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Schools, 1895

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Burwood School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 September 1895 · page 5

A meeting of the sommittee of the above was held last week, Mr. S. H. Lambton presiding. A letter was received from Miss Walker (Yaralla) conveying her thanks for having been elected a life member…

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Religious Instruction in Public Schools. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 September 1895 · page 6

Sir,—In your very brief report of the lengthy discussion" on the subject of special religious instruction in Public schools which took place in the synod last evening there is an error which I ask…

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Fatality at School. Brisbane

The Australian Star · Thursday 26 September 1895 · page 2

A little boy named Foley, while playing at Fortitude Valley State School, fell and fractured his skull, causing death…

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Sydney Grammar School Report

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 September 1895 · page 6

Mr. Garrard tabled the report of the trustees of the Sydney Grammar School for the year 1894. It shows that the attendance has fallen off during the year to some extent, the…

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School Cantata

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 September 1895 · page 6

A juvenile choir of some two score voices recently performed the cantata " The White Garland " at the school-hall in connection with the Woolloomooloo Presbyterian Church, Palmer-street, Mr. George…

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The Sydney Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 September 1895 · page 6

A concert was held last night in the Sydney Grammar School in aid of the school rowing club. In spite of the state of the weather the building was well filled. The contributers to the programme…

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Alexandria Infants' School

Evening News · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 5

A public meeting of residents of Alexandria was held in the local Town Hall last evening to urge upon the Education Department the necessity of establishing…

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Brisbane. the Catholic School Question. Father John Ryan, S J., at the Cathedral

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 19

THE position of the vacant judgeship has not been filled, although Sir James Garrick, our Agent-General in London, had last week signified his intention of accepting the office—was, in fact,…

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Music in Our Convent Schools. First in the Trinity College Examinations

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 15

THE all-round character of the training which girls receive in our Catholic colleges and high schools conducted by the religious orders is attested by the results at the public examinations. Coming close…

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Public School Requirements at Alexandria

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 10

A public meeting, convened by the Mayor of Alexandria (Alderman J. C. Horne) was held last evening in the local town hall, to take into consideration the question of establishing a primary Public…

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KENTHURST. School of Arts

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Saturday last, Mr. Tosh presiding. The attendance was good and the items gives were well…

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Sydney School of Arts

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 4

Here is an institutions well worthy the support of the reading public. The Reference Library and Reading Room contain 8500 books besides 850 English, foreign and colonial…

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School of Arts

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 4
Also in The Daily Telegraph

A special meeting of the committee of the Paramatta School of Arts was held on Friday (20th) to consider the proposal to erect a caretaker's cottage on the property. Mr. C. J…

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Public School

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 7

Owing probably to the continued prevalence of westerley winds, the whooping-cough is attacking a good many of the children of the district. In consequence of the distressing…

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RYDALMERE. Public School

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 7

The departure of Mr. M. J. Ryan was made the occasion of a surprise presentation party. The pupils met at the School, to say good-bye to one…

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School Requirements in Alexandria. Public Meeting of Ratepayers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 3

A meeting of ratepayers was held last evening in the Alexandria Town-hall for the purpose of discussing the question of the establishment of a primary public school in…

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Professor Kennedy at the School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 6

Professor Kennedy has added "new impressions" to his cleverly mysterious entertainment at the School of Arts, and will exhibit them this evening. The exhibition…

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Leases of School Lands

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 51

Mr. Donnelly, M.L.A., accompanied by Messrs. Perry, Mackay, Raymond, Barnes, Thomas Brown, Austin Chapman, and Chanter, Ms. L.A., introduced a deputation…

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The Seventh Annual Public Schools' Sports Held Last Week in Sydney.—scenes on the Opening Day

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 29

1.—Tambourine Drill (Erskineville Infants). 2.—Captain Mulholland. 3.—Boys' Sack Race. 4.—A Lawn Tennis Competitor. 5. Girls' Scarf Drill. 6.—Signal Drill…

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