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Schools, 1891

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Castlereagh Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 April 1891 · page 4

The anniversary services in connection with this School were held on Easter Tunday, and were conducted by the Rev. G. Thompson. In the morning he preached a sermon appropriate to his young…

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Windsor Grammar School Harmers

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 April 1891 · page 777

The Windsor Grammar School harriers went for their first run for the season on the 25th ultima from the school. The night was a splendid one for the sport Shortly after 7 o'clock the hares, R. Murray…

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Wanted a School

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 April 1891 · page 17

A Stuart Town correspondent writes under date March 29: A larger and more centrally situated public school building is badly wanted. The number of children attending the school has inoreased so much…

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Wanted a School

Evening News · Monday 6 April 1891 · page 5

A Stuart Town correspondent writes under date March 29: A larger and more centrally situated public school building is badly wanted. The number of children attending the school has increased so much…

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No. 4. School Girl's Surprise Packet

The Dawn · Monday 6 April 1891 · page 26

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No. 3. School Boy's Surprise Packet

The Dawn · Monday 6 April 1891 · page 26

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Footlight Flashes. the Holiday Audiences. Bland Holt's "Golden Ladder." George Rignold in "My Jack." The "Schoolmistress." Return of Mr. and Mrs. Brough. "Bridge O'Brien"—J. F. Sheridan Popular as Ever—The Alhambra Show—Sunday Amusements—Odd Notes from Everywhere

Referee · Wednesday 8 April 1891 · page 7

During the Easter holidays the various places of amusement were all well patronised, and they all second to come in for a fair share of the public favor. Managers…

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Footlight Flashes. the Holiday Audiences. Bland Holt's "Golden Ladder." George Rignold Ik "My Jack." The "Schoolmistress." Return of Mr. and Mrs. Brough. "Bridget O'Brien"—J. F. Sheridan Popular as Ever—The Alhambra Show—Sunday Amusements—Odd Notes from Everywhere

Referee · Wednesday 8 April 1891 · page 7

During the Easter holidays the various places of amusement were all well patronised, and they all seemed to come in for a fair share of the public favor. Managers…

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School of Arts Debating Club

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 April 1891 · page 2

AT a meeting of the School of Arts Debating Club held on Monday evening last (Mr. James Hendry occupied the chair), Messrs. Holman and Brice were elected delegates to…

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South Australia. Suicide of a Teacher

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 April 1891 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--Early this morning P. [?] 3 teacher of French, was found hanging by the neck from a small bridge at Finchley. A saddler's strap was round the man's neck, and…

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Meetings. Church of England Sunday School Institute

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1891 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Church of England Sunday School Institute was held in St. James's Parish Hall on Tuesday evening: the Primate in the chair. There was a good attendance, including; many…

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A Player of the Old School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 April 1891 · page 4

The familiar syllables of certain names have a kind of Gyges-gift to pass us into the unreal region of the stag world. They lift a screen for us, as it were—and there we are in an instant, dazzled by…

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State Aid to Papal Schools

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 11 April 1891 · page 3

We often wonder at the persevering energy of the Romish hierarchy, and their abettors, in seeking their Church's ends from an unwilling people. Let…

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Parramatta School of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 April 1891 · page 7

THE monthly meeting of the Committee was held on April 3rd. Present: Mr. J. Brenan (President) in the chair, Messrs. DoLow, Todhunter, Hookins…

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Sydney Jewish Sabbath School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 April 1891 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Sydney Jewish Sabbath School was held at the Protestant Hall yesterday morning. There was a large attendance of scholars and parents, the Rev. Rabbi Davis presided. The 20th annual…

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Victorian Art School

Evening News · Wednesday 15 April 1891 · page 4

LONDON, April 13.—Mr. Nicholas Chevalier, the well-known artist, declines to assist Mr. Fagan in selecting a successor to the late Mr. G. E. Folingsby as head of…

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Footlight Flashes. "Bridget O'brien" at the Garrick. John F. Sheridan Scores. "The Golden Ladder." Success of Bland Holt's Season. " My Jack " at Her Majesty's. "The Schoolmistress"—And "The Colonel"—The Alhambra—Tracey's Vaudeville Company—The Albu's Well-Deserved Benefit—Odd Notes

Referee · Wednesday 15 April 1891 · page 7

At our local theatres there have been no changes. The Golden Ladder at the Royal still attracts good houses, and the drama is undoubtedly one of the best of its kind. Mr…

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The Victorian Art School. London, April 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 April 1891 · page 7

Mr. Nicholas Chevalier declines to assist Mr. Fagan in selecting a successor to the late Mr. G. F. Folingsby as head of the Victorian Art School…

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The Bathurst Technical School. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 April 1891 · page 6

The annual meeting in connection with the Bathurst brauch of the Government technical school was held last night in the School of Arts hall. Mr. James Rutherford presided. The attendance was small. The…

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Gunnedah Gossip. School and Show Items. GUNNEDAH

The Australian Star · Thursday 16 April 1891 · page 5

A very successful entertainment was held in the School of Arts the other evening, the proceeds being in aid of school prizes. The ball was crowded, and…

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