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Schools, 1899

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High School, Glebe Point

Evening News · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 3

At the recent annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Boys' Private High School, Glebe Point, awards were made to the following pupils: Eustace Ferguson (head prize), Reginald…

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Christ Church Girls' High School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

At the invitation of the principal of the Christ Church Girls' High School. Lavender Bay (Miss Isabel M. Yarnold, B.A.)[?] there was a large gathering yesterday afternoon in the parish hall to witness…

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School Vacations. Riviere College. Woollahra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

The annual distribution of prizes at Riviere College took place on Monday evening in the large school hall, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion with paintings, drawings foliage, and flags,…

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Harrington-street Ragged School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

In connection with the "breaking-up" of the Harrington-street branch of the Sydney ragged schools, a treat was given to the children on Friday last. The Rev. R. S. Paterson presided, and…

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N.s.w. Public Schools' Cadet Force. Distribution of Prizes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

Last evening at the Girls' High School, Castlereagh-street, the prizes won at the auuual rifle meeting in connection with the above were presented by Mr. F. Bridges (chief inspector) to the successful…

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"Monte Oliveto" High School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

At St. Joseph's School-hall, Woollahra, on Tuesday, the annual breaking-up celebrations in connection with the "Monte Oliveto" High School took place. There was on view a quantity of…

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Gordon Batonga School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

The pupils belonging to Batonga School, Gordon, entertained their parents last Saturday afternoon with a series of songs aud recitations, interspersed with musical drill, in which poles and hoops…

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St. Paul's Day School, Redfern

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

The annual concert and distribution of prizes in connection with St. Paul's day school, Redfern, took place on Friday evening. There was a large attendance of parents and friends. Prior to the…

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Roberval School, Auburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

The annual prize distribution of Hoberval School, Auburn, took place on Friday afternoon in the presence of a large number of the parents and friends of the pupils. The Mayoress, Mrs. J. R. Gibbons,…

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Miss Grabham's School, Woollahra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

The breaking-up celebration in connection with Miss Grabham's school, Wallis-street, Woollahra, took place on Friday evening last in the presence of large attendance of pupils and parents at 47 Upper…

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Misses Milne's School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

The breaking-up and annual prize distribution of the Misses Milne a day and kindergarten school, of Manly, was held in the schoolroom on Monday, December 18. The Rev. J. Anderson Gardiner…

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Annandale Roman Catholic School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

The annual entertainment, exhibition of work, and presentation of prizes in connection with the children attending the school of the A[?]nandale Roman Catholic church took…

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St. Thomas', Balmain West, Parochial Day School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

On Wednesday afternoon the annual presentation of prizes took place in the presence of a large gathering of scholars, their parents, and friends. The Rev. John Dixon delivered an address on the general…

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Mount Carmel Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

The annual entertainment and distribution of prizes in connection with Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Waterloo, took place in the schoolroom last evening. There was a crowded attendance. The…

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Anglican Deaconesses' High School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

The annual entertainment and distribution of prizes in connection with the High School, conducted by the Deacoesses of the Anglican Church, took place at the Redfern Town Hall on Monday evening…

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Lawson Public School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

A successful exhibition of school work was held at the Lawson Public sehool on Friday last. The school and grounds were prettily decorated with flags, ferns, and flowers, and over 100 visitors and…

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Maitland House School Redfern

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

On Friday last the Rev. J. Boardman presented the prizes to the successful pupils of the above school. Vid[?] Allpress gained the silver medal for the highest number of marks in the first class, also…

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St. Augustine's Girls' School, Balmain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

The annual Christmas entertainment prior to going into vacation was given on Tuesday afternoon in the hall o[?] Convent of the Immaculate conception, Balmain, by the pupils in aid of the prize fund. The…

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Esmond School, Waverley

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with this school took place on Friday afternoon at St. Mary's Schoolroom, Waverley, in the presence of a large gathering of parents and friends. The…

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Albion-street Public School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 10

The annual breaking-up and distribution of prizes in connection with the Albion-street (Paddington) Public School took place on Friday. Alderman T. J. West (Mayor of the borough) presided. In the…

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