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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1889

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Our School of Arts. (To the Editor of the Illawarra Mercury.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 January 1889 · page 2

SIR,—Whether known by the rather pretentious title at the top of this letter, or others less assuming, these institutions are deservedly popular, whenever run in any sort of accordance…

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Singular Adventures of a School Teacher

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1889 · page 4

THE sudden disappearaace of a school teacher named Whyte. on Saturday night (writes the Maldoun correspondent of the Melbourne Age,) occasioned much…

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Balgownie Public School

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1889 · page 2

This new building is nearing completion, the contract time expiring on the 22nd of March; but the contractor (Mr. Walker) expects to hand over the building before then. The residents…

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Correspondence. Public Schools. to the Editor of the Kiama Independent

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1889 · page 3

SIR,—Tanks ' now being low, consequent upon the dry weather, the time is oppertune to call attention to the necessity of cleaning them out as often as possible. We…

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Balgownie Public School. Opening Picnic

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 March 1889 · page 2

The various matters in connection with the arrangements intended to be held to celebrate the above event are progressing satisfactorily. The general committee have had subscription…

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From Our Member. Water at the Kiama Public School. to the Editor

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 30 March 1889 · page 2

DEAR SIR,—I have received a letter from the Department of Public Instruction, of which the following is a copy:— Department of Public Instruction…

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A Sanitary Inspector of Schools

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 2 April 1889 · page 4

DURING the last week or two (says the Daily Telegraph) there have been a considerable number of complaints from schools with regard to the quality of the…

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Opening of the Public School, Balgownie

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 11 April 1889 · page 2

The new school building at Balgownie was formally opened yesterday by Mr. Woodward, member for the district A large assemblage of children and olders were present—about 300 children and 200…

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Balgownie Public School Banquet

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 April 1889 · page 2

The demonstration connected with the opening of this school, as partially reported in Thursday's issue, was continued in the evening of the day (Wednesday) by a banquet and ball…

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School Buildings

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1889 · page 3

IN accordance with instructions issued some time ago by the Minister for Education, the Colonial Architect's Department has been engaged in the preparation of plans for…

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Public School Boards

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1889 · page 3

FOR some time past the Minister for Education has boon devoting attention to the constitution and working of the public School boards, with a view to increasing…

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Balgownie School Celebration. Final Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 11 May 1889 · page 6

The committed appointed to carry out the celebrations in connection with the opening of the Balgownie Public-school found that, after all expenses were paid, there remained a balance of…

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United Sunday Schools' Demonstration

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 May 1889 · page 2

A monster united demonstration by the Sunday schools in the neighborhood of Wollongong was held in the Town Hall on Sunday last, and was in every respect highly successful. The…

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Bad Water at the Wollongong Public School

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1889 · page 2

Our attention has been drawn to a matter of very serious import to the children attending the Wollongong Public school, and one that should receive immediate consideration from the…

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Duties of School Boards

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1889 · page 6

With a view to assist members of public school boards in understanding clearly their powers in relation to the schools and the teachers placed under their supervision, the…

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Bad Water at the Wollongong Public School

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1889 · page 2

OUR attention (says the lllawarra Mercury) has been drawn to a matter of very serious import to the children attending the Wollongong Public School, and one that should…

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Public School Water

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 May 1889 · page 2

Mr. Woodward, M.P., has received the following letter on the subject of bad water at the Wollongong Public School, from which it will be seen that the matter will receive attention from…

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State School Education

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 May 1889 · page 2

THE report of the Victorian Inspector-General, Mr. J. Main, and of the principal of the training college, Mr. C. A. Topp, on the efficiency of the State school systems of New…

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Our Railway and School of Arts Site

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 June 1889 · page 2

THE following copies of letters received by Mr. Fuller will explain themselves:— Department of Public Works, Sydney, 7th June, 1889. Sir,—…

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Dr. Higgins and the Public School System

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 23 July 1889 · page 4

IN the Assembly on Tuesday last, Mr. Abigail drew attention to a serious charge made against a branch of the public service by Dr. Higgins, Assistant Bishop to…

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