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Schools, 1885

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New School-church at Auburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 December 1885 · page 3

On Saturday the corner-stone of a school-church to be erected at Auburn was laid by the Bishop of Sydney. Between 50 aud 60 persons were present on the occasion, and amongst them were the Rev. Canon Gunther, the Rev…

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Sydney High Schools. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 December 1885 · page 3

Sir,—Mr. Bean in his annual report ot All Saints' College, Bathurst, alludes to the "competitive cagerness " displayed by the Sydney High schools. If by this term Mr. Bean means that we are eagar to…

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New Jesuit School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 December 1885 · page 3

The foundation stone of a new school building, to be erected in connection with St. Aloysius' College, S.J., Auburn, Bourke-street, Surry Hills, was laid by Cardinal Moran yesterday afternoon. About 150 persons attended the…

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St. Phillips School Chc[?], Aub[?]

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 December 1885 · page 6

The Pr[?]mate on [?] co[?] Aubarn, in the presence of [?] u[?]ding, which [?]…

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Petersham Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 December 1885 · page 5

The infants' department of the Petersham Superior Public School was the scene of a very enjoyable meeting on the afternoon of Thursday last. The occasion was the breaking up…

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St. John's, Darlinghurst, Parochial School

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 December 1885 · page 5

On Friday the distribution of prizes was made. The schoolroom was prettily decorated by the ladies and friends who take such a warm interest in this parish school, and the parents of…

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Glen Innes School. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 December 1885 · page 5

GLEN INNES, Saturday.--The breaking-up of the public school took place yesterday, when about 250 children were present. There were over 100 spectators. The Mayor, Dr. Wrighley,…

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Wollongong Grammar School. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 December 1885 · page 5

WOLLONGONG, Saturday.--The distribution of prizes in connection with the closing of the Wollongong Grammar School for Christmas holiday took place at that institution on…

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Bay-street Ragged School

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 December 1885 · page 5

The children of the Bay-street (Glebe) Ragged School were on Friday last, with their teachers, entertained at St. Andrew's College, by Principal Kinross. The afternoon was spent in the…

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School Celebrations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 December 1885 · page 5

The annual distribution of prizes, &c., in connection with the Ryde Public School took place on the 17th instant. There was a large number of visitors, comprising the resident ministers, and many of the most influential persons of…

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Cardinal Moran and Aour Public Schools. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 December 1885 · page 9

Sir,—In the Sydney Morning Herald of the 12th instant there is a report of an address delivered by Cardinal Moran at the annual distribution of prizes to the pupils of the Marist Brothers, which I have read with astonishment and…

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Lotaville School

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 December 1885 · page 6

The annual concert and distribution of prizes and certificates in connection with Lotaville school, Belmore-road, Randwick, took place at the Town-hall, Randwick, last evening. There…

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Public School Teachers. Mutual Insurance Association

Evening News · Wednesday 23 December 1885 · page 6

The annual meeting in connection with the Teachers' Mutual Insurance Association was held in the Fort-street School yesterday. Mr. j. Wright, principal of the Training school, presided. There was not…

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[?]. St. Bernard R.C. School

Evening News · Wednesday 23 December 1885 · page 3

The pupils of this school at Botany gave a very enjoyable entertainment in the schoolroom on Mon­day last. The hall was nicely decorated with the usual Christmas greetings. There was a large…

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New Wesleyan School-church, Croydon

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 December 1885 · page 6

On Saturday last the memorial stone of a new Wesleyan school-church at Croydon was laid before a considerable number of spectators. Though the Burwood and Ashfield churches are within reach on either side, it has been judged…

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Teachers' Mutual Insurance Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 December 1885 · page 6
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The annual meeting of the Teachers' Mutual Insurance Association was held at the Model Public School, Fortstreet, yesterday, Mr. J. Wright, Principal of the Training School, in the chair. The Under-Secretary, Department of…

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Christmas School Gatherings. Seven-hills Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 December 1885 · page 5

The ceremony of breaking up the Seven-hills school for the midsummer vacation took place on Friday last. Mr. George Pearce, J.P., who presented the whole of the prizes (34 in…

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Convent High School

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 December 1885 · page 5

The annual Christmas entertainment and distribution of prizes in connection with the high school attached to the Convent of the Good Samaritan, Pitt- street, took place yesterday…

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Wesleyan School-church at Croydon

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 December 1885 · page 7

On Saturday last the memorial-stone of a Wesleyan school-church at Croydon was laid before a considerable gathering of interested spectators. The increasing population of this…

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