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Schools, 1890

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Public Schools' Sports

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 August 1890 · page 6

The following handicaps have been issued for the open events m connection with the Punlic Schools Sports, to take place on Thursday:- 220 Yards Visitors.—W. T. Macpherson, scratch; A. W…

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Botanical School-garden

Evening News · Wednesday 20 August 1890 · page 2

A botanical school-garden has recently bees instituted in Breslau by the magistracy, for regular supply of plants to the schools of the place and for enabling teachers to make observations on…

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Amateur Athletics. The Public Schools' Annual Gathering. a Great Day's Sport Expected. Club Gossip. Future Events That Require Attention. And the Latest Athletic News

Referee · Wednesday 20 August 1890 · page 3

To-morrow the Public Schools Athletic Association hold their annual field-day, and some excellent sport, is sure to be witnessed. As usual, the entry list is a lengthy one, and…

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Cycling Notes. The Council Meeting. Sydney Club's Race Meeting. Manly Bicycle Sports. Accident to a Well-known Rider. School Sports Handicaps—Brisbane Sports Meeting

Referee · Wednesday 20 August 1890 · page 8

THE N.S.W. CYCLISTS' UNION.—The ordinary meeting of the council of this Union was held last Wednesday evening at Quong Tart's rooms, King-street. A fair number of delegates…

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Public Schools' Sports

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 August 1890 · page 3

The annual sports meeting to be held on Thursday, on the Association Cricket Ground under the auspices of the Public Schools Athletic Association, promises to be a very attractive gathering, and much interest will…

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Our Schools. Newington College

Evening News · Thursday 21 August 1890 · page 2

The Wesleyans have not only shown considerable business tact and judgment in the management of their higher schools in the colonies, but they have been…

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Riots in Ireland. a School Wrecked

Evening News · Thursday 21 August 1890 · page 4

LONDON, August 20.— A serious riot occurred at Stewartstown. to-day between the Orangemen and the Catholic population. The windows of thirty houses…

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Trees in School Grounds. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 August 1890 · page 3

Sir,—Many of the suburban schools, where planty of open space and verdurn abounds, have been enjoying a day's recreation by having an [?] day. It is a pity that tree-planting could not be carried out at some of…

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"Ask A Schoolgirl."

Evening News · Friday 22 August 1890 · page 7

If you would know how Hercules Performed his wondrous labors ; How Romulus contrived to seize Their sweethearts from his neighbors;…

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Public Schools Athletic Association Annual Sports

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 August 1890 · page 6

The second annual sports meeting in connection with the New South Wales Public Schools Athletic Association was held yesterday on the Cricket Association Ground at Moore Park and passed off with…

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South Australian Public Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 August 1890 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Thursday. -- The conference of school boards of advice continued its sittings to day and decided that urgent special works should be carried out by the boards, with the…

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School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 11

Mr. Harry Rickards' Speciality Company, which has occupied the boards at the School of Arts, Pitt-street, during the last few weeks, nightly attracts large audiences. This evening a n[?]w olio will be presented,…

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Newington College v. Grammar School

The Australian Star · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 5

The Newington College and Grammar School first fifteens met at Norwood Park on Wednesday, and the game resulted in a win for Newington hv 13 points to nil. Grammar…

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King’s School 2Nd v. UNION

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 2

The King’s School second and Unions met last Saturday, the score being School 8, Union 6. The ball was kicked off by the Unions, who rushed it into the King’s School…

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Primitive Methodist Sunday School. Anniversary. Sunday Services

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 7

ON Sunday last, August 17, the Anniversary of the Parramatta Primitive Methodist Sunday School, was celebrated in the Church, Macquarie-street, with special services. The Church was…

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The Public School Cadets. the Great Encampment. the Country Boys in Sydney. No Alcohol

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 18

The encampment of the boys comprising the Public School Cadet Corps, which has been so much talked about for weeks past, commenced on Wednesday, when a number of the country…

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Rydalmere School of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 4

The contractor for the Rydalmere School of Arts starts work on Monday next with the erection of the building. The opening of the building is to by celebrated by a grand gala…

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Rockdale Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 August 1890 · page 3

The new infants' department of the Superior Public School at Rockdale was opened by the Minister for Public Instruction yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large number of…

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Amateur Athletics. a Good Week's Sport. the Roslyn Garden Club's 220Yds. Public Schools' Association Annual Meeting. MANLY B.C. FOOTRACES. English and American Items—Sydney B.C. Footraces—Club News—And the Latest Items from Everywhere

Referee · Wednesday 27 August 1890 · page 3

A busy week has to be recorded, and some excellent running has taken place. The first item that requires attention is the Club 220yds. Handicap given by the Roslyn Gardens…

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Superior Public School Rockdale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 August 1890 · page 8

The new infants' department of the superior Publ[?] school at Rockdale was opened on Monday afternoon by the Minister of Public Instruction. in the Pr[?] of a large number of visitors, among whom w[?]…

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