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Schools, 1898

1,511 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 76

In Praise of Boxing. Should It Be Taught in the Schools? (To the Editor.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 September 1898 · page 8

Sir,—Mr. C. S. Hale echoes the views of all right-thinking men and lads on the "Art of Boxing." As a muscle-developing sport, as a curb to one's temper, and as an…

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Public Schools' Sports. a Successful Display

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 September 1898 · page 7

The Public Schools' carnival at the Agricultural Grounds was concluded on Saturday. The attendance totalled nearly teh same number as on the previous day. The Hon. J. A. Hogue, Minister for Public…

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The Premier at Port Macquarie. a Cordial Welcome. Address in the School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 September 1898 · page 5

PORT MACQUARIE, Sunday.--Mr. Reid arrived here yesterday afternoon. The tug Thistle met the steamer Tomki just outside the harbor. The Premier, who was accompanied by Alderman…

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Sydney Ragged Schools. Annual Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 September 1898 · page 6

The thirty-eighth annual meeting of the Sydney Ragged Schools was held at the Young Men's Christian Association Hall, Pitt-street, yesterday. There was a good attendance. Sir James Fairfax preside,…

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Yd Ey Ragged Schools

The Australian Star · Tuesday 20 September 1898 · page 2

The 38th annual meeting of the Sydney Ragged Schools was held yesterday afternoon, at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, Sir James Fairfax presiding. The Rev. J. Buchan read the annual…

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Teachers' Central Registry

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 September 1898 · page 3

The first general report of the Teachers' Central Registry, under the management of the Teachers' Association of New South Wales, has just been issued by the hon. secretary (Miss M. E. Garran). It is mentioned that the…

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Sydney Ragged Schools. Thirty-eighth Annual Meeting. Reclaiming the Street Arabs

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 September 1898 · page 3

The 38th annual meeting of the Sydney Ragged Schools was held at the Y.M.C.A hall yesterday afternoon. Sir James Fairfax presiding. There was a good attendance, including the Revs. R. S…

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Dancing Schools

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Some time ago Mr. Brunker had his attention directed to the manner in which some dancing schools are conducted in, this city, and the immorality that is said to result. He…

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Public Schools' Sports

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 1

The two day's carnival held on the Agricultural Ground, Sydney, on Friday and Saturday last, passed ort with much success. The attendance on both days was large, the…

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At a Public School

Evening News · Thursday 22 September 1898 · page 6

A fire, occasioned by some of the pupils playing with matches, occurred.. to-day at the Castlereagh-streek Public School. Portion of the flooring was damaged before the outbreak…

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Public School Fees. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 September 1898 · page 4

Sir,—I am glad to see that the Minister for Education is in favour of abolishing the above fees. I would suggest the following as the best ways and means to get over the difficulty, viz.:—Put a duty…

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The King's School Sports

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 September 1898 · page 8

The annual meeting in connection will the King's School Amateur Athletic Club was held in the Central Cumberland Cricket Club Oval, Parramatta yesterday, when there was a large and fashionable gathering present. Mrs…

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Public School Libraries

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 September 1898 · page 5

The Minister for Public Instruction finds it rather a serious strain on his mathematical powers to accept the proposition laid down by Mr J. C. L. Fitzpatrick to the effect that nearly…

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A Temperance Lesson. the Giant Sling Stone Victory. ("The Battle is the Lord's."—I Sam. xvii. 47.) Teacher's Notes

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 2

Nearly every one is fond of hearing stories. Our story to-day is a simple one, and a well known one, and although it has only four chapters, yet it has some very important lessons for us…

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

The Arrow · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 6

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

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St. Aloysius' Industrial School, Five Dock

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 16

THE committee of the above desire to gratefully acknowledge the receipt of a donation from his Lordship the Right Rev. Dr. Higgins towards the funds of the institution. The president, Mr. P. J…

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Brigidine Convent School, Cowra

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 16

IN connection with the Trinity College (London) Musical Examinations the following pupils from the above school were successful:— Intermediate Division—Pass Section : Bella O'Loughlin 90, Elizabeth…

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The King's School Sports Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 10

At the above meeting held last Wednesday the challenge cup was won by L. Harrison, who scored 19 points by winning the all-schools mile, the mile handicap, the 440-yards handicap, and getting third…

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Anglican Synod. Conclusion of the Session. Fees in Public Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 10

The session of the eleventh Anglican Synod of the Diocese of Sydney was continued and concluded yesterday at the Chapter-house, the Archbishop presiding…

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