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Schools, 1865

14 stories in Illawarra's papers

Anniversary of the Wollongong Wesleyan Sabbath School. the Examination

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 January 1865 · page 2

The annual examination of the children attending the Wesleyan Sabbath School took place in the chapel at Wollongong on Christmas Day last, it having fallen on the Sabbath. The attendance of…

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Presbyterian Sabbath School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1865 · page 2

The annual examination of the above took place on Wednesday last, at the church, when the Rev. John Kinross and Rev. Mr. Hossack examined the children after which they retired to the marquee at the rear…

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Bulli National School. (To the Editor of the "Illawarra Mercury.")

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 March 1865 · page 2

SIR,—In your issue of the 14th instant appears a letter signed "H. Harris," which contains to many false statements that I deem it my duty to offer a few remarks in reply…

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National School Teacher's Pic-Nic

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 April 1865 · page 2

Some months since all the teachers in this district who are in connection with the National System of Education. formed themselves into a society to which they have given the name of "The National…

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School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1865 · page 2

A committee titrating took place on Tuesday evening last, when it was resolved to adopt a suggestion made by Mr. F. Sinclair, to hold a conversation,—the proceeds to be devoted to the benifit of…

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School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 June 1865 · page 3

An adjourned Committee meeting will be held this evening. Traveller and Exeter. These horses have been recently sold at Shanghai,…

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Schools of Art

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 June 1865 · page 2

The following Leader from the "Empire," may serve to arouse the flagging interest felt in the Wollongong School of Arts, and other similar institutions in the colony…

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Local News. Malf-yearly Meeting of the School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 July 1865 · page 2

The half-yearly meeting of the members of the above institution was held on Friday evening last. The attendance was somewhat limited. Prier to the meeting taking place, the working committee…

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School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 14 September 1865 · page 2

ACCORDING to the advertisement in our last, the debate announced to be substituted for the lecture, took place on Tuesday evening. The subject give out by the Chairman, Mr. J. W…

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Wesleyan Sabbath School Anniversary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1865 · page 2

As announced in our last, the anniversary of this school was celebrated on Sunday and Monday last, appropriate sermons being preached on Sunday by the Rev. G…

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Illawarra National Teachers Mutual Improvement Society

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 17 October 1865 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of this society was held at the National School on Saturday last. After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed, the absence of the Secretary from the…

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School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1865 · page 2

LECTURE ON THE CULTIVATION OF SILK.— We are glad to see that our respected follow-townsman, Mr. Jas. Harvison, is about to give a lecture on the above…

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School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 16 November 1865 · page 2

LAST Tuesday night, as announced, was fixed for the delivery of Mr. Harvison's lecture on "Sericulture," in connection with the above institution. A very good…

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Church of England Sunday School Feast. [Communicated.]

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1865 · page 2

THE annual feast in connexion with the Church of England Sunday School, took place at Mr. Kendall's Beach, on Wednesday, the 15th instant. The day was all…

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