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Schools, 1893

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Opening of the Coolamon School of Arts

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 July 1893 · page 2

THE Coolamon School of Arts was declared open by Mr. Gormly on Friday evening last, that gentleman having conic from Sydney at the invitation of the committee of…

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The "Students of Truth." the "Teacher's" History. (From the Argus Correspondent.) Wellington, June 20

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 July 1893 · page 4

THE quiet cathedral city of Christchurch has been stirred to its depths during the last week or two by a peculiar religious "sensation." Some three and half years ago…

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Opening of the Cooamon School of Arts

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 11 July 1893 · page 2

The Coolamon School of Arts was declared opened by Mr. Gormly, M.L.A., on Friday evening, that gentleman having, at the invitation of the Committee of Management…

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School of Arts

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 5 August 1893 · page 5

A MEETING of committee was held on Tuesday night. Present—Mr. W. H. Matthews (president), Rev. H. A. Hutchison, and Messrs. T. McBeath, G. S. Hay, H. Stafford,…

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Measles in New South Wales. Closing Public Schools

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 8 August 1893 · page 4

Attention has been drawn to the prevalence of measles in Victoria, the disease having assumed the form of an epidemic. It is estimated that as…

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School of Arts Chess Club

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 August 1893 · page 3

On Monday afternoon the handicap tournament of the School of Arts Chess Club was brought to a conclusion, when the hitherto invincible Graham went down before the club…

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Painting, Drawing, and School Work

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1893 · page 3

The exhibits in this department were much more numerous, than ever was the case before, and taking them as a whole, could said to show a considerable advance…

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Technical School. (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 September 1893 · page 2

Sir,—Will you kindly permit me through your columns to draw the attention of the public to the advantages to be obtained, by the existence of the Technical School in…

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School of Arts. Special Meeting of Members. Decided to Open a Billiard Room

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 7 October 1893 · page 10

A SPECIAL meeting of members of the School of Arts was held in tho reading room on Wednesday night, called for the purpose of discussing the idea of opening a billiard…

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Curiosities of School Examinations

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 October 1893 · page 2

The answers that are given by pupils in schools are sometimes excruciatingly funny. Take for instance, definitions. There is a great stumbling block to…

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School of Arts

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 October 1893 · page 2

THE regular committee meeting of the School of Arts was hold in the Board Boom of the institute on Friday evening. Present —Messrs. H. B. Jefferson (Vice-President),…

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Wagga School of Arts

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 October 1893 · page 2

The regular committee meeting was held at the Wagga School of Arts on Friday night last, when there were present Messrs.H.B. Jefferson (in the chair), C. Hardy,…

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Cungegong School Pic-nic

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 October 1893 · page 5

ON Saturday there was a muster of 150 persons at Mr. J. Kehoe's public school grounds on the the occasion of the annual pic-nic. The day was bright and warmly…

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A State School Scholar Robs his Teacher

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1893 · page 2

AT the Flemington Court, Edward Bull, 12. years of age, was on Tuesday (the Argus says) charged Witt stealing a gold Waltham watch, valued at £8 10s, the property of his…

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Schoolroom Humor

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1893 · page 6

THE schoolroom is always adding to our stock of harmless gaiety. A Canadian inspector has the responsibility of the latest batch of amusing questions and answers,…

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The Sanitation of Schools

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 October 1893 · page 2

The demand for improved sanitary schools, to which voice has recently been given by Mr. Acland, raises another question, an answer to which…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. "This is true liberty when freeborn men, Having to advise the public mayspeak free." Milton. Saturday, November 11, 1893. the Question of School Pees

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 11 November 1893 · page 2

ON more than one occasion it has been argued in these columns that the abolition of fees in the primary public schools of the colony must come,…

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Drilling School Children

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 11 November 1893 · page 5

DR. Ross asked the Minister for Public Instruction in the Assembly on Wednesday afternoon wheather he was aware that children attending public schools were liable…

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Wesleyan Sabbath School Anniversary

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 11 November 1893 · page 9

THE above will take place on Sunday (tomorrow) at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7.30 p.m. The Rev. J. Calvert will be the preacher, and Mr. James Hoare musical conductor…

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Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 November 1893 · page 8

THE services in connection with the above were held on Sunday last in the church, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The Rev. J. Calvert preached…

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