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Schools, 1898

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The Greenwich Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 9

There is a public school at Greenwich, as the now Minister for Public Instruction, whoever he may be will speedily find out. But the present locution of the school, it appears, does not suit…

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Sent to the Industrial School

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 14

A respectable looking girl. 14 years old, was brought before the Newtown Bench yesterday, under the Industrial Schools Act, charged with wandering about the streets. Police-constable Conran said he arrested accused…

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A Strange Case. Death of a State School Pupil

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- Owing to a report that who death of it girl named Margaret M'Henry, of North Creswick, had resulted from a blow received from a teacher in the Creswick State…

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Rydalmere Public School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 10

The following are some of the highest numbers of marks obtained by pupils for home work during the quarter ending on June 30:—Fourth Class—Florence Muir,…

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Parramatta South Superior Public School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 6

Following lads from this school passed creditably at the June examinations:— 1 High School Examination: Aubery Johnson gained a scholarship, which…

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Sports and Games. Football. Brush Farm v. Cleveland-street S.P. School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 5

Played at the Farm on Thursday afternoon, and won by the Farm boys by 18 points to 3. The scores were three all in the first half, but in tho second spoil the…

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School of Arts Club

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 July 1898 · page 12

The date of the social re-union has been definitely fixed for Thursday, August 11. The arrangements are in the hands of Messrs. Colquhoun, Foster, Jones, Pietzeker, Spedding, and…

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School Holidays and Election Day

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 July 1898 · page 6

A serious nuisance, if not a positive evil, arising out of the proclamation of a public holiday on polling day, or, rather, from its extension to the public…

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Monstrous Cruelty to Children. Humanity's Waifs and Strays Starved and Neglected. Scandalous Case at the Glebe. Children of Tender Years Rummaging for Food in Dirt Boxes. State Children entrasted to the fostering care of a FemaleGhost, who failed to feed them adequately—But she Sent them to Sunday School. And Taught them the Bible

Truth · Sunday 31 July 1898 · page 5

THE case reported fully below will surely come as a terrible shock to the philanthrobic [?] of the community. It furnishes a horrible commentary on our civilisation. A…

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Countary News. Moss Vale School of Arts. Moss Vale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 August 1898 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the Moss Vale School of Arts was held at the society's rooms on Friday night. There was a very good attendance of members. Mr. Arthur Salmon occupied the…

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Gawler School of Mines. Adelaide

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 August 1898 · page 6

In reply to a deputation, asking for an extra grant to the Hundred of Gawler School of Mines, the Minister for Education said that the Government was strongly in favour…

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Moss Vale School of Arts

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 August 1898 · page 8

Mr. Arthur Salmon presided at the annual meeting of the Moss Vale School of Arts held at the society's rooms on Friday evening. A favourable condition of affairs…

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Newtown Technical School. Annual Exhibition

Evening News · Friday 5 August 1898 · page 2

The annual exhibition and presentation of prizes in connection with the Newtown Technical School took place at the local Town Hall last night. The Mayor (Alderman W. Rigg. M.L.A.) occupied…

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Melbourne Hebrew School with which is incorporated the Carlton High School. Temporary Premises Old Trades' All, Lygon St., Caelton. for Boys and Girls

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 5 August 1898 · page 5

Residents of Melbourne, Carlton, Fitzroy, and surrounding Districts will note that the above School is now open for the reception of Pupils of all Denominations…

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Newtown Technical School. Prize Distribution and Exhibition of Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 August 1898 · page 6

The annual presentation of prizes and exhibition of students' work in connection with the Newtown Technical School took place last evening in the local [?]wa hall. The gathering was a large one. The…

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Pyrmont and Ultimo Presbyterian Sabbath School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 August 1898 · page 6

The annual distribution of awards in connection with the Pyrmont and Ultimo Presbyterian Sabbath school has just been made. A large number of teachers and friends with the children were present…

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Newtown Technical School. Annual Prize Presentation

The Australian Star · Friday 5 August 1898 · page 3

The Mayor of Newtown (Alderman W. Rigg, M.L.A.), in presiding at the annual exhibition and presentation of prizes in connection with the Newtown Technical School last…

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Newtown Technical School. Exhibition and Tresentation of Frizes

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 August 1898 · page 7

The annual exhibition and presentation of prizes in connection with the Newtown Technical School took place at the Newtown Town-hall last evening. The Mayor (Alderman W. Rigg, M.P.) presided, and there…

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The Chatswood Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 August 1898 · page 4

A piece of evidence as to the growth of Chats wood and its immediate environs is to he discovered in the additions which have been found necessary in connection with the local public…

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New Public School at Leichhardt

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 August 1898 · page 4

The handsome new girls' public school which has just been built at Leickhardt is to be officially opened this afternoon by Mrs. Garrard, wife of the late Minister for Education. The school…

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