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Schools, 1892

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Peculiar Libel Action. Maligning a Sundayschool Teacher. He Recovers Damages

Evening News · Friday 1 July 1892 · page 4

HAY, Friday. -A libel action of a very peculiar character was heard before Judge Forbes in the District Court yesterday, when John Simpson Meyers sued John Thomas Maguire and Lavinia…

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A Singular Action for Libel. Charge Against a Sunday- School Superintendent. He Recovers Damages

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 July 1892 · page 5

HAY, Thursday.--At the District Court today, before Judge Forbes, John Simpson Myers sued John Thomas Maguire and Lavinia Maguire, his wife, to recover £200…

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Rugby. The King’s School—Past v. Pre[?]nt

The Weekly Advance · Friday 1 July 1892 · page 2

The annual match between the King’s School and its Old Boys—one of the events of the football [?]on in Parramatta—was played on the K.B. oval on Tuesday afternoon…

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Correspondence Sunday School Union. to the Editor

The Methodist · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 7

DEAR SIR,—Kindly allow me to announce to Union Sunday-school superintendents that I have this week forwarded to their addresses copies of the…

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The School of Industry Ball

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 17

Whatever anxiety the committee of the hall for the School of Industry had felt as to its success in view of recent events which prevented the attendance of his Excellency the Governor and Lady Jersey, these…

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School Concert. Newcastle

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 6

The pupils of St. Mary's B.C. Schools gave a most successful concert at the Masonic Hall last evening. The hull was crowded, and the little ones, who had been…

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Football. Bugby. The King’s School—Past v. Present

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 7

The annual match between the King’s School ,and its Old Boys—one of the events of the football season in Parramatta—was played on the K.S. oval on Tuesday afternoon…

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Parramatta School of Arts Debating Society. Local Option and No Compensation. a Spirited Debate

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 6

THE fortnightly meeting of the above Society was held on Monday evening at the School of Arts. There was a good attendance, the Speaker (Mr. C. J. Byrnes) in the chair…

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The King’s School. The Midwinter Vacation. Presentation of Prizes by Lord Jersey

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 4

On Wednesday afternoon Lord Jersey visited Parramatta for the purpose of presenting the midwinter prizes to the boys at the King’s School. A abort service conducted by Dr…

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Baulkham Hills. A Pleasant School Entertainment

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 1

“DUNED[?]N,” Baulkham Hills, was the scene of great merry-making on Friday, June 24th. The excuse—if one is ever needed for special gatherings in this land of gaieties for young or…

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School Retuens

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 15

The school returns for the three months ended April Bhowed an average attendance "of nearly 8000 scholars more than at the end of January. This.is due to the establishment of free…

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The King's School. Presentation of Prizes by Jersey

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 6

ON Wednesday afternoon, previous to the midwinter vacation, the prizes won by the successful boys in form and field were presented by his Excellency the Governor. Lord Jersey…

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Debating Institutes. School of Arts Debating Club

The Australian Star · Monday 4 July 1892 · page 7

The members attended in good numbers on Monday evening to debate the question, "That trial by Jury be abolished in both civil and criminal cases," which was moved…

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School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 July 1892 · page 6

Both the performances given at the school of Arts on Saturday were well attended. Special interest was attached to these performances owing to the appearance for the…

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Debating Institutes. School of Arts Junior

The Australian Star · Tuesday 5 July 1892 · page 8

The School of Arts Friday night debating club, now held in the small hall, had a good attendance at its meeting last week. The premier, in an able speech, opened the…

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School of Arts Debating Club

Evening News · Wednesday 6 July 1892 · page 7

The half yearly meeting of the Sydney School of Arts Debating Club was held on Monday evening. The hon. secretary, Mr. Foote, presented the half yearly report. Members were…

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Sydney School of Arts Debating Club

The Australian Star · Friday 8 July 1892 · page 3

The half-yearly meeting of the Sydney School of Arts Debating Club was held at the School of Arts on Monday evening. The hon. secretary, Mr. Foote, presented…

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Sunday-School

The Methodist · Saturday 9 July 1892 · page 5

ARMIDALE.—Our local correspondent says: On Wednesday evening, June 29th, the church was nearly filled with an appreciative audience to witness the…

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South Australian News. Agriculture in State Schools. Civil Service Fund. Distribution of Trees and Vines. Seduction of Wages

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 July 1892 · page 14

A meeting of the committee appointed to consider the best method of teaching the rudiments of agriculture and horticulture in State schools was held on June 29. Among the…

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Soil Analysis. Its Value to the Farmer. Lincoln School of Agriculture, New Zealand

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 July 1892 · page 22

That the chemical analysis of soils is of considerable scientific value all experts will allow, but that the analysis of the soils of his farm will afford the ordinary farmer much assistance in…

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