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Schools, 1895

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Birchgrove Superior Public School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 12

Yesterday afternoon the annual breaking-up for the Christmas vacation took place in the Birchgrove Balmain Superior Public School in the presence of a numerous assemblage of friends, the proceedings…

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Nicholson-street, Balmain, Superior Public School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 12

Yesterday afternoon the Christmas breaking-up at the Nicholson-street Superior Public School was largely attended, and partook the form of a musical entertainment, consisting of choruses, solos (vocal…

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Croydon Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 12

A musical and dramatic entertainment and distribution of prizes in connection with the above were held at the Congregational School-hall last night. The contributors to the miscellaneous…

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St. Francis Xavier's School, North Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 12

The annual distribution of prizes to the pupils of St. Francis Xavier's Roman Catholic School, North Sydney, took place on Thursday afternoon. Father Brennan, S.J., presided, and there were present…

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Sydney Ragged Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 7

The quarterly meeting of the committee of the above schools was held on Tuesday, Mr. T. P. Reeve in the chair. There are now five schools in operation—Harrignton-street,…

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School of Arts Debating Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 7

The weekly meeting of the above club was held on Thursday night, the president (Mr.J.Ferris) in the chair. The motion "That labour-saving machinery is hurrying on starvation and…

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DURAL. The Public School

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 8

The breaking-up and distribution of prizes was fixed for yesterday (Friday), when the proceedings were to be enlivened by songs and recitations by the children. The teacher, Mr…

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Hornsby Junction School

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 2

At the entertainment at Hornsby Junction Public School on 7th inst., the children acquitted themselves well in calisthenics, marches and a tableau "Britannia." The following…

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Misses Hogans' School Gladesville

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 2

One of the most people entertainments was a friends of young pupils had the opportunity is enjoying was that with which the [?] Hogans' scholastic…

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Concert at Mrs. Whitehead's School Hornsby

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 2

The teachers and children connected with the Hornsby Public School (locally known as "Mrs. Whitehead's") are to be congratulated on the splendid character of the treat they…

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The Schools. Continued from page 8. Prizes at the Dundas Public School

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 2

The annual Christmas prize distribution took place on Wednesday afternoon, the Mayor of Dundas (Alderman Cox) occupying the chair. The school was gaily decorated for the…

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The Schools. Breaking up for Xmas Holidays Convent, Parramatta

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 8

On Saturday last the programme prepare for the breaking celebration at the sisters of Mercy's Convent Schools, Parramatta, was rehearsed before a large gathering, of parents…

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School of Arts Meeting

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 2

A meeting of "subscribers" to the Rydalmers School of Arts was asked for Tuesday last to take the necessary legal steps re proposed sale of the property. The only persons…

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St. John's C.e. Grammar School Prize Distribution

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 8

The annual prise distribution at St. John's C.E. Grammar School, Parramatta, took place on Wednesday morning, the awards being presented by Mrs. Burns, of Gowan Brae. There…

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School of Arts

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 3

A meeting of the Committee of Granville School of Arts was held on the 2nd instant. Present: Messrs. Swann (President), Grimwood, Lord, Simson,…

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The Schools. Rydalmere

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 4

On the 16th instant, the children of the R.C. School took part in a modest entertainment before breaking-up. The ever genial Rev. Father Power was present. He…

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The Sunday-school. International Lesson. Sunday, December 22, 1895. the Birth of Christ

The Methodist · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 3

GOLDEN TEXT (Luke ii-10)—"Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy."…

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South Australian Sunday School Union Jubilee Festival

The Methodist · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 8

The series of meetings held in commemoration of the Jubilee of the South Australian Union will long be remembered by those who were privileged to…

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Sunday School Work. to the Editors

The Methodist · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 8

DEAR SIRS,—At the last meeting of the Sunday-school Union Council the Rev. C. J. Prescott, M.A., who recently visited Adelaide as a delegate to…

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Public Schools Athletic Association

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 14 December 1895 · page 1234

A tennis competition under the auspices of the above association took place on the 6th inst. at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Pupils from about 30 of the city took part, and some good play was exhibited…

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