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Schools, 1900

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Transfer of P.S. Teachers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 May 1900 · page 2

The Public Service Board has approved of the subjoined transfers:—Mr. A. Glynn, from Gladesville to Cleveland-street public, as pupil teacher; Miss B. Nolan, from Pott's Hill to…

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North Sydney School of Arts. Trustees Sued Fob Municipal Rates

Evening News · Thursday 10 May 1900 · page 5

Before his Honor Judge Murray, in the District Court on Wednesday, the Borough of North Sydney sued B. M. Sayers, of Bradley's Head-road, Mosman; John Barnett, of the…

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Cleveland-st. School Literary Society

Evening News · Thursday 10 May 1900 · page 3

A concert will be given this evening by the above society at the New Masonic Hall, Castlereagh-street, Sydney, at 8 o'clock. A varied programme has been provided, including Miss…

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"The School for Scandal."

Evening News · Thursday 10 May 1900 · page 8

Of the many successful comedies that Sheridan wrote, "The School for Scandal" is without question the most brilliant. Indeed, it is not exaggeration to say that it 1s the most brilliant comedy…

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Public School Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 May 1900 · page 5

A coucert was given last evening in the Redferu Town Hall by the pupils of the West REdfern Public School fro the purpose of assisting the prize fund of the school A well arranged programme was…

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Public School for North Annandale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 May 1900 · page 4

As the outcome of a largely aigned petition from the rosidents of Annandate and the vicinity, presented by Mr. I R. Cohen to the Annaudale Council, a public meeting, convened by the council, was held…

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Rating Schools of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 May 1900 · page 4

A section of the Municipalities Act provides that Schools of Arts used "exclusively for public purposes" shall be exempt from rating. There has been, at one time aud another, some…

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The Governor Visits Cleveland-street School

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 May 1900 · page 4

The Governor paid a visit to the Cleveland-street school yesterday morning and his Excellency was received by a guard of honor selected from the school cadets, and was then conducted…

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A Claim for Rates. North Sydney Council V. the School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 May 1900 · page 8

In the District Court, before Judge Murray, the municipal council of North Sydney sued Mr. E. M. Sayers, of Mosman, Drs. R. D. Ward, F. H. Kingdom and W. Sheldon, of North Sydney, and Mr. John Burnett, of the…

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Church of England Grammar School. Old Boys' Reunion

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 May 1900 · page 2

The annual reunion of the old boys of the Church of England Grammar School, at North Sydney, took place last Saturday afternoon and evening. In the afternoon there was the usual football match in the school grounds,…

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Swimming. Public Schools' Championships

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 May 1900 · page 8

In connection with other events the 100 yards and 220 yards championships of N.S.W. Public Schools will be decided at Helling's Domain Baths, next Saturday afternoon…

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Model School at Pretoria. Where the British Officers 'Are Imprisoned

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 May 1900 · page 6

It was here that Winston Churchill was gaoled. Three officers have just escaped--Captain Haldane D.S.O. of the Gordons, Lieutenant Brockie. and Lieutenant Le Messurier. The first two tried to escape with Mr. Churchill, but could not then elude the vigilance of the guard. All throe are men of daring and determination. The officer in charge of the prisoners is Commandant R…

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Toongabbie School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 May 1900 · page 9

A debate came off in the Toongabbie School of Arts on Wednesday night between three local speakers and a like number from the Parramatta Literary and Debating Union. Mr. J. Knox, president of the Toongabbie Club,…

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Farewell to a Head Teacher

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 May 1900 · page 9

Mr. W. Sawann, for some time past head teacher of Parramatta North Public School, and previous to that head master for years of Granville School, laid down his ferule this week for a long holiday, during which he will…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls Who Read the "Catholic Press." When Jimmy Comes From School

The Catholic Press · Saturday 12 May 1900 · page 3

When Jimmy comes from school at four, Jerusalem! how tilings begin To whirl and buzz and bang and spin And brighton up from roof to floor!…

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We, Too, Might Go to School

The Catholic Press · Saturday 12 May 1900 · page 22

An American, Mr. Barrows, has been exhorting his countrymen to reduce their "swelled heads" and approach the old world as pupils to a teacher. Some of the…

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Our Melbourne Letter. Candidates From Our Schools at Matriculation. the Archbishop's Visit to Bendigo. Victoria's Quota to the Catholic Congress. Presbyterian and Anglican Flourish of Trumpets, &c. Death of a Son of the Late Sir John O'shanassy. the League of the Cross

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 12 May 1900 · page 25

LAST Monday the second February Term of Matriculation opened at the University. As usual, a fairly good batch of candidates from our Catholic schools and collegiate institutions presented…

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The Missing Schoolboy. £50 Reward

Evening News · Saturday 12 May 1900 · page 3

A "Government Gazette" yesterday states that a reward of £25, in addition to a similar award offered by Mr. Capel, will be paid for such information as shall lead to the discovery of Royston…

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Schools' Patriotic Display

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1900 · page 10

The demonstration to be given by the combined Public schools on Wednesday, May 23, will have the merit of novelty and magnitude. It is seldom that the public can witness physical exercises and military…

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Sydney School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1900 · page 10

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Sydney School of Arts was held last Wednesday night. The librarian's statement showed the following circulation for the mouth of April, viz.—History,…

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