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Schools, 1899

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St. Ita's School Church, Lyndhurst. Blessing the Foundation-stone. Cardinal Moran on Secular and Religious Education

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 October 1899 · page 7

Yesterday afternoon the ceremony of blessing the foundation-stone of the new Roman Catholic school-church, which is to be erected in honour of St. Ita, one of the most famous of Ireland's saints who lived…

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Christ Church Schools. Old Boys' Reunion

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 October 1899 · page 3

The second annual reunion of "Old Boys" of Christ Church School, which was held on Thursday at the schoolroom, was a groat success in every way. There was a splendid attendance of old pupils and teachers,…

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Church News. Pitt—street Congregational Church Sunday School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 October 1899 · page 4

The anniversary services in connection with this school were held on Sunday. The church was tastefully decorated with [?] lilies, palms, and featoons. The Rev. Dr. Roseby preached in the…

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Waverley Wesleyan Sunday School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 October 1899 · page 4

The fifty-fifth anniversary services of the Waverley Wesleyan Sunday School were continued in the church, Bondi Junction, last evening, when a special musical festival was hold. Mr. J. Cook, M.L A.,…

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Students of the Granville Technical School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 October 1899 · page 4

Saturday was a feto day with the students of the Granville Technical School. In the afternoon a large party, accompanied by their teachers, Messrs. Brown and Stone, by the kind permission of Dr…

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The Garden Party to Teachers

Evening News · Wednesday 11 October 1899 · page 6

Some time ago it was stated that the Governor intended to entertain the public school teachers at a garden party at Government House, and the invitations have now been issued for next Monday…

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Church News. William-street Wesleyan Sunday School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 October 1899 · page 8

The services in connection with the fortieth anniversary were celebrated on Sunday last, the preachers being the Rev. Joseph Woodhouse in the morning, the Rev. R. H. Rickard in the afternoon, and the Rev. W…

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Teachers Garden Party

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 October 1899 · page 7

The Minister for Public Instruction has directed that public schools in the metropolitan area shall close at 1 o'clock on Monday, to permit of the teachers attending the teachers'…

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South Sea Tragedies. Miraculous Escape of a Missionary. Native Teacher Killed. White Trader Wounded. Stores Looted

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 October 1899 · page 7

Stirring news was brought from the New Hebrides Group yesterday by H.M.S. Wallaroo. Groat unrest has existed on the Island of Tanna for a long time, and tribal fights have been…

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Waverley Wesleyan Sunday School

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 October 1899 · page 7

The anniversary of the Waverley Wesleyan Sunday-school was celebrated on Sunday by special services in the church, which was crowded in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Special hymns, anthems, and part…

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Copies of Letters. School of Arts Chess and Draughts Club, Sydney. 19th August. 1899

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 October 1899 · page 7

To the Hon. Secretary, Sydney Clicks Club. Dear Sir,--At the last meeting of the committee of this club. I was instructed to write and invite your club to play a friendly match at our rooms. It is thought that such…

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Chess. Sydney Club V. School of Arts Club. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 October 1899 · page 7

Sir,—We regret to inform you that the challenge issued by the School of Arts Chess Club, to play the Sydney Cheat Club a match of 20 boards a-side, has been refused, and herewith enclose copies of the…

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The Churches. Furwood Congregational Sunday School

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 October 1899 · page 7

The anniversary services in connection with the Burwood Congregational Sunday-school were held during Sunday. The Rev T. E. Clouston (Glebe Presbyterian Church) preached at 11 o'clock, when there was a large…

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Granville Technical School

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 October 1899 · page 3

Saturday was a fete day with the students of the Granville Technical School. In the afternoon a large party, accompanied by their teachers, Messrs. Brown and Stone, by the kind permission of Dr. Morris, visited the Sydney…

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The Teachers' Musical Society's Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 October 1899 · page 1

In making its first bow to the public in the Parramatta Town Hall on Thursday, the Teachers' Musical Society met with a satisfactory measure of success. The…

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Homebush Necessities. School of Arts and Public School

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 October 1899 · page 5

A deputation of residents of Homebush and Flemington, accompanied by Messrs. Varney Parkes and Archer, M. sL.A., wanted upon the Minister for public Instruction this morning…

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The Rival School Sites

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 October 1899 · page 4

Deputations from Marshfield and East Carling-ford saw the Minister for Education last week to advocate their respective localities for the establishment of a public school. Mr. Perry promised…

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Private Schools of the Colony. Improvement of Their Status. Work of the Teachers' Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 October 1899 · page 4

The Teachers' Association of New South Wales is an institution of which the people generally do not hear very much, because it proceeds about its work unostentatiously[?] but it is one to which, nevertheless,…

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Paddington Wesleyan Sabbate School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 October 1899 · page 8

The annual picnic in connection with the Paddington Wesleyan Sunday School took place at Clontarf on Wednesday. The weather was favourable for the excursion, which was attended by about 300 children…

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Burwood Congregational Sunday School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 October 1899 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Burwood Congregational Sunday School was held in the church, Burwood-road, on Wednesday night. There was a good attendance. The Rev. George Campbell…

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