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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1896

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Shellharbour Sunday School Union Picnic

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 2

THERE was an unusually large gathering of children and friends in the park by the harbour on Wednesday last, the occasion of the above picnic, the fig trees affording…

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Kiama School

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 2

THE Committee of the ab[?] School of Arts building on [?] Mr. J. M'Lean, [?] occupying the chair, those [?]…

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Jerrara Public School

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1896 · page 2

FOR some considerable time past a new public school has been in course of erection at the above named place, the work of constructing which was entrusted to Messrs. J…

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Public School Holiday To-day

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 30 January 1896 · page 2

At the request of many persona interested, Mr. Campbell, M.P., applied for a holiday for all the public schools throughout the Illawarra electorate to-day in connection…

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Schoolmaster and Scholars

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 2

The deep and lasting esteem in which the late Mr. Hall, who filled the position of schoolmaster at Shellharbor for over 20 years prior to his removal to…

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Public School Teacher's Residence

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 2

THE new residence for the teacher of the Kiama Superior Public School is now completed by the contractor, Mr. j. Read, of Sydney, The building occupies a very…

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Police Court. Thursday, Feb. 20. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. D. Williams, J.p.) Neglecting to Send Children to School

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1896 · page 2

The following persons were fined for neglecting to send their children to school for the required number of 70 days during the half-year ending…

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Helenlsburgh School of Arts. (To The Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 2

SIR,—The new School of Arts committee has recently entered upon its duties, and may I be permitted to suggest the desirability of extending the educational…

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Kiama School of Arts. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 February 1896 · page 2

THE above took place on Thursday evening last, those present being:—The Vice-President (Mr. J. M'Lean, in the chair), Messrs, Gabriel, P. Prott, C. Milne, J…

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Stockyard Mountain Public School

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 29 February 1896 · page 2

The presentation of prizes in connection with this school took place last Friday afternoon, several of the parents being present. Mr. John Brownlee…

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School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1896 · page 2

THE first monthly meeting for the year of the now Committee of the above was held in the School of Arts building on Thursday evening last, those present being:—Messrs…

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School Teachers and Rent

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1896 · page 4

A circular has been received by public school teachers, issued at the instigation of the Public Service Board, stating that 4 per cent, will be deducted from the…

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Wesleyan Sabbath School, Jamberoo. Opening of the New School Building

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1896 · page 2

THE new building erected for the Jamberoo Wesleyan Sabbath School was opened by first-class entertainment on Wednesday evening. The building, which is of a…

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Sunday School Anniversary at Austinmer

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1896 · page 3

The annual tea meeting and distribution of prizes in connection with the Church of England Sunday-school took place in the Centennial Hall on…

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Gerringong Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary. [CONTRIBUTED.]

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 April 1896 · page 2

SERVICES in connection with the above were preached at the Wesleyan Church, Gerringong, on Sunday last, the Rev, M. H. Parkinson officiating in the morning and…

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Kiama School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 2

THE ordinary committee meeting of the above was held at the School of Arts on Thursday evening last. Those Present were. The Rev. J. Burgess, M.A…

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New Public School at at Kembla. the Opening Ceremony

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1896 · page 2

On Saturday last Mount Kembla was the scene of festivity, the occasion being the opening of the fine new public school and teacher's residence which have been erected…

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Sabbath School Picnic

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1896 · page 2

The annual picnic of the Congregational Sabbath School was held yesterday at Stuart Park. the weather was rather unpropitious, but notwithstanding this…

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Shellharbour. School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1896 · page 3

THE usual monthly committee meeting of the above was held on Tuesday night, 14th instant, there being a full committee present, with the exception of Jno. Daily…

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Sunday School Anniversary at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 2

The St. Augustine's (Bulli) C.E. Sunday School Anniversary and Easter prize-giving was Held on Monday evening last. 51 prizes were distributed—…

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