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Schools, 1917

1,877 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 94

Teachers' Salaries

The Sun · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 3

For some years the teachers have been clamoring for a wa[?]ves board, but, unfortunately, are unable, to approach the Arbitration Court owing [?]to technicalities of the…

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Hurstville School of Arts

The Propeller · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 2

The second annual meeting of the Hurstville School of Arts was held in the institution on Tuesday evening. There was a…

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Athletics Patriotic Sports at Pratten Park: the Schools

Arrow · Saturday 18 August 1917 · page 8

Preparations on quite an elaborate scale are in progress for the sports and demonstration at Pratten Park, Ashfield, on September 1, in aid of the Comforts Fund for the men of the…

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Rugby Union Football Nteresting Schools' Carnival, & War Chest Match

Arrow · Saturday 18 August 1917 · page 3

The schools' events at the Sydney Grammar School Ground last Saturday were most entertaining, and the decision of the Rugby Union to give the youngsters another chance next…

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The School Final

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 August 1917 · page 6

The final; of the High School Rugby competition, first grade, was played on Wednesday at Petersham oval, between Fort—street and Parrmatta High Schools…

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Penrith School of Arts

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 August 1917 · page 1

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee was held on Thursday night of last week, there being present:— Messrs A E Baker (in the chair), J Ensor…

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Great Public Schools

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 August 1917 · page 9

The King's School defeated St. Ignatius' College, at Parramatta, by 22 to 5. St. Joseph's College defeated Church of England Grammar School by 44 to 5. Ryan (6), Foran, Borger, and Bradley converted all and kicked a field goal…

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Lawn Tennis School Championships

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 August 1917 · page 9

The first day's play in this year's school championship was favored with ideal weather, and a big programme was disposed of. Nearly three hundred entries have been received. The court have been provided free…

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Lawn Tennis. School Championship

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 August 1917 · page 3

The P.S.A.A.A, school championship tournament was commenced on the [?] Bay courts on Saturday The games played resulting as under:-- Boys' Singles Champership of the High Schools--Shipp…

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Mr. Cyril Maude. Suggestion for School Masters

Evening News · Tuesday 21 August 1917 · page 3

Mr. [?] Maude was the [?] this afternoon at Farmers [?] of the [?]…

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School Athletics Lawn Tennis Matches P.S.A.A.A. Contest Displays King's and Fort-st. Retain Shields TENNIS

The Sun · Tuesday 21 August 1917 · page 7

The lawn tennis tournament for girls and boys attending high and primary schools was commenced last Saturday, and will be continued every Saturday till concluded. it is expected that the…

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Athletics Coming School Campaign Patriotic Sports Athletic Fixtures. September

Referee · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 10

1-Sydney Grammar School Sports, Ru[?] Bay. [?]—Patriotic Carnival, Pratten Park. 4.—Sydney High School Sports [?] 4.[?]—St. Joseph's College Sports…

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The Schools the McMANAMEY Shield Goes to the King's School

Referee · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 11

The King's School, on Saturday, defeated St. Ignatius' Colege by 22 to 5, and have accordingly wrested the McManamey Memorial Shield from the Sydney Grammar School…

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Women Inspectors of Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 5

Several times recently, in his public speeches, the Minister of Education has assured the people of New South Wales that it is his intention to appoint one or more woman…

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Sydney Grammar School Boys Helping to Keep the Wheels Moving

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 8

THREE MERRY S.G.S. BOYS AT EVELEIGH YARDS…

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On the Ball. Football: It's Finesse, Fun, and Fury. Rugby (League). Balmain Land the Double. Premiership and City Cup. South Sydney Seconds Go Though Both Competitions Undefeated. Take Both Sets of Medals. Fixtures for Next Saturday. Patriotic Game Between Kangaroos and Rest of New South Wales. Early Game Final of Catholic Schools' Competition

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 7

Three times this season South Sydney have tried to prove their superiority over Balmain braves, and in each instance the Black and Gold…

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The Schools. More About Commissions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 3

Anything relating to Royal Commissions, especially those connected with the public, service, in of interest to teachers at present, Last year a Royal Commission was appointed…

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Teachers As Bottle-ohs School Children to Collect Official Circular Resented

The Sun · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 3

The collection of bottles has been added to the curriculum of the public schools in the metropolitan area. Mr. Board, Director of Education, has issued a circular memorandum…

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The Primary Schools. the Teaching of English

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 12

In the report of the examiners in English at the last Leaving Certificate Examination, the following sentence is not only particularly significant, but especially…

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