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Schools, 1897

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C. of E. Grammar School. Old Boys' Annual Reunion

Evening News · Monday 10 May 1897 · page 3

The third annual reunion of the "old hoys" of the Church of England Grammar School was celebrated on Saturday afternoon by a football match between the scholars past and present, as reported…

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Sydney Church of England Grammar School. Old Boys' Union

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 May 1897 · page 3

The yearly gathering of the S.C.E.G.S. old boys took place on Saturday. In the afternoon the fifth annual match between teams representing the past and present of the school was played, and after a [?]ast and…

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Clergy Daughters' School

Evening News · Tuesday 11 May 1897 · page 8

The annual prizes in connection with the Clergy Daughters' School, St. Catherine's, Waverley. were distributed yesterday afternoon by Lady Hompaen who was accompanied by the Hon…

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School Sports and Education. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1897 · page 6

Sir,—Allow me through the medium of your columns to raise a protest against the growing tendency of our secondary schools to lay too much stress upon sports and games at the expense of the…

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Athletic Notes. Opening of the Harrier Season. Combined Clubs to Meet at Manly. The University Snorts Meeting--Visitors From South Australia and Victoria--The High School Sports--Annual Meeting To-Morrow

The Australian Star · Tuesday 11 May 1897 · page 8

Harriers are reminded of the Forest Lodge Harriers' harbour excursion on Thursday night. The 12th annual sports meeting of the…

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Athletic Association Oe the Great Public School. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 May 1897 · page 3

Sir,--A statement, which it is thought may give rise to some misapprehension, having recently appeared in your columns in relation to the Great Public Schools' football competition. I am directed by the association to…

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St. Catherine's Clergy Daughters' School. Distribution of Prizes

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 May 1897 · page 7

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Clergy Daughters' School, St. Catherine's, Waverley, look place yesterday afternoon. Lady Hampden, who was accompanied by the Hon. Dorothy Brand, went…

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Pedestrianism. Amateur Athletics. the High School Sports. Inter-university Games. Sidney Harriers' Naval, Military, Athletic, and Cycling Carnival. Notes from All Parts—Combined Harrier Club Meet Next Saturday—And the Latest News and Gossip. Fixtures. May

Referee · Wednesday 12 May 1897 · page 7

13—Sydney High School Sports, S.C.G. (to-day). 15—Combined Harrier Clubs' run at Manly. 19—Sydney v Melbourne University Sports, S.c.G. 24—Sydney Harriers Queen's Birthday and Record…

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Church of England Sunday School Institute

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 May 1897 · page 6

The annual meeting of the members of the Church of England Sunday School Union was held in the Chapter House last night. The Rev. T. Holmes presided, and there was a good attendance. The…

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Parramatta Park. And King's School. PARRAMATTA

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 May 1897 · page 5

A meeting of Parramatta townsmen was held yesterday evening in the Centenary schoolroom, Parramatta North, to discuss the present position of what…

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The Windsor School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 May 1897 · page 5

The Minister for Public Instruction received a deputation yesterday, introduced by Mr. Morgan, M.P., and including Mr. W. Walker, M.L.C., Mr. J. C. Fitzpatrick, M.P., the Rev. C. A. White…

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Bondi Public School

The Australian Star · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 7

The members of the Waverley Public School Board visited the Bondi school on May 12. There were present Alderman W. H. Simpson. J.P., chairman of…

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School Children and the Record Reign

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 5

Two questions wore put to Mr. Garrard in the Legislative Assembly last night with regard to the approaching record reign celebrations. Mr. Whiddon asked whether any appropriate method…

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The Record Reign. Review of 10,000 School Children

Evening News · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 6

LONDON, May 14.—In connection with the record reign celebrations, her Majesty the Queen will on June 23 review 10,000 school children on Constitution Hill…

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School of Industry. the Annual Fair. Opened by Lady Hampden

Evening News · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 5

The annual fair on behalf of the funds of the School of Industry was opened by Lady Hampden yesterday. A fair number of visitors were present, including Mr. W. R. Campbell and…

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Schoolfellows. Tale of the Australian Bush Track

Evening News · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 10

IT was in the hot season of '96-7. Two friends were encamped at the bend of the South…

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Canada. the Manitoba Schools Trouble. Canadian Liberals and the Papal Delegate

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 6

The Ottawa correspondent of the London Times (says the Tablet, April 3) telegraphed on Wednesday :- There was great excitement in the House of…

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Swimming. Rockdale Public School Swimming Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 12

On Tuesday evening in the Masonic Hall, Rockdale, the children attending the Rockdale Superior Public School, their parents, and friends assembled to witness the presentation of prizes gained by the…

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The Queen's Reign. Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. Review of 10,000 School Children. London, May 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 9

In connection with the record reign celebrations her Majesty the Queen will review 10,000 school children on Constitution Hill on 23rd June…

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Cleveland-street School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 10

At the request of many of the patrons of the recent concert given by the pupils of this school, it has been decided to repeat it on Wednesday, the 26th instant, in aid of the hospital for consumptives…

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