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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1914

286 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 12 of 15

An Ideal Boys' School

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 October 1914 · page 3

At a time when the education of their sons must be causing anxiety to many parents, the reasonable terms and other advantages of the Wolaroi…

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That "School Sensation."

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1914 · page 2

Sir,—In your issue of 23rd October appears the following statement:— "Something of a sensation, so the youngsters state, was caused at the…

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Convent School Entertainment

The Western Herald · Wednesday 28 October 1914 · page 2

A grand entertainment will be given by the Convvent School Pupils, in Fitzgerald's Hall on Wednesday, November 4. For some time past the Sisters have been…

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Alteration of School Hours

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 2

On Thursday last a meeting of the parents and citizens of Coonamble was held to discuss a proposal to open the Public School earlier during the…

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An Ideal Boys' School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 3

At a time when the education of their sons must be causing anxiety to many parents the reasonable terms and other advantages of the Wolaroi…

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An Ideal Boys' School

The Western Herald · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 4

At a time when the education of their sons must be causing anxiety to many parents the reasonable terms and other advantages of the Wolaroi…

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The District School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 2

Mr. J. Jenkins, from Murrurunui, has been appointed to succeed Mr. W. A. W. Abbott on the staff of the District School. The annual inspection…

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The School of the Future

Western Age · Wednesday 4 November 1914 · page 4

She conducted her school on the stri[?] and most approved hygienic principles and before she decided to take little Willie as a schol[?] she asked him the usual…

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Presbyterian Sabbath School

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 November 1914 · page 4

The celebration of "Children's Day" in connection with the Presbyterian Church Sabbath School was brought to a close by an interesting function on…

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Dubbo District School. A Creditable Report

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 November 1914 · page 7

Inspector W. E. Blade has submitted his annual report on the work of the Dublin District School, which reflects credit upon the headmaster (Mr. E…

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Convent School Concert

The Western Herald · Saturday 7 November 1914 · page 4

Despite the war, drought, numerous financial calls, and the great heat, Fitzgerald's Hall was crowded on Wednesday night last with an anxious…

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Travelling Hospitals. Health of Country Schools

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 November 1914 · page 6

The school travelling hospital started on it first journey on August 17, while the travelling optha[?] had begun its w[?]onth earlier, Mr…

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A Popular Teacher

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1914 · page 2

Mr. Champion, after serving eight years in charge of the Wualumau Public School, has been transferred to Combo School, Near Maryvale. Prior…

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Local and General. Miss Haven's Pupils

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 November 1914 · page 1

Invitations have been issued to a pianoforte recital, to be given in the Church of England School Hall at 8 p.m. on Wednesday next by Miss M.E…

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School Exams

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 November 1914 · page 1

Yesterday a leaving certificate examination was commenced at Dubbo District School, the candidates being Musters J. W. Sillar, Roberts, and…

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BILLIARDS. Dubbo Mechanics' Institute v. Wellington School of Arts

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1914 · page 3

A team of billiard players representing the Dubbo Mechanics' Institute visited Wellington on Saturday last to try conclusions with the…

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School Struck by Lightning. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1914 · page 2

The Public-School at Bloomfield was struck by lightning yesterday. Several children received severe shocks…

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From the Schools

Western Age · Wednesday 25 November 1914 · page 4

A surprising answer was elicited in a recent examination at aboard school in London. "Who was David[?]" asked the…

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Dubbo High School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 November 1914 · page 3

Mudgee is kicking up the dust because Mr. Carmighael shows a decided inclination to evade the responsibility of a pre-election promise. Just…

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The School Cookery Class

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 November 1914 · page 4

Miss Tugwell, who has been in charge of the cookery class at the Dubbo District School, was entertained by her pupils the other evening to a…

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