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Schools, 1896

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Sydney School of Mines

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 753

The following about the Sydney School of Mines appears in the annual report of the Department of Mines for 1895, now in course of publication :—"The School of Mines, which was…

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Our Special Cables. the Manitoba Schools Question. Stonewalling in the Canadian Commons. Remarkable Scenes. Chapters of the Bible Read

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.--The debate in the Canadian House of Commons on the Manitoba Schools Bill is being protracted…

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The Manitoba Schools. Remarkable Debate in the Canadian Commons. How the Dispute Arises

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 9

The protracted debate in the Canadian House of Commons, referred to in our cable messages yesterday, comes about in this way. Under the Dominion constitution the…

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Schools' Association Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 11

A preliminary meeting of ladies interested in the Schools' Association annual regatta, which is to take place on May 9, was by kind permission of Sir Joseph Abbolt, held in the Speaker's…

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Wesleyan Sunday Schools. Anniversary Services

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 3

On Sunday last the Sunday Schools in connection with the Parramatta Wesleyan Church held their anniversary celebration. There are three schools concerned—the…

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Canadian Politics. the Manitoba Schools Bill. the Debate in the Canadian Commons. a Sitting of 129 HOURS

Evening News · Tuesday 14 April 1896 · page 6

LONDON, April 13.—The debate in the Canadian House of Commons on the Manitoba Schools Bill lasted for 129 hours, and was then adjourned…

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School of Arts Debating Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 April 1896 · page 3

The School of Arts Debating Club held their usual weekly meeting on Thursday evening. Mr. Ferri[?] was in the chair. Mr. Wilson moved,—" That every male person in the colony should be taught to use a…

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The Manitoba Schools Question. the Debate in the Canadian Commons. a Sitting of 129 Hours. Disgraceful Scenes

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 April 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--The debate in the Canadian House of Commons on the Manitoba Schools Bill lasted for 129 hours, or over five days, and was…

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Intercolonial Schools' Race. Won by South Australia

Referee · Wednesday 15 April 1896 · page 7

The second annual four-oared race between crows representing Geelong Grammar School and St. Peter's Collegiate School, Adelaide, was rowed last Saturday over the Barwon…

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School of Arts. Recent Improvements

Evening News · Thursday 16 April 1896 · page 6

The work of moving the books and furniture from the library into the large hall of the Sydney School of Arts was completed yesterday, having been performed by the staff of the institution, who…

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Proposed Jewish Ball. In Aid of the Jewish Schools

The Australian Star · Thursday 16 April 1896 · page 3

A number of Jewish ladies met yesterday in the vestry room of the Great Synagogue at the invitation of the Sydney Jewish Education Board for the purpose of…

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News by Cable. Canada. The Manitoba Schools Bill. Withdrawn. Parliament Dissolved. A General Election in June

Evening News · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 6

LONDON, April 16.—The Manitoba Schools Bill, which proposed to restore the educational privileges enjoyed by the Roman Catholics in Manitoba prior to May,…

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The Post-Mortem Examination. Antecedents of Miss Collins. Old Schoolmates at the Morgue

Evening News · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 5

Dr. Rennie conducted a post-mortem on the body of Miss Collins this afternoon. As three shots were heard, it was presumed that two might have been fired at her. Only one bullet,…

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Politics in Canada. Withdrawal of the Manitoba School Bill. the House Dissolved. London, April 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 5

The Manitoba Schools Bill, which was introduced into the Canadian House of Commons and had been stonewalled by the Opposition, has been withdrawn after…

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Canadian Parliament. the Manitoba Schools Bill Withdrawn. Parliament Dissolved. a General Election in June

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--The Manitoba Schools Bill, which proposed to restore educational rights and privileges to the Roman Catholic minority in…

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School Teachers and the Sobraon

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1896 · page 831

The Department of Education has been arranging for parties of teachers from the Public schools to visit the training-ship Sobraon. The object of this, Mr. Garrard explains, is twofold. In the…

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Catholic. the Cardinal and the Hibernians. a Splendid Speech. Erin's Sons As Missionaries, Patriots, Scholars, Statesmen and Solodiers the [?]-Fruitful Tree of Irish Faith and Devotion

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 April 1896 · page 18

ON Sunday morning, last the members bf the Hiberman—Australasian Catholic Benefit Society, to the number of nearly 500, attended Mass in regalia at St. Benedict's and received Holy Communion…

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Mr. Brunker at Granville. School of Arts Bazaar

Evening News · Saturday 18 April 1896 · page 2

The Hon. J. H. Brunker, Colonial Secretary, visited Granville for the purpose of opening a flower show and bazaar in aid of tho Granville School of Arts yesterday. Mr. Brunker was met…

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Grammar School Old Boys' Union

Evening News · Saturday 18 April 1896 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Sydney Grammar School Old Boys' Union ?was held at Aaron's Exchange Hotel last night Mr. A. B. Weigall (the headmaster) presided. The annual report, which…

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Death of an Old Catholic School—master

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 April 1896 · page 20

THE Melbourne ADVOCATE records the death of Mr. William Meagher, at Geelong. The deceased gentleman was engaged in the National Schools, Ireland, and came to Victoria in 1851, under…

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