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Schools, 1893

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Prospect. New School Building

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 12 August 1893 · page 7

For a long time past Mr. James Mullholand, the highly esteemed master of Prospect Public School, has been labouring under the inconvenience of having to reside in Parramatta. Now,…

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Three Little Bots Peom School

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 12 August 1893 · page 19

Three little boys from school are we, Wild as a schoolboy well can be, Off for the day on a boyish spree; Three little boys from school…

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Three Little Bots From School

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 12 August 1893 · page 19

Three little boys from school are we, Wild as a schoolboy well can be, Off for the day on a boyish spree; Three little boys from school…

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School Sports

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 August 1893 · page 3

Intending competitors in the Grammar School sports are reminded that entries for the Visitors' 300 yards, Old Boys' 150 yards, and 3 males for cyclists close on Saturday next with the hon. secretary, Mr…

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A School of Sericulture

The Australian Star · Tuesday 15 August 1893 · page 4

It is proposed to start the work of practical instruction of women in sericulture at a mulberry plantation near Bowral. The plantation, which is the property of the A.A…

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Rugbhy Football. Western Districts v. Metropolis, Association Ground This Day. This Day. the Schools Challenge Trophy

Referee · Wednesday 16 August 1893 · page 8

What promises to be a very interesting match is to be played on the King's School ground at Parrnmatta today, between the locals and Newington College. The…

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Waverley Public School Board

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 August 1893 · page 8

A meeting of the above board was held at the Waverley Public School on the 1st August. Present —Alderman Simpson, J.P., chairman; Alderman Hewlett, J.P.; Mrs. Thomas Martin, Mr. Harrison,…

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Meetings. School of Arts Debating Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 August 1893 · page 8

The weekly meeting of this club was held on Monday evening in the small lecture-hall, School of Arts. Mr. F. A. Winter presided. A letter was read from the Friday Night Debating Club…

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Public School Charges. Ministerial Action

The Australian Star · Wednesday 16 August 1893 · page 6

The Minister for Public Instruction is having prepared the necessary regulations for charging higher fees to children over 14 years of age attending the public schools…

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Mr. Suttor and Public School Teachers. (To the Editor of the " Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 August 1893 · page 2

Sir,--After reading Mr. Suttor's recent utterances concerning the teachers of his department the general public will come to the conclusion that they are occupying…

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Debating Institutes. School of Arts

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 August 1893 · page 7

The usual meeting of the School of Arts Friday Night Debating Club was held on Friday last, Mr. T. H. Loxton in the chair. "That the Christian scheme of rewards and…

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Newington College V. the King's School

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 August 1893 · page 3

These teams played a very fast and exciting game on the King's School, ground yesterday afternoon in connection with the Schools' Cup competitions. It was expected…

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Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School Union

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 August 1893 · page 2

There was a large attendance in the Wesleyan School Church on Wednesday evening, when the children who had been successful in the annual examinations under the…

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Catholic Schools in West Australia

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 August 1893 · page 18

IN West Australia, the Catholic community has held a meeting, presided over by Bishop Gibney, to protest against any alteration of the present Education Act, under which assistance is given…

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Sunday Schools. Good Officers Essential to the Success of Our Sunday Schools

The Methodist · Saturday 19 August 1893 · page 2

A paper read by Mr. W. W. Clarke at Homebush at a meeting held under the auspices of the Sunday School Union. James Russell Lowell has tritely said…

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The Sunday-school Union. to the Editor

The Methodist · Saturday 19 August 1893 · page 7

SIR,—I am glad to see that the subject of bringing all schools under the Conference into affiliation with the Sunday-school Union is engaging the attention of the…

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Measles at the Public Schools

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 August 1893 · page 389

The following communication has been forwarded by Mr. Johnson (Under-Secretary for Education) to the Board of Health with reference to measles at the Public schools:—"I am directed to acquaint you…

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Manitoba School Law

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 19 August 1893 · page 7

The Roman Catholic citizens of Norbert, Manitoba, have held a public meeting, and decided to join with their Protestand neighbors in faithfully carrying out the Manitoba…

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Football. Borough of Mosman v. School of Gunnery

The Australian Star · Saturday 19 August 1893 · page 11

The return match between these two clubs was played on the latter's ground on Wednesday and, after an exciting struggle, was declared drawn. Although deprived…

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School of Gunnery v. Mosman's Bay Juniors

The Australian Star · Saturday 19 August 1893 · page 11

Played at Middle Harbor on Wednesday last, and resulted in a draw, both sides scoring 6 points each. Johnson for the artillerymen and K[?]arhey for Mosman's…

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