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Schools, 1892

1,024 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 52

Lady Jersey and the Nuns. Speech to the Grafton Convent Pupils

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 May 1892 · page 15

ON Wednesday the Vice-Regal party visited St. Mary's convent and school at Grafton. The school-room was exquisitely decorated and there was a large attendance. There were several priests and…

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Catholic Schools' Excursion-picnic

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 May 1892 · page 15

A WELL-ATTENDED and final meeting of the Catholic Schools children's picnic committee (says the Wagga Wagga ADVERTISER) was held on Friday night at St. Joseph's schoolroom, when a…

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Sunday-School Anniversaries

The Methodist · Saturday 14 May 1892 · page 8

HAMILTON.—The school anniversary was celebrated on May 1st. The preachers for the day were Revs. M. H. Parkinson, T. Parr, M.A. (Primitive),…

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Fort-street Swimming Club. The Championship Meeting. Distributing the Prizes at the School

The Australian Star · Saturday 14 May 1892 · page 6

THE distribution of prizes to the successful competitors in connection with the Fort-street Model School Swimming Club took place to-day in the school-room, Fort-street…

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Junior Football. S. P. School Parramatta S. v. Marist. Bros II. F.C.

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1892 · page 2

This match was played on the Ormondes’ ground on Friday last, and was won by the Marist Bros.’ School by 10 points to [?] for the winners, Hill, Newling, Harris and…

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University A v. King’s School

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1892 · page 2

On Wednesday last a football match was played on the King’s School ground, Parramatta Park, between the University A team and “ the School.” With the boys were—…

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King’s School v. Wallaroo

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1892 · page 2

The King’s School and Wallaroo met on the former’s ground, Parramatta, and, much to their surprise, the Wallaroos were taken down rather easily, the boys playing a great game…

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The King's School, v. WALLAROO

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1892 · page 2

These teams met on the School ground on Saturday afternoon when, much to the surprise of the Wallaroos, that team went under. The School had the assistance of Roberts, and…

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Castle Hill Sunday School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1892 · page 2

THE examination of out Sunday School took place on Sunday, whon the Rev. J. G M. Taylor put the scholars through catec[?] and scripture, Several dialogues and…

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Public School Reading Books and What They Teach. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 May 1892 · page 6

Sir,—Will you permit me to supplement my letters under the above heading by ventilating some further evidence of the secularism (or rather Atheism) that is being developed by our Australian Public schools?…

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Fort-street School Swimming Club

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 May 1892 · page 3

The distribution of prizes won at the recent championship meeting in connection with the Fort-street School Swimming Club took place on Saturday morning in the boys'…

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Lord and Lady Jersey at Ryde. Public School Rejoicing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 May 1892 · page 6

The Governor and Ladt Jersey visited Rydo yesterday, and attended festivities which were held in connection with the completion of some substantial additions to the local Public school. It seemed that…

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The Ryde Public School. Visit of the Governor

The Australian Star · Tuesday 17 May 1892 · page 3

THE completion of the additions to the Ryde Public School was marked yesterday by unusual festivities in that suburb, which formed the occasion of a visit from Lord and…

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Marulan School of Arts. Goulburn

The Australian Star · Tuesday 17 May 1892 · page 7

A banquet will be held at Marulan on Friday next to celebrate the opening of the School of Arts. Messrs. Rose and Holborrow will be present…

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Lord and Lady Jersey at Ryde. Additions to the Superior Public School. the Opening Ceremony

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 May 1892 · page 6

Lord Jersey, accompanied by Lady Jersey, and attended by Lord Ancram, A.D.C. journeyed to Ryde yesterday for the purpose of officially opening the Ryde Superior…

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High School Sports

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 8

The seventh annual sports meeting of the Sydney High School Amateur Athletic Club will take place on the Association Cricket Ground to-day, commencing at 1.30…

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School Children. Their Physical Condition

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 3

AN additional investigation of children attending the public schools has been authorised by the Minister for Public Instruction. Drs. Graham and Jamieson have been…

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Debating Institutes. School of Arts Debating Club

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 8

The weekly meeting of the members of Sydney School of Arts Debuting Society was held on Monday evening last, the vice-president (Mr. W. A. Holman) in the chair…

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Public School Children

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 4

The Minister for Public Instruction has granted permission to Drs. Graham and Jamieson, two medical gentlemen well qualified for the work, to go through the public…

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Swimming in Public Schools. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 May 1892 · page 3

Sir,—Your article in Wednesday's Herald in reference to the advisability of introducing the practice of swimming into the Public schools will, I hope, be the means of expediting the proper authorities to…

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