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Schools, 1868

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Public Schools. Withdrawal of Certificates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 May 1868 · page 5

THE Council of Education has recently determined to exercise the power contained in the 28th section of the Public Schools Act, and withdraw certificates from a number of schools at which the average attendance of…

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Withdrawal of Certificates From Denominational Schools

Empire · Wednesday 27 May 1868 · page 2

[We publish below a return of the names of schools from which certificates will be withdrawn on the 30th June next by the Council of Education, together with a specimen of the circular forwarded to the parties…

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Mr. Parkes and the Waratah School. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 May 1868 · page 5

SIR,—The President of the Council of Education has referred several times lately in glowing terms of the wonderful success of the Public schools under the Educational Act, of which he is the parent…

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New Zealand. Visit of His Excellency. the Governor and Lady Bowen to the Conventual Schools of Mount St. Mary's

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 May 1868 · page 2

On Saturday last his Excellency and Lady Bowen visited the schools of the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of the Holy" Family, Mount St. Mary. They were accompanied by Miss…

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Mr. Parkes and the Public School at Goulburn. To the Editor of the Southern Argus

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 May 1868 · page 7

SIR,—Your leading article in the Argus of Wednesday last, on the opening of the public school here, has thrown considerable light on the subject, and has materially assisted in…

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Public Schools. Withdrawal of Certificates

Sydney Mail · Saturday 30 May 1868 · page 6

THE Council of Education has recently determined to exercise the power contained in the 28th section of the Public Schools Act, and withdraw certificates from a number of schools at which the average attendance of…

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Cricket. Grammar School v. Great North[?]n

Sydney Mail · Saturday 30 May 1868 · page 8

A CRICKET match was commenced on last Saturday week, between the above clubs, which terminated last Saturday (as will be seen by the score which follows) in favour of the former, with six wickets to spare:—…

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School of Industry[?] Fancy Dress Ball

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 June 1868 · page 5

ESTABLISHED as long ago as the year 1826—"when George the Fourth was King" in England, and this now great and prosperous colony but little better than a straggling penal sottlement,—the…

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School of Industry: Fancy Dress Ball

Sydney Mail · Saturday 6 June 1868 · page 9

ESTABLISHED as long ago as the year 1826—"when George the Fourth was King" in England, and this now great and prosperous colony but little better than a straggling penal settlement,—the…

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The Public School Penrith

Empire · Monday 8 June 1868 · page 2

A numerously attended tea meeting of the friends of the Public school at Penrith was held on Friday ov£ning last, in the large concert room attached to Mr, Boatson's Hotol, The £olrec was succe£ded by a public…

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Meeting of Teachers Superannuation Scheme, and Provision for the Family of the Late Mr. William Rose

Empire · Monday 8 June 1868 · page 3

A large meeting of teachers connected with the Council of Education was held at 11 o'clock on Saturday, to consider the propriety of establishing a superannuation fund…

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Meeting at Penrith. Public School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 June 1868 · page 2

A LARGE public meeting was held on Friday evening, in the assembly-room of Beatson's Hotel, to celebrate the establishment of a Public school in that town. The Hon. the Colonial Secretary was present by invitation…

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Superannuation of Teachers. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Thursday 11 June 1868 · page 3

Sir,—A bad cold prevented my attendance at the meeting on Saturday last, when this subject was under discussion. As I have something to say on it, perhaps you will kindly afford me space to state my views on…

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Public Schools. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Saturday 13 June 1868 · page 8

Sir,—In reference to your sensible and appropriate remarks, a fow days since—remarks which I hope will have their due effect in the proper quarter—upon the position and prospects of the Public School teacher…

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Camden College School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 June 1868 · page 5

THE half-yearly distribution of prizes in connection with the Camden College School took place yesterday. In the absence of tho Rev. John West, Mr. Joseph Thompson presided…

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The Sydney Hebrew School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 June 1868 · page 5

A grand fancy and full dress ball, in aid of the Sydney Hebrew School, was given in the Masonic Hall last night, and was in all respects pecuniary and otherwise a great success. The charitable institution intended to be…

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Fancy Dress Ball in Aid of the Sydney Hebrew School

Empire · Friday 19 June 1868 · page 2

Almost every denomination of Christians in Sydney has its charity school, and the school of the Hebrew citizens reflects the highest honour upon its first projectors, and continuous supporters. This school,…

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The Sydney Hebrew School

Sydney Mail · Saturday 20 June 1868 · page 13

A grand fancy and full dress ball, in aid of the Sydney Hebrew School, was given in the Masonic Hall on Thursday, and was in all respects pecuniary and otherwise a great success. The charitable institution intended to be…

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Camden College School

Sydney Mail · Saturday 20 June 1868 · page 13

The half-yearly distribution of prizes in connection with the Camden College School took place on Thursday. In the absence of the Rev. John West, Mr. Joseph Thompson presided…

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Superannuation of Teachers. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Monday 22 June 1868 · page 3

Sir,—Before teachers commit themselves to any scheme for superannuation I would advise them to "mark, learn, and digest" the working of the Superannuation Act of 1864. Who are those who have…

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