Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Schools, all years

Sydney · Schools

Schools, 1885

689 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 35

Bathurst School of Arts. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1885 · page 10

A meeting of the subscribers to the School of Arts was hold last night, in the large hall of the institution, at which Mr. James Rutherford, the president, occupied the chair; and there was a fair attendance of members. The annual…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Bathurst School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 February 1885 · page 5

BATHURST, Tuesday. -- At the annual meeting of the School of Arts last night the institution was declared free of debt, The sum of £4000, contracted in 1874, we a cleared off in 1881, and a…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

School of Arts Debating Club

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 February 1885 · page 5

There was large attendance at the meeting of the above club on Monday evening. Mr B, Atkinson Price, vice president, occupied the chair To proposition under discussion which has eogaged…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Library of the School of Arts. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 February 1885 · page 5

Sir,—As a long suffering member of the school of Arts will you kindly allow me space to thank yon for drawing public attention to the condition of the library of that [?] I have seen…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Teachers' Grievances. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 February 1885 · page 5

Sir,--The chronic spirit of discontent which hat been the normal state of Public school [?] for come year past must have an origin. What is the [?] believe it has its [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Sydney High School Entrance Examination. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 February 1885 · page 7

Sir,--It is nearly a month since you gave the result of the above examination, at the same time stating that the names of those who had gained the scholarships (five boys and five girls) would be officially…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Tram Fares for School Children. to the Editor Op the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 February 1885 · page 7

Sir.--I see by a recent " Gazette" notice that school pupils will be entitled to make two journeys with one three penny ticket, over any one section. On the first trip the ticket will be defaced by the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The School of Arts Library. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 February 1885 · page 7

Sir.-- In this morning's issue I notice a letter signed " Member," critielsing the management of the School of Arts. As a member of the institution for [?] five years, I can endorse all be says on the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Bathurst School of Arts. Bathurst

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1885 · page 335

A meeting of the subscribers to the School of Arts was held last night, in the large hall of the institution, at which Mr. James Rutherford, the president, occupied the chair; and there was a fair attendance of members. The annual…

Continued on Trove, page 335 →

The Jews' Free School, London

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1885 · page 317

The following is from an interesting account of the Jews Free School, Bell-lane, Sp[?]talfields, London, which appeared in a recent issue of the Christian World, from the pen of its own correspondent:—"Dr. Stallard, many years…

Continued on Trove, page 317 →

CORRESPONDENCE. Teachers' Grievances. to the Editor of the Sydney Mail

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1885 · page 343

Sir,—In your issue of the 7th instant a paragraph in "News of the Week " refers to teachers' grievances. This appears to have been written in consequence of what took place at a meeting of teachers, held in the Temperance…

Continued on Trove, page 343 →

Teachers' Grievances. To the Editor

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 February 1885 · page 42

SIR,—Kindly permit me, through the medium of your valuable journal, to thoroughly endorse the remarks made by your correspondent "An Old Subscriber," and published in last week's edition of the T. AND C., under the…

Continued on Trove, page 42 →

Chastisement of Children. a Public School Teacher Prosecuted. Port Macquarie

Evening News · Monday 16 February 1885 · page 6

A case of importance to the Education Department came before the local police court on Friday. Donald M'Rae, a public school teacher, at Blackman's Point, was charged with having unduly…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

School of Arts Debating Club

Evening News · Tuesday 17 February 1885 · page 5

The members of the class assembled at the usual hour on Monday night, in the School of Arts. The president occupied the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. A…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

St. Leonands School of Arts

Evening News · Wednesday 18 February 1885 · page 6

Tee ,26th annual general meeting of the members of St. Leonards school of Arts was held in the temporary premises, Miller-street on Monday night. Dr. Ward occupied the chair, and those present were…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Sydney High School

Evening News · Wednesday 18 February 1885 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph

In connection with the recent Sydney High School entrance examination, scholarships have been awarded to the following candidates under 14 years of ago, in the girls' department:—R. Goldsmid,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Opening of St. Mary's New Girls' School. Dr. Moran on the Dynamiters

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 February 1885 · page 6

The large new schoolroom adjoining St. Mary's Cathedral, built for the accomodation of the Sisters of Charity and their pupils, was publicly opened yesterday afternoon by Archbishop Moran…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Parramatta School of Arts. Annual Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1885 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the subscribers to the Parramatta School of Arts, which should have [?] on Friday evening last, again lapsed for want of a quorum. There ware…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Teachers' Grievances. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1885 · page 3

Sir,--In June, 1884, the teachers, who are not provided with residences by the department, were informed that owing to certain deductions having been voted in the Educational Estimates the Minister was…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →