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Schools, 1902

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British Association Rules. the School Premiership

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 August 1902 · page 4

The final of the Schools Premiership Competition was played on the Birchgrove Reserve at Balmain on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in an easy win for the Christian Brothers' School, which defeated Gladstone Park School…

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Orange Celebration at Paddington. a Minister on Sunday-schools

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 August 1902 · page 3

Yesterday afternoon a united religious service was held in St. Matthias'-hall, Paddington, to celebrate the thirty-third anniversary of the Pioneer Lodge, L.O.L. Mr. Edward Stedman,…

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Accident to a Schoolboy

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 August 1902 · page 7

Edward Price, 13, a schoolboy, living in Bridge-street, Drummoyne, fell from a fence near the Gap. at Watson's Bay, yesterday afternoon, and fractured his left leg. He was brought to Sydney…

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Double Bay Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 August 1902 · page 6

On Friday evening the pupils of the Double Bay Public School gave a successful concert in the local Mission-hall, which was given free of cost. A very attractive programme was enjoyed…

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High School Old Boys' Union

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 August 1902 · page 7

A business mooting of the High School Old Boys' Union was held last evening, Mr. A. M. Eedy presided. The following officers were elected:--Patrons, Mr. G. H. Reid, M.H.R.,…

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Overcrowded Schools. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 August 1902 · page 8

Sir,--The public have been deeply shocked (and rightly, too) at the overcrowding of the Drayton Grange, but seem to be unaware of a far graver evil at their own doors, and affecting their own…

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Randwick Public School Outbreak of Scarlet Fever

Evening News · Wednesday 27 August 1902 · page 4

The sanitary inspector to the Randwick Borough Council (Mr. W. Barnes) has furnished a report to the council with respect to an outbreak of scarlet fever at the local public school. Six…

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School of Arts

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 27 August 1902 · page 3

The practice tourney in which Messrs. Shaw, Lee, Drury, Underwood, Roberts, Warnock, Morrissey and Stormont are competing continues to attract attention, and…

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Neglected Children. Need for Legislation. Mr. Wise Refers to His New Bill. Registration of Street Sellers. Cost of Maintaining State Children. Day Industrial Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 August 1902 · page 5

Yesterday afternoon a deputation, representing the Council of Boys' Brigades and Institutions of New South Wales, was introduced by Mr. J. P. M'Arthur, the chairman, to urge the…

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Superior Public Schools

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 27 August 1902 · page 2

Mr. Nobbs (for Mr. Gilbert) asked the Minister of Public Instruction in the House last week:—1. (a) The name of the teacher lately appointed in charge of the Surry Hills South…

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A Gundagai Slander Case. Action Be a Schoolmistress

Evening News · Thursday 28 August 1902 · page 8

Before his Honour Mr. Justice Owen, in No. 1 Jury Court yesterday, an action was commenced for the recovery of £500 as damages for alleged slander. The plaintiff was Jenny Rabe, a…

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Schools' Premiership. the King's School v. Sydney Grammar School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 August 1902 · page 4

The King's School defeated the Sydney Grammar School yesterday on the University Oval by 19 points to nil. The ground was in a very bad condition, and the greasiness of the ball male it difficult to hand[?]. Scoring was opened…

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Crown-street School Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 August 1902 · page 3

A successful concert, under the auspices of the Crown-street School Old Boys' Union, was given in the Queen's-hall last evening. There was a large and appreciative audience. The…

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Overcrowded Schools. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 August 1902 · page 7

Sir,--I am glad that someone has at last brought forward the matter of overcrowding at State schools. The particular case mentioned by your correspondent, Stanmore, is notorious, and it is…

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Law. Wednesday, August 27. a Gundagai Private School. Alleged Slanders on the Mistress

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 August 1902 · page 8

An action to recover £500 for alleged slander wan brought in No. 1 Court, before Mr. Justice Owen and jury, the plaintiff being Jenny Rabe, a schoolmistress, and the defendant J. R. Linsley…

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Randwick Public School. "In a Disgraceful Condition."

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 August 1902 · page 8

The inspector furnished a report to the last meeting of the Randwick Borough Council respecting the occurrence during the mouth of six cased of scarlet fever amongst children amending the local public school. An…

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Schools Premiership Competition. the King's School Record

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 August 1902 · page 8

The King's School completed their list of matches for the Schools' Premiership yesterday by defeating the Sydney Grammar School by 19 points to nil. The match was played on the University Oval, after the senior…

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Religious Instruction in State Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 6

At a meeting of the Council of the Churches to-day it was resolved that the president and the secretary sign a petition to the State Parliament in favour of amending the Education Act so as to afford…

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Neglected Children. Interview with Captain Neitenstein. Success of Day Industrial Schools. the Attorney-general's Proposals

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 7

Captain Neitenstein (Comptroller-General of Prisons) was seen yesterday by a "Herald" reporter regarding some of the provisions of the proposed new…

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A Gundagai Private School. Alleged Slanders on the Mistress

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 8

An action to recover 1500 for alleged slander was continued in No. 1 Court, before Mr. Justice Owen and jury, the plaintiff being Jenny Rabe, a schoolmistress, and the defendant J. R. Linsley…

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