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Schools, 1892

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Dispute about a King's School Cricketer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1892 · page 7

A MAITLAND correspondent writes :—The Hunter River cricketers do not seem to be a very happy family. On Saturday the Pearls and Albions of West Maitland came to a…

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Another Tram Horror. a Schoolboy Mangled

Evening News · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 5

Another tram accident of a shocking nature happened about a quarter-past 9 o'clock this morning at the junction of Parramatta-street and Newtown-road. The victim…

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Sydney School of Arts. Animal Report

The Australian Star · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 3

THE fifty-eighth annual report of the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts, for the year 1891, that promises to give the greatest satisfaction to all…

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The Sydney (Boys') Public High School. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 6

Sir,—I would like to trespass upon your indulgence to suggest that the authorities extend a special invitation to all former masters aud ex-students of the above school to be present at the official opening of…

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Superior Public Schools. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 6

Sir,—In his last report the Minister states his intention to mercase the number of Superior Public schools, and the gazette shows that he is carrying out his promise. This increase in the number of these…

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The School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 8

Dan Tracey's Vaudeville Company was well patronised last night, when an attractive programme was submitted. The "picturesque scenes in cloudland" were greatly admired. The minstrel business…

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Superior Public Schools. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 January 1892 · page 7

Sir,—"You correspondent, "S. P. S.," makes statements that deserve notice. If I am not very much mistaken there is a distinct difference between a Superior Public school and the ordinary one. In…

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Gundurimba School Picnic. Lismore

The Australian Star · Friday 29 January 1892 · page 5

The Gundurimba School annual pionic came off on Anniversary Day, and was a great success. There were about 400 persons present. The little town, though the oldest…

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Competitive School Examinations in Melbourne. £630 in Prizes

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 18

OUR Melbourne Catholic contemporary publishes the results of the competitive examinations for scholarships and exhibitions annually offered to pupils of the Catholic Primary Schools of the…

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Catholic Schools and the Melbourne University

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 18

IN the lists of successful students at the recent University Matriculation Examination the Catholic institutions come out well. St. Francis Xavier's Jesuit College, Kew, is to the front with…

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Catholic Schools in the Maitland Diocesf

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 15

FATHER J. O'Donohue, the diocesan inspector, has forwarded a copy of his report to the Bishop for 1891 of the schools in the diocese of Maitland. There are now 26 primary schools in the diocese,…

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The Maitland School of Arts. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 10

The half-yearly meeting of the Maitland School of Arts was held in the institute last evening the president, the Rev. A. W. Brough, being in the chair. The report and balance—sheets were read and adopted. The…

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Brisbane School of Arts. An Adverse Vote. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 6

In consequence of an adverse vote of subscribers of the Brisbane School of Arts yesternight several members of the committee to-day resigned…

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Byrock Public School. Unhealthy Premises. Dead Dogs, Fowls and Frogs. BYROCK

The Australian Star · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 5

The progress committee, taking advantage of Mr. Willis' presence, drove him about the town on a tour of inspection, The schoolhouse was found in a wretched…

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Thornleigh. Church of England Sunday School

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 7

THE first annual distribution of Sunday school prizes took place in the School of Arts on Wednesday last. .There was large attendance, and the gibbering was a great success in…

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School of Arts Annual Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 7

The annual meeting of members of the School of Arts, Granville, was held on Monday evening last, Mr. Cole (president) in the chair, the other officers present being Mr. Burgess,…

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Junior Cricket. May’s Hill V. Grammar School

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 6

On Anniversary Day a match was played between the May's Hill and the Grammar School C.C. The latter won by five wickets and two runs. Gibson and Robertson bowled…

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A Schoolboy Killed by a Tram Motor

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 44

Another tram accident of a shocking nature happened about a quarter-past 9 a.m. on Monday at the junction of Parramatta-street and Newtown-road. The victim…

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Granville School or Arts. Annual Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 6

THE annual meeting of members the Granville School of Arts was held on Monday evening. The President (Mr John Cole) occupied the chair but…

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The Education Question in Germany. Religious Instruction in Public Schools. the Chancellor Hissed. London, Jan. 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1892 · page 5

Excited debates have taken place in the Prussian Diet on the Education Bill, which provides for the imparting of religious instruction in the Public schools. The…

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