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Schools, 1917

1,877 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 94

Central Queensland Visit of Archbishop Duhig St. Mary's School, North Rockhampton

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 41

The ceremony of blessing and opening the new convent (St. Mary's) by Dr. Duhig at North Rockhampton, owing to the unavoidable absence of Bishop Shiel in the North…

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New School-church at Rose Bay. Blessed on Sunday. the Injustice of the Public School System

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 18

The handsome school-church, which has been erected at Strickland-street, in the new parish of Hose Bay, was blessed ana opened by his Grace the Archbishop on…

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Hughenden (Q.) Convent School

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 18

The following are the results of the examination held by the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music, at the Convent school, Hughenden, on July 26:…

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Notes on Education. In Our Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 16

[Teachers are invited to seek information on any question relating to their school work. Correspondence will be treated confidentially.—ED. C.P.] The Primary Schools…

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Sport in Our Catholic Schools. "Freeman's Journal" Cup Competition. Austrlian Rules

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 21

In connection with the "Freeman's Journal Cup" competition (Australian Rules), Waverley were defeated by Paddington by 49 to. 23 at Centennial Park. Waverley : D…

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The Archbishop at Rose Bay. Blessing a New School-church. Father [?]Regan's Financial Statement

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 20

The Rev. Father R. J. O'Regan signalised his charge of the Rose Bay parish, after a few weeks residence there, by inviting the Archbishop of Sydney to bless and open the…

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Instructional School

The Sun · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 2

So far the department has not used the services of any volunteers. It has recorded and classified all the applications, and today the instructional school for tram drivers was…

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Legislative Council. Regulating German Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 8

The Council dealt almost entirely with formal business. In reply to a question from Mr. Ryan the Solicitor-General, Mr. Garland, stated that the…

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School Shelled by Huns a Mother's Suspense

The Sun · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 4

In a letter to Mr. and Mrs. R. Caten, of Mortdale, their daughter, living in England, writes of her experience in the recent air raid:--…

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Hurstville Public School

The Propeller · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 2

In connection with the unveiling of the Honour Roll at the Hurstville Public School on Saturday afternoon. August 25, and…

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Oatley School of Arts

The Propeller · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Oatley School of Arts was held on July 24. The president, Ald. W. G. Coleborne. occupied the…

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Rugby Union Gossip Schools Loom Large in To-day's Programme

Arrow · Saturday 11 August 1917 · page 2

Although the usual series of non-competitive senior games will be played this afternoon, the main Rugger attractions will be provided by the schools. At the S.G.S. ground, Rushcutter…

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Sydney School of Arts Renovations

Evening News · Saturday 11 August 1917 · page 6

Improvements have been made at the Sydney School of Arta, Pitt-street. New electric lights have been [?] in the reading rooms, [?] and the entertainment hall. The…

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Correspondence Public School Morality. (To the Editor.)

The Methodist · Saturday 11 August 1917 · page 8

Sir,—I remember when Sir Henry Parkes went to the country on the Education question, about 1880, with the idea of the State ceasing to subsidise…

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How Teachers Might Help. "Headmaster" writes: --

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 August 1917 · page 10

"There are tens of thousands who firmly believe that this strike is both a challenge and a punishment to the public of the State. A few months ago the electors dared to elect a…

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Thornleigh. School of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 August 1917 · page 8

The past year (1916-17) was a very successful one for the Thornleigh School of Arts; in fact, the most successful on record. This statement was made at the…

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Penrith School of Arts

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 August 1917 · page 1

The annual meeting of the above institute was held on the 2nd instant, Mr A E Baker occupying the chair An apology was received from Mr Bragg…

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Public School Arbor Day

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 August 1917 · page 2

The advent of the first Arbor Day observed In the history of the new Superior Public School, Penrith (Friday afternoon of last week, 8rd August) was, certainly, an occasion of most…

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The Settlers' Children No Schools Within Reach The Handicap of the Country

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 August 1917 · page 13

When the Farmers and Settlers met in conference recently a proposal was made that the deduction of income tax for children should be increased from £50 to £100 to those people…

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Aviation School Federal Union Sought

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 August 1917 · page 7

The Minister for Education, who is in administrative charge of the Aviation Flying School at Richmond, knows nothing yet officially of any proposal on the part of the…

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