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Illawarra · Schools

Schools, 1896

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Schools of Arts. How to Make Them Truly Useful

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 May 1896 · page 2

THE lecture in, the Jamberoo School of Arts on Friday evening last on the above subject was a most instructive and important oratorical effort, and the large…

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Schools of Arts. Lecture by Hon. J. H. Car[?]uthers

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 2

At Jamberoo, on Friday night, the Hon. J. H. Carruthers delivered an interesting lecture on "Schools of Arts." He said that in no period of the world's history had…

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School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1896 · page 2

THE Committee of the above met in the rooms on Thursday evening last, Messrs, Rev. J. Burgess (President), J. Weston, W. Cooks, W. [?]unt, E. J. Maplestone, C…

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School Infants' Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 May 1896 · page 2

The Church-street Hall was crowded on Friday night, the occasion being the annual concert by the infants attending the Wollongong Superior Public School…

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The Public Schools

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 May 1896 · page 2

In 1890, when the present Act came into force, the number of State schools in New South Wales was 1265; in 1890 this number had risen to 2423 and at…

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Presbyterian Sabbath-school Picnic

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 May 1896 · page 2

The annual picnic in connection with the Wollongong Presbyterian Sunday-school was held at Stuart Park yesterday, and, being favored with fine…

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Kiama School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 2

THE Committee of the above held their usual monthly meeting at the rooms on Thursday evening. Present:—Rev. J. Burgess M.A.,…

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The Dapto Public School

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 June 1896 · page 2

Mr. Archibald Campbell, M.P., is informed by the Public Instruction Department that additions which will enlarge the Dapto Public School to…

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Shellharbor School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 July 1896 · page 2

A COMMITTEE meeting of the above was held on Saturday evening last, there being present!-Messrs. E. R. Bigg. (in the chair), Hicks, Allen, Boulton, Daley,…

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Kiama School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1896 · page 3

The Committee of above met at the Rooms on Thursday evening, there being present:—Dr. T. P. Anderson (Vice-president, in the ohsi) Messrs J. Weston,…

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School of Arts, Shellharbor

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

AN extraordinary committee meeting of the above took piece on Saturday night. In the absence of the President (Mr. E. R. Bigg) the Vice President (Mr. E. Allen)…

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Clifton's Schoolmaster

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 July 1896 · page 2

Prior to their departure for Clifton Mr. and Mrs. W. Larkin were honored by a public meeting, at which they were the recipients of a beautifully,…

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Shellharbor School of Arts. a Generous Offer

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 July 1896 · page 2

A correspondent writes:—An extraordinary committee meeting of Shellharbor School of Arts took place on Saturday night. In the absence of the…

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Marshall Mount School

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 July 1896 · page 2

Mr. Archibald Campbell, M.P., bus been informed by the Minister for Public Instruction that a new schoolhouse and teacher's residence are to be…

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The Public Schools

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 July 1896 · page 3

On Tuesday Judge Forbes provoked, some indignation at Cootamundra by comments regarding the public schools. His Honor is reported to have said that…

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The School Inspector

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 4

Victorian Minister for Education Peacock—the Man with the Iron laugh—not long ago visited a Melbourne suburban school, After some of the…

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Jamberoo School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1896 · page 2

ON Monday evening last a debate. took place among the members of this institution, as has usually boon the ease at alternate meetings during its existence, whether,…

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School of Arts Committee

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

THE above met at the rooms on Thursday evening. Present: Rev. J. Burgess, M.A, (President) Messrs. J. Weston, W. Hunt, J. M'Lean, G. Wood and the Hon…

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Jamberoo School of Arts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 20 August 1896 · page 2

AT the fortnightly meeting of the Jamberoo School of Arts on Monday evening last, the principal business was the introduction and discussion of schemes, programs, or…

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Warning to Parents. Neglecting to Send Children to School

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 29 August 1896 · page 2

At the Police Court on Thursday the following persons were fined 5s, with 5s 6d costs, for neglecting to send their children to school for seventy days during the…

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