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Schools, 1894

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Duelling in France. Harmless Affairs of Honor. Two Fatal Fights in Eight Years. Journalistic Bullies In Paris-- Women Who Have Fought-- The Fencing Schools

The Australian Star · Monday 1 January 1894 · page 3

Duels are still tolerated in France because they have so thoroughly entered into the manners of the people that they cannot be prevented. Everyone acknowledges that…

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School of Arts Defalcations. a Meeting Called

Evening News · Thursday 4 January 1894 · page 6

A meeting of members of the Sydney School of Arts will be held to-morrow evening to consider the financial revelations made in connection with the recent defalcations. So many unpleasant…

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Teachers' Salaries. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 January 1894 · page 3

Sir,--"Let the galled jade wince." One of I think, the meanest things of the present system of retrenchment is the proposed cutting down of the already reduced salaries of…

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School of Arts. the Secretaryship. Final Selection on Thursday. Nearly Three Hundred Applications-- A Phlethora of Applicants

The Australian Star · Friday 5 January 1894 · page 8

There are 282 applicants for the secretaryship of the School of Arts. The names of about 30 persons who are considered to have the best claims for the appointment…

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School of Arts. Special Meeting of the Committee. 282 Applicants for the Secretaryship

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 January 1894 · page 3

A special meeting of the committee of the School of Arts was held lust night to consider the question of the appointment of a new secretary in place of Mr. Cyril…

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Sydney Mechanic School of Arts. Financial Position

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 January 1894 · page 6

A special meeting of the committee of the Sydney Mechanies' School of Arts was held in the boardroom of the institution last evening. The meeting was called for the purpose of considering the question of…

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The School of Arts. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 January 1894 · page 3

Sir,—A special general meeting of members of this institution, at which important motions relating to the present unsatisfactory financial position of the institution will be moved, has been…

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The Sydney School of Arts. the Recent Defalcations. a Meeting of Members

Evening News · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 5

When it was publicly announced that many members of the Sydney School of Arts had expressed a wish to hold a special general meeting to signify their disapproval of the general…

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Catholic. St. Mary's High School

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 18

THE Marist Brothers of St. Mary's High School are to be congratulated warmly on the success of their first public Christmas entertainment, which was held at the Oddfellows'…

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The Christian Brothers Schools, Balmain

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 18

THE pupils of the Christian Brothers' schools, Balmain, gave their annual entertainment in the local Town Hall. There was a large attendance, including the Hon, T. M. Slattery, K.C.S.G., the Very Rev. Father Morrissey, C. M. (Provincial of…

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Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 18

THE distribution of prizes to the pupils of St. Joseph's High School, Lewisham, conducted by the Christian Brothers, took place in the Town Hall, Petersham. The hall was literally packed,…

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Grafton Convert Schools Entertainment

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 18

THE above-named entertainment (judging by the reports of the local papers, Graton EXAMINER GRIP and ARGUS) had a most successful Christmas break-up. The audience, including Rev. Frs…

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School of Arts. the Financial Position. a Lively Meeting of Members. Alleged Dereliction of Duty-- Locating the Responsibility

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 2

An important meeting of the members of the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts took place last night, the object being to consider the financial position of the institution…

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Public Opinion. Appointment of Secretary to the School of Arts. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 3

Sir,-- As the resolution which I moved at a meeting of the committee on Thursday night has been somewhat altered in the reports in the daily press, will you oblige…

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The School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 4

A special meeting of the subscribers to the Sydney School of Arts was held last night to consider the position of the institution, but the proceedings resolved themselves into a…

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Appointment of Secretary to the School of Arts. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 6

Sir, -- As the resolution, which I moved at a meeting of the committee on Thursday night, has been somewhat altered in the daily press. I shall feel obliged if you will…

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Sydney School of Arts. Special Meeting of Members. an Indignation Resolution Carried

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 6

A special general meeting of members of the Sydney School of Arts was held in the large hail last night, to consider the position of the institution. There was a good…

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St. Mark’s School, Granville. the Prize Winners

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 10

On Sunday last took place the annual distribution of prizes to the scholars of this school. At 3 p.m. the proceedings began, the school-house being well…

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Appointment of Secretary to the School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 7

The Rev. G. Walters writes:—"As the resolution which I moved at a meeting of the committee on Thursday night has been somewhat misconstrued. I shall, feel graceful if you will allow me to give the…

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Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts. Financial Position of the Institution. Vote of Censure on the Committee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 7

A special general meeting of members of the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts was held in the principal hall of the institute, Pitt-strtet, last evening. It had been expected that the attendance…

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