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Schools, 1887

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Formal Opening off Smith-street School

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1887 · page 4

The above event took place on Monday, afternoon, the Minister of education, the Hon. James Inglis, officiating. Shortly after half-past two the large upper room…

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Wesleyan Sunday School Leichhardt

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1887 · page 2

On Monday last a re-union of scholars and teachers connected with the above Sunday school, took place, chair being occupied by Mr. J. Blackmore. An excellent programme…

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Free Passes to School Children. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 July 1887 · page 7

Sir,—Under this heading, in your issue of the 20th, "A Frequont Sufferer" complains of the nuisance to first-class passengers school children are. He also makes incorrect statements, which I desire to rectify…

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Deputations. Public School for Rockdale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 July 1887 · page 8

Yesterday a deputation, introduced by Mr. Hutchibon, M.L.A., and consisting of Mr. W. L. Davis, M.L.A., Mr. W. G. Judd (Mayor of West Botany), and Aldermen Smyth, Cook, Jeeves, Godfrey, and Green, waited upon…

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Chemistry and Country Schools of Art. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 July 1887 · page 10

Sir,--As Professor Liversidge, who is now in London, is making extensive enquires into the latest discoveries in chemistry and allied subjects, would it not be a good opportunity for…

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West Maitland School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 July 1887 · page 4

WEST MAITLAND, Saturday.-- The extensive alterations in progress at the West Maitland School of Arts for some little time past are now rapidly drawing towards completion. The…

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State School Instruction on Alcohol

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 July 1887 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Monday.--To-day a depuration consisting of the exeative of the South Asstrdam Alhance, [?] on the Minister for Education, with reference to giving instruction…

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Glebe School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 July 1887 · page 7

The Glebe School of Arts held their annual meeting at the Glebe Town-hall last evening, Alderman P.C. Lucas presided, and there was only about a dozen present. The hon. secretary…

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Penrith Public School Cadets

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 July 1887 · page 4

On Saturday last the cadets mustered, to the number of about 30, to enjoy a day's shooting at the Emu Butts. The day was fine, keen, and bracing, King Sol smiling…

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Competitive Examinations in Our Roman Catholic Schools. (To the Editor.)

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 July 1887 · page 14

SIR,—The idea of trying to establish the above has been occupying my mind for some time, and now, Mr. Editor, with your kind permission, I venture to bring the matter before the public and…

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Camden Park Public School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 July 1887 · page 8

Some of the residents of Camden Park; waited on the Minister of Public Instruction yesterday, in reference to the site determined on by the department for the erection of a new school in that place. The deputation wished to have…

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Public School for Camden Park

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 July 1887 · page 10

A number of residents of Camden Hark waited upon the Minister for Public Instruction yesterday, to ask that a site might be granted for a new public school in the district…

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Tea Meeting and Concert at St. Patrick’s Schoolroom

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 July 1887 · page 1

ON Wednesday evening last a tea meeting and concert took place as above. The affair was inaugurated for the purpose of providing funds for the purchase of furniture for the…

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Champion Schools Race. the St. Ignatius College Chew. (See Portraits on Page 241.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 July 1887 · page 33

A SYDNEY CHAMPION SCHOOLS CREW. THE ST. IGNATIUS COLLEGE FOUR. To trace the origin of the now celebrated Sohools Bace. it is necessary to refer our readers book to the year 1882,…

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School of Arts Debating Club

Evening News · Tuesday 2 August 1887 · page 8

The hall of the School of Arts was packed last night by an audience, who exhibited the most marked interest in the discussion of the subject, "That the Republican Union, recently formed…

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Correspondence. Warning Note. Packing a Public School with Romish Teachers. (To the Editor of the Protestant Standard.)

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 6 August 1887 · page 8

DEAR SIR,--It has just come to my knowledge that we have no leas than three (3) Roman pupil teachers in the Public School at Mount McDonald. I knew that two received their appointments…

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School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 August 1887 · page 3

The committee of the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening. The president, Mr. James D[?] occupied the chair. Messrs…

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A State-school Teacher in Trouble

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 August 1887 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--Lieut. J. Tucker, who has been dismissed from the Sandhurst troop of Cavalry for conduct unbecoming au officer and a gentleman, bus been suspended…

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The Superannuation Fund a Teacher's Wail. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 August 1887 · page 3

Sir,--With extreme pleasure I have read in your fearless and popular paper of the determined opposition raised against what I consider a gigantic scheme for fleecing civil…

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St. Stephen's Sunday School

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 August 1887 · page 4

A social tea was given by the Sunday School teachers, the choir, and congregation on Wednesday, in order to make presentations to Mrs. Atkins, Mrs. E. Robbins,…

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