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Schools, 1900

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School of Arts Debating Club

Evening News · Tuesday 2 January 1900 · page 3

On Thursday night the members of the club met as usual, not to discuss political questions, but to enjoy a musical evening. It was the last meeting of the year. There was an excellent…

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Additional School for the Glebe

Evening News · Wednesday 3 January 1900 · page 7

The subject of additional school accommodation for the Glebe has for a long time past been troubling many of the residents of the borough, and a deputation from the district…

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School Fete at Botany

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 January 1900 · page 9

The pupils ot Miss Cavonough's school, Botany, were entertained on Wednesday afternoon at a garden picnic at the Sir Joseph Banks pleasure grounds. The event was successful Outdoor games, including…

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School Accommodation at Glebe Point

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 January 1900 · page 9

A letter from Mr. J. A. Hogue, M. P., was read it the meeting of the Glebe Council last night, enclosing a communication he had received from the Department of Public Instruction on the subject of additional school…

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Sydney School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 January 1900 · page 7

Mr. C. A. Sussmilch has been appointed master of the geology and mineralogy classes, which are held every Friday night. The course embraces the study of physical strategraphical and economic geology. Special…

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State Scholarships. At the Public High Schools

The Australian Star · Friday 5 January 1900 · page 5

At the examination hold on December 13 and 14 last the following candidates were successful, and will be awarded State, scholarships on production of the necessary proof…

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Stockton Catholic Schools

The Catholic Press · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 11

The scholars of St. Poter's Catholic School, accompanied by friends, parents, &c, journeyed to 'Raymond Terrace in the steamer Aggie, which left Stockton early, calling at…

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Convent Schools, Hunter's Hill

The Catholic Press · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 12

The breaking-up of the Villa Maria and Woolwich Convents was celebrated by a grand entertainment in the Hunter's Hill Town Hall. The attendance was very…

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Monte Oliveto High School

The Catholic Press · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 12

A most refined entertainment was given by the pupils of Monte Oliveto High School, Woollahra, at the distribution of prizes. The following programme was excellently…

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High School, Cowra

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 19

THE large audience which assembled in the schoolroom at the Cowra convent on Tuesday night to witness the entertainment and distribution of prizes, despite the prevailing high temperature, were amply…

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The Mudgee Convent Schools

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 10

THE annual breaking-up entertainment in connection with Our Blessed Lady Convent High-school eventuated in the Town-hall on Monday night last, and, as usual, proved a great success. There was a…

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St. Patrick's Girls' School

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 10

A MUSICAL and dramatic entertainment was given by the children attending St. Patrick's Girls School, Church Hill, on Thursday, 21st ult. There was a large audience, amongst whom we noticed…

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The Diocesan Catholic Primary Schools

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 17

THE results of the Catholic primary schools examinations will be announced in the Cardinal's Hall on this Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. His Eminence the Cardinal will preside…

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Religious Instruction in Public Schools. Examination and Prize Scheme for 1899

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 12

The committee of the Church of England Synod on special religious instruction in Public schools has issued the report of the board of examiners who conducted the examinations for the year 1899. It shows that about 12,000…

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TEACHERS v. Officers of Public Instruction Department

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 12

The oval at Manly was occupied yesterday by a match between the Teachers and the officers of the Department of Public Instruction. At the luncheon the chair was occupied by Mr. J. C. Maynard, who was…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, January 14, 1900. the Child Jesus Visits Jerusalem. Luke ii. 41-52

The Methodist · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 4

GOLDEN TEXT (Luke ii. 52).—"Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man." After the death of Herod the Great…

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Sunday School Examinations

The Methodist · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 7

The following is the paper of Miss Birdie Holloway, of Wesley Church, who, with 94 marks, took the gold medal for the best Scripture paper in…

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School of Arts Debating Club

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 12

The question for discussion at the School of Arts Debating Club last Thursday was "That the totalizator should be legalised in New South Wales." The discussion was adjourned. The annual election of officers resulted in the…

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Religious Instruction in Public Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 12

The Church of England Synod Committee on Special Religious Instruction in Public Schools have published the report of the board of examiners, who conducted the examinations for the year 1899…

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State Scholarships at High Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 12

At the Public High Schools examination, held on the 13th and 14th December last, the following candidates were successful, and will be awarded Slate Scholarships on production of the necessary proof that they were under…

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