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Schools, 1862

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.] Catholic Denominational Schools. (To the Editor of the Freeman's Journal.)

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 29 October 1862 · page 3

SiR—It appears to me that Mr. Casey's School Report which you lately analysed is not calculated to improve the cause of Catholic Education in this country—speaking for myself I cant incur the…

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Acoustics of New Hall, School of Arts. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 October 1862 · page 8

SIR,—Being present at the meeting of the Tract Society, held last right in the new hall of the School of Arts, and sorted on the outermost form near the entrance. my attention could not fail being drawn to its acoustic qualities,…

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Teachers of Public Schools. to the Editor of the Empire. "Mores Mutantur."

Empire · Tuesday 4 November 1862 · page 8

SIR,—A letter appeared in your columns a short time since, complaining of the conduct of magistrates on some of the country Benches, alleging that the teachers of public schools are allowed to practice as law agents at the…

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Australian Catholic Teachers' Association

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 5 November 1862 · page 5

On Saturday the usual monthly meeting of the Australian Catholic Teachers' Association was held in the school-room,' Kent-street South, the Vice-President, Mr. O'D, Moleny in the chair…

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Balmain National School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 November 1862 · page 5

A PUBLIC meeting was held yesterday in the new school room, Jane-street, Balmain, to celebrate the completion of that building, which is to be brought into use for the National School on Monday next…

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Balmain National School

Sydney Mail · Saturday 8 November 1862 · page 8

A PUBLIC meeting was held on Thursday in the new school room Jane-street Balmain to celebrate the completion of that building which is to be brought into use for the National School on Monday next…

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CORRESPONDENCE. We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.] Catholic Teachers. (To the Editor of the Freeman's Journal.)

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 12 November 1862 · page 5

SIR,—Being one of the many who spent a considerable portion of time on last Saturday in seeking for the Denominational School Board Office, I trust you will allow me a small space in your columns…

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Balmain School of Arts

Empire · Monday 17 November 1862 · page 5

A MEETING of the members of the Balmain School of Arts was held in the hall of the institution, on the evening of 13 [?]h November. The Rev, R. M[?] field was voted to the chair…

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Wesleyan Day and Sabbath Schools, Surry Hills. Laying the Foundation Stone

Empire · Tuesday 18 November 1862 · page 5

THE rooms in the rear of the Wesleyan Chapel, Bourkestreet, having been found insufficient to accommodate the number of children attending the Sabbath[?]school connected with that plaoe of worship, and too small to…

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Newtown Congregational Schoolhouse

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 November 1862 · page 2

THIS building was formally opened on Tuesday evening. There was first a social tea-meeting and afterwards a public meeting. At the latter, Mr. Joy presided. A hymn having been sung, the Rev. Mr. MURRAY…

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Australian Catholic: Teachers' Association

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 22 November 1862 · page 6

On the 1st inst, the usual monthly meeting, of the Australian Catholic Teachers' Association was held in the schoolroom, Kent-street South, the Vice-President, Mr. O'D. Molony in the chair…

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Newton Congregational Schoolhouse

Sydney Mail · Saturday 22 November 1862 · page 4

THIS building was formally opened on Tuesday evening. There was first a special [?]asmeeting and a[?]erwards a public meeting. At the la[?]er, Mr. Joy presided. A hymn having been sung, the Rev. Mr. MORRA[?]…

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Sydney Hebrew School: Annual Dinner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 November 1862 · page 5

THE first annual dinner commemorating the foundation of the Sydney Hebrew School was held, yesterday evening, at the Freemasons' Hall, in York-street, when a large number of gentleman, both of the Hebrew religion and also of the…

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Sydney Hebrew School

Empire · Tuesday 25 November 1862 · page 5

THE First Annual Dinner in aid of the funds of the Sydney Hebrew School, took place last evening, at the Freemasons' Hall, York-street. About two hundred and fifty sat down in the specious ball to a sumptuous repast…

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Sydney Hebrew School: Annual Dinner

Sydney Mail · Saturday 29 November 1862 · page 2

THE first annual dinner commemorating the foundation of the Sidney Hebrew School was held, on Tuesday evening, at the Freemasons' Hall, in York-street, whan a large number of gentlemen, both of the Hebrew religion and also of the…

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Flogging the Schoolmaster on Board H. M. Ship Pioneer. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 December 1862 · page 8

SIR,—I have been credibly informed that this inhuman and brutalising punishment has actually been inflicted, to the amount of three dozen lashes, on the person of the schoolmaster, within the last few days, on board H. M. ship…

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Flogging the Schoolmaster on Board H. M. Ship Pioneer. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 December 1862 · page 3

SIR,—For the relief of these whose feelings were shocked the other day, on reading an account of the above transaction, it is reported that the unfortunate schoolmaster is progressing favourably as regards his health, though the…

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Windsor. [From Our Correspondent.] the School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 December 1862 · page 3

THE first annual meeting of the members of the above institution took place on Monday evening last, in the hall of the building, for the purpose of receiving the report of the committee for the past year, and to elect officers for the…

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Windsor School of Arts. Annual Meeting. [From Our Correspondent.]

Empire · Thursday 11 December 1862 · page 8

DECEMBER 9.—The first annual meeting of the School of Arts was held, pur[?] to advertisement, in the hall of the institution, last evening. There was a good attendance of members, Mr. Walker, M.L.A., presiding. The…

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The Sydney Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 December 1862 · page 7

THE annual distribution of prizes at tho Sydney Grammar School took place yesterday afternoon, in the large sohoolroom of that institution, The interesting proceedings, in which his Excellency the Governor took a prominent part,…

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