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Schools, 1902

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The School of Industry.—The Oldest Charitable Institution in New South Wales

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 35

The Sydney School of Industry, as at present situated in the heights of Darlinghurst, is shortly to…

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Princess Spinaway's Department. "Berkley House"—a School Story. Chapter I.

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 39

The dreaded day had comp at last. Mclly Burton was to go to boarding school. Molly was the only child of a well-to-do lawyer She was net very tall for her age-fourteen last…

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Current News. School Changes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 4

The Governor has been pleased to approve of the retirement from the Public Service of Mr. J. W. E. Baillie, Inspector of Schools, under the provisions of sections 68 and 69 of…

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Leichhardt Superior Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 September 1902 · page 3

The successful entertainment given by the pupils of the Leichhardt Superior Public School in aid of the prize fund, on the 24th inst., was repeated on Friday evening in the local Town-hall,…

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High School Old Boys

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 September 1902 · page 8

On Saturday night the Old Boys of tho Sydney High School, to the number of 70, held a foundation-day dinner at the A.B.C. Cafe, Pitt-street, Mr. A. M. Eddy (president of the Old…

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The Education Question. State-aid to Catholic Schools. Dr. Kelly and the Irish National System

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 September 1902 · page 7

Yesterday afternoon, at Mosman, on the occasion of the blessing and opening of additions to St. Brigid's Convent, Coadjutor-Archbishop Kelly spoke on the question of State-aid to…

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Archbishop Kelly on State Education. a Plea for Religious Instruction. State Aid for Roman Catholic Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 September 1902 · page 5

During a discourse at the function of blessing and opening the additions to St. Brig[?]s's Convent, Mosman, on Sunday, the Coadjutor Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Kelly) referred to the State system [?]…

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Religious Education in State Schools. Agitation in Queensland. Result of the Referendum

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 September 1902 · page 5

The Rev. Dr. Nisbet, of Brisbane, who has been attending the meetings of the Presbyterian General Assembly in Melbourne, arrived in Sydney on Saturday, intending to join in the Sydney University jubilee…

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Church News. Bourke-street Methodist Sunday School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 September 1902 · page 7

The anniversary of the Bourke-street, Surry Hills, Methodist Sunday School was celebrated on Sunday, when special services were held. The Rev. G. Lane (president of the Australasian Methodist General…

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New School at Brookvale. Brookvale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 October 1902 · page 12

The opening of the new school at Brookvale took place on Saturday last, and the event was celebrated by a picnic and concert. The arrangements were undertaken by the progress association and a…

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School at Brookvale

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 October 1902 · page 4

On Saturday last the opening of the new school at Brookvale was celebrated by a picnic and concert. The arrangements were carried out by the Progress Association and a committee of the…

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The School of Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 October 1902 · page 9

The School of Mines, or, as it is sometimes called, the School of Geology and Mining, was put up about five years ago. It occupies a situation behind the main building, and is partly surrounded by other University buildings. The school, which is in charge of Professor David, is noted, apart from, the high standard of the teaching imparted, for an excellent museum…

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The Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools. Eight Annual Meeting at the Sydney University Oval

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 1 October 1902 · page 22

l.—Starters for the 220 Yards (Under 15) Championship. 2.—Final of the 100 Yards (Under 13) Championship. 3.—Manning, Winner of the High Jump. 4.—Buckland in the High Jump. 5.—Starters for the 2nd Division ot the 440 Yards Championship and Team Race, 6.—Terry in the High Jump. 7.—Start of the 120 Yards Hudles 8.—Finish of the 2nd Heat of the 100 Yards Handicap. 9.—The Flag Race. 10.—The 120 Yards Hurdle Race—at the First Hurdle…

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New School of Arts, Hornsby

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 October 1902 · page 9

The first portion of the new building for the School of Arts has been completed and handed over by the contractors, Messrs. Garant and Mathieson, of North Sydney; and Mr. Elliot Johnstone, scenic artist,…

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Life of Samuel. Prize Essay, Written for the Sydney Jewish Sabbath School, by Miss Millie Israel

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 3 October 1902 · page 4

There was a certain man who lived in Mount Ephraim who had two wives, Hannah and Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah had none. Every year Elkanah…

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Sydney University. Jubilee Celebrations. Address by Professor Stuart. " Majority of the Medical School." Its Modest Beginnings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 October 1902 · page 3

Unabated interest was manifested in yesterday's functions in continuation of the celebrations of the Sydney University Jubilee. These took the form of an address in the morning by Professor Anderson…

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Kegworth Public School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 October 1902 · page 9

At a largely-attended meeting h[?]ld at the Leichhardt Town Hall on Tuesday night it was decided to form an old boys' union in connection with the Keg-worth Superior Public School. The following…

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Majority of the Medical School

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 October 1902 · page 7

In the Medical School, Professor Anderson Stuart, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, delivered an address on "The Majority of the Medical School." A large attendance included…

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Our Sunday-schools. Penrith Methodists

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 October 1902 · page 6

Celebrated the anniversary of their Sundayschool on September 28th and 29th, the Rev E J Rodd, Principal of the Methodist Ladies' College, Burwood, having been…

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Bazaar at Newtown. in Aid of the New Schoolroom. Opened by the Minister Fir Works

The Catholic Press · Saturday 4 October 1902 · page 13

On Saturday afternoon last a Bazaar in aid of the new schoolroom, erected in connection with St. Joseph's Church, Newtown, was opened in the Newtown Town Hall, by…

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