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Hunter Valley · Schools

Schools, 1898

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Cricket in Public Schools

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 May 1898 · page 4

Of all the sports cultivated, cricket has the fewest characteristic features at the public schools. This is not, says Harper's Bound Table, because it is the…

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School of Arts

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held on 10th May. There were present: N. F. Asser, (in the chair) Revs. P. Norman, A. C. Hirst, Messrs. T. H. Abbott, J…

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Opening of a Public School Library at Gosforth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 May 1898 · page 2

Thursday was quite a festive day at Gosforth, the occasion being the opening of a library in connection with the Public School, which was celebrated by the holding of a picnic. The were about…

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Sunday School Presentation

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1898 · page 2

On Sunday, 29th May, 1898, a very interesting little ceremony took place in the Presbyterian Sunday School, Scone, when the teachers and scholars…

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The "Old School" Shots

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 31 May 1898 · page 2

Mr C. W. Prott, a well-known shot of the old school, firing in a match where 100 seconds were allowed for 10 shots, only got off six. Supposing…

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Pupil Teacher's Appointment

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 June 1898 · page 2

The following appointment has been made as pupil teacher on probation in the school specified: Miss M. M. M'Intosh, Singleton…

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Disturbance in an Industrial School. Much Damage Done.—police Sent For. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 June 1898 · page 5

A disturbance of a somewhat sensational character took place at the Girls' Industrial School, Parramatta, yesterday, but full particulars cannot be obtained, as the authorities deny the outbreak…

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Industrial School Row. Riot Amongst Some Girls. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 2

A DISTURBANCE of a sensational character was caused by several girls and boys at an industrial school at Parramatta, and the police had…

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School of Arts Lectures. "Heating and Lighting by Gas and Oil."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 2

Last evening, Mr. John L. Bruce, lecturer to the Sydney Technical College, delivered the second of a course of lectures, the subject being that named above. There wore only about a dozen persons…

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The Teacher's Report. a Criterion for Others

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 6

Mr Geo. M. Hassing, Teacher, Haddon Bush, Southland, N.Z.. 1/3/98, sends the following report:—" I am pleased to testify to the great benefit I have derived from the…

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Broke School of Arts. Dept. of Public Instruction, Sydney, 8th June, 1898

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 June 1898 · page 2

Sir,—I am directed to acqueint you that your letter dated 4th instant, forwarding letter from the Hon. Sec., School of Arts, Broke, containing…

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School of Arts

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 15 June 1898 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the Committee of the local School of Arts was hold in the institution on Thursday night last. After the minutes of…

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School off Arts

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Committee of the Murrurundi School of Arts was held in the institute on Tuesday evening, when there were…

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Temperance Instruction in Schools. Deputation to the Minister of Instruction. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 June 1898 · page 3

The matter of teaching temperance in Public Schools and including it in the ordinary curriculum formed the object of a large and influetial deputation which was introduced to the Minister of Public…

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High School Scholarships

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 June 1898 · page 2

Examinations commenced yesterday, and will be continued to-day, of Singleton candidates for High School scholarships, at the local Superior Public…

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School of Arts

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 June 1898 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee of the School of Arts was held on the 14th inst., when there were present : Mr. N. F. Asser (in the chair), Rev. A…

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Temperance Instruction in Schools. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 6

The matter of teaching temperance in Public Schools, and including it in the ordinary curriculum formed the object of alargeand influential deputation which was introduced to the Minister of Public…

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New Public School Buildings at Branxton. The Hon. A. J. Gould has received the following official letter : Department of Public Instruction. Sydney. 27th June. 1898

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 3

SIR,—In reply to your letter of the 21st instant inquiring whether plan of new buildings is in course of preparation, I am directed to inform you that the matter is still in the hands of the Chief…

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New Public School Buildings at Branxton

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 5

The Hon. A. J. Gould has received the following official letter: Department of Public Instruction, Sydney, 27th June, 1898…

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The Schoolboy's Hamper

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 July 1898 · page 6

Mr. E. V. Lucan writes in the June Windsor Magazines, most amusing article on "School Hampers." In the course of this essay, he says: "To learn the news that a…

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