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Schools, 1896

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Our Sunday Schools

The Methodist · Saturday 11 July 1896 · page 7

A FEW weeks ago Professor Adeney wrote a series of articles in the Christian World calling for the reform of the Sunday-school. He wrote, first of all…

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The Sunday School. International Lesson. Sunday, July 19, 1896. the Ark Brought to Jeru-salem. 2 Samuel, vi. 1-12. I.— the Symbol of Religion

The Methodist · Saturday 11 July 1896 · page 9

An important event in David's reign. This chapter records an important episode in David's reign. After restoring the political unity of the nation…

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Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts

The Australian Star · Saturday 11 July 1896 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts was held last Wednesday night. The librarian's statement showed the following…

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Teachers' Salaries. a Peculiar Dilemma

The Australian Star · Saturday 11 July 1896 · page 2

The vouchers for the salaries of the public school teacherrs are supposed to be made out by Monday next, but on what scale is not known. The teachers…

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School of Arts Chess Club. Letter to Lord Hampden

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 July 1896 · page 29

The following is the text of the letter, neatly engrossed by Mr. G. S. Beeby, which has been cent to Lord Hampden in recognition of his gracious acceptance of the honorary position of…

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The Industrial School The Now Superintendent

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

Mr. Thomas Edward Dryhurst, who has been promoted from the head teachership of the Granville North Public School to the position of Superintendent of the Girls Industrial School…

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Military and Defence. Infantry School Instruction

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 July 1896 · page 3

The undermentioned non-commissioned officers of the partially-paid infantry regiments, who attended the No. 1 Country Course, Class "C," Infantry School of Instruction, have been passed as…

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Athletic Notes. a Team for Queensland. Cross-Country Runs. The Grammar School Sports -- Walkers on Tour--A Trip to Bulli Club Runs -- Forthcoming Events and General News and Gossip

The Australian Star · Tuesday 14 July 1896 · page 8

The Amateur Walking Club have arranged for an excursion from Moss Vole to Nowra on August 1. A council meeting of the Athletic…

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Grave Charge Against a Teacher. Wellington

The Australian Star · Tuesday 14 July 1896 · page 5

A school teacher named Hatherly, residing at Baker's Swamp, about 12 miles from Wellington, appeared before the local bench, charged with indecent assault. After…

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Public High Schools. the Scholarship Examinations

Evening News · Wednesday 15 July 1896 · page 3

The undermentioned candidates were successful in the competition for State School scholarships at the examinations which were held in Sydney and the country districts on the 25th…

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The School of Arts

Evening News · Wednesday 15 July 1896 · page 4

The Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts, the oldest of the kind in Australia, is the subject of a number of illustrations appearing in this week's issue of the "Town and Country Journal." The…

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Public High Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 July 1896 · page 7

The undermentioned candidates were successful ln the competition for State school scholarships at the examinations which were held in Sydney and the country districts on the 25th and 26th June ultimo…

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The Reid Industries. Church and School Lands £11,000 Wasted. Roman Roads Through a Wilderness

The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 July 1896 · page 5

Any observant traveller in our eastern suburbs can hardly fail to notice the abundance of good building sites still accessible, and the number of eligible…

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Public School Books. the Recognition of Australian Questions. Printing Books in the Colony

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 July 1896 · page 6

Mr. HOGUE moved, "That in the opinion of this House the educational requirements of this country demand a larger measure of recognition of Australian history, biography, literature, science,…

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School of Arts Chess Club. Letter From Lord Hampden

Evening News · Thursday 16 July 1896 · page 7

Mr. A. Vider, hon. secretary to the Sydney School of Arts Chess Club, has received a letter from Lord hampden stating that he will have much pleaure in complying with a request of…

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School of Arts Debating Club

Evening News · Friday 17 July 1896 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph

The usual weekly meeting of the School of Arts Debating Club took place last night, the president (Mr. J. "Ferris) in the chair. There was a large muster of members, thirty-six being…

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General Meetings. Marrickville School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 July 1896 · page 3

The half–yearly meeting of the members of the Marrickville School of Arts was held in the reading-room of the institution. Silver–street. Alderman W. R. Benson was in the chair. The secretary, Mr. R. J. Hanson,…

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The Cleaning of Public Schools. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 July 1896 · page 3

Sir,--With your permission I desire to make a few comments on the unsatisfactory methods of the Public Instruction Department in this matter. The principal teacher is held responsible…

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