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Schools, 1892

1,024 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 52

Bishop Lanigan on the Public School System. (From Our Correspondent.) Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 December 1892 · page 8

The annual demonstration at St. Patrick's College took place yesterday. The premiums were distributed by the Right Rev. Dr. Lanigan (the Bishop), who complained of the competition of State-aided…

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Burwood Superior Public School

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 December 1892 · page 2

At the breaking up for the holidays of the Burwood Superior Public School the most successful pupils were the recipients of a number of prizes presented by the head…

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The Schools. Newington College

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 December 1892 · page 3

The annual presentation of prizes was celebrated at the Newington College, Stanmore, yesterday afternoon, the ceremony being performed by Lord Jersey. The great…

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Parramatta School of Arts. Special Meeting of Committee

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 14 December 1892 · page 2

On Thursday evening last a special meeting of the Committee of the Parramatta School of Arts was held, Mr. J. J. Bre[?]an (President) occupying the chair. There were present—…

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The School of Mines

Evening News · Thursday 15 December 1892 · page 4

LONDON, December 13.— Mr. James Faylor, who has been appointed Metallurgist to the School of Mines to be established in Sydney, Bails for Australia in the R.M.S…

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The Sydney School of Mines. London, Dec. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 December 1892 · page 7

Mr. James Taylor, who has been appointed Metallurgist to the School of Mines to be established in Sydney, sails for Australia in the R.M.S. Ophir on the…

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Waterloo Public School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 December 1892 · page 8

The Christmas holidays at the Waterloo Public School were ushered in by a concert and distribution of prizes on Tuesday afternoon. The Mayor of Waterloo, Alderman Lamond, presided. The…

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Bourke-street (Surry Hills) Superior Public School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 December 1892 · page 8

On Tuesday afternoon, on the occasion of the annual "breaking up" for Christmas holidays, the boys of the Fifth class of the above school presented Mr. W. Broome, head master, with a handsome…

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St. John's Junior Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 December 1892 · page 8

Yesterday, prior to breaking up for the Christmas vacation, the distribution of prizes took place at St. John's Junior Grammar School, Parramatta. Archdeacon Gunther, president of the council, presided…

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The Schools. Wesleyan Ladies' College

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 December 1892 · page 2

Lady Jersey yesterday afternoon presented the prizes won during the year at the Wesleyan Ladies' College, Burwood. The ceremony took place in the local School of…

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Sydney Grammar School

Evening News · Friday 16 December 1892 · page 3

The annual prizes at the Sydney Grammar School were presented yesterday at the school. Sir Wm. Windeyer presided, and there were present: Mr. E. W. Knox (vice-chairman), the…

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The Schools. Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 December 1892 · page 6

The annual examination of the pupils attending the Institution for the Deaf and Dumband the Blind was held yesterday afternoon in the main hall of the institution,…

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Public School Concert. At North Auburn School

The Weekly Advance · Friday 16 December 1892 · page 6

On Monday evening last the pupils of the North Auburn Public School, under the conductorship of their headmaster, Mr. W. H. Lovalle, gave their third concert, the proceeds…

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St. John’s Junior Grammar School, Parramatta. Distribution of Prizes

The Weekly Advance · Friday 16 December 1892 · page 5

The annual distribution of prizes took place Wednesday last. at St. John’s Grammar School, Parramatta. The President of the School Council, reddencon Gunther, M.A , occupied…

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Superior Public School. A Most Successful Entertainment

The Weekly Advance · Friday 16 December 1892 · page 2

AVERY successful concert in aid of the prise and sports fund in connection with the Sup[?]rias Public School, Granville, was held in the Albert Hall, Granville, on Tuesday evening last…

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The Sisters of Mercy’s Schools, Parramatta

The Weekly Advance · Friday 16 December 1892 · page 2

Yesterday (Thursday) was the breaking-up day at the s[?] of the Si[?]rs of Merry Parramatta. The large hall of the school was decorated for the occasion, specimens of the…

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St Joseph’s School, Rockwood. Entertainment and Distribution of Prizes. Presentation to Father O’reilly

The Weekly Advance · Friday 16 December 1892 · page 2

A Christmas exhibition of work, entertainment and distribution of prises took place in St. Joseph’s schoolroom, Rockwood, on Wednesday evening. There was an exceedingly…

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Speech Day. Newington College

The Methodist · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 1

The presentation of prizes at Newington College, Stanmore, took place on Tuesday last. His Excellency the Governor presided, and on the platform…

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Speech Day at Cooerwull Academy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 10

The annual prize distribution at Cooerwull Academy, Bowenfells, was held on Wednesday, the 14th instant, when a large number of visitors assembled. About 4 o'clock Mr. G. W. Renshaw,…

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The New Presbytery at Granville. Judge Docker and Christian Schools

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 15

ON Sunday afternoon the Cardinal-Archbishop paid a visit to Granville for the purpose of opening and blessing the presbytery recently built. The Cardinal was met at the railway station by…

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