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Schools, 1895

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Darlington Public School Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 December 1895 · page 11

The cantata, "Queen of the Seasons," was given last evening in the School of Arts, Pitt-street, by the pupils of the Darlington Superior Public School, the proceeds being in…

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The Schools Xmas Vacations. Holy Cross College, Ryde

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 December 1895 · page 6

Following are the names of the students who were successful in obtaining prizes at the Xmas exams. The prizes were distributed at the College Hall, by the Very Rev. Dr…

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Ryde Public School Annual Entertainment

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 December 1895 · page 6

THE annual entertainment in connection with the Ryde Superior Public School took place on Monday night, in the presence of a very large and representative…

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The Bicycle Boom. How It Progresses in Sydney. Society Learning to Ride. The Rush for the Wheels. a Famine in Tyres and Ladies' Safeties. Importers' Shops Empty, and Consignments Sold Before Arrival. Cycle Schools Established. A Teacher's Opinion. Bloomers out of Court

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 December 1895 · page 3

THE way in which the civilised world has been caught by the cycling craze is almost incredible, and if anyone had been bold enough to prophesy such a state of things…

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First Junior Schools' Competition

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 December 1895 · page 6

Balmain Smith-street Superior Public School defeated Gladstone Park Superior Public School on Gladstone Park, Balmain, on Thursday, by three wickets and 25 runs. Scores: G.P.S.P.S., 68…

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Miss Summerhayes's Pupils

Evening News · Monday 9 December 1895 · page 6

Miss Gertrude Summerhayes and her violin pupils gave a very enjoyable entertainment at St Paul's Schoolroom, Burwood, on Saturday afternoon. The…

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Fairlawn Grammar School

Evening News · Monday 9 December 1895 · page 3

The pupils of Fairlawn Grammar School, assisted by lady and gentlemen amateurs, gave their "breaking up " concert at St. Mary's School Hall, Waverley, on Friday…

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Botany School Concert

Evening News · Monday 9 December 1895 · page 5

The annual concert in aid of a school picnic, given by the pupils of the Botany Public School, in the Botany School of Arts, included the sparkling…

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Botany Public School Picnic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 December 1895 · page 3

On Friday the pupils, to the number of fully 500, connected with the Banks Meadow Public School, Botany, were entertained at a picnic, which took place under very favourable auspices at the Sir Joseph…

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Pyrmont Superior Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 December 1895 · page 6

On Friday evening the pupils of the girls' department of the Pyrmont Superior Public School gave a concert in the Athenaeum-hall, Union-street, in aid of the piano and prize…

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Double Bay Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 December 1895 · page 6

The Mission-hall, Double Bay, was crowded on Friday night, when a concert was given by the pupils of the Double Bay Public School. The arrangements generally, which were…

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Hurstville Superior Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 December 1895 · page 6

A highly successful entertainment in aid of the prize fund was given in Hudson's-hall on Friday evening by the pupils of the Hurstville Superior Public School to a crowded and…

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The Schools. Bethlehem Convent, Ashfield

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 December 1895 · page 6

The annual distribution of prizes to scholars attending the schools conducted by the Sisters of Charity, Bethlehem Convent, Ashfield, took place on Friday afternoon, in the presence of…

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The Country. Public School Entertainments

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 December 1895 · page 5

RYSTONE, Saturday.--The annual entertainment of the pupils of the public school, in aid of the prize fund was held last night before a large audience…

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School Days. Parramatta Convent of Mercy. Prize Distribution

Evening News · Tuesday 10 December 1895 · page 3

The annual prize distribution of the Convent of Mercy School, Parramatta, took place yesterday. Dr. Higgins, Bishop Coadjutor, who was accompanied by the…

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Hornsby Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 December 1895 · page 3

At the School of Arts, Thornleigh, on Saturday night, the annual entertainment in connection with the Hornsby Public School took place. Mr. Norman Selfe occupied the chair…

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Hornsby Junction Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 December 1895 · page 3

About 300 persons attended the Hornsby Junction Public School entertainment, which took place in the large schoolroom on Saturday last. Captain Grainger, chairman of the…

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Forest Lodge Superior Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 December 1895 · page 3

The department having asphalted the yard attached to the Superior Public School at Forest Lodge, it has been decided to form a strip of flower garden round the edges, to…

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The Schools. Botany Public Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 December 1895 · page 3

The cantata "The White Garland" was given on Friday evening in the Botany School of Arts by the children of the local public school, in aid of the picnic fund. The chair…

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Waterloo Ragged School

Evening News · Wednesday 11 December 1895 · page 2

The tenth anniversrry of the Waterloo Bagged School was celebrated last evening by a tea and entertainment, when the prizes were distributed. The Rev. H…

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