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Schools, 1861

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The Sydney Ragged School

Sydney Mail · Saturday 4 May 1861 · page 6

THE meeting in favour of the Ragged school of this city will naturally suggest the enquiry—how comes it to pass that such institutions should be necessary in New South Wales? In…

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The School of Arts. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Monday 6 May 1861 · page 3

SIR,—While the apathy that prevaila among those, in authority at the School of Arts is so great, that no signs have yet been given of arrangements even for weekly lectures during the winter season, I can hardly hope that…

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School of Arts. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Tuesday 7 May 1861 · page 8

SIR.—I beg the favour of a little of your space to draw the attebtion of the Committee of the School of Arts to the debsting clase, which is now being so thsmefully abused by some speskers, that it is a question with some…

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

Empire · Thursday 9 May 1861 · page 3

SIR,—A correspondent under the nom de plume of "A Spectator," begs "a little of your space to draw the attention of the committee of the School of Arts, to the debating class, which is said to be shamefully abused,"…

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The School of Arts. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Thursday 9 May 1861 · page 3

SIR,—Were the communications of your correspondent "Nemo" to pass unchallenged, it might be supposed by some that the observations which they contain, having reference to the School of Arts, were warranted…

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

Empire · Friday 10 May 1861 · page 2

SIR,—I feel much obliged to "A Lover of Truth of his corrohoration of my statement respecting the advantage that is taken of the School of Arts Debating Class to propagate those pernicious principles. My fear was that…

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Ragged and Industrial School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 May 1861 · page 4

THE first anniversary of the Sussex-street Ragged and Industrial School was held yesterday evening in the Temperance Hall. The hall and gallery were crowded. Among these present were his Excellency Sir John Young,…

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The School of Arts. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Tuesday 14 May 1861 · page 3

SIR,—In your issue of the 9th instant, I made a few comments or remarks put forth by your very pious and very illogical correspondent "A Spectator." Supposing that religious subjects were discuissed at the S[?]boel of…

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Sussex-street Ragged and Industrial School

Empire · Tuesday 14 May 1861 · page 8

THE first anniversary meeting of this institution was held yesterday evening at the Temperance Hall. The attendance was numerous and respectable. On the platform we noticed the following gentlemen:…

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Ragged and Industrial School

The Australian Home Companion and Band of Hope Journal · Saturday 18 May 1861 · page 18

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(Copy.) Sydney Grammer School, Thursday Morning, [?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 8

My Dear Sir,—When I took up the newspaper this morning, I saw with dismay that the public meeting on behalf of the Gymnasium had been held. I cannot account for the delusion under which I lay, that this day (Thursday), was the day appointed;…

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St. Bede's School, Appin

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 May 1861 · page 3

On Monday, May 20th, an examination of the children of St. Bede's School, Appin, took place, and prizes, which consisted of very beautifully bound books, were distributed among the…

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A Nautical School. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 May 1861 · page 2

SIR,—My very long connection with the mercantile and shipping interests of this port, and of the colony, whether in official capacity or as one directly concerned, will, perhaps, induce you to afford me some…

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The Locomotive Engine: a Lecture, delivered at the Carnpbelltown School of Arts. Engineer and Locomotive Superintendent Railway Department, New South Wales

The Australian Home Companion and Band of Hope Journal · Saturday 1 June 1861 · page 20

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Nautical School. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 June 1861 · page 5

SIR,—I am happy to have reason to believe that the remarks on this subject which you did me the favour to publish last week have already met with considerable attention, and I now propose to follow up the…

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Australian Catholtic Teachers' Association

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 5 June 1861 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of this Association, to receive subscriptions and for the transaction of the general business of the Society, was held in the school-room of St. Benedict's on Saturday—Mr…

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Nautical School Expenses. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 June 1861 · page 8

SIR,—It has been suggested to me that as the Government of the colony is to provide for assisted immigration, the vessel I hope to see provided by the Home Government for a nautical school, might be made use…

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School of Arms

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 8 June 1861 · page 2

On Wednesday evening Professor Parker gave an invitation to his friends, for one of his scientific exhibitions, at the School of Arts; but in consequence of the very unpropitious weather, the attendance was not as…

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Paddington Wesleyan Sabbath School

Empire · Wednesday 12 June 1861 · page 5

On Monday evening the anniversary of the Padington Wesleyan Sabbath School was celebrated by a public tea meeting, held in the chapel in that suburb. The building was well filled, and all present, as usual, seemded to…

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The Locomotive Engine: a Lecture, delivered at the Compbelltown School of Arts. Engineer and Locomotive Superintendent Railway Department, New South Wales

The Australian Home Companion and Band of Hope Journal · Saturday 15 June 1861 · page 18

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