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Schools, 1892

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Females and Road Agents. Harry Blossom Met His Match. Old Maid Who Could Wrestle, Cratch, and Scold. the Nevada Schoolma'am

Evening News · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 1

Palong hill the horses were slowly toiling. "Speaking of road agents," said the old…

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Grafton Public School

Evening News · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 6

GRAFTON, Friday.—Mr. Bawden, chairman of the local school board, distributed the prizes at the superior public school, yesterday, in the presence of the Mayor and a large number of…

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Christ Church School

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

The prizes won by the scholars at the Christ Church (C. of E.) School were distributed by the Primate (Dr. Saumarez Smith) at the schoolroom, Pitt-street, last evening. The Rev. C. F. Garnsey…

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Speech Days. St. Philip's Church of England Grammar School

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

The annual distribution of prizes won by pupils of St. Philip's Church of England Grammar School took place yesterday afternoon at the school buildings, Church-hill. the Primate presided, and there…

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St. Mary's High School

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

The Ma[?]ist Brothers who have charge of the high school attached to St. Mary's Cathedral dismissed their 110 scholars for the holidays yesterday morning. Cardinal Moran presided through a pleasant…

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Christian Brothers' School, Balmain

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

Cardinal Moran presented the prizes at the above school yesterday in the school grounds, in the presence of a large concourse of pupils and friends. The cardinal, who was accompanied by his private…

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Windsor Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 10
Also in The Daily Telegraph, The Cumberland Mercury

The breaking up of the above school took place yesterday in the presence of a large gathering. The head master, the Rev. B. Keenan, in presenting his annual report, congratulated the parents and pupils…

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Home for Holidays. West Redfern Public School

The Australian Star · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 8

AT the breaking-up of the West Redfern Public School on Wednesday the popular head master, Mr. Richard Henderson, was the recipient of an artistically illuminated…

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St. John's School

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 10

The annual breaking up ceremony in connection with St. John's Parochial School, Darlinghurst, took place yesterday afternoon. Rev. A. W. Pain occupied the chair,…

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St. Philip's Church of England Grammar School

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 10

The annual prize giving in connection with St. Philip's Church of England Grammar School, Church-hill, took place yesterday afternoon. The Primate presided…

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The Schools. Sydney Grammar School

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 10

The annual speech day in connection with the Sydney Grammar School was celebrated on Thursday afternoon at the school, Colege-street, in the presence of a large…

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The School of Arts Committee Meeting. to the Editor of the Mercury

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 3

SIR,—In justice to myself I hope you will grant me a small space in your next issue to put myself right in reference to what took place at the School of Arts meeting on last Thursday…

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Public School Concert. At North Anburn School

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 2

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

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Superior Public School. A Most Successful Entertainment

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 2

A VERY successful concert in aid of the prize and sports fund in connection with the superior Public School, Granville, was held in the Albert Hall, Granville, on Tuesday evening last…

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Seven Hills. Concert in Aid of Funds of the Meadows Public School

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 7

This concert, which had been postponed on account of the bud weather early in the month, came off on Friday, 9th December, in St. Andrew’s schoolroom. A large and highly…

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

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 7

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

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Castle Hill. School Concert

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 6

On Friday evening last the pupils of the Castle Hill Public School gave a very enjoyable concert to a crowded house. The singing of the flower girls was the gem of the evening,…

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

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 6

The annual distribution of prices took place Wednesday last, at St . John's Grammar School, Parramatta. The President of the School Council, Archdeacon Günther, M.A., occupied…

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