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547 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 28
Sir,—Will you allow me to remark that, " On-Looker," whose letter appeared on the 1st instant, must have been looking at school matters through a dense medium of fog, or with an " evil eye." Ile asks, " is it not a fact that the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sir,--As you kindly inserted my last communication on this subject perhaps you will oblige the by allowing me space to notice further the Heralds article of the 21st June last, hearing on this subject…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Many months ago the foundation stone of the Burwood Town Hall was laid by the Hon. Lady Robinson amid m[?]eclat. Since then the building of the spacious and handsome structure has been almost…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →We understand that the trustees of the Sydney Grammar School hays addressed a communication to Bishop Quinn, of Bathurst, asking of him an explanation of his statement that Mr. Kenna's son had been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A meeting of the members of St. Anne's Church was held in the School-house on Tuesday evening, the 8th instant, respecting matters connected with the day school. The Rev. R. L. King occupied the chair. The Rev. H. Britten,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →THE Council of Education has little reason to congratulate itself on the front which its apologists in the House of Assembly made to the attack of Mr. Stuart…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The annual distribution of prizes took place on Friday afternoon the 27th June. The large room of this beautiful school was filled by the children and visitors. Among them where the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →IT is of little consequence to us that the cause of the recent renew of a determination to close the Certified Denominational Church of England school at Ryde should…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE breaking up of the All Saints day. school was celebrated on last Friday evening, the 4th instant, with very great eclat. During the day the busy fingers of a number of ladies who take…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →We understand that one of the most important pastoral latter ever issued in the archdiecose of Sydney has been prepared by His Grace the Archbishop and the other Bishops, and only awaits the signature of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →An entertainment was given at the School of Arts, last night, in aid of the brass band of the Volunteer Fire Brigade, No. 2. The hall was crowded, and the performances were of a very pleasing character. The programme…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sir,—Of late I have been made aware that in connection with certain Public schools certain clergymen and other religious teachers are giving religious instruction to children of religious persuasions differing from their own. But at the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Sir,—It is gratifying to notice the many Public Schools just erected and in course of erection, and the Council of Education deserve the commendation of all for their efforts to afford our children good accommodation, but…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Zealandia exhibition at the School of Arts was fairly patronized last night, and the different views and mechanical effects were received with considerable favour by the audience. Mr. Shaw Cross contributed to the enjoyment of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The exhibition of New Zealand views and mechanical effects met with a fair share of patronage on Saturday night, and those present were, to all appearances, entertained to a considerable degree. The evening's amusement…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sir,--Your correspondent "A Victorian" is quite right, as I take it, in saying that "unless any contemplated system be widely different from the uniform systems of purely secular education which…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The entertainment given at the School of Arts last night, under the name of the "Zealandia Exhibition," is extremely worthy of notice. It consists of a large number of beautiful representations from the pencil of Mr. J. S…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →In the Assembly Mr. Buchanan this morning asked the Minister of Justice and Public Instruction whether it was true, as had been stated, that Mr. Kenna, a pupil attending the Sydney Grammar…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Our much-respected Bishop. the Right Rev. Dr.MacCarthy, arrived at Mallow by the 10.30 train from Cork, and proceeded to Archdeacon P'Reagan's residence. His…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Zealandia Exhibition at the School of Arts last night was moderately well attended, and those present seemed greatly pleased with the different views and mechanical effects exhibited. It is understood that the exhibition has…
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