Sydney Grammar School - Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Grammar School - Sydney, Australia Green plaque #91
Waymark Code: WMKFV7
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 04/08/2014
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91. Sydney Grammar School
College St. Like many schools in the early days of
the colony Sydney College, founded in 1835 went
through some difficulties. Although the school itself
closed the building survived and was used as the first
home for the University of Sydney.
The inauguration of the University and first
matriculation ceremony took place on the same day.
The University was to be a 'school of liberal and
general knowledge'.
Its foundation prompted the growth of more and
better secondary schools to provide the education
which would allow young men to enter the
University.
Text of plaque:
Sydney Grammar School
This building was completed in 1835 and occupied by the Sydney College until 1850. Since 1857 it has been occupied by Sydney Grammar School. The inauguration of the University of Sydney took Place here in 1852.
RAHS 91
Blue Plaque managing agency: Royal Australian Historical Society
Physical Address:
Sydney, New South Wales Australia
2000
Individual Recognized: Not listed
Web Address: Not listed
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