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Schools, 1888

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Harrington-street Ragged School

Evening News · Monday 24 December 1888 · page 6

Friday last being "breaking-up" day at the Harrington-street ragged school, the occasion was made one of festivity. A large number of persons interested in the welfare of this very…

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Blackfriars Public School

Evening News · Monday 24 December 1888 · page 6

A juvenile concert to aid a fund for the purchase of a piano was given by the pupils of the superior public school at Blackfriars in St. Barnabas's school-hall on Thursday evening…

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Leichhardt Superior Public School

Evening News · Monday 24 December 1888 · page 6

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Superior Public School, Leichhardt, took place on Thursday evening in the new town hall. The attendance was very large, numbering…

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Macquarie-steeet Public School

Evening News · Monday 24 December 1888 · page 6

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the public school, Macquarie-street south, took place on Thursday afternoon. The prizes,…

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Waterloo Public School

Evening News · Monday 24 December 1888 · page 6

The annual distribution of prizes took place at the Waterloo Public School on Thursday afternoon. The Hon. James Inglis occupied the chair, and there were also present the Hon. John…

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Speech Days. Sydney Grammar School

Evening News · Monday 24 December 1888 · page 6

The annual speech day and distribution of prizes in connection with the Sydney Grammar School took place on Thursday in the large hall of the institution. Sir Alfred Stephen presided,…

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Speech Days. St. John's Darlinghurst Parochial Day Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 December 1888 · page 4

The proceedings connected with the usual annual distribution of prizes at these schools took place on Thursday last, and were of a very pleasant and satisfactory character/ The Rev. A. W. Pain, B.A., presided, and there were…

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Presentation to a Teacher

The Australian Star · Monday 24 December 1888 · page 6

Newcastle, This Day.--After a [?]gthened service of 28 years Richard Y[?]un, headmaster fo the public school at Pe[?]burg, has retired. On Thursday…

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The Ragged School

The Australian Star · Monday 24 December 1888 · page 6

A NUMBER of ladies and gentlemen interested in the educational welfare of the young attended at the Harrington-street Ragged School yesterday afternoon to…

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Bathurst School of Arts

The Australian Star · Monday 24 December 1888 · page 6

BATHURST, This Day.--The committee of the School of Arts have decided upon improving the stage, scenery and proscenium of the fine hall. Mr. Perryman,…

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School Gatherings

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 December 1888 · page 3

The annual distribution of prizes to the pupils of the Superior Public School, Glebe, took place on Thursday afternoon. The Mayor (Mr. Percy-Lucas) presided. In the girls'…

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Speech Days. Waterloo Public School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 December 1888 · page 3

The Hon. James Inglis, Minister for Public Instruction, distributed the prizes at this school on Thursday afternoon last, when a large number of visitors attended, among whom were the Hon. John Sutherland, Minister for Works,…

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Teachers' Mutual Assurance Association

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 December 1888 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Teachers' Mutual Assurance Association was held at the Castlereagh-street Public School yesterday morning. There was a fair attendance of members. The…

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School Gatherings

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 December 1888 · page 6

The annual distribution of prizes took place at this Ryde Superior Public School on Thursday afternoon last. Amongst others present on the occasion were Mrs. Darvall, Mrs. R. R…

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Gladesville Public School

Evening News · Wednesday 26 December 1888 · page 8

The Gladesville public school distribution of prizes took place on Thursday, December 20. The school was very prettily decorated with evergreens, ferns, &c., and a motto "Welcome." The…

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Speech Days. Waterloo Public School

Evening News · Wednesday 26 December 1888 · page 8

A thoroughly enjoyable two hours were spent at Waterloo on Thursday afternoon last, when a large number of parents and visitors assembled to witness the distribution of prizes to the…

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Speech Day. St. Paul's Day School, Redfern

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 December 1888 · page 9

The annual distribution of prizes took place in St. Paul's Day School, Redfern, on Friday afternoon. The prizes consisted of about 120 books (some of them handsome volumes), which had been given by "A Friend." The…

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School Teachers' Examination

The Australian Star · Thursday 27 December 1888 · page 5

BATHURST, This Day. -- The half-yearly examination of teachers has concluded. It was conducted by Inspector James M'Crodie. Seven pupil teachers and 17 teachers…

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Speech Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 December 1888 · page 4

The pupils attending the Coogee Public school presented their teacher, Mr. W. W. Cameron, with an address and some handsome ornaments on the occasion of the dismissal for the Christmas holidays. The pupil teacher, Miss…

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School Gatherings

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 December 1888 · page 4

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Mossman's Bay Public School took place on Friday, the 21st inst. Mr. E. M. Sayers, who made the presentations, remarked…

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