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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1913

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Eumungerie Public School

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 7 January 1913 · page 2

The tender of Messrs. Lyons and McEwan, of Sydney, has been accepted for the erection of a teacher's residence at Eumungerie and additions…

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School of Arts Committee

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the School of Arts committee was held on Monday evening. Dr. Graham (President) occupied the chair, and the following members…

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Improvements to Wellington Public School

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 2

During a chat with Mr. Thrower, M.L.A., yesterday he informed us that extensive additions and improvements, costing £4000, are shortly to be…

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Free School Books

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 4

Mr. Thrower, states that the Educational Department has decided to abolish the system whereby pupils attending public schools should buy their…

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Wellington District School

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 5

The commencement of work at the Wellington District School this year will be marked by a number of alterations in the staff. Mr. E. Webster, who has…

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High School for Bathurst

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 8

The Minister for Education announced on Tuesday that he has decided to establish high schools at Parramatta, Goulburn and Bathurst. The…

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Barringun Public School

The Western Herald · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 2

Mr. J. M. O'Donnell, who for the past couple of years has been in charge of the above school has received notice of transfer, and Mr. W. T. Beck will fill the vacaney…

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Grammar School

The Western Herald · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 2

The attention of parents in drawn to a notice in our business columns ad vising that first term of the Campbolltown-Camden Grammar School, Barellan, begins on the…

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Successful Pupils

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 4

The following pupils have been awarded "qualifying certificates" as a result of the examinations on 18th November, 1912:--…

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Cobar District School

The Cobar Herald · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 4

Owing to the improvements and renovations at Cobar District School not being completed, the school which was to have opened…

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Wellington School of Arts

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the School of Arts committee, which was held on Monday evening, Dr. Graham the president, occupied the chair, and there…

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State Aid for Catholic Schools

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 8

The State Government was strongly denounced by Dr. Dunn, Catholic Bishop of Bathurst, on Sunday for its inaction in regard to State aid to…

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New Zealand Schools

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 2

On 31st December, 1911, there were in New Zealand 2166 public Government schools, being an increase of 78 over those of the preivous year; the number…

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A Highland School. Porridge and Principles

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 6

The other day I was permitted to inspect one of our great schools—a splendid establishment, recently enlarged. As I passed through the spacious place,…

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Teachers' Association

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Wellington District Teachers' Association was held in Wellington on Saturday, Mr. Cameron presiding. The election of officers…

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Health of School Children

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 4

As an outcome of the four through the western districts by the Minister for Education, Dr. Willis has been appointed superintendent of the…

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Travelling Schools

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 7

For some years past the idea of a travelling school has been experimented with in the Narrabri district, and the results have been most gratyfying…

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Play Garden School. Lessons Never Irksome

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 6

Another step forward in the pioneer work of the King Alfred School Society, in the education of boys and girls side by side (says the "Daily News…

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Country School Children. Medical Inspection to Be Extended

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 2

During his tour of the western districts, Mr. Carmichael, Minister for Public Instruction, travelled 1680 miles, of which over 1000…

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"Please Teacher" Disturbing Little Elements in School Life

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 7

Most people think that examinations are the worst ordeal through which the young teacher has to pass. Of course, the young teacher has to pass, as well as…

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