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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Schools

Schools, 1939

923 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 47

Galambine School

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 11

A Christmas Tree and prize-giving function took place at the Galambine Public School at Springfield on December 15. There was a…

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Detectives School Establishment in Sydney SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 5

A school for detectives is to be indurated in Sydney next week, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mackay, announced to-day…

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Must Know Job School For Detectives

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 2

A system of daily lectures for plain-clothes and others who have not passed the examination for the rank of detective, was inaugurated…

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Rydal Schoolmaster Transferred

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 6

Rydal benefited to the extent of 50 points from the recent rain storms, and this has cased the anxiety of many who were beginning to find…

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Dilga School

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1939 · page 20

An enjoyable evening was spent at Dilga School on Friday, December 16, the occasion being the annual break-up for the Christmas vacation. The…

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School of Arts Ball

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1939 · page 8

The New Year's Eve ball, which is now an animal feature in connection with the School of Arts activities, was held on Friday night, December 30,…

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Sunday School Banned Vicar Disliked It When Young London, December 20

National Advocate · Saturday 7 January 1939 · page 5

Teachers stood almost in tears at the doors of St. Gabriel's Church Sunday School. Aldersbrook, Wanstead, London, saying good-bye to the…

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Sunday School Banned Vicar Disliked It When Young London, December 20

National Advocate · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 1

Teachers stood almost in tears at the doors [?] St. Gabriel's Church Sunday School. Aldersbrook Wanstead. London saying good-bye to the…

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On the Air Schools Listen In

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 3

OF 402 schools on the Broadcasting Commission's Index, 131 are in the metropolitan area and 271 in the country. There are 324 public…

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Bricklaying School Remarkable Evidence SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 1

Mention of the polytechnic school in Camperdown had guaranteed to teach bricklaying for £15/15/ was made before the Bricklayers' Apprenticeship…

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The "Leaving" Passes Announced Country Schools Lithgow District Representation Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 2

The results of the Leaving Certificate examination, marking the completion of the secondary school coarse, were made available to-day…

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Brevities Convent School Changes

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 6

Several changes in the staff of St. Joseph's Convent, Portland, have taken place. Sister M. Raymond has been transferred to Gulgong, Sister…

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Bathurst District's Blackest Week-End Bush Fires Ravage District Miracle Saves Whole Town of Trunkey Many Residences Destroyed Residents Rendered Homeless—public School Wiped Out One Man Suffocated Near Trunkey Heavy Damage at Freemantle Hundreds of Acres of Grass Destroyed Settlers Lose Everything Appalling Task of Fire Fighters

National Advocate · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 2

As a result of the record heat wave, last week-end was the blackest ever experienced in Bathurst district. Devastating bush fires in the Trunkey, Rockley and Freemantle…

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He Hated It Vicar Closes Sunday School

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 8

TEACHERS stood almost in tears at the doors of St. Gabriel's Church Sunday School. Alders-brook. Wanstead, London, saying…

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Girls School Damaged Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 3

Portion of the Fernsham Girls School at Mittagong was destroyed by bush fires during the week-end. The damage was estimated at £25…

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Catholic Schools Appeal, at Science Congress Present System Unsatisfactory Canberra

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 2

An appeal for assistance to Catholic schools was made by the Rev. Dr. Edris O'Brien. of Sydney, at the Science Congress to-day. He…

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McDermott’s “Back to School” Bargains

Leader · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 5

At McDermott’s this week back-to-school specials in girls clothing are [?]ured All of high grade quality, in approved [?] and materials,…

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New School Residence

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 10

Mr H. O. Bensley, president of the P. and C. Association, has received a communication from the Minister to Mr H. C. Carter. M.L.A.,…

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Catholic Schools Appeal for Assistance

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 1

AN appeal for assistance for Catholic schools was made by the Rev. Dr. Edris O'Brien, of Sydney, at the Science Congress at…

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"Back to School"

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 6

Time files and holidays nearly over. Let this remind you to prepaid--you will want new blazers and tunics and blouses, and possibly shoes and stockings. We…

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