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Schools, 1896

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The School of Industry Fair

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 June 1896 · page 35

The fair in aid of the School of Industry was opened by Lady Hampden on June 5. The stalls were presided over by the following ladies: Mrs. W. R. Campbell and Miss Knox, Mrs. C. B…

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Sports and Games Football. Harlequin v. the King's School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1896 · page 6

Some very good have seen and promising players, calling themselves the Harlequirs met The King;s School on the School ground on Saturday afternoon, and climb in for a…

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Crime and Truancy. The Need for Truant Schools. Prevention Better Than, a Special Court for Juveniles

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 June 1896 · page 2

THE great increase which has been steadily going on for some time in the number of children under the control of the relief and reformatory institutions of the colony is of…

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Stanmore Wesleyan Sunday School

Evening News · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 8

Special services were held yesterday in the Wesleyan Church, Stanmore, in connection with the anniversary of the Sunday school. The building was tastefully decorated, and there was…

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School of Arts Debating Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 7

The members of this club held their weekly meeting on Thursday evening. Mr Terris was in the chair. A resolution to form a Literary and Debating Societies' Union was carried unanimously. Mr…

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Church News. Stanmore Wesleyan Sunday-school

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 7

The anniversary of the Sunday-school in connection with the Wesleyan Church, Stanmore, was celebrated yesterday, when services of a special character were held. The building was tastefully…

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Teachers' Institute

The Australian Star · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 7

At the Technical College, Ultimo, last night the first annual meeting of the Public School Teachers' Institute was held, Mr. S. Bent presided. The hon…

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Debating Institutes. School of Arts

The Australian Star · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 7

Mr. Carruthers' "Closer Settlement Bill "was discussed on Thursday evening by the School of Arts Debating Club. Mr. J. A. Hendry initiated the debate by…

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Premier Schools

The Australian Star · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 6

In the premier schools match between King's School and St. Joseph's College, played at Parramatta this afternoon, King's School scored 11 points to St. Joseph's 6,…

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Retrenchment of Teachers. Widespread Dissatisfaction. Grievances to be Ventilate. Suggested Meeting In Sydney-- A Teachers' Association

The Australian Star · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 5

In view of the widespread dissatisfaction caused by the reductions in the salaries of teachers expression will have to be found for the injustice which has been…

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Schools' Premiership. the King's School V. St. Joseph's College

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 3

A very exciting match was played on the Parramatta Oval between tho King's School and St. Joseph's College, and was witnessed by a large crowd of spectators. The result was a win for the…

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Combined Schools' Match

Evening News · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 2

A match will be played at the University Oval to-morrow afternoon between the University Club and a combined team from the schools competing for premiership honors. The combined team…

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The Schools' Premiership

Evening News · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 2

The much-talked-of and eagerly-awaited match between the King's School and St. Joseph's College teams, hitherto unbeaten, played on the Parramatta Oval on Saturday, was won by the former…

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Teachers' Grievances. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 3

Sir,—In to-day's issue your correspondent "Nulla" points out inconsistencies in the recent reductions in teachers' salaries, and suggests that a 10 per cent, reduction all round would have…

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Stanmore Wesleyan Sunday School

Evening News · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 5

The Stanmore Wesleyan Sunday-school annual meeting was held in the church, Stanmore-road, last evening. Mr. W. A. F. Watt, superintendent of the school, presided, and there was a large…

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Church News. Stanmore Wesleyan Sunday School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Stanmore Wesleyan Sunday School was held in the church, Stanmore-road, Stanmore, last evening in the presence of a large audience. Mr. W. A. F. Watt,…

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Public School Competition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 6

Forest Lodge defeated Summer Hill (16) by 6 to 3 on Friday. JUNIOR MATCHES. University Second journeyed to Parramatta and met…

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Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts

The Australian Star · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 2

The monthly committee meeting of the above was held last Wednesday night. The librarian's statement showed the following circulation for the month of May, viz…

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Athletic Notes. Events of the Week. Coming Fixtures. Darlinghurst and Forest Lodge Night Runs-- The Week's ings-- Handicap Relay Race-- High School Open 100 Yards Race Meetings-- News and Gossip

The Australian Star · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 8

Inclement weather has interfered somewhat with the running fixtures for the week. The Redferns' usual Tuesday night run did not take place, and the Balmain…

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King's School v. St. Joseph's College

The Australian Star · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 8

The above match took place on Saturday on the Parramatta Oval for the Premiership, and resulted in a win for King's School by 11 points to 6. Docker kicked…

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