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Schools, 1918

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Good Samaritan Convent School, Manly. Distribution of Medals

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 January 1918 · page 13
Also in Freeman's Journal

On Wednesday, December 19, the Rev. Father J. McDonald (Adm.), assisted by Rev. Father E. Bond, distributed medais and certificates to the following pupils, who…

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The Patriotism of Teachers

The Australian Worker · Thursday 10 January 1918 · page 19

Dear Worker,— In connection with the observations of Mr. James, the Minister for Education, in a recent issue of the "Daily Telegraph"—…

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Music and Musicians Talk with Mr. Henri Staell Influence of Viotti. Survival of the Robust School

Evening News · Saturday 12 January 1918 · page 7

One of the best [?] of the [?] at the present time is Mr. [?] not only [?] of the principal [?]…

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Notes on the British Internationas Sunday School Lesson. New Series, Sunday, Jan. 20, 1918, Acts 5:17-21 and 34-42. the First Persecution. Golden Text: Matt. 5:10. INTRODUCTION

The Methodist · Saturday 12 January 1918 · page 8

The present series of lessons is intended to illustrate the statement in Acts 1:8, that when the Church had received the baptism of power, there should be…

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St. John's Park. School of Arts Trouble

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1918 · page 5

Mr. Albert Ollis writes to "The Argus":—" The letter from Mr. J. C. Scott will not surprise the residents of St. John's Park. The institution must indeed…

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Teaching Teachers Summer School of Music

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 January 1918 · page 7

The Summer School at the Conservatorium of Music, which opened last Monday, has attracted an attendance during the week of over 200 teachers of music. The teachers…

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Vacation Swimming Schools 75 Per Cent. of Children Taught

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 January 1918 · page 4

The Vacation Swimming Schools which have been conducted by the Education Department during the holidays have proved a big success. Some 5000 boys and girls were enrolled for…

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Successful Pupils. Continuation School Students. Certificate Examination Results

Evening News · Monday 14 January 1918 · page 4

The results of the annual examination for evening continuation school certificates held from October 24, were made available by the Education Department this…

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"Justice or Revenge." Ex-schoolmaster Committed

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 January 1918 · page 4

PERTH, Sunday.--In the city police court Frank Cunningham, ex-schoolmaster at In-darrie, was committed for trial on a charge of threatening bodily injury to Cecil Andrews,…

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[?] of Small Schools Training Period to Be Extended

Evening News · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

[?] House, at [?] is [?] for [?] was the some [?]…

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Youthful Athletes. School Sport Reviewed. Many Events for Decision

Evening News · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

With the opening of the primary schools on Monday interest is public schools' competitive sport will be revived. A huge programme has to be disposed of by the P.S.A.A.A. before planning for the winter…

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Training Junior Cadets. Instructing Teachers in Sydney

Evening News · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 4

Men and women teachers who attended the special schools of instruction in Junior Cade training in Sydney recently will find their portraits in this week's issue of the "Town and…

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School Athletics P.s.a.a.a. Swimming Carnivals

The Sun · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

The P.S.A.A.A, is determined to crowd as much swimming for boys and girls into this season as possible: The vacation schools classes, organised by Mr. Bethel, chief clerk of the Education…

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The Referendum. State Minister's Regret. Public Schools and the War

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 4

An honor roll to school teachers was unveiled by Mr. James, Minister tor Education, at Hereford House Training School yesterday, on the occasion of the school's annual reunion…

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The Country Teacher. Director Gives Some Advice. Literature As Antidote to Narrowness

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 5

Some two hundred country teachers, the majority of them surprisingly youthful--especially the ladies--met yesterday at Hereford House, Glebe, their old training college,…

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Women Drill Sergeants Training Junior Cadets Country School Teachers Instructed

The Sun · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 3

As soon as a boy attains the age of 12, from the Commonwealth's point of view, he becomes a prospective soldier. Owing to the scarcity of men in the country schools to…

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Manual Training: Teachers' Summer School in Sydney. Spinning wheel construction class

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 31

The school, held in Sydney, was attended by about 150 public school teachers from different parts of the State. The classes…

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Special School of Instruction in Junior Cadet Training for Women Teachers, recently held in Sydney

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 25

Those in the group, reading left to right. are -- First row: Misses W. O'Rourke, A. Oxman, A. A, Lynch, I. Kilmister, A. A. Kelly, A. H. Jordan, K. Crane, F. M'Kinnon Second row: Misses L R. Smart, E. M. L. Walker, A. D. Black. R. Johnston, N. J. Lonsdale, S.S.M. Radburn, Misses E. M. Gormley, B.A. (Instructor in Charge), D. Dickson M Furby, E. Coleman, E. Kingston. Back row: Misses G. Mackenzie. E. M. Gillett. G. H. Flynn, P. Manning, J. Pearce. J. Reynolds, F. Morrison, L. Buckridge, A. Richens, J. M'Quiggin. A. Beddie…

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The Schools Two Brothers Awarded the Military Cross

Referee · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 10

Two brothers, Captain Harold Burke and Captain E. L. Burke, were in the last list of Australians who gained the Military Cross. Both are old boys of Melbourne Church of…

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