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Schools, 1899

1,620 stories in Sydney's papers · page 55 of 81

East Carlingford Public School

The Australian Star · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 6

Yesterday a deputation was introduced to Sir, Perry, Minister for Public Instruction, by Mr. Terry, asking him to carry out Mr. Hogue's (the previous Minister) promise to erect a…

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School of Arts Debating Club

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 6

The adjourned debate on the question "That the pasteurisation of dairy products is necessary in the interests of public health" was concluded at the School of Arts Debating Club last night. An affirmative vote…

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Rival School Sites

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 4

Another deputation waited upon the Minister for Education yesterday with regard to a public school. It was introduced by Mr. Terry, M.P., who pointed out that Mr. Hogue promised the…

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Sunday-schools Picnic

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 6

The schools of St. Philip's and St. Luke's combined in a picnic to Correy's Gardens, Cabarita, yesterday, and a very pleasant outing was the result. A number of children aud their parents and friends were conveyed to the…

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Wesleyan Sabbath School ANNIVERSARY

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 6

Sunday last witnessed the fruition of the training of scholars of the Wesleyan Sabbath School Penrith in singing, and their examination subject which has been…

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Our Future Nuns. St. Brigid's Missionary School, Kilkenny

The Catholic Press · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 26

The records of the Apostolic School under the care of the Sisters of Mercy at Callan, County Kilkenny, and whoso patron in the Most Rev. Dr. Brownrigg, Lord Bishop of…

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The Sisters of Mercy, Callan. St, Brigid's Missionary School, Kilkenny

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 15

In our last issue we (Sydney FREEMAN'S JOURNAL) gave prominence to the musical triumph at the Convent of Our Lady of Mercy, Parramatta. These Sisters came from Callan in 1888. They have now…

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Parramatta Teachers' Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 13

A concert under the auspices of the Parramatta District Teachers' Musical Society was held in the Parramatta Town Hall on Thursday evening. Several glees and part-songs were rendered by the…

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Anglican Day and Kindergarten Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 12

For the purpose of assisting the funds of the Ultimo Church of England day and Kindergarten schools, Harris-street, a concert was given on Thursday evening in the Metropolitan Hall, Ultimo, lent…

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The King's School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 13
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The council of the King's School met on Thursday evening, the Primate presiding. Plans for extensive alterations to the school buildinga were considered, and the first portion of the scheme will be put in…

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Goulburn Public Schools' Sports. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 14

The third annual sports meeting of the Goulburn district Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association was held to-day, and it proved very successful. Besides the four local schools,the country sent strong…

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Young Schools' Sports. Young

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 14

The first annual sports meeting of the Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association was held on the showground to-day, the schools of the district contributing. At 10.30 a procession of…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, October 15, 1899. Esther viii. 3-8, 15-17. Golden Text (Psa. vxxvii. 5).— "Commit thy way unto the Lord ; trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass." A Woman's Appeal

The Methodist · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 10

Verse 3. We have to conjure up a picture of Eastern life to understand the prostration and…

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Teaching Horticulture in Industrial Schools

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 850

At the present time trained or fairly skilled labourers are very scarce, and market gardeners are greatly handicapped accordingly. To meet this want and at the same time be doing…

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Angus and Robertson's School Manuals

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 6

The third edition of the "Geography of New South Wales," by J,. M. Taylor, M.A., LL.B., appearing in all the bravery of neat scarlet binding, 37 illustrations and maps, is a proof of the…

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Schools' Gathering at Wentworthville

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 8

To fittingly celebrate the festival of Eight Hour Day, provide enjoyment for young and old, and at the same time raise the wind for his piano fund, Mr. Riley, the popular and…

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The King's School. Proposed Extensive Alterations and Improvements

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 4

Friends of the Old School will be glad to learn that the Council have undertaken to modernize the building. With a view of carrying this out, they have accepted plans…

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The Marsfeld School Question

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 12

On Tuesday last, Mr. E. Terry, M.P., introduced to the Minister for Public Instruction, a deputation from Marsfield consisting of the Mayor, Alderman A. Adams…

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Bourke-street Congregational Sunday School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 October 1899 · page 6

The annual picnic in connection with the Bourke-street (Surry Hills) Congregational Sunday School took place at Carroy's Gardens, Cabarita, on Saturday. There was a large attendance of scholars,…

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