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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1897

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Falbrook School of Arts

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 February 1897 · page 2

The Hon. A. J. Gould has received the following letter from the Department of Lauds, dated 27th January 1897:-"Sir,— In reference to your letter of the 22nd…

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Latest News by Cable. London, Wednesday. Voluntary Schools Bill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1897 · page 3

A resolution allowing for the introduction of a, Voluntary Schools Bill han been carried in the House of Commons by a majority of 325 to 110…

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Newcastle Church of England Sunday School Union

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 13

A largely attended meeting of the clergy and Sunday School teachers in the parishes of Newcastle and suburbs was held in S. John's schoolroom on Thursday evening, 28th ultimo for the purpose…

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Public School Cadet Presentations

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 2

At the Superior Public Boy School on Thurday afternoon the winners of prizes in connection with the shooting of the Singleton Cadet Corps for 1895-96 received their…

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Local, News. Dunolly School Church Tenders

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 2

As will be seen by an advertisement, the time for the reception of tenders for the erection of a school Church at Dunolly has beeu extended till Monday, 15th instant…

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St. John's, Newcastle, Sunday School Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 2

The newly-formed Sunday School Union of the Eastern Archdeaconry, diocese of Newcastle, was inaugurated at St. John's on Thursday last, by a short service in the church. There were…

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History As a Teacher

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 2

LORD ACTON, Professor of History at Cambridge University, proposes to edit a comprehensive history. of modern times, employing in its preparation not one but many writers…

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Church and School Lands Bill

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1897 · page 3

In consequence of the urgent representations of Mr R.A. Price, and other members interested, the Minister for Lands has decided to hold a…

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Largs School of Arts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 4

The adjourned half-yearly meeting of the above institution was held on thursday evening. The President (Mr. C. R. Garnham) occupied the chair. The attendance was small, only a dozen members…

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History as a Teacher

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 16

LORD ACTON, Professor of History at Cambridge University, proposes to edit a comprehensive history of modern times, employing in its preparation not one but many writers…

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Presentation to Miss Molster. An Exemplary Teacher

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 4

MISS MOLSTER, who for several years occupied the position of head mistress at the local Girls' Superior Public School, and who, at the beginning of the year, was…

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Grammar School

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 February 1897 · page 2

Master Graham Treatt, son of Mr Treatt, C.P.S. and Crown Lands A Rent, has successfully passed the examination set by Bankers Institute of New South…

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All Saints' School-house

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 February 1897 · page 4

The school house in connection with All Saiuts' Church has recently undergone a complete transformation at the hands of a number of young ladies and gentlemen…

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English Board Schools

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 March 1897 · page 5

Replying to a request that the Government should assist the poor Board schools, Mr. A. J. Balfour said it would be impossible to remove the inequality and burden of education until the…

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West Maitland School of Arts

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 6

A match is likely to take place shortly in the hall of this institution at the four games of Chess, Draughts, Whist, and Cribbage; between teams representing "Members v. Outsiders." It is to be…

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The Manitoba School Question

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 5

The Pope is about to send a delegate to Canada to mediate with regard to the Manitoba school difficulty…

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School Board, Williamtown

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 5

Messrs. James Chesworth, Edward Maher, and Stanley William Smith have been gazetted the Public School. Board for the sub-district of Williamtown…

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Church and School Lands. Suggestions to the Minister of Lands From Tenants. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 5

In fulfilment of a promise made towards the close of last session of Parliament in reply to Mr. R. A. Price, M.L.A., the Minister of Lands to-day met a number of delegates from the Church and School…

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Church and School Land Tenants. Deputation from Tenants. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 March 1897 · page 3

The Minister for Lands to-day met a number of delegates from church and school land tenants, who assembled in order to lay their grievances before…

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Church & School Lands. Deputation to the Minister

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 March 1897 · page 3

On Tuesday last a number of delegates from various parts of the Colony; representing Church and School land tenants, waited upon the Minister for…

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