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Schools, 1891

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A Schoolboy's Essay on Trees

The Australian Star · Tuesday 10 November 1891 · page 3

THE following essay on trees was recently written by a scholar in standard VI. of a Board School in Chelsea:--"Trues are very useful. There are all sorts of trees the…

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Footlight Flashes. Re-appearance of Jennie Lee. "Run Wild" at the Garrick Last Night of the "Dancing Girl." "School" at the Criterion, the Danpier Season. Robbery Under Arm" —Last Nights— Return of the "Evengellne" Company—At the Alhambra—The Cycleroma—And the Latest Theatrical Gossip Obtainable

Referee · Wednesday 11 November 1891 · page 7

After an absence of nearly two years Miss Jenny Leo made her reappearance amongst us at the Garrick Thestre on Saturday night Last in "Run Wild." There was a large and…

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Amateur Athletics. the Marist Brothers' School. Annual Sports Meeting. Inter-club Cricket Match, Sydney v. Darlinghurst. the Victorian Athletic Association

Referee · Wednesday 11 November 1891 · page 3

The Amatenr Athletic Club in connection with the Marist Brothers' School at Parramatta successfully carried out its first sports meeting on Wednesday last, in the presence…

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Footlight Flashes. Re-appearance of Jennie Lee. "Run Wild" at the Garrick. Last Night of the "Dancing Girl." "School" at the Criterion. the Dampier Season. "Robbery Under arms"—Last Nights—Return of the "Evangeline" Company—Frank Smith's Minsteel Company—At the Albambra—The Cyclesama—And the Latest Theatrical Gossip obtainable

Referee · Wednesday 11 November 1891 · page 7

After an absence of nearly two years Miss Jenny Lee made her reappearance amongst us at the Garrick Theatre on Saturday night last in "Run Wild." There was a large and…

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Amateur Athletics. the Marist Brothers' School Annual Sports Meeting. Inter-club Cricket Match, Sydney v. Darlinghurst. the Victorian Association In Full Swing. The Next Intercolonial Championship Meeting—Departure of R. B. Lusk and Items of Interest from All Parts

Referee · Wednesday 11 November 1891 · page 3

The Amateur Athletic Club in connection with the Marist Brothers' School at Parramatta successfully carried out its first sports meeting on Wednesday last, in the presence…

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School of Arts Debating Club

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 November 1891 · page 2

THE School of Arts Debating Club held its weekly meeting on Monday evening last. Mr. J. G. Kenna occupied the chair. Mr. Holman moved--"That, the labor party…

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CRICKET. Glenmore v. The School (Mount Victoria)

The Australian Star · Friday 13 November 1891 · page 8

The Glenmores journeyed to Mount Victoria by Saturday night's train to meet the School in an all-day match on Monday. The Glenmores batted first, and were all…

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Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary. Sunday's Proceedings

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 November 1891 · page 2

The annual anniversary of the above Sunday School was celebrated on Sunday last in the usual way: by special services morning and evening, and an examination…

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The New Convent School at Young

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 November 1891 · page 14

ON Sunday last the foundation-stone of the new convent school attached to St. Mary's Church, Young, was laid. The ceremony of laying the stone was performed by the Very Rev. Father…

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Catholic School Inspectors

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 November 1891 · page 15

BISHOP Grimes, of Christchurch, New Zealand, in a Circular Letter just issued writes:— For a long time past a great want has been felt amongst us, that of an officially appointed…

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School of Arts Scandal. Officers to be Dismissed. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Saturday 14 November 1891 · page 6

The committee of the Brisbane School of Arts has decided to thoroughly reorganise the stalls of the institution, and all present officers will be dismissed…

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The King’s School Cadet Encampment

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 14 November 1891 · page 2

ON Thursday afternoon last the King’s School set out for their annual encampment, which was held at the usual place near Camden, and a pleasanter spot could scarcely be found…

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Schoolboys' Homework. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Monday 16 November 1891 · page 2

Sir,--A letter appeared in your issue of November 5 on the above subject, signed "A Parent," advocating the abolition of schoolboys' homework. As one who left the…

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School of Arts Junior Debating Club

The Australian Star · Tuesday 17 November 1891 · page 8

THIS club met on Friday evening; Mr. J. D. Mitchell in the chair. After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed, Mr. Curmichael continued the…

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Footlight Flashes. "Youth" at Her Majesty's An Unqualified Success. "The Corsair" at the Royal Nightly Received with Marked Approval. "School" Ai the Criterion. "The Schoolmistress" to Follow—Reappearance of Miss Maggie Moore—Sells Brothers' Show—A Huge Concern It Opens To-morrow—Alhambra

Referee · Wednesday 18 November 1891 · page 7

"The Corsair," which was produced at the Royal for the first time in Sydney last Saturday night, was received by a large audience with evident marks of approval, and has been…

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Footlight Flashes. "Youth" at Her Majesty's An Unqualified Success. "The Corsair" at the Royal Nightly Received with Marked Approval. "School" at the Criterion. "The Schoolmistress" to Follow—Reappearance of Miss Maggie Moore—Sells Brothers' Show—A Huge Concern It Opens To-morrow—Alhambra Music Hall—Dirndl and George—Juvenile Opera Company—Items from All Parts

Referee · Wednesday 18 November 1891 · page 7

"The Corsair," which was produced at the Royal for the first time in Sydney last Saturday night, was received by a large audience with evident marks of approval, and has been…

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School of Arts Debating Club

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 November 1891 · page 3

THE School of Arts Debating Club held its weekly meeting on Monday evening last. Mr. J. G. Kenna occupied the chair. Mr. Walden resumed the debate, "That the…

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London Landlords. School Boards and County Councils. London, November 19

The Australian Star · Friday 20 November 1891 · page 5

The landlords of London, under the guise of ratepayers, have commenced hostile agitation against the rates levied by the school boards and county councils…

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Catholic Schools and the Civil Service Examinations. the Catholic Pupils Beat All Other Competitors

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 November 1891 · page 14

THE result of the recent Civil Service Examination at the Sydney University cannot be other than gratifying to all who have at heart the interests of our Catholic schools. Out of 122…

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The Good Samaritan Nuns at Campbelltown. St. Patrick's Convent High School Entertain-ment

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 November 1891 · page 18

THOUGH only comparatively in its infancy, St. Patrick's High School, Campbelltown, conducted by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, is well forward in the race for the blue ribbon for which all…

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