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689 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 35
THERE was a large and enthusiastic gathering at St. Bede's Good Samaritan Convent, Oxford-street, Newtown, on Sunday afternoon, the occasion of the assemblage being the laying of the foundation…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →The Parramatta-street Public schools, which have just been completed, and which were described in yesterday's Herald, were formally opened yesterday by the Hon W. J. Trickett, Minister for Public Instruction. The event…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →On Saturday afternoon Archbishop Moran laid the foundation-stone of a new church-school to be erected in proximity to St. Peter's Church, Surry Hills. The building will cost when finished about £2800. In the…
Continued on Trove, page 1259 →The late Archbishop Vaughan was very zealous for schools in which the catholic atmosphere could be continually breathed. He prudently however concealed the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The two splendid structures which have been erected by the State on the Blackfriars Estate for the purposes of national schools were formally opened yesterday by the Minister for Public…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The second annual meeting of St. John’s Junior Grammar School Athletic Club will take place on the Parramatta Alfred Cricket Ground this afternoon, commencing at 1 o’clock. There are fourteen events…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In the Victorian State schools last year, out of 85,000 pupi[?]s, only 184 were taught history, and they had to pay for the instruction, because this was an extra subject. It is now (says the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →IN consequence of the inclement nature of the weather at the latter end of last week St. John’s Junior Grammar. School sports, which were to have taken place on Saturday afternoon, were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE attendance of pupils at the Granville Public school has increased at such a rapid rate that it has been found a matter of great difficulty to provide accommodation for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Despite the heavy rain, there was a large attendance last night in the New Masonic Hall. The occasion was a concert by 160 children belonging to the Fort-street schools in aid of their prize fund. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sir,—I have to thank yon for the extended notice you have given my action re moving for the returns in regard to the students of Fort-street public school. I am not surprised at its bitterness, as it is in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →List night the pupils of the Fort-street Model Public School gave a concert in the Masonic hall, Castlereagh street, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the prize fund in connection with the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sir,—The recent regulation relating to the subjects of examination for teachers and pupil teachers is worthy of notice, as evidencing a decided advance in the administration of the Public Instruction Department. I shall not refer to the…
Continued on Trove, page 1298 →THE school was closed for the three weeks mid-winter holidays on last Friday week. The girls' school was very tastefully decorated with banners and flowers, and around the walls and along the desks…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The athletic sports in connection with the East Maitland Grammar School pupils on Wednesday were very successful. The results were as follows:—Champion Race,—J. Button 1. Handicap, 75yds.—French 1. Banning High…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Murdo Macleod, 12 years of age, a pupil in the Ullapool public school, has been committed for trial in Dingwall, Scotland, on a charge of having caused the death of a boy 9 years of age named Mackenzie…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Among the few schools which have survived the withdrawal of State assistance, the one with the longest record is perhaps that connected with Christ Church School, in Pitt-street South. Twenty-five…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →It is always satisfactory, in this age of progress, to notice fresh indications of the march of education in our midst, and it is with great pleasure that we draw attention to the very…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →When the educational conflict was fought and won, Dr. Vaughan resolved to maintain his denominational schools, and as quickly as possible extend their number…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A CORRESPONDENT says:—“ The committee of the Granville School of Arts will either have to keep pace with the times and enlarge the building or else make some alterations in it…
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