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Sydney · Schools

Schools, 1896

1,643 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 83

Local and General. Great Schools' Football Premiership

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 17 October 1896 · page 6

On this important sporting matter Bro. Edwin (president of S.J.F.B.C. writes to the Doily Telegraph:—"St. Joseph's College, October 15th. Sir,—In your issue on the 14th…

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FOOTBALL. The Schools' Premiership

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 17 October 1896 · page 8

At a meeting of the Schools' Athletic Association, of the Great Public Schools, held on September 23rd, the secretary for football (Mr. W. S. Corr) presented the report of his…

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Contributed Article. the Sunday School. the Third Sunday in October

The Methodist · Saturday 17 October 1896 · page 9

OF all days in the year this surely is the most precious to the devoted and prayerful Sunday school teacher. The "joy of harvest" has often been…

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The Sunday School. International Lesson. Sunday, October 25th., 1896. the Proverbs of Solomon. Proverbs 1. 1-19. Golden Text.—(Prov. i. 10).—"My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not." the Book of Proverbs

The Methodist · Saturday 17 October 1896 · page 8

Three words and their meaning.—Three names are given to proverbs in verses 1 and 6. The first " proverb " signifies originally a " comparison."…

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Newcastle Public Schools Athletic Association. NEWCASTLE, October 8

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1896 · page 826

The second annual sports meeting in connection with the N.S.W. Public Schools Athletic Association, Newcastle district, was held on the 8th inst. on the Newcastle racecourse. The weather was…

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Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts

The Australian Star · Saturday 17 October 1896 · page 3

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

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Local and District Items Granville School of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 October 1896 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the committed of the Granville School of Arts was held in that institution on…

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FOOTBALL The Schools' Premiership. St. Joseph's Loses The Shield

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 October 1896 · page 5

At a meeting of the Athletic Association of the Grant Public Schools held on September 23rd the Secretary for Football (Mr. W. S. (Jon) presented the report of his…

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Miss J. M. Smiths Pupils' Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 October 1896 · page 6

The annual complimentary concert given by the pupils of Miss J.M. Smith, of Brighton College, Randwick, was held in the Randwick. Town Hall on Friday evening. The pupils performed creditably,…

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Botany Wesleyan Sunday School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 October 1896 · page 7

The Sunday school in connection with the Wesleyan Church at Botany celebrated their anniversary by special services which were held on Sunday in the local School of Arts. There were large…

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Athletic Notes. Forthcoming Events. Swimmers Busy. The Week's Work--Harriers for Victoria--The Public Schools Association. The Season's Swimming Fixtures and Latest News and General Items of Importance

The Australian Star · Tuesday 20 October 1896 · page 8

To-morrow night the Enterprise S.C. has a members handicap at the Natatorium. A meeting of the Athletic Association…

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School Picnic

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 October 1896 · page 6

The annual picnic of St. Francis' (Paddington) Day and Sunday Schools took place yesterday at Cabarita, and proved a most enjoyable affair, about 700 children and a like number of adults…

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The State As a Teacher

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 October 1896 · page 4

At the "drawing-room meeting" in connection with the Central City Mission yesterday the question was raised as to how far the curriculum of our present, school system…

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The State As a Teacher of Trades

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 October 1896 · page 5

Speaking yesterday at the drawing-room meeting in connection with the Central Mission Children's Home, the Rev. C. E. James advocated an extension of the State education…

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Grammar School Sports. Fifth Annual Meeting

Evening News · Thursday 22 October 1896 · page 2

The fifth annual meeting of the Sydney Church of England Grammar School' Amateur Athletic Club, postponed from last week, took place yesterday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The…

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Sunday School Picnic

Evening News · Thursday 22 October 1896 · page 5

The Bexley and Arncliffe Presbyterian Sunday Schools held their annual picnic yesterday, when scholars, parents and friends, numbering about 450, were conveyed by train to Stanwell Park, on the…

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St. Benedict's School Picnic. Distribution of Prizes

Evening News · Thursday 22 October 1896 · page 8

The prizes won last week at St. Benedict's School picnic were last night presented to the successful ones is the large school hall, Abercrombie-street. The ceremony of distribution was performed by the Right…

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The Sydney and Schools

Evening News · Thursday 22 October 1896 · page 5

4 p.m.—The Sydney match, ten shots at 700yd, which is occupying this afternoon, completes the series of three matches calculated in the competition, known as the Association Aggregate, which…

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Our Public School System. Report to the Queensland Parliament. Adverse Comments. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 October 1896 · page 5

Mr. Anderson, Under-Secretary for Education, in obedience to a resolution of Parliament, recently visited Sydney to inquire into the desirability of incorporating in the Queensland system the…

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School Picric. Newcastle

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 October 1896 · page 5

The annual picnic of the children of Christ Church Sunday school is being held at Toronto to-day, and is largely attended…

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