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Schools, 1899

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Promotions in Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 July 1899 · page 7

At a conference of the educational authorities of the colony, it was decided almost unanimously that the time has come to abolish the Individual pass system, reserving the right to inspectors to…

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A Public School Wanted

Evening News · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 6

Mr. Digit, M.L.A., introduced a deputation to the Minister for Public Instruction for the purpose of urging him to establish a public school at South Singleton. There was a…

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South Singleton School

The Australian Star · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 6

The question of establishing a public school at South Singleton was brought under the notice of the Minister for Public instruction yesterday by a deputation introduced by…

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The Merewether School of Arts

The Australian Star · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 5

The report and balance-sheet of the Merewether School of Arts shows satisfactory progress for the half-year ended 30th June. The members of the institution number 145. The…

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Public Schools Cadet Force

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 3

Despite the threatening aspect of the weather yesterday and Wednesday, the cadets of the metropolitan battalions assembled in good number on both occasions at Moore Park…

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Merewether School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 5

At the half-yearly meeting of the subscribers to the Merewether School of Arts, the secretary, Mr. John Dixson, presented a report which showed the number of members on the roll to be 145, and…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, July 30, 1899. Daniel in the Den of Lions. Dan. vi. 10-23. Golden Text (Pa. cxxi. 5).—"The Lord is thy Keeper." The Story Told

The Methodist · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 10

Darius the Mede, having on the night of the handwriting paved his way to his new empire,…

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Granville School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 4

The half-year of the Granville School of Arts has just ended, and the report discloses a remarkably successful term. The committee are so satisfied with the result of the six mouths' work,…

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Two Popular Teachers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 8

The unique success which has attended the publication of "In His Steps" and other of Mr. Sheldon's sermon stories call hardly be attributed to their distinctiveness,…

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The Parramatta School of Arts. Vigorous Work on the Committee

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 5

A matter of some importance is likely to come under the notice of the subscribers to the Parramatta School of Arts within the next few days, it having already given the…

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Low Birth Rate Depopulating Schools

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 July 1899 · page 8

The remarkable decrease in the birth rate is having an effect on the schools in Otago.(N.Z.). A number of teachers have reported that there sems to be no prospect…

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Lecture in the School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 July 1899 · page 3

"Mark Twain" was the subject chosen on Saturday evening by the Rev. G. Walters for the lecturs in the Sydney School of Arts. There was a good attendance, and the lecturer succeeded in evoking a…

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A School "Treat." Fifty Children Poisoned

Evening News · Tuesday 25 July 1899 · page 5

LONDON, July 24, 4.25 p.m.—Fifty children were poisoned at a Sunday, school "treat," or picnic, at Greenwich, on Saturday…

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Fifty Children Poisoned. a Greenwich School Treat, LONDON. July 24, 4.22 p.m

The Australian Star · Tuesday 25 July 1899 · page 5

Fifty children exhibited symptoms of poisoning after taking part in a school treat at Greenwich but fortunately all recovered…

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Police Courts. a Schoolmaster Fined for Assaulting a Woman

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 July 1899 · page 2

William Bax. headmaster of the Chapel-street Superior School, Marrickville, was proceeded against at the Newtown Court yesterday for assault by Mary Ann Gurney, a widow, residing at Victoria-road, Marrickville. Mr…

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Mr. Taverner's Admission. Advice to Colonial Vignerons Proposed Rural Agricultural Schools. LONDON, July 25

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 July 1899 · page 3

Mr. J. W. Taverner, the Victorian Minister for Agriculture, has returned to London from his visit to the Continent. He says that leading experts in France arid Switzerland are…

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School Children Poisoned by Picnic Food

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 July 1899 · page 7

LONDON, Monday Afternoon.--At a school treat at Greenwich recently 60 children were poisoned by eating some unwholesome food. All the children have now recovered…

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Granville School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 July 1899 · page 8

The great progress made by the Granville School of Arts during the past year wan fully, exemplified at the half-yearly meeting Monday night, at which Mr. T. J. Irons, president, occupied the chair. The secretary's…

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St. John's Grammar School v. Parramatta South

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 26 July 1899 · page 4

This match was played in the park on Friday, and resulted in a win for Parramatta South by 19 points to 6. For the Grammar School S. Whiteman played a…

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A Balmain Sensation. Under a Tram Motor a Schoolgirl's Terrible Experience

Evening News · Thursday 27 July 1899 · page 6

A little schcol girl named Annie Gunning, the daughter of Mr. John Gunning, of Rhinanna, Evans-street, Balmain, had an awful experience on Tuesday, and one that it is safe to say will…

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