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Schools, 1897

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Public School Teachers' Rents

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 15

A question was raised by the member for Gloucester, Mr. R. Atkinson Price, during the discussion of the Estimates of the Department last session as to the excessive charges made for…

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Our Catholic Schools and Colleges. Campbelltown

The Catholic Press · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 8

AT this time of the year it is customary with schools to have "breaking-up" functions. In former years St. John's College have had theirs in the Town Hall…

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School of Arts Debating Club

Evening News · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 5

The half-yearly meeting of the School of Arts Debating Club was held on Thursday night. The secretary (Dr. Musket) read a lengthy report, showing that the club had a considerable number on the roll…

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Canada. the Manitoba School Question

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 7

The proposed compromise in the matter of the Manitoba school question (says the London Tablet, November 28)has been too hastily accepted in this country as likely to be a satisfactory settlement. It…

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The Brigidine Nuns at Cowra. Their Successful High School

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 15

As a prelude to the presentation of the prizes, there was a very artistic and charming entertainment at the Brigidine Convent High School. The schoolhall was transformed for the occasion into a theatre…

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Bishop De[?]any and the Tasmanian Schools. an Invitation to the Government Inspector

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 19

THE Christmas season, with its school displays (says the MONITOR, Lanneston), naturally turns our thoughts to the subject of our schools. From every side come evidences of the efficiency and thoroughness…

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St. Peter Claver's School, Mosman

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 18

THERE was a large attendance at the very successful entertainment which was given by the pupils of the above school on the 18th ult. The Rev. Father Brennan, S.J., and the Rev. Father Buckeridge…

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Beecroft. the New Public School

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 10

The work of the new public school is progressing but it is feared by many of the inhabitants that the building will be somewhat too-small for the enquirements of the…

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No. 2.—The Girls Industrial School

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 12

The Girls Industrial School at Parramatta, as, doubtless, local residents axe aware, is situated on 5th acres of land adjacent to the Lunatic Asylum, and in the vicinity of Parramatta…

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Girls Industrial School

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 6

On another portion of this issue will be found a detailed and critical account of a visit of inspection paid to the Girls' Industrial School, at Parramatta, by a special…

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Local and District Items Granville School Of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Granville School of Arts committee was held in the committee room of that institution on Monday, when the president (Mr. W…

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Parramatta Park Trust Lease of Old Government House. The King's School and the Park

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 14

A meeting of the Parrematta Park Trust was beld on Wednesday evening. Present: Messrs. C. J. Byrnes (chairman), Hugh Taylor, T. W. Pollock W. R. Murray, and E…

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A Dangerous Amusement for School-girls

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1897 · page 11

ONE favorite amusement of school-girls is attended with much danger—rope jumping. Most girls know that there is danger in too violent exercise, or in…

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Sydney Ragged Schools

Evening News · Monday 11 January 1897 · page 3

Mr. Jas. Buchan, the secretary of the Sydney Ragged Schools, has issued the following circular:—January 8, 1897: The Sydney Ragged Schools were founded in 1860 for children so poor and destitute…

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British Politics. the Proposed Grant to Voluntary Schools. Imperial Taxation in Ireland

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 January 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--Speaking at Manchester yesterday, Mr. A. J. Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, said that, the Government did not intend next session to propose…

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British Politics. Mr. Balfour's Speech. Irish Finance. Voluntary Schools

Evening News · Tuesday 12 January 1897 · page 6

LONDON, January 11.—In the course of his speech at Manchester on Saturday last Mr. A. J. Balfour, M.P., First Lord of the Treasury, dealing with the question of Irish…

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British Politics. The Finances of Ireland. Aid to Voluntary Schools. LONDON, January 11

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 January 1897 · page 3

Mr. A. J. Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, during the course of his speech at Manchester on Saturday, said that the amount of taxation paid to…

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British Politics. Irish Taxation and Expenditure. the Proposed Grant to Voluntary Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 January 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--In the course of his speech at Manchester on Saturday, Mr. A. J. Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, said that the amount of Imperial revenue raised…

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School Teachers' Changes

Evening News · Friday 15 January 1897 · page 8

WOLLONGONG, Friday.—The changes in connection with the public schools within the district are numerous this vacation. Mr. Rooney, head master, Albion Park School, proceeds to Croob,…

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Public School Teachers Entertained

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 January 1897 · page 3

The members of the Public School Teachers' Institute and the public school teachers who have been engaged in a series of matches in the metropolis during the Christmas holidays, were last night entertained by Mr. Quong…

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