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Schools, 1897

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Technical Education. a Conference in London. British Compared with German and French Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 June 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--A conference was opened in Loudon yesterday in connection with the National Association for the Promotion of Technical and Secondary…

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Schools' Match

Evening News · Friday 18 June 1897 · page 2

The New England Grammar School team met the King's School at Parramatta yesterday. The locals won somewhat easily iy 18 points to 5. Tries for the King's School were obtained by Barton. (2), F…

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Gordon Public School. Opening of the New Wing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 June 1897 · page 3

Yesterday Gordon was en féte, the occasion being the official opening of the new wing of the Public school by the Minister for Education. The approach to the school was hung with flags, and the…

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Sydney Girls' Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 June 1897 · page 3

The distribution of prizes in connection with th[?] Sydney Grammar School for Girls took place at the school buildings, Chatsworth, Potts Point, yesterday afternoon. The hall was crowded with the relatives…

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School Vacations. Bowral Ladies' School, Bowral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 June 1897 · page 3

Wednesday was the annual prize-giving and concert at "Warwick," and to celebrate the event Miss Swinson issued invitations to the parents and relations of the pupils. After the distribution of prizes…

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The King's School Old Boys' Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 June 1897 · page 6

The fourth annual meeting of the King's School Old Boys' Union was held on Wednesday evening at the King's school, the president, the Rev. A. H. Champion, presiding. The officers elected were as…

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Public Schools Choirs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 June 1897 · page 5

After the complete success of the rehearsal of the missed choirs at the Town Hall on Tuesday it was generally supposed that yesterday's rehearsal at the Sydney Cricket Ground would prove little more than…

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The Schools' Fete

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 June 1897 · page 5

A meeting of school[?] teachers interested in the providing singers is to be held this afternoon at Castlereagh-street to discuss the arrangements in connection with the schools' fete on…

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Ryde Scholars and the Record Reign

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 3

The Ryde Superior Public School will be represented at the Record Reign celebrations, to take place in Sydney, at the Association grounds, on the 21st instant. The Ryde School…

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Si. Brigid's School Kent-street

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 15

ON June 7, some visitors went to St. Brigid's School, Kent-street, and with great pleasure witnessed the club and dumbbell drill of pupils under the direction of Sister Berchmans, of St. Joseph's…

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Dominican High School, Strathfield

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 14

ON Tuesday last the pupils of Santa Sabina High School, Strathfield, gave what may be called a Christian Doctrine entertainment or tournament in the presence of a large number of the elery…

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Tribute to a Howlong Teacher. Choosing the Better Part

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 18

RECENTLY (writes our Howlong correspondent) a presentation was made to Miss Cantwell, the late teacher of our Catholic school, the occasion being her departure from the district, where she has been…

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The Public Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 17

The gathering of the Public schools is likely to be a supreme effort. It takes place at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday, and will commence at 10 a.m., by which time it is expected that at least…

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Schools' Football. K.S.F.C. v. "ARMIDALE."

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 12

On Thursday the King's School team met the lads of the Armidale Grammar School on the P.D.C.C. oval, Parramatta. The teams were:—K.S.: Darey Irvine; Riley,…

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The Primitive Methodist Sunday School Anniversary

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 2

Three special services were held in the Primitive Methodist Church on Sunday, in connection with this Anniversary. That in the morning was conducted by Mr, Kennedy of…

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[?]ton of the Season. [?] SCHOOL v. Newington College

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 10

[?] struggle between these two Rugby [?] took place on the K.S. Oval, on Saturday afternoon last and resulted in a decisive [?] for the visitors from Newington Col…

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Concert and Lecture at the Congregational Schoolroom

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 4

On Tuesday, at Parramatta, the Rev. R. F. Becher. B.A., delivered, in the Congregational Schoolroom, a most instructive lecture, to a fairly numerous and appreciative…

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The Sunday School. International Lesson. REVIEW. I.—The Golden Texts. II.—The Lessons. I.—the Golden Texts

The Methodist · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 15

1. Jesus Christ marketh. 2. Through His name whosoever believeth. 3. Now is Christ risen. 4. The angel of the Lord…

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The Public Schools Fete

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 10

On Monday next the children of the public schools open the festivities of jubilee week with a demonstration at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Not the least Important feature is that over…

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The King's School Old Boys' Union. The Annual Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 3

The fourth annual meeting of The King's School Old Boys' Union was held on Wednesday evening at the School. The president, Rev. A. H. Champion, presided, and there…

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