new High school was opened by Mr. G S.beely Minister for Labor and industry previously the High school, which attracts [?]ents from far district places was carried on…

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Locked Out. Debaters and Subjects. School of Arts Incident

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 4

Some trouble has arisen between the committee of the School of Arts and the member's of the debating club associated with that institution. It appears that the committee…

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Lawn Tennis. Public Schools Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 15

Representatives of the Public Schools and of the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association met yesterday, when it was decided to hold a tournament for pupils of the Public Schools, to begin on August 18…

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At the Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 12

As a result of a fete at the Girls' High School, Lane Cove Road, North Sydney, £70 has been handed to the fund. A morning concert at the Girls' High School,…

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School Honor Boabd

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 6

There was a good attendance of the Parramatta South Parents and Citizens Association at the regular monthly meeting held at the schoolroom on Wednesday…

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Tookgagbie. School of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 11

At the annual meeting officers were elected as fololw:— President, Mr. J.C. Page (nine years in succession); treasurer, Mr. T. Willmot, re-elected (23 years…

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The School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 5

Changes have occurred in the teaching staff of the local school. Mr. Smyth, who was first assistant, has been transferred to Artarmon, and it is expected that…

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Aerial Warfare What N.S.W. Is Doing Fine Work at Richmond School

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 July 1917 · page 8

Excellent results are being obtained at the Stare Aviation School, Richmond. So far 28 students have gained the Royal Aero certificate, and 10 more are in training for it under…

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School Concessions

The Sun · Sunday 15 July 1917 · page 17

"The Tale of Two Cities" is the text-book of the public schools this year, in recognition of which fact the J. C. Williamson management will grant concessions to school parties…

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The Teacher's Place Pay and the Pedagogue Character Building and Cramming

The Sun · Sunday 15 July 1917 · page 3

After long and shameful neglect, the teacher is slowly beginning to come into his own. The Cinderella service is looking up a little--very little as regards the salary side…

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Military Officers' School. Successful Candidates

Evening News · Monday 16 July 1917 · page 3

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The Schools. the Teachers' Association

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 8

At last Friday's meeting of the council of the Teachers' Association, the general secretary reported that conjointly with the general secretary of the Confederation of the Commonwealth…

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The Schools Naval College Students Excel at Rugger

Referee · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 11

At a meeting of the representatives of the State Public Schools and of the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association on Friday, it was decided to hold a tournament for pupils…

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Buildings and Works. Progess of the Trade. Further School Improvements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 6

The following is a further outline of Improvements which have just been completed, or are nearing completion, in connection with the extension of the Public school system of…

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State Aviation School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 12

Seven young men who qualified for a pilot's certificate at the State Aviation School, Richmond, are at the present time in enforced idleness. The British War Office, according to…

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Schools and War Splendid Honor Lists Fountains of Tradition Some Conspicuous Names

The Sun · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 2

"The Old School," wherever that school may be keeps its spirit alive in the hearts of soldiers who go to the front. At the same time the soldiers, by their…

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N.S.W. High Schools

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 44

The new High School at Wagga was opened by Mr. G. S. Beeby, Minister for Labor and Industry. Previously the High School. which attracts students from…

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The Primary Schools. the Teaching of English

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 16

One of the most fruitful sources of errors in written work is a haziness about the apostrophe and its uses. Many children solve the problem by leaving this mark…

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Notes on Education. In Our Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 16

Teachers are invited to seek information on any question relating to their school work. Correspond il be treated confidentially.—ED. C.P…

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