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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1889

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New Infants' School to be Built Present Structure to Be Moved

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 December 1889 · page 2

THE Hon. J. H. Carruthers, when on his recent visit to Singleton, went over the Public school buildings. He then said he could see there was necessity…

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Opening of the New Public School Building at Roughit, Scott's Flat. (Erom our Singleton correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 December 1889 · page 3

The thriving farming settlements of Scott's Flat, Glendon, Mitchell's Flat, and Corinda had quite a gala day on Saturday, the 7th instant, in order to celebrate the opening of the new building erected…

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New Public School at Roughit Opening on

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 December 1889 · page 2

SATURDAY was quite a gala day at Roughit. The opening of the new public school was made the subject of great rejoicing a rejoicing which was participated in by people…

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New School. Department of Public Instruction, Sydney, 4th December, 1889

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 December 1889 · page 3

SIR,—Referring to the question of providing additional accommodation for the infacts at the Singleton Public School, I am directed to acquaint you that the Minister of Public…

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Suicide of a School Teacher

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 December 1889 · page 2

A MAGISTERIAL inquiry was held on Monday last at the Crown and Anchor hotel, Scone, before Mr J. J. Dodd, J.P., touching the death of Edward Lonis…

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Scone Grammar School v. Dry Creek C.C.

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 14 December 1889 · page 4

A match was played at Scone, on Saturday last, between the Scone Grammar School and Dry Creek C. C, which resulted in a victory for the boys by one wicket and two runs, alter a most exciting finish. In the first innings the boys led by 24…

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Public School Picnic

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 December 1889 · page 2

THE Show ground presented a lively scene on Thursday. The great body of scholars attending the Superior Public School were marched down in the morning under the…

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Sacred Heart College. Speech Day, 1889. [COMMUNICATED.]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 December 1889 · page 4

Thursday last was Speech Day at the College: a day of no mean importance to the young people in the institution and their friends outside. Despite the very heavy rain, many of the parents and…

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The Public Schools Act. Important Changes

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 December 1889 · page 4

SOME important changes are apparently pending in regard to the administration of the Public Schools Act. Speaking at Parramatts on Saturday, Mr Deputy…

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Grammar School Dramatic Club. Breaking Up Entertainment

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 21 December 1889 · page 2

THE masters, pupils, and other amateurs who assisted in the production of "Vice Versa," and "The Blind Beggars" at the School of Arts on…

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Scone Convent School

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 21 December 1889 · page 2

THE benefit entertainment in aid of the funds of the local Hospital, given by pupils attending the Convent School, at the School of Arts on Wednesday…

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Girls' High School, West Maitland. [COMMUNICATED.]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 December 1889 · page 4

The annual distribution of school certificates and prizes and University certificates took place on Thursday afternoon. The Rev. W. H. H. Yarrington presided, and there were also present many of…

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Sydney High and Grammar Schools

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 December 1889 · page 6

The Minister of Public Instruction (Hon. J. H. Carruthers) on Wednesday distributed the prizes to the successful students at the Sydney High School. The report of the head master (Mr. Joseph…

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Church of England. Diocesan Sunday School Examination. (From a Correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 December 1889 · page 6

The annual voluntary examination of Sunday School scholars of the Diocese of Newcastle, was held on Saturday, Nov. 30. Sixty-six candidates presented themselves at thirteen schools in nine…

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Entertainment at the Convent High School

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 December 1889 · page 2

ON Thursday evening a most successful entertainment was given in St. Patrick's schoolroom by the pupils attending the Convent High School. The weather was…

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Oak Park Public School. Department of Public Instruction, Sydney, 16th Dec, 1889

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 December 1889 · page 3

SIR,—With reference to a letter dated the 2nd ultimo, presented by you on behalf of Mr James Noble, requesting that better provision may be made for supplying water to the Oak…

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Conference of School Inspectors and Teachers

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 December 1889 · page 5

The Minister of Public Instruction has received a report of the conference of school inspectors and teachers from Mr. J. A. Maynard, chief inspector, who was chairman of the conference…

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Infants' Public School, Horse Shoe Bend. [COMMUNICATED.]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 December 1889 · page 4

On Friday afternoon last the children attending the Horse Shoe Bend Public School, together with their teachers, patents, and numerous friends, had a thorough red letter day. Some of the parents…

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Public School, Aberglasslyn.— Picnic. [COMMUNICATED.]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 December 1889 · page 7

On Thursday last a very successful picnic was given to the pupils of the above school. The parents of the children contributed largely in every way to ensure a success, and the manner in which…

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Boys' Public High School, West Maitland. First Annual Sports

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 December 1889 · page 6

Instead of the usual speech day this year the boys determined to close the year's work with a day's play; and as the head master, Mr. R. J. Hinder, B.A., cordially co-operated with them, the…

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