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Schools, 1886

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Maitland Schools. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 December 1886 · page 6

WEST MAILAND, Thursday.--A most successful musical entertainment was given by the pupils of the West Maitland Dominican Convent on Tuesday evening, prior to their…

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Windsor Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 December 1886 · page 8

On Tuesday afternoon last an interesting ceremony took place after the results of the annual examinations had been detailed by the head master, the Rev. B. Keenan. A handsome, and valuable gold albert chain and a grand…

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Sunday School Concert

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 2

The concert held at the Temperance Hall on Friday evening, December 10th, was not a financial success owing no doubt to the very changeable weather. As it was the…

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At St. Vincent's Convent High School

Evening News · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 4

The new school buildings attached to the convent of the Sisters of Charity, in Victoria-street, the cost of which has been over £13,000, were officially opened and blessed by Cardinal Moran on Thursday…

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Sydney Grammar School. Distribution of Prizes

Evening News · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 4

The annual distribution of the prices in connection with this school took place on Friday afternoon. The school hall was gaily decorated, and there was a large attendance. Judge Windeyer occupied the…

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New School-church, Marrickville

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 16

ON Christmas Day his Eminence the Cardinal-Archbishop will solemnly bless and open the new school-church at Leichhardt. Low Mass will be said at 11 o'clock by the Rev. Father Doyle, and…

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The Superior Public School, Leichhardt

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 2

The pupils of the above school, assisted by several ladies and gentlemen, gave a concert in the Albert Hall un Wednesday evening the proceeds being devoted to the purchase of…

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The Cleveland-street Superior School Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 15

The New Masonic Hall was crowded in every part last evening—the platform by a very large number of girls varying apparently from 7 to 17, and the hall by enthusiastic listeners. His Excellency the Governor and Lady…

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Church of England Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 11

The annual distribution of prizes among the children attending the Church of England Grammar school, Churchhill, was carried out in the large schoolroom yesterday afternoon, in the presence of the pupils, their…

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Sydney Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 11

The large hall of the Sydney Grammar School was densely crowded yesterday afternoon on the occasion of the annual distribution of prizes to the students. His Excellency the Governor and Lady Carrington arrived…

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Young Folks Three Little Boys from School

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 18

Three little boys from school are we, Bound to go on a terrible spree, Armed to the teeth are all we three— Three little boys from school…

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Catalogue to the School of Arts Library

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 9

There has just been issued from the library of the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts a supplementary catalogue of the works added during the last 12 months. This catalogue…

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Speech Days. Sydney Grammar School

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 5

Yesterday afternoon his Excellency the Governor, Lord Carrington, presented the prizes at the annual gathering of the Sydney Grammar School held in connection with the…

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Windsor Grammar School

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 8

ON Tuesday afternoon last an interesting ceremony took place after the results of the annual examinations had been detailed by the Headmaster of this school (Captain the Rev. B…

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Breaking up for the Holidays. St. John’s Junior Grammar School

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 8

THE presentation of pri[?]es to the pupils of St John’s Junior Grammar School, prior to the breaking up for the Christmas holidays, took place in the schoolroom on…

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A School Wanted

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 4

THE deputation which waited on the Minister for Public Instruction yesterday week in reference to the urgent need for a school in Pitt Row…

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School of Arts

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 3

DURING the past week the library at the School of Arts has been considerably augmented by new and popular works. The books authorised at the last committee meeting have…

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Church of England Grammar School

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 December 1886 · page 7

The annual distribution of prizes at the Church of England Grammar School, Church hill, was made on Friday afternoon by the Rev. W. A. Charlton, when the Revs…

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Speech Days. Sandringham Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 December 1886 · page 7

On Thursday, the 16th inst., the annual distribution of prizes took place at Sandringham and San Souci Public School. About a fortnight ago subscription lists were sent round and the…

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Teachers' Mutual Insurance Association

Evening News · Wednesday 22 December 1886 · page 5

The annual meeting of this association was held in the Practising School, Fort-street, at noon on Tuesday. In the absence of Mr. E. Johnson, president, Mr. J. Wright, principal of the…

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