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Schools, 1880

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The Work of the London School Board

Evening News · Monday 6 December 1880 · page 2

ON the last day of September, Sir CHARLES Reed, the chairman of the London School Board, made a detailed statement of the work of the Board during the ten years…

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Board Schools and Voluntary Schools in England. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 December 1880 · page 7

Sir,—I fear that I shall not stand well in your opinion as a student of the Herald when I confess to not having been aware until yesterday that the Rev. Mr. Forsaith had written on this, subject in your paper of Wednesday, in last…

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School of Arts Debating Club

Evening News · Tuesday 7 December 1880 · page 3

A meeting of the School of Arts Debating Club was held was their rooms at the building last evening. Mr. T. Gray presiding. The notion under discussion was "That the Government proposal to…

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London Schools. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 December 1880 · page 7

Sir,—May I trespass on your valuable space once more A fellow graduate of mine, hailing from the grand old Alma Mater on the banks of reedy Cam, has expressed himself in your columns as unable to credit a statement I…

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School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 December 1880 · page 6

At the School of Arts, yestrrday evening, Mr. J. Churchill Fisher's Juvenile Cheir repeated the favourite cantata "The Flower Queen" in the presence of a large and appreciative audience. The cantata was rendered…

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School Exhibitions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 December 1880 · page 3

On Tuesday last the annual exhibition and dramatic entertainment given by St. Vincent's School, Sydney, came off with more than usual ecldt. The assemblage was large and highly respectable. It included, amongst…

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St. Joseph's High School, Monte Ollveto, Woollahra

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 11 December 1880 · page 15

The first annual Christmas inhibition in connection with the excellent scholastic establishment conducted by the Sisters of Charity at Woollahra took place on Thursday afternoon, and was in…

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The Educational Establishments. St. Vincent's School, Victoria-street

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 11 December 1880 · page 15

THE exhibition of fancy work find dramatic entertainment, which take place annually at, Christmas time in connection with this excellent scholastic institution, conducted by the Sisters of…

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Board Schools and Voluntary, Schools in England. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 December 1880 · page 3

Sir,—I must ask permission to reply to Mr. Alexander Gordon's letter published in your columns yesterday (December 6), but dated November 30. I am sorry you could not find room for the speech of the…

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School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 December 1880 · page 5

On Monday evening a complimentary benefit will be given at this place of amusement to Miss Maggie Oliver, the popular Australian actress. The benefit has been organized by the Mercantile Dramatic Company, and the…

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School of Arts, Ashfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 December 1880 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon the ceremony of la) rag the foun— dation stone of the new school of Arts, Ashfield, was successfully performed by Mrs. J. H. Goodlet, in the presence of a large assemblage of persons. Amongst those present on…

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The New School of Arts, Ashfield

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 December 1880 · page 3

The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new School of Arts, at Ashfield, was performed on Saturday afternoon, by Mrs. John Goodlet, in the presence of a large concourse of people…

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Elocution in Public Schools

Evening News · Tuesday 14 December 1880 · page 2

Yesterday, by the courtesy of the head teacher. Mr. Dettman (says the WESTERN INDEPENDENT of this morning), we had the pleasure of inspecting the public school of this town, in company with Mr. M…

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School of Arts, Ashfield

Evening News · Tuesday 14 December 1880 · page 2

The foundation stone of the proposed School of Arta was laid on Saturday afternoon by Mrs. J. H. Goodlet in the presence of a large number of visitors. including Dr. Badham. Mr. J. H. Goodlet,…

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School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 December 1880 · page 6

In consequence of the approach of Miss Maggie Oliver's departure to Tasmania to fulfil a professional engagement there, it was resolved to give her a farewell benefit; and the resolution was carried into effect in a very worthy manner…

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Liverpool Convent School

Evening News · Wednesday 15 December 1880 · page 3

The first annual examination in connection with Lorretto Convent, Liverpool, came off yesterday, and was very creditable to both teachers and scholars. Great praise is due to the head mistress sister Mary…

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School Exhibitions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 December 1880 · page 7

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Marist Brothers' R.C. School. Harrington-street, took place yesterday forendon, in the presence of Archbishop Vaugh[?]., Dr. Torregianni (Bishop of Armidale), Rev…

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Latest Telegrams. Grafton Grammar School Grafton

Evening News · Thursday 16 December 1880 · page 2

The annual speech day and distribution of prizes took place to-day at the School of Arts. Mr. Frank Morrie was in the chair, and the Hall was crowded to excess. The state of proficiency…

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REGULATIONS for High Schools and Superior Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 December 1880 · page 7

A supploment to the Government Gazette, published yesterday, contains the regulations framed by the Department of Public Instruction for the establishment of High schools, Superior Public Schools, and for the appointment…

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School Exhibitions. Newington College

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 December 1880 · page 7

A distribution of prizes, in connection with the examination of students at Newington College, took place at the college, yesterday afternoon. The event, which was made the occasion of some ceremony, was witnessed by a large…

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