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Schools, 1894

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School Requirements -- the Minimum Age

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 October 1894 · page 3

The Minister for Public Instruction was asked yesterday by a deputation, consisting of Messrs. P. Littlejohn, J. D. Verdon, and E. W. Beard, to provide a school in the…

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New School at Burwood

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 October 1894 · page 15

DEAN McCarthy, and the parishioners of Concord, have decided upon the erection of a new school in connection with the local church, and have entrusted Messrs. Sheerin and Hennessy with the…

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Our Schools and Trinity College Musical Examinations. Second List of Passes and Honours

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 October 1894 · page 15

IN our last issue we gave a long list showing the great success of our Catholic colleges and schools at the Trinity College (London) Musical examinations, As already explained, the theory papers are written…

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Burwood School Oe Arts

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

At a meeting of the committee of the above, held on Tuesday night (Mr. S H. Lambton presiding), a sum of £31 15s 6d was receivedfrom the ladies' committee of the recent ball. The committee requested…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, October 14th. the Draught of Fishes. Luke v. 1-11

The Methodist · Saturday 6 October 1894 · page 8

GOLDEN TEXT (Mark i. 17).—"Come ye alter Me, and I will make you to become fishers of men." I.—THE SEA OF GALILEE…

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Lawn Tennis. YUGILDAH v. Sydney High School

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 October 1894 · page 11

The return match between the Stanmore Yugildah and Sydney High School girls' tennis clubs was played upon the former's court, Stanmore, yesterday afternoon. In the…

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Ministerial Visit. Opening of Girls’ School

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 6 October 1894 · page 1

The Hon. Jacob Garrard, Minister for Public Instruction is to officially visit Parramatta on Tuesday next. The hon. gentleman will inspect the Industrial…

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Bankstown. Public School Concert

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 6 October 1894 · page 1

A very successful concert in aid of the piano fund was given in Bankstown public school by the pupils, assisted by a few friends, a few days ago. The…

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School for Kenthurst

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 October 1894 · page 7

A DEPUTATION consisting of Messrs. T. Littlejohn, J. D. Verdon, and E. W. Beard waited on Mr. Garrard, Minister for Education, on Thursday to ask that a school should be erected…

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Irish Catholic Schools

Evening News · Monday 8 October 1894 · page 4

LONDON, OCTOBER 6.-MR. John Mr.-LEY, CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND, HAS SANCTIONED THE EMployment of the Christian Brothers in the Catholic schools of Ireland…

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Public Schools Athletic Association's Picnic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 October 1894 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon the Public Schools Athletic Association held its annual picnic at Correy's Garden's, Cabarita, Parramatta River, There was an atteddance of about 700 or 800, and despite the…

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Church Services and Sunday School Anniversaries. St. Thomas', North Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 October 1894 · page 6

A confirmation service was held in St. Thomas', North Sydney, yesterday, when the Primate administered the rite to 32 candidates. The Bishop preached at the evening service, when a choir of 32…

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William-street Wesleyan Sunday School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 October 1894 · page 6

The thirty-fifth anniversary of the William-street Wesleyan Sunday School was celebrated yesterday. In the morning the Rev. R.Bavin preached to a large congregation. In the afternoon a children's…

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Botany Wesleyan Sunday School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 October 1894 · page 6

Yesterday the anniversary of the Botany Wesleyan Sunday School was celebrated by special services in the local school of arts. In the morning the service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Kelly, in the…

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Roman Catholic Schools of Ireland. Employment of Christian Brothers. London, Oct. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 October 1894 · page 5

Mr. John Morley, Chief Secretary for Ireland, has sanctioned the employment of Christian Brothers in the Roman Catholic schools of Ireland…

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Public Schools Athletic Association Picnic

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 October 1894 · page 6

The attendance at the picnic of the public Schools' Athletic Association, held on Saturday at Correy's Gardens, Cabarita, numbered about 800. The…

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Sydney Ragged Schools. Annual Meeting

Evening News · Tuesday 9 October 1894 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Sydney Ragged Schools was held in the Tem­perance Hall yesterday, at 3 o'clock. His Excellency the Governor presided…

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Sydney Ra[?] Schools. the Annual Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 October 1894 · page 3

The annual meeting connection with the Sydney Ragged Schools was held yesterday afternoon at the Temperance [?] Pitt-street. His Excellency the Governor pre[?] and on the platform were Lady…

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Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 October 1894 · page 6

A public meeting in celebration of the anniversary of the William-street Wesleyan Sunday School was held in the church last evening. Mr. H. Bush, superintendent, presided. There was a very large…

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Destitute Children. Ragged Schools

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 October 1894 · page 6

The thirty-fourth annual meeting in connection with the Sydney ragged schools was held at the Temperance Hall this afternoon, the Governor presiding. Lady Duff was also…

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