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Schools, 1893

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Parramatta School of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1893 · page 8

THE usual monthly committee meeting of the above institute was held on the 5th instant, there being present the President Mr. T. W. Polllock in the chair and Messrs. De Low's…

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UNIVERSITY A. v. King's School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1893 · page 6

The University team sent up a strong contingent to meet the school on the Parramatta ground on Saturday last. School kicked off and the ball was well returned to centre…

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Schools' Four-oared Race

Evening News · Monday 15 May 1893 · page 6

Prior to the Intercolonial Eight-oar Race, the annual four-oared race for the schools' premiership was rowed. Only two crews started, the North Shore Grammar School and the Sydney Grammar School…

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Aquatics. the Schools' Championship

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 May 1893 · page 3

The four-oar race for the schools' championship of the colony was rowed on Saturday afternoon over a course of about 1½ mile on the Parramatta River. The boats had the tide in their favour, and the journey…

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The Public School Cadet System. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 May 1893 · page 8

Sir,—Whilst admitting that the present system of public education is giving universal satisfaction, inasmuch as the elements of sound education are placed within the reach of all, it must not be…

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Schools' Race

The Australian Star · Monday 15 May 1893 · page 6

The annual schools' race was rowed before the eight-oar race, the course being from One-man Wharf to Putuey. The only schools represented were the Sydney…

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The Churches. Sydney Jewish Sabbath School

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 May 1893 · page 2

The 22nd annual meeting, examination, and distribution of prizes in connection with the Sydney Jewish Sabbath School were held in the Oddfellows'-hall yesterday…

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Aquatics. the Public Schools Boatrace

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 May 1893 · page 3

On the day of the Intercolonial Boatrace any other rowing event was of comparatively little interest for the public, and the contest on the Parramatta River on Saturday for the…

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The All Schools' Championship Race

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 May 1893 · page 7

We are informed that in this race, which took place on the Parramatta River last Saturday, and which resulted in such a hollow win for the North Sydney Church of…

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The Schools Champion Fours. Church of English Grammar School Champions

Referee · Wednesday 17 May 1893 · page 6

The Schools Champions Four-oar Race was rowed on the Parramatta River on Saturday, in conjunction with the Intercolonial Eight-oar Race. Crews from the Church of England Grammar school and…

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EVELEIGH v. St. Mary's High School

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 May 1893 · page 8

Won by Eveleigh by 16 points to nil. Tries were obtained by Searvell (2), Brearley and Johnston, two of which were converted into goals by Johnston and Brearley. Boys…

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Mount Carmel Schools

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 15

A VERY successful tea, party and social was held on Monday evening in the R.G. school at Mount Carmel to assist in paying off the debt on the local presbytery. An excellent tec was laid in…

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Catholic Teachers and Public Appointments

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 18

REMARKS the New Zealand TABLET;— We have taken come pains to look on statistics on this subjust, end have ascertained that in the three University colleges of Dunedin,…

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Gough Town Public School

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 3

The additional seats have now been delivered at the school, and not before they were wanted. It is to be hoped that the departmental architect will prepare his plans and…

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Parramatta School of Arts Debating Society. Regular Meeting. the New Ministry

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 1

THE ordinary meeting of this Society was held at the School of Arts on Monday evening. There was a fair attendance. The Speaker (Mr. C. J. Byrnes) took the chair at 8.10 p.m…

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Strathfield v. The King’s School

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon last the Strathfield F.C. visited Parramatta, to meet the King’s School fifteen. The S.F.C., at the start of the game, invaded…

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All Schools' Champion Race

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 2

The above race was rowed on Saturday last immediately before the Intercolonial Race, and resulted in an easy victory for the Church of England Grammar School—…

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Schools' Four-oared Race

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 39

Prior to the Intercolonial Eight-oar Race on May 13 the annual four-oared race for the schools' premiership was rowed. Only two crows started, the North Shore Grammar School and the Sydney Grammar School…

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Sports and Games. Football. King's School v. STRATHFIELD

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 2

Strathfield kicked off and followed up the advantage, gutting the ball into School 25, when McPhail relieved and sent to half. McPhail and Waugh then put in a run, when…

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School of Arts Literary and Debating Society versus Village Settlements. to the Editor of the Mercury

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1893 · page 3

Sir,— The above society had an opportunity of adjourning [?] on Monday night at 8 o’clock to hear Mr. Tucker’s lecture on Village Settlements. The suggestion was strongly…

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