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Sydney · Schools

Schools, 1902

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Public Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 February 1902 · page 4

The undermentioned tenders in connection with Public schools have been accepted by the Government:—Byron Bay, new structures and fen[?]ing, J. Yates, Byron Bay, £[?]0 1s 6d, Barmedman washhouse. Falconer Brothers,…

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Troublesome Schoolboys

Evening News · Friday 21 February 1902 · page 7

At the North Sydney Court on Thursday, Phillip Brown, Thomas Austin, Alexander Cahill, Arthur Singleton, Samuel Darling, and Alexander Shepherd, school boys, were proceeded against on a…

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Coonamble School of Arts. To the Proprietors of the "Stock and Station Journal."

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 21 February 1902 · page 7

Gentlemen.—At the last meeting of the committee of this institute the following proposition was carried unanimously:— "That a vote of thanks be accorded…

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Balmain School of Arts

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 February 1902 · page 9

The 43rd annual meeting of the members of the Balmain School of Arts was held in the reading-room on Monday night. Mr. J. P. Franki (president) occupied the chair. Mr. F. A. Corkhill (non. secretary) presented the annual…

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Swimming. School Carnival at Balmain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 9

A highly successful swimming carnival was held yesterday afternoon at the Nicholson-street Baths, which were lent for the occasion by the lessee (Professor Pannell), under the auspices…

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Balmain School of Arts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 14

The forty-third annual meeting of the Balmain School of Arts was held in the reading-room of the Institution, Balmain East, on Monday night. Mr. J. P. Franki occupied the chair. The hon…

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Inter-state Medical Congress. Fifth Day. a Federal Department of Health. Proposed School of Tropical Medicine. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 11

The public health section discussed Dr. Ham's (Brisbane) paper in favour of a Federal Department of Health and the establishment of a Sanitary Institute of Australia. The proposal for a Federal…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, March 2, 1902. the Stoning of Stephen. Acts vii. 54-viii. 2

The Methodist · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 3

GOLDEN TEXT (Matt. v. 44).—"Pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you." Place.—Jerusalem. The trial in the…

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The Modern School

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 505

I sing the praises of the modern school, The ponderous reign of routine, rote, and rule; The "French Defence;" and if she wants consort, The "Ruy Lopez.' "Queen's,"' and " Zukertort."…

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School of Arts Debating Club

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 6

At the School of Arts Debating Club on Thursday, Mr. F. H. Bright presiding, the discussion on Mr. T. J. Kohen's motion--"That, at the termination of the present war, an…

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Wesleyan Sunday-school Anniversary

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 3

THE forty-seventh anniversary of the Rockdale Wesleyan Sunday-school was celebrated on Sunday last. At the various services held throughout…

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The Little Laureate's Corner. "I Got to Go to School."

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 39

I'd like to hunt the Injuns an' roam the boundlees plain! I'd like to be a pirate, an' plough the ragin' main!…

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A Snake al School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 4

The water supply at the Epping Public School having run out, a bucketful was obtained from a neighbour and placed on a form at the school door, on Monday last, for…

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Wesleyan Sabbath Schools

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 4

The Parramatta Wesleyan Sabbath Schools held their annual picnic at Clifton Gardens on Wednesday. The children spent a most delight ful day down at the Gardens, where the…

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Two Schoolgirls Burnt to Death

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 February 1902 · page 8

Frances Bonney and Edith Cundith, each aged 10 years, were heating water on a spirit lamp at Toorbul School, Moreton Bay (Q.), on Wednesday, when the lamp…

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The Sydney School of Arts. to the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 3

Sir,—My attention was drawn to the letter relating to the School of Arts which appeared in your issue of Monday last, and I must admit that your correspondent has raised a very pertinent…

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St. Anne's High School. Opened by the Cardinal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 8

On Saturday afternoon Cardinal Morau performed the ceremony of blessing and opening a building in Surry Hills which will in future be used by the Sisters of Mercy as St. Anne's High School. The…

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St. Ann's High School. Blessed by the Cardinal

The Australian Star · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 7

The ceremony of blessing and dedicating St Ann's High School, just established In connection with St. Peter's Catholic Church, Surry Hills, was performed on Saturday…

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School of Arts Debating Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 6

A meeting of the School of Arts Debating Club was held last Thursday evening, Mr. F. H. Bright, vice-president, being in the chair. Eight new members were elected. The discussion on Mr. T. J…

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A School Refused

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 3

The Department of Public Instruction has Intimated to the local member that a further report has been obtained on the question of erecting a school at East Granville. In view of the fact…

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