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Schools, 1901

1,744 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 88

Sydney School of Arts

Evening News · Monday 20 May 1901 · page 2

The buildings of the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts in Pitt-street have suddenly lost that appearance of venerable age which, as an institution that has been sixty-eight years in existence,…

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Public School Assistants. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Monday 20 May 1901 · page 8

Sir,—A case in point having come under my observation, may I crave a little of your valuable space to give publicity to the case of a third-class public school assistant, with the view or having the injustice…

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Adult School Union

The Australian Star · Monday 20 May 1901 · page 3

A tea and social meeting was held in connection with the adult school in the Friends' Meeting House on Thursday night. The meeting was specially arranged to meet Mr…

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Sydney's Preparations. Public School Holidays

Evening News · Tuesday 21 May 1901 · page 3

It has been definitely decided by the Minister for Public Instruction that certain holidays will be granted to the public school children in the county of Cumberland in connection with the…

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The Burdett School. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Tuesday 21 May 1901 · page 8

Sir,—Your Molong correspondent. in Monday's issue, is sadly misinformed re the "grievance" (?) of the "people of Burdett" against the Education Department, the situation being as follows:—There is at…

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School Sports

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 May 1901 · page 7

The second annual sports meeting of St. John's Parochial School, Darlinghurst, was held at Hampden Park last Friday, in the presence of a large gathering of scholars and their parents and…

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Royalty at Brisbane. the Schools' Display

Evening News · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 3

BRISBANE, Tuesday Afternoon.—The chief event this morning was the concert and entertainment in the Government Domain by five thousand school children. They previously…

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The Royal Visit. Demonstrations in Brisbane. Exhibition by the School Children. Review of Troops. (By Our Special Reporter.) Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 7

This morning there was a private display by 5000 school children at the Government House Domain, and the public were admitted afterwards free. During the aftetnoon his Royal Highness reviewed the troops…

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St. Paul's Parish Hall and Schools. Opening Ceremony

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 9

The new parish ball in connection with St. Paul's Church, Redfern, the foundation-stone of which was laid by his Excellency the Lieutenant-Govenor. Sir Frederick Darley, on December 8 of last year, was formally opened last…

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School Matches

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 6

On Wednesday last the King's School and Newington College met at Stanmore, and a very exciting and close game was the result In the first half neighter side scored…

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When Our Beards Were Black. the Bathurst Meeting of 54. Joe Matthews, the Horseman. a Memorable Match. a Racecourse Row. the Old Orange Course. Peddy Green, the Pioneer. The Two-up School. No. II

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 3

I HAVE seen a great many jumpers during my caree but I don't remember anything better than Old Garry He was a fine cupstanding black gelding and had a great…

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School Holidays. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 2

Sir,--As the father of a large family of young children will you allow me to suggest, through the columns of your valued paper, that the Department of Public Education…

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The Royal Visit. Brisbane Festivities. Demonstration by School Children

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 7

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--This morning, 5000 school children, all dressed in white, and headed by a band, marched through Queen-street to Government House, Domain, where they gave a…

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The School of Arts, Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 2

The billiard-room at the Parramatta School of Arts still continues to be popular; and a second table is being talked of. At the present rate of income one table would earn…

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St. Paul's New Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 9

The new Parish-hall and schools just complected alongside of St. Paul's Church, Redfern, were declared open on Tuesday evening. The main hall is 90ft. by 40ft., and is capable of…

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St. Paul's Parish Hall and Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 8

The ceremony of opening the parish hall and schools in connection with St. Paul's Church, Redfern, was continued on Wednesday evening, when a tea meeting, attended by over 500 people, took place…

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Football. Schools' Premiership

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 4

Newington College defeates Sydney Grammar School at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday by 23 to 3. Newington started with a hot attack, Brown, Millican, and Barker handing the ball in turn, but Millican's pass…

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Singing by the Public School Children

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 8

The musical arrangements in connection with the forthcoming Young People's Industrial Exhibition, which have been entrusted to Mr. H. N. Southwell, are well advanced, and so far give every promise…

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The University and the Public Schools. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 4

Sir,—After reading the leader in the "Herald" re University and Public schools, I feel sure Mr. Lee hit the light nail on the hand when saving that he attributed the paucity of students…

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Schools Premiership Competition

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 8

The match between the Sydney Grammar School and St. Joseph's College in the Great Public Schools premier ship competition has been postponed to June 3…

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