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Schools, 1857

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Schedule D. Form of appointment of Teachers, &c. Central Office of Board of Public Instruction, Sydney, day of 18 Mr. (name in full.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 June 1857 · page 3

SIR,—I have the honour to inform you that, in conformity with the Act of Parliament—Victoria, No.—, you have been this day appointed (Teacher or Inspector of Schools, as the case may be) of the (name and situation of the school, or circuit composing the…

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SCHEDULE A. Classification of Teachers, and their Qualifications, Offices, and Salaries

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 June 1857 · page 3

Class A1.—To pass a successful examination in Greek, Latin, French, and German languages; mathematics, chemistry, botany, music, drawings, English composition, grammar, arithmetic, reading, writing. To be eligible for the office of President of Board…

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High School Organization, Chapter 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 June 1857 · page 3

1st. If at any time, after this Act shall come into operation, one or more high schools, or grammar schools, shall be established, each of such schools shall be placed under the management of persons, resident…

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SCHEDULE C. Application to be Examined for a Certificate to act as a Qualified Teacher

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 June 1857 · page 3

I, A. B., of (place of abode), do hereby make application to be examined during the months of —, for a certificate to act as a qualified teacher in the colony of New South Wales: and, as required by the Act of Parliament, — Victoria, No. —, do…

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SCHEDULE B. Form of a Certificate of a Qualified Teacher. Certificate of a Qualified Teacher in the colony of New South Wales—class (see Schedule A.) No.—

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 June 1857 · page 3

In pursuance of the powers vested in us by the Act of Parliament—Victoria, No. —, for examining candidates to act as qualified teachers in the colony of New South Wales, we hereby certify that the beare[?], A. B., passed a successful examination…

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Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 June 1857 · page 5

THE introductory lecture to the winter season was delivered last night, to a large and highly delighted audience, by Dr. Woolley, Principal of the University. Among those present we noticed the Hon. A. M…

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Introductory Lecture at the School of Arts

Empire · Wednesday 24 June 1857 · page 2

The winter season, during which time only lectures are delivered at the School of Arts, was inaugurated last night-by a lecture from Dr. Woolley. At seven o'clock visitors began to arrive, and half an hour…

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School of Arts. Sydney. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Monday 29 June 1857 · page 5

SIR—In the admirable introductory lecture which the Reverend Dr. Woolley delivered to a "full house" on Tuesday evening, the 23rd, and which was published in your own issue of Wednesday morning, the 24th instant…

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Penrith. Church of England School. [From a Correspondent.]

Empire · Monday 29 June 1857 · page 5

On Monday last, the half—yearly examination of the children attending the school at this place, was held at the School-room in Henry-street, in the presence of a crowded assemblage of parents, patrons, and other per…

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School of Arts, Sydney. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Wednesday 1 July 1857 · page 6

SIR—I was considerably amused, and not a [?] annoyed, at "Member's" suggestion of "plates and ladles" being handed round at our weekly lectures in the School of Arts, Should his suggestion be acted upon, I…

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School of Arts.—lecture on Elocution

Empire · Wednesday 1 July 1857 · page 6

Mr. JOHN CONNERY delivered a lecture on Elocution last evening, in the Theatre of the School of Arts. There was a large attendance of members and their families. The lecturer was frequently and warmly…

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The School of Arts. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Friday 3 July 1857 · page 3

SIR—It appoars that an increased and more livery interest has been shewn with regard to this institution since the opening lecture by Dr. Woolley was delivered. The subject of a new building is now being discussed in…

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Mechanics' School of Arts. on the Friendly Intercourse of Nations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 July 1857 · page 5

ON Tuesday, the 7th, the Rev. J. West delivered his lecture on the above subject. He commenced by observing that no study is more calculated to enlarge the mind, to liberate from prejudice, or to excite…

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Windsor. [From Our Correspondent.] School of Arts, &c

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 July 1857 · page 5

ON Wednesday last, at noon, a public meeting of the inhabitants of Windsor and its vicinity was held at the Court House, Windsor, for the purpose of considering and adopting a petition to his Excellency the…

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Mechanics' School of Arts

Empire · Monday 13 July 1857 · page 4

We would direct the attention of members to the importance of the meeting to be held to-night, for the purpose of empowering the committee of the School of Arts to proceed with the…

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The Sydney School of Arts. (From the South Australian Register, June 25.)

Empire · Monday 13 July 1857 · page 6

We have been favoured with a copy of the report of the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts for the last year—a report which was read at the usual annual meeting in February last, but which appears to have…

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Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 July 1857 · page 5

A SPECIAL general meeting of the members of this institution was held last evening, convened for the purpose of giving power to the general committee to take the necessary steps for the erection of a new…

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Mechanics' School of Arts.—the Proposed New Building

Empire · Tuesday 14 July 1857 · page 4

A special general meeting of the members of the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts was held yesterday evening, in the Hall of the Institution, to empower the General Committee take the necessary…

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School of Arts.—professor Smith on Common Salt

Empire · Wednesday 15 July 1857 · page 4

An interesting and instructive lecture was delivered at the School of Arts yesterday evening by Professor Smith, of the University of Sydney, on "Common Salt." The lecturer commenced by referring to the…

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Denominational School Board

Empire · Thursday 16 July 1857 · page 6

Under the recommendation of the Right Reverend the Lord [?]op of Sydney, and with the advice of the Executive Council, his Ex[?]lleney tho Govornor-General has appointod…

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