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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1891

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Presentation at Balgownie Public School

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 November 1891 · page 2

On Friday evening last a pleasing ceremony took place at the above school in connection with the resignation of Mrs. Ferguson, who has held the office of…

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Bulli Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1891 · page 2

The annual celebration of the Sunday School in connection with the Wesleyan Church, Bulli, was favourably held on Sunday and Monday last. With the…

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Balgownie Presbyterian Sabbath School Picnic

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1891 · page 3

On Monday last—Prince of Wales' Birthday—a picnic in connection with the Balgownie Presbyterian Sabbath School was held in Mr. Lang's'paddock, on a lovely spot…

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Public School, Keiraville

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1891 · page 2

As briefly stated in last issue, the opening of the Public School, Keiraville, was celebrated on Monday by a public picnic, which included athletic sports both for adults and…

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Woonona Church of England Sunday School. (Communicated.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 19 November 1891 · page 2

The old Woonona Church of England Schoolroom, one of our historic buildings, is still one of the centres of usefulness in the rising township of Woonona. A…

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Bible Reading in State Schools

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 26 November 1891 · page 2

A deputation from this Melbourne league for advocating Bible reading in State schools waited upon the Victorian Premier on Tuesday afternoon in reference to that…

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Technical School

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 December 1891 · page 2

The shorthand class in connection with the Wollongong Technical School (conducted by Mr. H. Rauch under the auspices of the Technical College, Sydney)…

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The Church, a Christian Teacher, and His Dog. Why the Canine Bit a Boy

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 12 December 1891 · page 2

"A Freethinker" writes—The following is a true bill. A Church of England clergyman in a town not a hundred miles from Wollongong was visiting one of his…

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St. Mary's Convent School

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 December 1891 · page 2

The annual exhibition of work and the distribution of prizes before the break-up for the Christmas holidays eventuated at St. Mary's Convent High School, on…

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Collegiate School, Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 22 December 1891 · page 2

On Friday evening last a grand entertainment took place in the Oddfellows' Hall in connection with the above school. There were about 150 persons present by…

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High School

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 December 1891 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon, at the High School (Mrs. Eastman's) the annual distribution of prizes took place in the presence of a few friends. Rev. T. C. Ewing made…

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St. Mary's Convent Primary School

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 December 1891 · page 2

On Friday evening last the pupils attending St. Mary Convent Primary School gave a concert in the High School, the proceeds being in aid of the prize fund…

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The Cardinal and the Public Schools. the Alliance with the Protection Party

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 29 December 1891 · page 2

Cardinal Moran speaking on Sunday at at the new school-church ceremony at Rockdale, said the accusation had been made against the Catholic community that…

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Wollongong Public School

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 December 1891 · page 2

Mr. A. Lane, the worthy and much respected headmaster of the Wollongong Public School for several years past, has been appointed to the Public School at…

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