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Schools, 1898

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Alderman Davis at Nowra. Address at the School of Arts. a Champion of Federation. Mr. Lyne Severely Criticised

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 2

On Thursday night Alderman Davis, who is offering himself for selection by the local P[?]tectionist League as a candidate at the coming Parliamentary election, addressed a meeting in…

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Berry School of Arts

The Berry Register and Kangaroo Valley and South Coast Farmer · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 2

THE next debate will be held on Tuesday, 3rd May, when Mr. L. B sgard, Minister for Defence, will move the following resolutions : 1. That it shall be compulsory for all males…

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Death of a Dudley Schoolmaster

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 6 May 1898 · page 2

THE following extracts from the “ Dudley Herald,” in reference to the death of Mr. W. T. Mason, a brother of Mr. A. J. Mason, of our town, will be read with interest:—…

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Termeil Public School Picnic

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 7 May 1898 · page 4

The annual picnic in connection with the Termeil Public school van held on Wednesday last, in Mr. J. M'Leau's paddock, kindly lent for the occasion. The weather was none too…

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Shoalhaven District Public Schools’ Athletic Association

The Berry Register and Kangaroo Valley and South Coast Farmer · Saturday 28 May 1898 · page 3

THE annual meeting of the above association was held at the Nowra Public School on Saturday. Mr. G. Thornton, sen. (Vice-President), presided in the absence of the President (Mr…

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Smoke Concert at the School of Arts. Teachers and Cricketers Entertain Mr. Thornton

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 1 June 1898 · page 2

On Thursday evening, at the Nowra School of Arts, the teachers and cricketers of the district entertained Mr. Tooraton at a smoke concert. Mr. T. Marriott occupied the chair, and…

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Departure of Mr. Gen. Tho[?]ton. an Interesting Ceremony at the Nowra Public School

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 1 June 1898 · page 2

As briefly intimated in our last issue, the Nowra Public School was the scene of an interesting function on the afternoon of Friday last, when, at the close of school [?] for the day,…

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Bega School of Arts Debating Club. (Communicated.)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 4

THE opening debate this session, “That the acceptance of the Commonwealth Bill is for the best interests of New South Wales,” proved attractive and…

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Bega School of Arts Ball

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 3

THE Bega School of Arts Ball took place last Wednesday night, and a committee of ladies interested in the institution, carried out all arrangements for this, the most…

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School Mistakes

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 June 1898 · page 4

The Rev. Harris Coben, in the current number of "Young Ierael," supplements the Rev. A.A. Green's article on replies at school examinations in the same magazine…

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Bemboka School of Arts Ball. (From our Correspondent.)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 2

THE Bemboka School of Arts Annual Ball took place on Tuesday night last, and, as was fully expected from the fact that the ball room has recently been enlarged and…

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Bega School of Arts Debating Club

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 3

THE above club met on Friday evening last, to determine “whether America was justified in declaring war against Spain.” The debate proved a good one, and excited…

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Nowra School of Arts. Half-yearly Meeting

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 2

On Thursday night the half-yearly meeting of members of the Nowra School of Arts was held in the large hall. Mr W. P. Blackmore, president of the institution, presided, and there…

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The Political Campaign. Just Before the Battle. Mr. David Davis at the Nowra School of Arts. a Big Meeting and an Enthusiastic Reception. Unanimous Vote of Confidence. Says He Has a "Soft Thing On."

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 27 July 1898 · page 2

On Tuesday night the School of Arts Hall was packed to the door on the occasion of Mr. David Davis addressing his final meeting in Nowra prior to the polling day. Long before 8…

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The Final Meeting. Mr. Morton at Nowra. Great Meeting in the School of Arts Last Night

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 27 July 1898 · page 2

Mr. P. H. Morton addressed the doctors in the Nowra School of Arts last night, and had a most hearty reception. The am[?]ence was large and enthusiastic, and the candidate spoke at…

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School of Arts Bazaar

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 5

The Bazaar, in aid of the Improvement Fund of the School of Arts, opened on Thursday last, and has met with a gratifying measure of success. This is not to be…

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School of Arts Bazaar

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 13 August 1898 · page 8

The closing night of the School of Arts bazaar was a very busy one for the stall-holders and their assistants. The attendance was large—by far the largest during…

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The Natural School Shin Sobraon

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 7 September 1898 · page 2

We are indebted to the Superintendent, Capt. W. E. Mason, for the blue book of his ship and its "crow" for the year ended April 1898. It is not unusual to say that "blue books" are…

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The Racing Mania in Public Schools

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 2

We have received from the secretary of what is termed " The Public Schools' Athletic Association" what the silhouette venders of horse racing clubs' literature…

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The Racing Mania in Public Schools. (To the Editor.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 2

In your issue of the 17th instant appeared an article on "The racing mania in Public Schools." Now, sir I'm a bit of a humo[?]rist myself, and can see "as plain as pikestaffs"…

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