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Schools, 1901

1,744 stories in Sydney's papers · page 69 of 88

Elocution in the Schools. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 November 1901 · page 10

Sir, -- A correspondent in your issue of the 15th inst. takes "Outis" to task for his remarks on the above subject; and, although it must he admitted that there is much truth in those…

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The Harpur-street School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 November 1901 · page 2

At length tho Education Department has commenced the erection of this long talked of school which is to supply a pressing want in the Merrylands district. Tho building is of…

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St. Andrew's Sunday School Picnic

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 November 1901 · page 2

The Committee of St. Andrew's Church have reason to be highly gratified with the successful result of their Sunday School picnic. Despite the threatening aspect of the weather…

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A School Struck by Lightning

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 November 1901 · page 2

During the progress of a cricket match at the North Shore Grammar School, between the University veterans and tho school team on Saturday, several members…

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Speech-day at Scots' College. Sir Hector Macdonald's Suggestions

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 November 1901 · page 3

At the annual speech day at Scots' College yesterday the Rev. Dr. Dill-Macky occupied the chair, and gave a special welcome to Sic Hector Macdonald, in which he was followed…

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Scots' College Speech-day. Sir Hector Macdonald on Education. He Suggests Miniature Rifles for the Cadets

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 November 1901 · page 6

Yesterday was speech-day at Scots' College. Rose Bay. The drum and fife band belonging to the institution, and the skirl of the bagpipes, were the musical welcome the large number…

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Hamilton Wesleyan School Hall

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 November 1901 · page 8

The ceremony of laying the foundation-stones of the new school ball in connection with the Hamilton Wesleyan church was performed this afternoon in the presence of a large gathering of prominent residents. Mr. J. L. Fegan,…

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Randwick Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 November 1901 · page 9

Six weeks ago the Randwick Council asked the Minister for Education to replace with a modern structure the local public school buildings, which were declared to be wholly…

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Manly Industrial School Fete

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 November 1901 · page 7

The annual fete in connection with the Manly Industrial School was opened on Wednesday in the pretty grounds of the school, situated off the Pittwater-rond, about half a mile out of Manly. The…

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Victoria. Presbyterian Assembly. Religious Instruction in State Schools. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 November 1901 · page 5

A discussion which took place in the Presbyterian Assembly to day on the report of the public questions committee gave a politreal turn to the proceedings. The Rev. G. Tait, in proposing the adoption…

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Public School Concert Mrs. Dam[?]ano Scores Another Success

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 November 1901 · page 6

A three quarter ball of appreciative people sat o[?]t this pleasant entertainment on Wednesday night last, and thoroughly onjoyed themselves. And well they might…

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The Catholic Primary Schools' Examination

The Catholic Press · Saturday 23 November 1901 · page 14

On Saturday next, at the Catholic Primary Schools' Examination, the girls who are to be examined in sewing are expected to bring a piece of rather coarse calico, 6in…

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Archbishop Kelly at St. Benedict's Schools

The Catholic Press · Saturday 23 November 1901 · page 14

His Grace Archbishop Kelly paid his first formal visit to the schools at St. Benedict's on Wednesday. The infants and girls were dressed in white and purple…

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The Stepfather of the Public Schools

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 23 November 1901 · page 21

It can hardly be contended that in his new role of stepfather of our State educational system Mr. J. H. Carruthers made a very brilliant entry at the Town Hall meeting the…

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School Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 November 1901 · page 12

On Thursday evening the pupils of the Auburn North Public School held then annual concert in the Auburn Town Hall, when there was a good attendance. A number of excellent part songs were…

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Granville School Requirements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 November 1901 · page 12

For some time past the residents of Granville have been agitating for the erection of a Public school at East Granville. At last meeting of the council a letter was read from the Department of Public…

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Public Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 November 1901 · page 5

The undermentioned tenders in connection with Public Schools have been accepted by the Government:— Bellingen, erecting dividing fence, H. E. Bennett, jun., Bellingen, £11 1s; Brewarrian additions, &.c., W. Frost,…

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Fort-street School Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 November 1901 · page 8

The Fort-street Model Public School will give their annual concrt at the Town Hall next Thursday evening, when Mr. J. W. Turner will conduct a chair of some of 500 voices, with Mr. Arthur Mason as…

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Sunday School Union

The Methodist · Saturday 23 November 1901 · page 1

Below are the lists of prizes and passes in the scholars' examination held on 4th Oct. last. All whose names are printed here will receive certificates…

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Fort-street School Annual Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 November 1901 · page 11

The annual concert in connection with the Fort-street Model Public School will take place at the Town-hall on Thursday evening next. The pupils will be assisted by well-known…

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