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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Schools

Schools, 1940

738 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 37

Mr. H S. DETTMAN Old Bathurstian's Death Principal of Sydney Grammar School Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 January 1940 · page 1

Mr. H. S. Dettman, who has been in charge of the Sydney Grammar School since 1923, died at his home at Gordon this morning. He leaves a…

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Vacation Swimming School

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 2

The annual vacation swimming school conducted by the Department of Education, commenced in Bathurst yesterday at the local Baths. Four…

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School of Arts Ball. Disappointing Attendance

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 7

Although the ball had been widely advertised over the air, through the press and by personal letterettes, and the secretary with her band of…

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Teacher's Residence at Kirkconnell

National Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 2

Mr. Gus. Kelly, M L.A. for Bathurst has received the following from the Minister for Education. Sir.— Referring to your personal…

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School Destroyed Fire at Grenfell GRENFELL

National Advocate · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 1

A fire early this morning destroyed the primary school [?] Grenfell. Although the fire briga[?] was soon on the scene after the alarm was given…

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Car Pupils Important Industries

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1940 · page 6

One of the most important things that should be taught people learning to drive automobiles is to give correct hand signals when turning to the…

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Meadow Flat Subsidised School Fire- Fighting Unit to Be Organised

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 4

Mr. W. R. Jones, teacher -in- charge at Meadow Flat, having been transferred to Bell, the local school officially has been closed. But there is a…

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School Clothes

Leader · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 2

Parents air now preparing their sons with suitable School Clothing for the resumption of the school shortly, and it is well to note that Latnrack…

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Bathurst Schools' Brass Band Interesting Review

National Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 6

An interesting review of the formation of the Bathurst Schoolboys' Brass Band and its rapid progress is contained in the…

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School Repairs

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 6

Mr. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Director of Education: I refer to your personal representations…

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Fire Destroys School

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 3

A fire early on Saturday morning destroyed the primary school at Grenfell. Although the fire brigade was soon on the scene after…

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Wireless Operators New School Commences On Monday SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 6

The Minister for Air, (Mr. J, V. Fairbairn) stated to-day that the first of the series of training courses for wireless operators at Melbourne…

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Radio for Schools P.M.G. Considering. Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 2

The Postmaster General (Mr. E. J. Harrison) announced today that the question of free school radio licences would be considered…

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School Clothes

Leader · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 2

[?] are [?] preparing then with suitable school clothing for the [?]mption of the school [?] and it is well to [?] that…

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School Clothes

Leader · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 2

[?] now preparing their [?] School Clothing [?] [?] of the School [?] [?] to [?] that [?]…

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Fatal Injuries Schoolboy's Death in Lithgow Hospital

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 2

Norman Wiliam Callaghan, aged 11 years and 10 months, who sustained a fractured skull when he was knocked down by a motor car on Sunday, died…

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School Clothes

Leader · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 2

[?] are now preparing their [?] School Clothing for the [?] of the school shortly, [?] it is well to [?] that Lamrock…

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School Reopening. Minister's Decision. Spring Terrace Request

Leader · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 1

The Public School at Spring Terrace u to reopen its doors at the end of this month. This decision of the Minuter for…

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School Clothes

Leader · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 2

Parents are now preparing their sons with suitable School Clothing for the resumption of the school shortly, and [?] is well to note that [?]…

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