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Schools, 1898

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The Sligo School Case

The Catholic Press · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 1

A public meeting of the people of Sligo, convened by the Mayor, was held last month in the Town Hall for the purpose of protesting against the unfair criticisms of a…

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Teachers' Association of New South Wales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 6

A meeting of the Teachers' Association of New South Wales was held at the Equitable-buildings, George-street, last night. The chair was taken by the president (Mrs. Stiles), and there was a good…

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The Sunday School Powder and Shot

The Methodist · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 10

We heartily and thoroughly believe in illustrations—when they are apt, writes the Pilgrim…

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Sunday School Union

The Methodist · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Friday 12th inst., the President in the chair. The attendance of members is on the up-grade and…

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The University and Examination Oe Schools. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 5

Sir,--The action of the University authorities in undertaking the examination of private schools seems to me a right step taken by the wrong body. Statistics show that eighty-five per cent…

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Public School Sports

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 14

The inauguration of a public schools' fete, to be held on the Parramatta Cricket Ground on the 3rd of September next, promises to be a very important event. His Excellency Viscount Hampden has signified his intention…

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Sports and Games. a Great Foothall Match. T.K.S. v. Newington. Tho School Team warns by 37 points to nil

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 5

On Wednesday the long-looked for match King's School v. Newington was played on the King's School ovalin the presence of a large number of spectators. The day was…

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Ex-pupil Teachers. a Complaint of Injustice. (To the Editor.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 August 1898 · page 3

Sir,—"Would you kindly allow me through the columns of your widely-read paper, to ask if any of your numerous readers can explain the undoubted injustice to…

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Closing Public Schools on Polling Days. (To the Editor.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 August 1898 · page 4

Sir,—When the present Electoral Act was being discussed and dealt with by both Houses of Parliament, the necessity of giving every voter the utmost facility…

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A Schoolmaster Run Down. The Case of Edward Nettleship, Esq., B.A.

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 August 1898 · page 8

A reporter from "The Australian" was deputed to see Mr. Edward Nettleship, schoolmaster at the WINDSOR PUBLIC SCHOOL…

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The Far East. The Powers and China. Diplomacy of the "Bad Old School." Bismarck on Russia's Policy. LONDON, August 20

The Australian Star · Monday 22 August 1898 · page 5

Great activity prevails at the Foreign Office. Since British negotiations with the Chinese Government. at Pekin have been withdrawn…

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Jubilee of St. Paul's Sunday School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 August 1898 · page 3

The fit[?]th anniversary of the establishment of the Sunday school in connection with St. Paul's Church, Redfern, is beiug celebrated. On Sunday special services were held in the church. The R[?]…

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Manly University School Cadet Corps

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 August 1898 · page 6

The first parade for firing blank cartridge took place on last Friday at the Manly Oval. Twenty-six cadets passed into the ranks out of an enrolment of 42, and went through various movements,…

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Carcoar Church and School Lands

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 August 1898 · page 5

A number of applications have been received by the Minister for Lands for the conversion of large areas of church and school lands in the Carcoar district held for pastoral purposes into…

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Football. Tho King's School v. Newington

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 August 1898 · page 7

Tho King's School seconds played Newington College seconds at Stanmore on Saturday, the former winning rather easily by 17 points to nil. In the first half…

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Football. Schools' Premiership

The Australian Star · Thursday 25 August 1898 · page 7

Sydney Grammar School met the King's School in the second half of the schools' premiership at the Agricultural Ground yesterday. The game was a particularly fast one,…

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Public School, Otford

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 August 1898 · page 6

OTFORD, Wednesday.--The new public school at Otford was opened on Saturday afternoon, August 20th. About 300 persons were present. The pupils, headed by the Helensburgh Brass Band,…

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Football. Schools Premiership

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 August 1898 · page 3

The Sydney Grammar School defeated the King's School on the Agricultural Ground on Wednesday by 29 points to 9, after a very even and open game. The Sydney Grammar School three-quarter line played brilliantly. and…

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Football. Schools' Premiership Competition. the Result Decided

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 August 1898 · page 3

The King's School and Sydney Grammar Second teams met on the Agricultural Society's Ground on Wednesday and the latter scored a decisive win by 29 points to nine. The game was a very even one among the forwards, and…

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Correy's Gardens. Cabarita, - Parramatta - River. the Premier Pleasure Grounds of Australia. Just the place to take the Sunday-school Scholars for their Picnic

The Methodist · Saturday 27 August 1898 · page 11

Largest Pavilion in the Colonies, accommodating 3000 persons, therefore there need be no anxiety about the weather. Extensive Grounds, 20 Summer Houses, Shady Nooks,…

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