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Schools, 1900

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Honoring a School Inspector

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 July 1900 · page 5

A complimentary banquet was tendered to Mr. William Cornish in the Balmain Town-hall on Wednesday evening by a large gathering of his friends, in recognition of his long services to…

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Not in the Realistic School

The Arrow · Saturday 21 July 1900 · page 6

Friend: "And do you belong to the realis[?]n school of writers?" Author (despondently): "Well, no: I can't say that I do. I have never been able…

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New Catholic School at Narandera

The Catholic Press · Saturday 21 July 1900 · page 12

On Sunday week Bishop Gallagher blessed und opened tho new Catholic school with impressive ceremonies. There was a large gathering. The Rev. Father Gray…

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School Bazaar at Ashfield

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 July 1900 · page 14

THE pupils of the Bethlehem Convent High School, Ashfield, held what may be termed a "Surprise" bazaar during the afternoons and evenings of Friday and Saturday, 13th and 14th July, in aid of the…

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Public Schools' Athletic Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 July 1900 · page 15

The Agricultural Ground this year will be the scene of the Public school children's annual sports gathering. The meeting has been set down for Wednesday, September 19 next. The programme of…

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Truancy and Private Schools. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 July 1900 · page 5

Sir,—It appears that, not satisfied with the powerful grasp on the national purse, the use of public buildings, sud school materials free of charge, those interested in perpetuating the present condition of…

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The Sunday School Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 21 July 1900 · page 7

"An effort is shortly to be made throughout Australia in the spiritual interests of Sunday Schools. It is thought that by a special Mission in connection with…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, July 29, 1900. the Transfiguration. Luke ix. 28-29. Golden Text (Luke ix. 35)—"This is My beloved Son : hear Him." Introductory

The Methodist · Saturday 21 July 1900 · page 10

History of the Transfiguration.—The facts revealed are that Jesus took His three most favoured disciples—the…

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Cadet Staff and Temporary Officers in Connection with the Recent Public Schools Patriotic Display. (Photo. by Kerry.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 July 1900 · page 36

Top Row: J. Maloney, C. W. Crispin, S. Long, F. Smith (quartermaster-sergeant), Captain Chaseling, A. Maloney, R. G. Newton. Middle Row: J. R. Bridle, J. Reddish, Major Dettmann, Colonel Paul, Sergeant-Major Murphy, G. Westbrook (bandmaster), W. Gee. Front Row: T. Phelan, T. Lobban…

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Guildford. the Recent School Patriotic Concert.—

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 July 1900 · page 11

Mr. J. J. Klein (treasurer) has furnished a statement of receipts and expenditure in connection with the above concert, hold recently under the supervision of Mrs. Jones (the local…

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Granville School of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 July 1900 · page 2

The annual meeting of subscribers to the above was held on Monday. Mr. A. L. MeCredie (President) occupied the chair, and there were some 30 members present…

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Public Schools and Truancy. a Scholar's View (To the Editor.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 July 1900 · page 6

Sir,— In reference to "Poor Mother's statement that the poor children are, be cause of their poverty, shamed from the Public Schools, In can say from experience…

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The Murderer Pupil Teacher

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 July 1900 · page 7

Mr. Alexander Kerz and Miss Kerz arrived at the scene about 3 p.m. to-day. Miss Kerz was unable to speak to anyone her grief being so intense Mr. A. Kerz on being interviewed said that the murdered…

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Athletics. Public Schools' Athletic Association

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 July 1900 · page 10

The above association has a long and varied programme out for its next annual meeting, which is to be held on the Agricultural Ground, Moore Park, on Wednesday, the 19th September next. The fete this year promises to be…

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St. Paul's New Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 July 1900 · page 2

The Rev. Mr. Boyce, of St. Paul's Church of England, Redfern, has issued an appeal in connection with the proposed new schools for Si. Paul's. The present building is old and utterly…

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New Guinea. First School for European Children

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 July 1900 · page 8

SAMARAI, June 20.--Monday, the 18th inst., saw the commencement of what should be one of the most important factors in the development of New Guinea--the opening of the first school…

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Willoughby Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 July 1900 · page 5

Owing to the increasing population of the district, it has been found that the old public school at Willoughby has become unequal to the demands made upon it. it has, therefore, been…

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Sunday-school Collection

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 July 1900 · page 8

At the regular service for young people held in St. Bartholomew's, Pyrmont, on Sunday week, the Rev. H. T. Holliday spoke of the claims of those suffering from famine, and as a result of…

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Old Girls' High School Union

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 July 1900 · page 9

The old girls of the High School, Elizabeth-street, "old" girls mostly of tender years, entertained their friends at a conversazlone last night in the school-hall. The building was prettily…

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School of Arts Debating Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 July 1900 · page 8

The weekly meeting of the School of Arts Debating Club was held last night, Mr. Hendry, vice-president, being in the chair. The debate on the Municipal Bill, as proposed by Sir William Ly[?]e, was opened…

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