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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1917

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Public School. Results of Quarterly Exam

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1917 · page 2

Through the courtesy of Mr. J. Lydon, B.A., we are able to give the results of the quarterly examination as follows, the names being given in order…

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The Schools' Queen

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 8

Following are some of the fixtures arranged in support of the Schools" Qaeen (Miss Rankin):—Thursday, 4th October, Baby and Lantern Show…

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Volaroi Grammar School

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 2

We have been requested to notify that owing to the remarkable progress made by the above school in recent years till it has become one of…

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Sunday School Anniversary

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 8

On Sunday next three special services will be held in connection with the anniversary of the Gilgandra Methodist Sunday School. The Rev. W. H…

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School Agriculture

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 6

Mr. J. Lydon, B.A., headmaster of the Dubbo District School, has laid down the precept and strictly follows it that the solid ground work of…

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Subsidised Schools and Compelled Attendance

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 16

In the Assembly the Public Instruction Amendment Bill was rend a, first time. The Minister stated that under the, present Act there…

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The School for French

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 3

One night I took a stroll with Bill, Along the Boulevarde, And Bill, he said, "Let's have a po[?]"—He caught me off me guard…

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Teachers' Association

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 October 1917 · page 3

Mr. W. M. West, B.A., presided at the monthly meeting of the Wellington District branch of the Teachers' Association last Saturday. A…

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Bodangora Sunday School

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 October 1917 · page 7

The anniversary of the Bodangora Sunday School was celebrated on the 7th inst., and the annual public meeting, in connection therewith, took place…

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Schools' Queen Raffles

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 7

Mr. Walker, one of the secretaries of the School Queen (Miss Rankin), asks as to publish the winners of three raffles in connection with that…

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School Teachers' Passes

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 16

For a number of years school teachers have held a grievance against the Government for not issuing free railway passes at holiday…

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Bird boy. at Dubbo District School

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 October 1917 · page 4

Friday last was Bird Day in New South Wales, and a branch, christened the Kookaburra branch of the Gould League of Bird Lovers was formed at…

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At the Public School

The Western Herald · Saturday 3 November 1917 · page 2

After leaving the Council Chambers, the party were driven to the Superior Public School and afterwards [?] the Convent…

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Dubbo Teachers' Association

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 November 1917 · page 2
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

The usual monthly meeting of the above association was held on Saturday last, the president (Mr. J. Lydon, B. A.) presiding…

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Wellington School of Arts

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 November 1917 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the committee of the School of Arts was hold last Monday evening, the president (Mr. W. E. Waterford) in the chair,…

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The Schools' Queen

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 9 November 1917 · page 7

The following, contributions in Support of the Schools' Qneen are acknowledged:— Collected by Mr. Jas. Lewis—…

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Views and Opinions. Examination of School Children

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 November 1917 · page 2

Is it well that we should subject our school children to the pressure of examinations in the summer time? The approach of the school exnminntions…

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Citizens' Concert. for School Equipment

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 November 1917 · page 3

When the opening number was given by the Wellington District School students at the Parents and Citizens' Association concert on Friday night last,…

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Canbelego. Combined Schools Picnic

Western Age · Tuesday 13 November 1917 · page 3

The Canbelego combined school's picnic was held on the race course on Monday, 29th October. It was a most enjoyable day, and there must…

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