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Schools, 1890

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Mr. H. H. Rice's Pupils' Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 December 1890 · page 10

The concert given in the ball of the Y. M. C. A. on Wednesday afternoon by the pupils of Mr. Herbert H. Rice, a well-known and talented musician, was highly successful. The attendance…

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Catholic. the Marist Brothers' College. Speech Day at St. Joseph's

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 13 December 1890 · page 17

WITH a beautiful afternoon, a brilliant assemblage, and a delightful entertainment by the students, prize day at St. Joseph's College, Hunter's Hill, could not have been well improved…

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Sunday School Teacher's Excursion

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 December 1890 · page 3

ON Wednesday, 3rd instant, the Sunday school teachers of the Castle Hill and Dural districts, were, through the kindness of Mr. E. J. Black, treated…

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Croydon Park Public School

Evening News · Saturday 13 December 1890 · page 5

A floral concert by the girls, under the direction of Miss Bartlett and the lady teachers, accompanied on the piano by Miss Beardmore, was given on Friday evening, the Mayor of Enfield…

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In Maoriland. The School of Agriculture. [See Illustration; page 1313.]

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 13 December 1890 · page 1298

"I'll send a wire to the Director, to make sure of his being handy when you get there," said Mr. J. J. Kinsey, of local shipping note. "And I'll send another," echoed the robust voice of Mr…

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School of Arts Literary Club

The Australian Star · Saturday 13 December 1890 · page 6

A MEETING of the School of Arts Literary Club was held last evening, Mr. Bryant presiding. The evening was spent in a general discussion on Wolsey, Richelieu,…

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Public Schools Band of Mercy

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 December 1890 · page 6

The second annual meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Women's Branch, New South Wales) was held yesterday afternoon in the Centennial-hall…

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The Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 December 1890 · page 6

The annual musical entertainment and distribution of prizes in connection with the Convent of Mercy, Monte Saint Angelo, North Shore, was held on Wednesday afternoon in the…

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Public School and School of Arts at Rydalmere

Evening News · Monday 15 December 1890 · page 3

The Minister for Education visited Rydelmere on Saturday afternoon for the purpose of opening a public school and school of arts. Among those present were the members for the county, the…

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School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 December 1890 · page 6

In the School of Arts the farewell receptions of General and Mrs. Mite, said to be the smallest married couple in the world, are now being held. On Saturday, after their introduction the little people…

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Teachers' Grievances. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 December 1890 · page 6

Sir,—Will you be kind enough to permit me to draw attention, through the medium of the Herald, to the fact that it will be impossible for many ninth and tenth class teachers to visit Sydney at Christmas, in…

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St. Leonards Superior Public School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 December 1890 · page 6

An amateur entertainment in aid of the prize fund of the St. Leonards Superior Public School, near Walker-street, was given on Friday evening last in the local School of Arts. Mr. J. F. Cullen, M.L.A., occupied…

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Opening of the Public School and School of Arts at Rydalmere

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 December 1890 · page 6

On Saturday afternoon the Minister for Education, the Hon. J. H. Carruthers, visited Rydalmere for the purpose of opening two new public institutions just completed in that district—the Public school and the…

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COUNTRY. Wagga Wagga Superior School

The Australian Star · Monday 15 December 1890 · page 5

WAGGA WAGGA, Monday. -- The superior public school broke up for the Christmas holidays on Friday last, when Mr. H. B. Fitzhardinge, chairman of the school board,…

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A New School and School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 December 1890 · page 4

The new public school and school of arts at Rydalmere,on the Parramatta River, were formally opened on Saturday afternoon. The Minister or Public Instruction (Mr. J. H…

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A Bright School Board Boy

Evening News · Tuesday 16 December 1890 · page 3

The Birmingham (Eng.) School Board is proud of its scholar, Charles Johnson Lay, who was admitted to the Bristol-street Board School in 1876. This lad, the son of a widow of a…

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Annual Teachers' Examinations. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Bathrust

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 December 1890 · page 8

The annual examination of teachers commenced this morning, under the supervision of Mr. M'Credie, district inspector of Public schools. Fifteen teachers presented themselves, of whom five are desirous of…

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Prize Day at Rossendale School

Evening News · Wednesday 17 December 1890 · page 3

The fifth annual distribution of prizes took place yesterday, in the presence of a large assemblage of the parents and friends of the pupils. Mr. Wright (the head master)…

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Public Schools Cricket Championship of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 December 1890 · page 5

The final match for the public schools cricket championship was played to-day, when the Scotch College met the Wesley College. The Sootoh College's ant innings closed for 270, of which D…

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Sydney High School Entertainment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 December 1890 · page 6

The fifth entertainment in connection with the Sydney High School Literary and Debating Society wu given by the members in the New Masonic Hall, Casilereagh-street, last evening. The attendance was large,…

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