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Schools, 1889

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Teacher's Grievances

The Australian Star · Monday 15 April 1889 · page 6

MELBOURNE, This Day. -- Replying to a deputation of the teachers to-day, the Minister for Education said he could hold out no hope for increased pay ; but with…

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Yesterday's Parliament. Legislative Assembly. The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Cleaning Schools

Evening News · Wednesday 17 April 1889 · page 3

In reply to a question by Mr. Waddell, Mr. CARRUTHERS said it was not the intention of the Government to make provision on the estimates for the cleaning of public schools. The salaries…

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Sunday School Conference

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 April 1889 · page 5

Last night a conference of superintendents and senior-class teachers of the New South Wales Congregational Sunday School Union was held in the Pitt-street school-hall. Mr. J. Dobbie presided, but the…

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Cootamundra School of Arts

Evening News · Thursday 18 April 1889 · page 6

COOTAMUNDRA, Wednesday.-The first debate in connection with the School of Arts came off on Tuesday night, the subject being "Is it advisable to extend the electoral franchise to…

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Bathurst School of Arts

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 April 1889 · page 5

BATHURST, This Day. -- The committee of the Bathurst School of Arts have decided upon further improvements to the great hall, in the way of increased facility…

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Public School Drinking Water

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 April 1889 · page 5

KIAMA, Thursday.--A report having been forwarded from here some time ago to the Department of Public Instruction stating that the water used for drinking purposes at the…

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Penrith Wesleyan Church. Sunday School Anniversary

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 April 1889 · page 4

This week having been fixed upon for the holding of one of the most interesting events of the year in connection with the Wesleyan Church at Penrith, the anniversary of the Sunday School, of…

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Primitive Methodist Sabbath School Luddenham

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 April 1889 · page 4

The anniversary of the above came off on Tuesday and Monday last. On Tuesday services were conducted by Mr. J. Cook, who preached to a large and appreciative audience. On Monday the annual…

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Our Schools

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1889 · page 791

The Educational Department of Victoria has rendered a service to each of the neighbouring colonies. In all three the State school system, while having many features in common, has been…

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Hon. Mr. O'connor Versus the Cardinal on Public Schools. the Cardinal's View of Protestantism

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 20 April 1889 · page 8

On Sunday, 31st March, Cardinal Moran opened an R.C. school-hall in connection with St. Benedict's Church, the cost of which has been about £6,000. Among the Roman…

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A School for Arncliffe

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 April 1889 · page 30

Messrs. J. Wheeler, A. Hutchison, and J. J. Wilshire, Ms.L.A., introduced a deputation to the Minister for Education on April 12, for the purpose of urging upbn the department the…

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Public School Boards

Evening News · Wednesday 24 April 1889 · page 6
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The Minister for Public Instruction has been making considerable inquiry with a view of having the public school boards placed in such a state of activity that they would be of assistance…

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Educational Department Reforms. School Boards and School Buildings

The Australian Star · Wednesday 24 April 1889 · page 6

MR. CARRUTHERS is taking steps to introduce one or two reforms into the Education Department, having reference, however, to minor matters of administration…

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School Buildings

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 April 1889 · page 4

In accordance with instructions issued some time ago by the Minister for Education, the Colonial Architect's Department has been engaged in the preparation of plans for school…

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Wesleyan [?]Bbath Schools, Parramatta. Sixty-eighth Anniversary

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 24 April 1889 · page 2

The Sixty-eighth Anniversary of the Weseleyan Sunday-schools was celebrated on Sunday and Monday last. SUNDAY SERVICES…

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Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary, Pennant Hills

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 24 April 1889 · page 2

On Sunday, 14th inst. (Palm Sunday), the anniversary services [?] connection with the Castle Hill-Pennant Hills W[?]l[?] Sunday School were commenced, the Her J. T…

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Inauguration of Moore College Grammar School. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Liverpool

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 April 1889 · page 8

Yesterday afternoon the Bishop of Sydney visited the town for the purpose of inaugurating the Moore College Grammar School. His lordship addressed a large meeting in the evening at the Town Hall, Liverpool,…

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Religious Education in the Victorian State Schools. Contention of the Scripture Education League. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 April 1889 · page 8

A convention was held to-day under the auspices of the National Scripture Education Leagne, the Bishop of Melbourne presiding. It was resolved to invitE co-operation on the following…

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St. Andrew's Choir School

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 April 1889 · page 3

There was a large muster of ladies and gentlemen at the Cathedral Chapter-house,Bathurst- street, yesterday afternoon, on the occasion of the presentation of the prizes in connection with…

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