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Schools, 1917

1,877 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 94

Archbishop Kelly and the Public Schools

The Methodist · Saturday 28 July 1917 · page 7

ARCHBISHOP KELLY doubtless hopes to play the part of the importunate widow with the unjust judge, and by his continual coining to weary the public into compliance with his demand for State aid to…

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"The Devil's Work." Roman Catholic Teacher's Answer

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 July 1917 · page 12

"Q." writes:--"As a Roman Catholic, with over 20 years' experience as a teacher of bush public schools, I read with much interest Archbishop Kelly's comments on the State system…

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What the Schools Have Done

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 July 1917 · page 6

The total amounts recorded from the returns received show that £114,116/17/2 was raised by public school efforts towards patriotic funds, so that it is quite…

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Beecroft. School of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 July 1917 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Beccroft School of Arts was held on Thursday, Mr. T. Skellett presiding over a good attendance of members. Election of officers:—…

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Penrith School of Arts

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 July 1917 · page 5

The final meeting of the outgoing committee of the above institution was held on Tuesday night last, when there were present—Messrs A E Baker (President) C.C Ezzy…

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£120,000 Raised by Schools of the State For Patriotic Funds

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 July 1917 · page 9

In order that some idea might be formed of the extent and scope of the work of the Public School pupils in connection with the war teachers were recently requested by the…

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Learning to Fly Work of the State School

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 July 1917 · page 3

The Minister for Education, Mr. James, who is controlling the Aviation School at Richmond, desires it to be made clear that the State in this matter is working in…

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Sydney Schoolboys in the North. Newcastle

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 July 1917 · page 6

Three Sydney school teams visited Newcastle to-day and played representative Newcastle schools teams. The senior grade game, for boys under 16, resulted in a…

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Great Public Schools' Matches

The Sun · Sunday 29 July 1917 · page 7

St. Joseph's College defeated Newington by 26 points to 5, at Newington College. Mr. C, B. Cochrane, referee. St. Joseph's College II. defeated' Newington II.,…

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Busy Little Hands Wonderful Schools' Record Collections and Gifts a Little Child May Lead

The Sun · Sunday 29 July 1917 · page 2

In order that some idea might be formed of the extent of the contributions of public school pupils in connection with the war, teachers were recently requested by the…

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The Teachers' Wage Less Than a Laborer's No Increase This Year

The Sun · Sunday 29 July 1917 · page 4

As a result of the pruning of the Estimates, the school teachers will not have their minimum salary raised, as was expected, from £132 to £156 a year…

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The Schools. Great Patriotic Efforts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 July 1917 · page 8

Public school teachers were recently requested by the department to furnish a return setting forth in detail the amount contributed by pupils, both in cash and kind,…

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Leichhardt School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 July 1917 · page 3

The following office-bearers have been elected to control the Leichhards School of Arts: -- Patron. Lieutenant A. C. Carmichael, M.L.A. (on active service); president. Ald. A. G. Board;…

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School Patriotic Work. a Great Record

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 July 1917 · page 9

Public school teachers were recently requested by the department to furnish a return, setting forth in detail the amounts contributed both in cash and kind towards the various…

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Schools and the War. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 July 1917 · page 7

The latest returns shaw that the State schools have raised £200,000 for war relief funds since the outbreak of war…

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School Athletics Football Competition King's Ahead on Points P.S.A.A.A. Boys at Newcastle on the Ball

The Sun · Tuesday 31 July 1917 · page 2

The High School football matches played last week resulted:--Rugby Union: First Crude--Fort- street (41 points) defeated Sydney High School B (3 points): Sydney High School A (31 points) beat…

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The Schools. Teachers and the Commission

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 August 1917 · page 13

On Monday evening the Assembly Hall of the Education Department was packed with teachers of all grades, a number of high school teachers being particularly noticeable. There…

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The Schools Non-competition Football Personal Gossip

Referee · Wednesday 1 August 1917 · page 11

Sydney Grammar School defeated St. lg natius Coliege by 27 to 8 in a non-competition match at Rushcutters Bay on Saturday. The game was very fast and open; with the for…

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Buildings and Works. Progress of the Trade. Public School Improvements. Bexley

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 August 1917 · page 6

Another addition to suburban school buildings recently completed and opened by the Minister, and which cost £6414, is the new school building erected at Bexley, and which…

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Public Schools' Sports. Athletes

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 August 1917 · page 12

Entries for the P.S.A.A.A. annual sports meeting, which will be decided at the Sydney Cricket Ground on September 19, close on the 25th inst. A comprehensive programme has…

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